Rapid Bucharest vs FCSB Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Aug 2025

SuperLiga Betting Preview: Rapid Bucharest vs FCSB

Rapid Bucharest host FCSB in this Romanian SuperLiga match at Stadionul Rapid-Giulesti, with kick-off set for 02:30 on Monday 18 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Under 2.5 is Our Best Bet

The stats suggest that we’ll see a low-scoring encounter, with a combined goal count of two or less looking the way forward when Rapid Bucharest meet FCSB. Land odds of 1.74 for Under 2.5 Goals.

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Teams’ Last H2H Saw 2-1 FCSB Win

Rapid Bucharest played out a 1-1 draw when last in action. This was on the road at Stadionul Otelul against Otelul Galati. The Burgundy Eagles had the majority of the ball boasting 58% possession and six shots on target, with Alex Dobre bagging the goal.

FCSB suffered a third straight defeat when losing 1-0 in their previous game. This was at home to Unirea Slobozia at Stadionul Steaua. Elias Charalampous' team dominated possession with 70% of the ball and managed thirteen shots on goal.

Three days ago, FCSB visited Drita in the Europa League qualifier and won 3-1.

Head-to-Head Statistics

FCSB are unbeaten in the past four games against Rapid. Their last clash saw FCSB leave Stadionul Rapid-Giulesti with a 2-1 win. The past 10 H2H meetings have resulted in five Rapid wins, four draws and one FCSB victory.

SuperLiga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Rapid Bucharest	9	5	4	0	14	6	8	14:6	19
13	FCSB	10	1	4	5	12	18	-6	12:18	7

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Rapid have 4 wins, 2 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 5.0 shots on goal and 14.2 attempts. Constantin Galca's side have averaged 52.1% possession, 439.8 passes and 4.3 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.2 goals from 4.7 shots on goal, 15.2 attempts and 4.8 corners.

Top scorer Alex Dobre has found the net 4 times, with Antoine Baroan, Claudiu Petrila and Tobias Christensen getting 2 each. Andrei Borza is the top assists maker on 3.

FCSB have 5 victories, 3 defeats and 2 draws, averaging 12.6 attempts, 5.3 shots on goal and 1.5 goals. The Bucharest club average 54.4% possession, 406.2 passes, 4.4 corners awarded and 5.0 corners against them, while 1.1 goals have been conceded from 4.5 shots on goal and 14.0 attempts.

Florin Tanase has landed 4 goals, Daniel Birligea 3, with Alexandru Stoian and two others scoring 2. Adrian Sut, Risto Radunovic and Juri Cisotti have managed 2 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Rapid Bucharest confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Franz Stolz (GK), Christopher Braun, Denis Ciobotariu, Lars Kramer, Andrei Borza, Tobias Christensen, Kader Keita, Alex Dobre, Luka Gojkovic, Drilon Hazrollaj, Antoine Baroan.

FCSB confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Stefan Tarnovanu (GK), Daniel Graovac, Siyabonga Ngezana, Mihai Popescu, Alexandru Pantea, Mihai Lixandru, Darius Olaru, Mihai Toma, Florin Tanase, Octavian Popescu, Dennis Politic.

Rapid Bucharest vs FCSB Prediction & Betting Tips

From our key match prediction to corners advice, correct score pick, top player prop insights and a builder tailored for value — our Rapid Bucharest vs FCSB betting tips covers it all.

Match Prediction

We can’t pass up the chance to wager Under 2.5 for this SuperLiga clash. This bet offers us the chance to take odds of 1.74 and we think a return could definitely be on the cards.

Our football experts are keen to follow the latest form and understand any patterns that emerge. The same applies to injuries that could affect key players. Combined with the best SuperLiga stats, there is plenty of information to make a verdict.

Key Rapid Bucharest vs FCSB league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Rapid games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 13 of the last 20 Rapid games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 FCSB games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 20 FCSB games on the road.

Under 2.5 Probability

The betting odds at the top bookies suggest our pick carries a 57.5% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 60-65%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

For those searching for a larger price, a possible option could be backing Under 1.5 Goals. This is a wager that will land a return for a 0-0 draw or a 1-0 victory to either side.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Rapid 1 - 1 FCSB

There are odds of 6.00 that the two teams play out a 1-1 scoreline. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

Player Prop Picks

Corners Prediction

Rapid Over 4.5 Corners

It’s been an average of 6.30 corners for Rapid Bucharest in their past 10 home games, with FCSB conceding over 4.5 corners in the previous four away matches. The amount of Rapid corners could be bigger than the Team Corners line suggests and that leads us to a bet at odds of 1.80.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Rapid

Total

9.10 4.30 4.80

Home

9.30 6.30 3.00

Away

10.30 4.50 5.80

FCSB

Total

9.40 4.40 5.00

Home

10.50 5.80 4.70

Away

9.20 4.30 4.90

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Rapid Bucharest vs FCSB Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Odds Suggest Rapid Win

The bookies have chalked up the draw at 3.40 on the 1x2 betting, with FCSB available to bet at odds of 2.50. Rapid Bucharest are 2.65 to claim victory in this SuperLiga encounter.

If you think that FCSB are able to beat Rapid, then the 2.10 could be the option for you on the Asian Handicap -0.25. Built into this bet is the half stake refund should the scoreline end level.

Under 2.5 Goals is available as the favourite and a bet on this pick means that you don’t want more than two goals to be netted. There are always two Both Teams to Score choices, with Yes available at 1.80 and No at 1.88.

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Daniel Birligea Favourite to Score the First Goal

Daniel Birligea can be backed to find the net anytime at 3.40. There is the chance to back the market leader to score the first goal at 6.40.

Five Rapid Triumphs From Their Past Ten Home Clashes

Rapid have recorded five victories, four defeats and one draw in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

FCSB have managed five victories, four draws and one loss in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 0.70.

When the teams previously met at Stadionul Rapid-Giulesti, FCSB defeated Rapid 2-1. Rapid have won three of the past 4 H2H games at Stadionul Rapid-Giulesti, with FCSB picking up one win.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Rapid Bucharest Home Stats		5-1-4	2.60	1.20	1.40	6	4	7	3
FCSB Away Stats		5-4-1	2.00	1.30	0.70	3	7	4	6

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Rapid Bucharest vs FCSB Lineups & Team News

Get the latest team news for Rapid vs FCSB before you bet. Stay in the know with the confirmed SuperLiga lineups and up-to-date injury news.

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