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Rapid vs Universitatea Cluj: prediction and stats

Liga IRegular Season - 26Kick-off on February 13, 2027 at 05:00 PM (UTC)Superbet Arena-Giulești, București

RapidUniversitatea Cluj

The Footlab AI model makes Rapid the favourite at 45%, against 26% for a draw and 29% for Universitatea Cluj. The most likely score is 1-1. If Rapid wins, the most likely score is 2-1.

Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 54.8% of the 2,466 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Oct 16, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Rapid vs Universitatea Cluj?

A very open match: only 1 Elo point separates Rapid (1,941) and Universitatea Cluj (1,940).

45%26%29%
Rapid winDrawUniversitatea Cluj win

Computed by the Footlab AI model from our own data only, with no AI analysis.

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Probable lineup for Rapid vs Universitatea Cluj

Computed by Footlab AI from our own data only: recent lineups, squads and known absences. It does not take the press or last-minute absences into account.

Rapid

4-2-3-1
  1. 9F. Stojilković
  1. 29A. Dobre
  2. 8C. Grameni
  3. 80O. Moruțan
  4. 7M. Kamara
  5. 44C. B. Doumbia
  1. 6L. Kramer
  2. 19R. Onea
  3. 18S. Sinyan
  4. 66W. L. Ouedraogo
  1. 99B. Ungureanu

Universitatea Cluj

4-2-3-1
  1. 17J. Lukić
  1. 94O. Bic
  2. 19I. Macalou
  3. 29O. Mendy
  4. 7M. Drammeh
  5. 10D. Nistor
  1. 6I. Cristea
  2. 27A. Chipciu
  3. 24D. Mikanović
  4. 8D. Codrea
  1. 1Ştefan Daniel Lefter

Computed on October 16, 2026 at 06:59 PM (UTC).

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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Rapid have 9 wins, 4 draws and 2 defeats; Universitatea Cluj have 7, 2 and 6.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Rapid
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 12, 2026Universitatea Cluj(away)4-3Liga I
Oct 2, 2026Genoa(home)2-0Friendlies Clubs
Sep 18, 2026Arges Pitesti(home)3-1Liga I
Sep 12, 2026FC Voluntari(home)2-1Liga I
Sep 6, 2026Oţelul(away)1-0Liga I
Universitatea Cluj
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 12, 2026Rapid(home)3-4Liga I
Oct 8, 2026CFR 1907 Cluj(away)3-1Liga I
Sep 20, 2026FC Voluntari(away)2-0Liga I
Sep 14, 2026Oţelul(home)3-0Liga I
Sep 7, 2026Universitatea Craiova(away)0-4Liga I

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Rapid win, 2 draws, 3 Universitatea Cluj wins.

DateScoreCompetition
Oct 12, 2026Universitatea Cluj 3-4 RapidLiga I
May 9, 2026Universitatea Cluj 1-0 RapidLiga I
Apr 5, 2026Rapid 1-2 Universitatea ClujLiga I
Jan 31, 2026Rapid 0-2 Universitatea ClujLiga I
Sep 12, 2025Universitatea Cluj 0-0 RapidLiga I
May 24, 2025Universitatea Cluj 2-2 RapidLiga I

Last archived meeting: Universitatea Cluj vs Rapid on Oct 12, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Rapid score 1.6 and concede 0.8 goals per match over their last 15; Universitatea Cluj score 1.6 and concede 1.5. The model gives a 53% probability of over 2.5 goals and 57% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Rapid1.60.868/155/15
Universitatea Cluj1.61.549/1511/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Rapid sit 2nd in Liga I (24 points from 11 matches) and Universitatea Cluj sit 5th (18 points from 11 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
2Rapid1173118924
5Universitatea Cluj11605201818

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How does Footlab AI compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. When bookmakers publish odds for the match, their consensus is built into the calculation: that is what proved most accurate on past matches. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Rapid vs Universitatea Cluj?
The Footlab AI model makes Rapid the favourite at 45%, against 26% for a draw and 29% for Universitatea Cluj.
Where and when is Rapid vs Universitatea Cluj played?
Rapid vs Universitatea Cluj is played on February 13, 2027 at 05:00 PM (UTC) at Superbet Arena-Giulești, in the Liga I.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab AI model gives a 53% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome (home win, draw or away win) in 54.8% of the matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing, a level comparable with the bookmakers' favourite. The comparison with bookmakers and the breakdown by competition and Elo gap are published on the accuracy page.

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