Rapid vs Universitatea Craiova: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Sunday 8 March the Liga I brings Rapid against Universitatea Craiova at Superbet Arena - Giulesti. Kick-off: 19:00 WAT. In the table, Rapid are 3rd, among the top four, on 31 points after 15 matches; Universitatea Craiova are 1st (leading the league) with 33. Only 2 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Universitatea Craiova, last 3: DWW Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with CFR 1907 Cluj, at home. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 0.3 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 2 clean sheets in that run.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Rapid 1.1 xG, Universitatea Craiova 1.3 xG – a total near 2.4. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 44%, GG 55%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Rapid 32%, draw 30%, Universitatea Craiova 39%.
GG/NG: GG (55%) at 1.73.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (76%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Rapid 1–1 Universitatea Craiova. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Rapid32%fair 3.14 · @2.88
Draw30%fair 3.39 · @2.80
Universitatea Craiova39%fair 2.59 · @2.60
2.41Expected goals
1.11Rapid xG
1.30Universitatea Craiova xG
55%Both score
44%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–113%
0–112%
1–010%
0–09%
1–28%
0–28%
From our goals model: Rapid 1.1 – 1.3 Universitatea Craiova expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Universitatea Craiova to win✗
39%
2.59
2.60
Double chance
Either team to win✗
70%
1.42
1.33
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
55%
1.83
1.73
Draw no bet
Universitatea Craiova (draw no bet)
55%
1.82
–
Asian handicap
Rapid +1 (Asian handicap)✓
76%
1.32
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
69%
1.45
1.36
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
56%
1.79
1.70
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
76%
1.31
1.25
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
90%
1.11
–
First team to score
Universitatea Craiova to score first
49%
2.03
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
45%
2.22
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Universitatea Craiova / FT Universitatea Craiova✗
24%
4.22
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
8%
11.85
–
Recent results
Rapid – last 2
WL
2 Mar
@ Unirea Slobozia
2–1
W
15 Feb
@ Farul Constanta
1–3
L
1.5Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Universitatea Craiova – last 3
DWW
4 Mar
vs CFR 1907 Cluj
1–1
D
22 Feb
@ Unirea Slobozia
3–0
W
15 Feb
vs FCSB
1–0
W
1.7Scored / game
0.3Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Rapid and Universitatea Craiova.
What is the prediction for Rapid vs Universitatea Craiova?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Rapid vs Universitatea Craiova?
On our numbers Rapid have a 32% chance of winning, the draw 30% and Universitatea Craiova 39%.
How many goals will there be in Rapid vs Universitatea Craiova?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 44% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Rapid vs Universitatea Craiova?
Our predicted score is Rapid 1–1 Universitatea Craiova, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.
When is Rapid vs Universitatea Craiova?
Rapid vs Universitatea Craiova (Liga I) kicks off on Sunday 8 March 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time) at Superbet Arena - Giulesti.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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