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Universitatea Craiova vs Rapid: prediction and stats

Liga IRegular Season - 22Kick-off on January 23, 2027 at 05:00 PM (UTC)Complex Sportiv Craiova, Craiova

Universitatea CraiovaRapid

The Footlab AI model makes Universitatea Craiova the favourite at 69%, against 20% for a draw and 11% for Rapid. The most likely score is 2-0.

Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 53.9% of the 5,153 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Nov 9, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Universitatea Craiova vs Rapid?

Universitatea Craiova starts as the favourite with a 132-point Elo edge (2,095 vs 1,964).

69%20%11%
Universitatea Craiova winDrawRapid win

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

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Probable lineup for Universitatea Craiova vs Rapid

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.

Universitatea Craiova

3-4-3
  1. 20A. Cicâldău
  2. 9A. Al Hamlawi
  3. 30D. Matei
  1. 8T. Băluță
  2. 17C. Mora
  3. 11N. Bancu
  4. 16João Lameira
  1. 24N. Stevanović
  2. 3O. Romanchuk
  3. 6V. Screciu
  1. 21L. Popescu

Rapid

4-2-3-1
  1. 9F. Stojilković
  1. 8C. Grameni
  2. 80O. Moruțan
  3. 22V. Bubanja
  4. 7M. Kamara
  5. 55R. Pop
  1. 6L. Kramer
  2. 19R. Onea
  3. 5A. Pașcanu
  4. 66W. L. Ouedraogo
  1. 16M. Aioani

Computed on November 9, 2026 at 05:47 AM (UTC).

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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Universitatea Craiova have 11 wins, 4 draws and 0 defeats; Rapid have 9, 4 and 2.

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

Universitatea Craiova
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Nov 8, 2026CFR 1907 Cluj(away)0-0Liga I
Nov 5, 2026Egnatia Rrogozhinë(home)2-0UEFA Europa Conference League
Nov 1, 2026FC Botosani(home)2-1Liga I
Oct 29, 2026FC Voluntari(away)1-1Cupa României
Oct 26, 2026Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe(away)5-0Liga I
Rapid
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Nov 7, 2026Farul Constanta(away)1-1Liga I
Oct 30, 2026Csikszereda(home)2-0Liga I
Oct 27, 2026Corvinul Hunedoara(away)0-0Cupa României
Oct 24, 2026FCSB(away)1-4Liga I
Oct 17, 2026Corvinul Hunedoara(home)2-0Liga I

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Universitatea Craiova win, 4 draws, 1 Rapid win.

DateScoreCompetition
Aug 31, 2026Rapid 1-1 Universitatea CraiovaLiga I
May 25, 2026Rapid 0-0 Universitatea CraiovaLiga I
Apr 19, 2026Universitatea Craiova 1-0 RapidLiga I
Mar 8, 2026Rapid 1-1 Universitatea CraiovaLiga I
Nov 2, 2025Universitatea Craiova 2-2 RapidLiga I
May 2, 2025Universitatea Craiova 1-2 RapidLiga I

Last archived meeting: Rapid vs Universitatea Craiova on Aug 31, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Universitatea Craiova score 2.3 and concede 0.4 goals per match over their last 15; Rapid score 1.5 and concede 0.8. The model gives a 53% probability of over 2.5 goals and 45% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Universitatea Craiova2.30.496/157/15
Rapid1.50.886/154/15

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
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1Universitatea Craiova151032341033
3Rapid15942241431

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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 Universitatea Craiova vs Rapid?
The Footlab AI model makes Universitatea Craiova the favourite at 69%, against 20% for a draw and 11% for Rapid.
Where and when is Universitatea Craiova vs Rapid played?
Universitatea Craiova vs Rapid is played on January 23, 2027 at 05:00 PM (UTC) at Complex Sportiv Craiova, 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 53.9% 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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