FC Rapid Bucuresti vs Univ. Craiova: Summary, Lineups, Stats

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31 Aug,19:30
1 - 1
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FC Rapid Bucuresti vs Univ. Craiova Match Summary & Live ScoreMatch Summary & Live Score

1st Half0 - 1
29
N. Stevanovic
scored for Univ. Craiova
42
A. Al-Hamlawi
was cautioned
45+2
D. Matei
was cautioned
2nd Half1 - 1
67
F. Stojilkovic
scored for FC Rapid Bucuresti
69
M. Kamara
was cautioned
71
A. Pascanu
was cautioned
71
N. Bancu
was cautioned
90+1
V. Bubanja
was cautioned
90+4
C. Alin Vulturar
was cautioned

Rapid B welcome Universitatea Craiova to Arena-Giulesti on 31 August 2026, with kickoff scheduled for . The fixture forms part of the ongoing Romania Liga 1 schedule and brings together two sides looking to deliver a strong performance.

Rapid B tend to play with an attacking mindset.

Universitatea Craiova usually adopt an attacking approach.

Recent Form

Rapid B

D W L D W

Universitatea Craiova

D W D L W

Rapid B have shown mixed form recently, alternating between good and poor performances. Inconsistency has been a recurring theme recently.

Despite similar results, Universitatea Craiova continue to perform well, maintaining a reliable level of consistency. They remain reliable and consistent in recent games.

Recent Form Home/Away

Rapid B (Home)

D L W W

Universitatea Craiova (Away)

D D L
There is little difference in Rapid B's performance across venues.

A clear home bias is evident in Universitatea Craiova's recent performances.

Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)

Rapid B

- + - + -

Universitatea Craiova

- - - - +

Rapid B's defensive record has been inconsistent, with clean sheets hard to come by. Concentration at the back will be key.

However, Universitatea Craiova have clear defensive issues, conceding goals regularly. Defensive frailties could be costly.

Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away

Rapid B (Home)

- - - +

Universitatea Craiova (Away)

- - -
Rapid B show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.

Universitatea Craiova show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.

Goal Trends (Over 2.5)

Rapid B

- - - - +

Universitatea Craiova

- + - - +

Rapid B's matches have generally been low-scoring affairs. Breaking down games has been a challenge.

Meanwhile, Universitatea Craiova show no clear trend in the goal count of their recent fixtures. Much depends on the opponent.

Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away

Rapid B (Home)

- - + -

Universitatea Craiova (Away)

- - +
There is little change in goal frequency across venues for Rapid B.

Universitatea Craiova's matches show a similar goal pattern both home and away.

Scoring Consistency

Rapid B

+ + - - +

Universitatea Craiova

+ + + - +

Rapid B usually manage to get on the scoresheet. Their attacking play remains a key strength.

Meanwhile, Universitatea Craiova have been highly reliable in attack, finding the net in almost every recent match. Opponents are under constant pressure when facing their attack.

Scoring Consistency Home/Away

Rapid B (Home)

+ - + +

Universitatea Craiova (Away)

+ + +
Rapid B's scoring form shows only minor variation between home and away.

Universitatea Craiova attacking output remains fairly steady regardless of location.

Match Information
Referee: Florin Andrei
Venue: Arena-Giulesti

FC Rapid Bucuresti vs Univ. Craiova Live Match StatsLive Match Stats

1.71
xG
1.84
45
Ball Posession (%)
55
2
Big Chances
1
4
Cautions
3
15
Shots
21
6
Shots on Goal
6
2
Shots Blocked
5
10
Shots inside Box
13
5
Shots outside Box
8
0
Hit Woodwork
0
7
Fouls
10
3
Corner Kicks
3
5
Saves
5
10
Free Kicks
7
1
Offsides
1
406
Passes Total
503
334
Passes Completed
421
115
Passes in the final 3rd Total
137
64
Passes in the final 3rd Completed
99
26
Touches in the Opposition Box
28
7
Tackles Total
16
6
Tackles Completed
8
21
Clearances
37
16
Crosses Total
25
1
Crosses Completed
7
9
Interceptions
6

FC Rapid Bucuresti vs Univ. Craiova Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations

Starting Lineup
16
M. Aioani
21
L. Popescu
21
R. Salceanu
6
V. Screciu
6
L. Kramer
24
N. Stevanovic
5
A. Pascanu
3
O. Romanchuk
19
R. Onea
11
N. Bancu
44
C. Bebel Doumbia
20
A. Cicaldau
15
C. Alin Vulturar
8
T. Baluta
8
C. Grameni
17
C. Mora
29
A. Dobre
10
S. Baiaram
9
F. Stojilkovic
9
A. Al-Hamlawi
80
O. Morutan
30
D. Matei

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