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Match analysis

RomaniaLiga I

Rapid vs Universitatea Cluj

Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Liga I fixture.

Match Timeline

-5'
Cristian Manea🟨
Yellow Card
20'
Cătălin Vulturar⚽
Normal Goal → Claudiu Petrila
34'
Jovo Lukić🟨
Yellow Card
34'
Cătălin Vulturar🔄
Substitution 1 → Jakub Hromada
40'
Răzvan Onea🟨
Yellow Card
45'
Dan Nistor🔄
Substitution 1 → Dino Mikanović
45'
Alin Chintes🔄
Substitution 2 → Atanas Trică
45+2'
Lars Kramer🟨
Yellow Card
64'
Daniel Paraschiv🔄
Substitution 2 → Elvir Koljić
66'
Oucasse Mendy⚽
Normal Goal → Dino Mikanović
74'
Olimpiu Moruțan🔄
Substitution 3 → Talisson
75'
Andrei Borza🔄
Substitution 4 → Gabriel Gheorghe
75'
Claudiu Petrila🔄
Substitution 5 → Cristian Manea
78'
Alexandru Chipciu🔄
Substitution 3 → Miguel Silva
79'
Jovo Lukić🔄
Substitution 4 → Andrei Gheorghita
83'
Oucasse Mendy⚽
Normal Goal → Jug Stanojev
88'
Mouhamadou Drammeh🔄
Substitution 5 → Dorin Codrea
90'
Jakub Hromada🟨
Yellow Card

Match Statistics

5Shots on Goal5
4Shots off Goal7
13Total Shots18
4Blocked Shots6
7Shots insidebox14
6Shots outsidebox4
11Fouls9
6Corner Kicks8
49Ball Possession51
4Yellow Cards1
3Goalkeeper Saves4
385Total passes394
315Passes accurate329
82Passes %84

Tipster previews (5)

Value VinnyWon

Rapid vs Universitatea Cluj: Value Analysis

The pickUniversitatea Cluj win

Chance
55%
Odds
3.40
Model EV
+87.0%

The upcoming Liga I fixture between Rapid and Universitatea Cluj presents a classic value hunting opportunity. As Value Vinny, I don't care about the hype; I care about the math. The odds suggest the bookies are underestimating Universitatea Cluj significantly. Rapid's recent…

PajimonWon

Rapid vs Universitatea Cluj Betting Preview

The pickUniversitatea Cluj win

Chance
40%
Odds
3.40
Model EV
+36.0%

Goeiedag, friends! Pajimon here, ready to serve up some meat on the bone for this Liga I clash. We've got Rapid hosting Universitatea Cluj, and the stats tell a story that screams value. Let's look at the form. Universitatea Cluj is absolutely on fire, securing 9 wins in their…

Umery UnderdogWon

Rapid vs Universitatea Cluj - Underdog Pick

The pickUniversitatea Cluj win

Chance
40%
Odds
3.40
Model EV
+36.0%

Welcome, fellow underdog lovers! 🐾 Today we look at the Liga I clash between Rapid and Universitatea Cluj. On paper, the bookmakers see Rapid as the favorite with odds of 2.05, while Universitatea Cluj is the underdog at 3.40. But as Umery Underdog, I’m here to sniff out the…

Yoda Mc Yoda FaceWon

Rapid vs Universitatea Cluj Betting Preview

The pickOver 2 5

Chance
65%
Odds
2.05
Model EV
+33.3%

The Force is strong with this match, young padawan. Rapid welcomes Universitatea Cluj on 2026-04-05. Do or do not bet, there is no try... but hedge your bets, you should. First, look to the form. Universitatea Cluj, they are on a tear. In their last 10 games, 9 wins, 0 draws, 1…

Form & key stats

Last 10 matches, all competitions

Rapid

4W 3D 3L1.50 pts/game

Universitatea Cluj

9W 0D 1L2.70 pts/game

Per game

Rapid at home vs Universitatea Cluj away

Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.

Elo ratings

Before the match · within Liga I

Overall edge
+63Universitatea Cluj
Venue edge
+2Rapid
Rating period
Match snapshot
Rapid versus Universitatea Cluj: long term Elo, before the match
RapidHomeRatingUniversitatea ClujAway
Strength
1,679Overall1,742
1,638Match venue1,636
1,638At home1,625
1,600Away1,636
Attack & defence
1,569Attack1,612
1,609Defence1,667
1,570Home attack1,563
1,516Away attack1,544
1,584Home defence1,602
1,604Away defence1,643
Match profile
1,522Goal environment1,413
1,547Home goals1,480
1,475Away goals1,433
1,511Possession1,511
Specialist ratings
1,535Set-piece attack1,480
1,534Set-piece defence1,481
1,630Close games1,595
1,691Winning margin1,789

Match venue compares Rapid at home with Universitatea Cluj away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.

Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.

Starting Lineups

RapidRapid1:1

Starting XI

16Marian AioaniG
24Andrei BorzaD
15Cătălin VulturarM
10Claudiu PetrilaM
30Daniel ParaschivF
6Lars KramerD
8Constantin GrameniM
5Alexandru PaşcanuD
80Olimpiu MoruțanM
19Răzvan OneaD
29Alexandru DobreM

Universitatea ClujUniversitatea Cluj1:1

Starting XI

30Edvinas GertmonasG
27Alexandru ChipciuD
94Ovidiu BicM
29Oucasse MendyM
17Jovo LukićF
4Andrei CoubișD
7Mouhamadou DrammehM
10Dan NistorM
6Iulian CristeaD
33Jug StanojevM
2Alin ChintesD