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Universitatea Craiova vs Rapid: result 1-0 and analysis

Liga IChampionship Group - 5Kick-off on April 19, 2026 at 06:00 PM (UTC)Complex Sportiv Craiova, Craiova

Universitatea Craiova
1-0
Rapid

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What was the result of Universitatea Craiova vs Rapid?

Universitatea Craiova won 1-0 on April 19, 2026.

Goalscorers

  • 47′A. Al HamlawiUniversitatea Craiova

Official lineup for Universitatea Craiova vs Rapid

The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.

Universitatea Craiova

3-4-3
  1. 10Ș. Baiaram
  2. 9A. Al Hamlawi
  3. 30D. Matei
  1. 11N. Bancu
  2. 20A. Cicâldău
  3. 5A. Mekvabishvili
  4. 17C. Mora
  1. 6V. Screciu
  2. 28A. Rus
  3. 3O. Romanchuk
  1. 21L. Popescu

Rapid

4-1-4-1
  1. 7E. Koljić
  1. 10C. Petrila
  2. 8C. Grameni
  3. 17T. Christensen
  4. 80O. Moruțan
  1. 18K. Keita
  1. 24A. Borza
  2. 6L. Kramer
  3. 5A. Pașcanu
  4. 19R. Onea
  1. 16M. Aioani
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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Universitatea Craiova have 9 wins, 3 draws and 3 defeats; Rapid have 7, 4 and 4.

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

Universitatea Craiova
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Apr 13, 2026Universitatea Cluj(away)0-4Liga I
Apr 6, 2026CFR 1907 Cluj(home)2-0Liga I
Mar 19, 2026Dinamo Bucuresti(away)1-0Liga I
Mar 13, 2026Arges Pitesti(home)0-1Liga I
Mar 8, 2026Rapid(away)1-1Liga I
Rapid
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Apr 13, 2026Arges Pitesti(home)0-0Liga I
Apr 5, 2026Universitatea Cluj(home)1-2Liga I
Mar 20, 2026CFR 1907 Cluj(away)0-1Liga I
Mar 14, 2026Dinamo Bucuresti(home)3-2Liga I
Mar 8, 2026Universitatea Craiova(home)1-1Liga I

What does the head-to-head say?

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

DateScoreCompetition
Mar 8, 2026Rapid 1-1 Universitatea CraiovaLiga I
Nov 2, 2025Universitatea Craiova 2-2 RapidLiga I
May 2, 2025Universitatea Craiova 1-2 RapidLiga I
Mar 29, 2025Rapid 1-2 Universitatea CraiovaLiga I
Jan 25, 2025Rapid 1-0 Universitatea CraiovaLiga I
Aug 31, 2024Universitatea Craiova 1-1 RapidLiga I

Last archived meeting: Rapid vs Universitatea Craiova on Mar 8, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Universitatea Craiova score 1.6 and concede 1.0 goals per match over their last 15; Rapid score 1.3 and concede 1.1.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Universitatea Craiova1.61.076/157/15
Rapid1.31.1310/158/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Universitatea Craiova sit 1st in Liga I (33 points from 15 matches) and Rapid sit 3rd (31 points from 15 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
1Universitatea Craiova151032341033
3Rapid15942241431

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