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Universitatea Cluj Rapid betting prediction
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The most likely scenario for this match will be a positive result for the visitors. Universitatea Cluj is playing in their worst form, having yet to win, despite their attack demonstrating consistency. Rapid, on the other hand, is playing in their best form, unbeaten and having conceded only two goals. We expect an open game, dominated by the visitors, but with goal chances for both sides. Therefore, betting on Rapid's Asian Handicap of 0 (or a draw no bet) in this match seems like a good option.
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Preview
U Cluj and Rapid face at Cluj Arena, in a match for the 9th round of the Liga I. At this stadium, the head‑to‑head history indicates total balance between these two teams, since there is a record of 3 draws and 1 win for each team in the last 5 matches. Sure enough, the last time these teams met at this stadium was on 24‑05‑2025, in a match for the Liga I, they tied (2‑2). The goals of the match were scored by Lucas Masoero (39' ) and Christopher Braun (45' Autogolo), for U Cluj, and by Claudiu Petrila (74' ) and Borisav Burmaz (36' ), for Rapid. Although this is a match between 7th and 2nd of the league table, it’s actually a match between the 12th best in home matches and the 1st best in away matches.
Analysis U Cluj
The home team is currently in the 7th position of the league, with 12 points won, after 3 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses. In the penultimate match, they lost in a home match against Dinamo Bucureşti, by (0‑1). In the last match, they won in an away match against Unirea Slobozia, by (0‑1). Interestingly enough, this is a team that has had better results in away matches than at home, since they have won 10 points in away matches and only 2 at their stadium. In the last 10 home matches U Cluj has won 3, tied 3 and lost 4. Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 6 of the last 8 matches, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 7 of the last 8 matches for this competition. They have been able to score first and have done so in 6 of the last 8 matches for the Liga I, they have reached half‑time in advantage in 5 of those 6 matches and have held on to the lead until the end of the 90' in 3 of them.
Universitatea Cluj is struggling to maintain its position at the top of the table, but they returned to winning ways against Slobozia in the last round, 0-1, with a goal from Dan Nistor. The team usually lines up in a 4-3-1-2 tactical formation, with Jovo Lukic and Atanas Trică forming the finishing duo, while Issouf Macalou plays wide on the right, providing speed and depth to the attacking runs. In the central sector, Dan Nistor is the maestro, dictating the pace of playmaking and actively participating in the moves that result in goals. Defender Jasper van der Werff remains unavailable due to injury.
Universitatea Cluj is struggling to maintain its position at the top of the table, but they returned to winning ways against Slobozia in the last round, 0-1, with a goal from Dan Nistor. The team usually lines up in a 4-3-1-2 tactical formation, with Jovo Lukic and Atanas Trică forming the finishing duo, while Issouf Macalou plays wide on the right, providing speed and depth to the attacking runs. In the central sector, Dan Nistor is the maestro, dictating the pace of playmaking and actively participating in the moves that result in goals. Defender Jasper van der Werff remains unavailable due to injury.
Confirmed Lineup: Edvinas Gertmonas, Alexandru Chipciu , Jonathan Cissé, Dino Mikanovic, Iulian Cristea, Ovidiu Bic, Dan Nistor, Gabriel Simion, Andrei Artean, Atanas Trică, Jovo Lukic.
Coach: E. Neagoe.
Analysis Rapid
The away team is currently in the 2nd position of the league, with 18 points won, after 5 wins and 3 draws. In the penultimate match, they won in an away match against Metaloglobus, by (1‑2). In the last match, they won in a home match against UTA Arad, by (2‑0). This is a team that usually gets better results in away matches than at home, since they have won 10 points in away matches and 8 at their stadium, with 7 goals scored and 4 goals conceded at home, against 7 goals scored and 2 goals conceded in away matches.
In this competition, they haven’t lost any of the last 4 away matches. Their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored at least one goal in each of the last 8 matches for this competition. In the last 20 away matches for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: they have conceded 7 of their 19 goals between minutes (76'‑90').
Rapid has had a nearly flawless campaign but has been unable to take the lead, despite winning again 2-0 at home against UTA in the last round, with goals from Denis Ciobotariu and Alexandru Dobre. The team usually plays in a 4-2-3-1 tactical formation, with Antoine Baroan and Elvir Koljic leading the attack, although Koljic has been the one who has found the net the most so far. In midfield, Alexandru Dobre, Tobias Christensen, and Claudiu Petrila provide dynamism in the attack, making flank runs a strong point in creating scoring chances. Defenders Denis Ciobotariu and Cristian Ignat, right-backs Cristian Manea and Răzvan Onea, left-back Andrei Borza, midfielder Diogo Mendes, right-winger Drilon Hazrollaj and center forward Borisav Burmaz, injured, in addition to defender Léo Bolgado, suspended, will be out of the next match.
In this competition, they haven’t lost any of the last 4 away matches. Their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored at least one goal in each of the last 8 matches for this competition. In the last 20 away matches for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: they have conceded 7 of their 19 goals between minutes (76'‑90').
Rapid has had a nearly flawless campaign but has been unable to take the lead, despite winning again 2-0 at home against UTA in the last round, with goals from Denis Ciobotariu and Alexandru Dobre. The team usually plays in a 4-2-3-1 tactical formation, with Antoine Baroan and Elvir Koljic leading the attack, although Koljic has been the one who has found the net the most so far. In midfield, Alexandru Dobre, Tobias Christensen, and Claudiu Petrila provide dynamism in the attack, making flank runs a strong point in creating scoring chances. Defenders Denis Ciobotariu and Cristian Ignat, right-backs Cristian Manea and Răzvan Onea, left-back Andrei Borza, midfielder Diogo Mendes, right-winger Drilon Hazrollaj and center forward Borisav Burmaz, injured, in addition to defender Léo Bolgado, suspended, will be out of the next match.
Confirmed Lineup: Marian Aioani, Cristian Manea, Lars Kramer, Christopher Braun, Alexandru Pașcanu, Kader Keita, Tobias Christensen, Cătălin Vulturar , Elvir Koljic, Claudiu Petrila, Alexandru Dobre.
Coach: C. Gâlcă.
Frequently asked questions
👉 Which is the recommended bet for the U Cluj Rapid match?
The tip and bet suggestion for the U Cluj vs Rapid match, on 12 September 2025, of the preview written by the editors of Online Betting Academy, goes to: Asian Handicap, Rapid 0.0 ⇒ bet available on Bet365.
👉 In which stadium will the U Cluj Rapid be played?
The U Cluj vs Rapid on 12 September 2025 will be played at Cluj-Napoca, Cluj Arena.
👉 Which is the most voted bet for this match?
The most voted bet by tipsters at Online Betting Academy, for the U Cluj Rapid match, on the "match odds" market, were, with equal percentages, with 50% of the tips, a win by U Cluj and a draw at Bet365.
Liga I
Liga I - 2025/2026
- 53% 128 / 240 Games
- Home team wins 39.06%
- Draws 32.03%
- Away team wins 28.91%
- Over 1.5 76.56%
- Over 2.5 46.09%
- Over 3.5 27.34%
- Goals 330
- Goals /match 2.58
- Goals /match home 1.41
- Goals /match away 1.17
- Both teams score 54.69%
- Goals after 80' 15.15%
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