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Universitatea Craiova vs Rapid match preview August 31 2024
Betting Tips & Predictions

Betting Predictions

The top prediction for the Universitatea Craiova vs Rapid match is a double chance for Universitatea Craiova or draw, due to their solid home performance and Rapid's inconsistent form.

Double chance: Universitatea Craiova or draw: Universitatea Craiova has been solid at home with no losses, coupled with Rapid's inconsistency and fewer wins.

Under 2.5 goals: Both teams exhibit relatively low goal averages per match which suggests a tight contest.

Both teams to score: Both teams have seen scoring on each end in their recent matches, encouraging bettors to back both sides netting goals.

Match preview

Universitatea Craiova vs Rapid match is set to take place at the Complex Sportiv Craiova as part of the 8th round of the Liga I season on August 31, 2024. Universitatea Craiova currently stands strong with a winning streak in their recent games, having garnered a solid form of 67% in their last 5 matches. This impressive run includes scoring 10 goals while conceding only 4. They played 7 fixtures so far, winning 4, drawing 2, and losing just 1. At home, they have been particularly imperious with standout performances reflected in their 3.0 goals per game average. Meanwhile, Rapid has struggled to find consistency, reflecting in their form percentage of 40% from their last 5 games. They have 1 win, 5 draws, and 1 loss in their 7 Liga I fixtures this season. Their average goals per game rate stands at 1.3, securing more draws than wins. In this Universitatea Craiova vs Rapid preview, it’s worth noting that Rapid's defense has allowed 9 goals this season while their offense scored 9. These stats indicate a potentially high-stakes but challenging match for both teams, offering multiple betting angles and predictions for bettors. Stay tuned for our in-depth Universitatea Craiova vs Rapid prediction and Universitatea Craiova Rapid tips as we analyze the form and odds leading up to this exciting fixture.

Head-to-Head Analysis

In the last five head-to-head encounters, Universitatea Craiova has had the upper hand in four matches. Here are the results: Rapid vs Universitatea Craiova – 1-2 – April 29, 2024 Universitatea Craiova vs Rapid – 2-1 – March 30, 2024 Universitatea Craiova vs Rapid – 1-1 – March 4, 2024 Rapid vs Universitatea Craiova – 2-0 – October 29, 2023 Rapid vs Universitatea Craiova – 2-3 – May 22, 2023

• Rapid vs Universitatea Craiova – 1-2 – April 29, 2024
• Universitatea Craiova vs Rapid – 2-1 – March 30, 2024
• Universitatea Craiova vs Rapid – 1-1 – March 4, 2024
• Rapid vs Universitatea Craiova – 2-0 – October 29, 2023
• Rapid vs Universitatea Craiova – 2-3 – May 22, 2023

Squad Analysis

Looking at the squads for the Universitatea Craiova vs Rapid match, Universitatea Craiova faces no significant injury woes, which means a full squad is at their disposal. Rapid, however, may have a few players unfit, but details on specific absentees are yet to be confirmed. This could play a pivotal role in our Universitatea Craiova vs Rapid prediction as it might affect Rapid's performance. For accurate Universitatea Craiova vs Rapid bets, keeping an eye on squad news before making final predictions is advisable.

These are the Universitatea Craiova vs Rapid match preview August 31 2024 Betting Tips & Predictions.