Rapid Bucureşti vs Universitatea Craiova predictions, May 25, 2026

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As Rapid Bucureşti prepares to face CS Universitatea Craiova on May 23, 2026, the match promises to be an intriguing contest. Rapid has struggled in recent outings, failing to secure a win in their last five matches. Their lack of form has raised concerns about their ability to capitalize on home advantage, with the team looking for a turnaround that could energize their campaign.

Contrastingly, Universitatea Craiova is entering this fixture with heightened confidence, having won four of their last five encounters. Their current form suggests a well-coordinated side that thrives on pressing and quick transitions, creating scoring opportunities with effective build-up play. The visitors will seek to exploit Rapid’s defensive vulnerabilities, aiming to maintain their positive momentum.

Bookmakers have set odds favoring Rapid at 2.33, while Craiova’s odds sit at 2.85, reflecting the ongoing struggles of the hosts. Our model predicts a 39.8% chance of a home win, a 28.3% chance of a draw, and a 32.1% chance of an away victory. With both teams exhibiting contrasting forms, this match is poised to be fiercely contested, leaving room for surprise outcomes despite the numbers.

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Rapid Bucureşti 39.1%

Draw 28.2%

Uni Craiova 32.7%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.3	3.25	2.82
	2.4	3.3	2.84	Watch and Bet
	2.41	3.29	2.84

Latest Results

15.05.26 Argeș Pitești – Rapid Bucureşti – 2:2 09.05.26 Universitatea Cluj – Rapid Bucureşti – 1:0 04.05.26 Rapid Bucureşti – CFR Cluj – 1:2 26.04.26 FC Dinamo Bucureşti – Rapid Bucureşti – 3:1 19.04.26 CS Universitatea Craiova – Rapid Bucureşti – 1:0

17.05.26 CS Universitatea Craiova – Universitatea Cluj – 5:0 13.05.26 Universitatea Cluj – CS Universitatea Craiova – 0:1 penalties 08.05.26 CFR Cluj – CS Universitatea Craiova – 0:0 03.05.26 CS Universitatea Craiova – FC Dinamo Bucureşti – 2:1 27.04.26 Argeș Pitești – CS Universitatea Craiova – 0:1

Facts

Uni Craiova is Confirmed as championsnQualified for Champions League (Qualification )

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Rapid Bucureşti won 1.

Rapid Bucureşti is on a losing streak (last 5 games: 0 wins).

Uni Craiova is on a winning streak and currently in very good shape (last 5 games: 4 wins).

Rapid Bucureşti may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

Recently, Rapid Bucureşti has had a series of away games.

In this match, both teams are almost equally likely to win.

In the last 19 head-to-head matches, Rapid Bucureşti won 4 matches, drew 5 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 21:28. (average 1.1:1.5).

Including home matches between the teams, Rapid Bucureşti won 2 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 12:14. (average 1.3:1.6).

Latest Head To Head

19.04.26 CS Universitatea Craiova – Rapid Bucureşti – 1:0 08.03.26 Rapid Bucureşti – CS Universitatea Craiova – 1:1 02.11.25 CS Universitatea Craiova – Rapid Bucureşti – 2:2 02.05.25 CS Universitatea Craiova – Rapid Bucureşti – 1:2 29.03.25 Rapid Bucureşti – CS Universitatea Craiova – 1:2

Standings

Championship Group

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Univ. Craiova ✔	9	6	1	2	12:6	6	49
2	U. Cluj ✔	9	6	0	3	12:10	2	45
3	CFR Cluj ✔	9	4	3	2	7:6	1	42
4	Dinamo Bucuresti ✔	9	3	3	3	12:11	1	38
5	FC Rapid Bucuresti	9	1	2	6	8:14	-6	33
6	FC Arges	9	1	3	5	5:9	-4	31

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