Universitatea Craiova vs Rapid B Match Preview & Recent FormsMatch Preview & Recent Forms
The upcoming meeting between Universitatea Craiova and Rapid B takes place at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco on 19 April 2026. Kickoff is set for as both teams prepare for another important fixture in the Romania Liga 1, Championship Group. Attention will turn to overall performance levels and tactical execution.
Universitatea Craiova often look to dominate matches through attacking play.
Rapid B tend to play with an attacking mindset.
Recent Form
Universitatea Craiova
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Rapid B
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Universitatea Craiova have shown mixed form recently, alternating between good and poor performances. They'll be hoping to stabilize their form in the next fixture.
Likewise, Rapid B show inconsistency in recent results, with no clear trend emerging. Recent fluctuations suggest outcomes are still unpredictable.
Recent Form Home/Away
Universitatea Craiova (Home)
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Rapid B (Away)
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Universitatea Craiova are significantly more effective at home than on their travels.
Rapid B's strongest performances have come in away fixtures.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)
Universitatea Craiova
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Rapid B
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Universitatea Craiova have struggled to maintain consistent defensive solidity. There is room for improvement in their defensive setup.
However, Rapid B have clear defensive issues, conceding goals regularly. They will need to tighten things up at the back.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away
Universitatea Craiova (Home)
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Rapid B (Away)
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Universitatea Craiova show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.
There is little difference in Rapid B's clean sheet rate regardless of venue.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5)
Universitatea Craiova
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Rapid B
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Universitatea Craiova are often involved in tight, cagey games. They often prioritise defensive structure.
Meanwhile, Rapid B show no clear trend in the goal count of their recent fixtures. Game tempo has varied from match to match.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away
Universitatea Craiova (Home)
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Rapid B (Away)
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There is little change in goal frequency across venues for Universitatea Craiova.
A rare pattern, with Rapid B's goals flowing more freely in away fixtures.
Scoring Consistency
Universitatea Craiova
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Rapid B
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Universitatea Craiova usually manage to get on the scoresheet. They usually create enough chances to trouble most defences.
Likewise, Rapid B continue to show solid attacking output, with goals coming regularly. Their attacking play remains a key strength.
Scoring Consistency Home/Away
Universitatea Craiova (Home)
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Rapid B (Away)
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Universitatea Craiova attacking output remains fairly steady regardless of location.
Rapid B's scoring form shows only minor variation between home and away.
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Universitatea Craiova vs Rapid B Live Match StatsLive Match Stats
On average Universitatea Craiova scores after every 9.7 shots, while Rapid B gets averagely 13.7 shots in a game.
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Universitatea Craiova vs Rapid B Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations
Universitatea Craiova fielded the below lineup in the last match against Cluj: Popescu; Screciu, Rus, Romanchuk; Stefan, Mekvabishvili, Cicaldau, Mora; Etim, Al-Hamlawi, Matei
In their last match against Universitatea Cluj starting lineup of Rapid B was the following: Aioani; Borza, Kramer, Pascanu, Onea; Vulturar; Petrila, Grameni, Morutan, Dobre; Paraschiv
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