Universitatea Cluj - Rapid Bucuresti prediction 12 October 2026
Universitatea Cluj
Rapid Bucuresti
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- 1ลtefan Daniel LefterG
- 29O. MendyM
- 19I. MacalouM
- 8D. CodreaD
- 6I. CristeaD
- 94O. BicM
- 27A. ChipciuD
- 17J. LukiฤF
- 24D. MikanoviฤD
- 7M. DrammehM
- 33J. Stanojev
- 93N. Michael
- 23E. Capradossi
- 18Pedro Pinho
- 77A. Gheorghiศฤ
- 21D. Moldovan
- 12A. Friday
- 2A. Chinteรย
- 59Ionel Alin Techereศ
- 10D. Nistor
- 25A. Aliev
- 22F. Poulolo
- 9F. StojilkoviฤF
- 8C. GrameniM
- 29A. DobreM
- 7M. KamaraM
- 99B. UngureanuG
- 6L. KramerD
- 18S. SinyanD
- 80O. MoruศanM
- 44C. B. DoumbiaM
- 66W. L. OuedraogoD
- 19R. OneaD
- 5A. Paศcanu
- 90T. Jambor
- 21R. Sฤlceanu
- 27E. Annan
- 55R. Pop
- 16M. Aioani
- 23C. Manea
- 10C. Petrila
- 13D. Ciobotariu
- 20Andrei Sucu
- 22V. Bubanja
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Dinamo Bucuresti | 13 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 29:9 | +20 | 30 |
| 2 |  CS Universitatea Craiova | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 32:9 | +23 | 29 |
| 3 | Rapid Bucuresti | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 21:13 | +8 | 27 |
| 4 |  Petrolul Ploiesti | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 18:17 | +1 | 23 |
| 5 | Universitatea Cluj | 13 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 25:20 | +5 | 22 |
| 6 |  FCSB | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 20:19 | +1 | 21 |
| 7 |  FCV Farul Constanta | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 21:20 | +1 | 20 |
| 8 |  UTA Arad | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 16:17 | -1 | 18 |
| 9 |  CFR Cluj | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 19:20 | -1 | 17 |
| 10 |  Corvinul Hunedoara | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 14:16 | -2 | 16 |
| 11 |  FC Botosani | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 17:17 | 0 | 14 |
| 12 |  Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 8:18 | -10 | 14 |
| 13 |  Champions Argesul Pitesti | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 8:14 | -6 | 12 |
| 14 |  Otelul Galati | 13 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 15:21 | -6 | 11 |
| 15 |  Voluntari | 13 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 13:29 | -16 | 8 |
| 16 |  Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc | 13 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 9:26 | -17 | 5 |
Universitatea Cluj vs Rapid Bucuresti Prediction (Oct 12)
The Universitatea Cluj vs Rapid Bucuresti prediction for the Liga I match on Oct 12 at Cluj Arena gives Universitatea Cluj a 38% win probability, with a draw at 34% and Rapid Bucuresti at 28%. Based on recent form, head-to-head record, and league positions, this is expected to be a tight contest, but the home side holds a slight edge.
Team Form
Universitatea Cluj
Universitatea Cluj has won four of their last five games (W-W-W-L-W). They beat CFR Cluj 3-1 away, Voluntari 2-0 away, Otelul Galati 3-0 at home, lost 0-4 to CS Universitatea Craiova away, and beat Petrolul Ploiesti 1-0 at home. That is 9 goals scored and 5 conceded across those five, showing solid attack and decent defence.
Rapid Bucuresti
Rapid Bucuresti enters the match with five straight away wins across all competitions (W-W-W-W-W). Their recent results include a 2-0 friendly win over Genoa, a 3-1 Liga I win against Champions Argesul Pitesti, a 2-1 win over Voluntari, a 1-0 victory at Otelul Galati, and a 2-0 cup win at SSU Politehnica Timisoara. This perfect away run makes them dangerous on the road.
Head-to-Head Record
Universitatea Cluj holds the edge in head-to-head meetings. Overall, they have 6 wins, 7 draws, and 4 losses aganst Rapid Bucuresti. In the last five meetings, Universitatea Cluj is unbeaten with3 wins and2 draws, including a1-0 home win on May9, 2026, and a2-1 away win on Apr5,2026. The previous two meetings both ended in draws.
League Table Posiitons
Rapid Bucuresti sits2nd in Liga I with21 points (6 wins,3 draws,1 loss), while Universitate Cluj is5th with18 points (6 wins,0 draws,4 losses). At home, Universitatea Cluj is4th with4 wins in5 games, scoring11 and conceding6. Rapid away form is2nd, with2 wins and2 draws in4 games, keeping a tight defence conceding just1 goal in those4 away league matches.
Win Probability: Universitatea Cluj or Rapid Bucuresti?
For this Universitatea Cluj vs Rapid Bucuresti prediction, the win probabilities are calculated as follows: Universitatea Cluj 38%, draw34%, Rapid Bucuresti28%. While the bookmakers' odds implied a draw as the most likely single outcome (around36% impued), the home side's strong H2H record and recent home form tilt the balance slightly in their favor. Rapid's impressive away record keeps them in contention, but the data suggests Universitatea Cluj has the best chance to take three points.
Odds & Universitatea Cluj vs Rapid Bucuresti Prediction
The latest pre-match odds (as of Oct12) show the draw as the favorite among bookmakers, with odds as short as2.08 and typically ranging between2.08 and2.20. Universitatea Cluj to win offers odds around2.40-3.00, and Rapid Bucuresti away win sees odds of2.40-2.92. Froma betting tips perspective, the value may lie with the home side given the head-to-head trend. Our match prediction is that Universitatea Cluj is the most likely winner, but a draw remains a very possible outcome, so cautious bettors might consider the double chance.
Universitatea Cluj vs Rapid Bucuresti โ FAQ
- Who will win Universitatea Cluj vs Rapid Bucuresti?
- Universitatea Cluj has a 38% win probability, the draw is at 34%, and Rapid Bucuresti has a28% chance. Based on form and H2H, Universitatea Cluj is the most likely winner, but the match is very evenly matched.
- What is the win probability for Universitatea Cluj?
- Universitatea Cluj has a38% chance of winning according to our calculation. This is higher than Rapid's28% due to their strong home record and dominant head-to-head history in recent meetings.
- When is the Universitatea Cluj vs Rapid Bucuresti match?
- The match is on Oct12,2026, at19:00 local time (UK+1). It will be played at Cluj Arena in Cluj-Napoca as part of the Romanian Liga I.
- What are the odds for the match?
- The odds vary by bookmaker, but the best available odds see the draw at around2.08-2.20, Universitatea Cluj win at2.40-3.00, and Rapid Bucuresti win at2.40-2.92. These odds reflect an extremely tight contest.
- What is the head-to-head record between Universitatea Cluj and Rapid Bucuresti?
- In17 total meetings, Universitatea Cluj has6 wins,7 draws, and Rapid Bucuresti has4 wins. Universitatea has won3 of the last5, with2 draws. The most recent clash on May9,2026 ended1-0 to Universitatea.