Universitatea Craiova vs Rapid Bucureşti – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
1:0
19/04/2026 at 14:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • Superliga - Championship Group - Round 5
  • Referee: Szabolcs K. (Rou)
  • Where to Watch on TV:
bosnia-and-herzegovinaBosnia-and-herzegovinaArena Sport 3
croatiaCroatiaArena Sport 7, MAXtv To Go
romaniaRomaniaDigi Online, Digi Sport 1, Orange TV Go, Prima Sport 1, Prima TV

Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
0.780.60
Ball possession
49%51%
Total shots
146
Shots on target
20
Big chances
12
Corner kicks
40
Passes
86% (370/432)84% (396/470)
Yellow cards
21
Expected goals (xG)
0.780.60
xG on target (xGOT)
0.650.18
Total shots
146
Shots on target
20
Shots off target
95
Blocked shots
31
Shots inside the box
114
Shots outside the box
32
Hit the woodwork
00
Headed goals
10
Big chances
12
Corner kicks
40
Touches in opposition box
2112
Accurate through passes
01
Offsides
30
Free kicks
1210
Passes
86% (370/432)84% (396/470)
Long passes
66% (39/59)46% (25/54)
Passes in final third
73% (87/119)59% (49/83)
Crosses
25% (6/24)0% (0/7)
Expected assists (xA)
0.680.69
Throw ins
1729
Fouls
1012
Tackles
60% (12/20)62% (8/13)
Duels won
5636
Clearances
2925
Interceptions
135
Errors leading to shot
01
Errors leading to goal
00
Goalkeeper saves
01
xGOT faced
0.180.65
Goals prevented
0.18-0.35

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (0 - 0)
  • 2nd Half (1 - 0)
  • 46', Koljic E. , Paraschiv D. ,
  • 47', 1 - 0, Al Hamlawi A. ,
  • 68', Morutan O. , Dobre A. ,
  • 68', Petrila C. , Talisson ,
  • 69', Al Hamlawi A. , Nsimba S. ,
  • 77', Baiaram S. , Teles ,
  • 77', Matei D. , Basceanu L. ,
  • 79', Onea R. , Manea C. ,
  • 79', Christensen T. , Hazrollaj D. ,
  • 82', Teles 🟨,
  • 90+1', Popescu L. 🟨,
  • 90+2', Mekvabishvili A. , Cretu A. ,
  • 90+2', Pascanu A. 🟨,

Highlights

Chances of winning


Universitatea Craiova
50.5%
Draw
27.5%
Rapid Bucureşti
22.1%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
41.1% 29.9% 29%

Our Initial ML Estimation

42.9% 28.6% 27.8%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Universitatea Craiova has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+9.4%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting increased confidence in Universitatea Craiova's performance.
  • Rapid Bucureşti has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-6.9%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, and Rapid Bucureşti might be facing challenges that affect their performance.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Universitatea Craiova than the current prediction. (-7.6%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests that there may be underlying issues with Universitatea Craiova that the model has picked up on.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Rapid Bucureşti than the current prediction. (+5.7%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests that Rapid Bucureşti could outperform expectations, possibly based on recent matchups or player stats.
  • Universitatea Craiova - Rapid Bucureşti Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.84
    (2.22)
    3.4
    (3.05)
    4.24
    (3.15)
    7.3%
    (9.6%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.25
    What is the prediction for Universitatea Craiova - Rapid Bucureşti?
  • Users Predictions: Universitatea Craiova will win (9 of 10 users predict this - 90%).
    Confidence interval (95%): 71.41%100%.
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:0.
  • Preview Facts
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Uni Craiova won 1.
    • Both teams are showing inconsistent performances lately.
    • Recently, Rapid Bucureşti has had a series of home games.
    • In this match, Uni Craiova is considered a favorite.
    • There will not play in Uni Craiova: Etim M. (Red Card) Isenko P. (Inactive) Lung S. Jr. (Inactive) Mogos V. (Inactive) Radulescu M. (Knee Injury)
    • There will not play in Rapid Bucureşti: Bolgado L. (Inactive) Gheorghe G. (Inactive) Iliev D. (Inactive) Mendes D. (Injury) Vulturar C. (Inactive)
    • In the last 18 head-to-head matches, Uni Craiova won 9 matches, drew 5 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 27:21. (average 1.5:1.2).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Uni Craiova won 4 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 13:9. (average 1.4:1).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Universitatea Craiova - Rapid Bucureşti were as follows:
    08.03.2026 Rapid Bucureşti - Universitatea Craiova 1:1
    02.11.2025 Universitatea Craiova - Rapid Bucureşti 2:2
    02.05.2025 Universitatea Craiova - Rapid Bucureşti 1:2
    29.03.2025 Rapid Bucureşti - Universitatea Craiova 1:2
    25.01.2025 Rapid Bucureşti - Universitatea Craiova 1:0
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