Otelul and Rapid Bucuresti will be playing against each other on Sunday, September 17th, 2023, in a Liga 1 football game in Romania, check the Otelul vs Rapid Bucuresti betting tip 2023/2024 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where Otelul vs Rapid Bucuresti will occur
The game will be played in the small Stadionul Oţelul stadium, in the city of Galaţi, with a capacity for 13932 spectators, who hope to help the team to surprise in this match.
Where to follow the live game
You can find all the follow-up to the match live on Betarena, bringing odds, events, statistics, and more to help with your sports betting.
Introduction to the Otelul vs Rapid Bucuresti betting tip 2023/2024
In the current edition of the Liga 1, we can see a growth in the average goals. While last season the tournament had an average of 2.39 goals per match, now the competition has an average of 3 goals per match.
Otelul last match
Otelul comes from a draw recorded in the last match played. The opponent was Petrolul 52, in a match valid for Liga 1, and the two teams finished the match with a score of 2-2. On the field, D. Munteanu’s team lined up with a 4-3-3.
The game had all the elements to be an even game between both teams, for that reason it was logical that the draw was one of the most expected results, with odds around 2.90.
Rapid Bucuresti last match
On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a victory in the last round. In a dispute valid for Liga 1, Rapid Bucuresti, who used a 4-2-3-1 formation, faced the Dinamo Bucureşti team with a final score of 4-0.
The team’s favoritism prior to the match was confirmed thanks to the positive result, a victory that had odds of 1.45.
Otelul vs Rapid Bucuresti h2h
The two teams have not faced each other since 27-03-2016. On that occasion they were playing for the 2015/2016 season of the Liga 2: Serie 1, and the match ended with a 0-3 win for Rapid Bucuresti.
The performance of the Rapid Bucuresti team in their five recent games to date has been relatively good, unlike the Otelul team.
Teams varying in strengths and motivations.
Otelul
Liga 1 leaderboard now
Unfortunately, Otelul comes into this game with only 7 points. The team occupies 12th place in the Liga 1, saddled with a negative balance of 0 wins, 1 loss, and 7 draws.
Which means that the team, with the same number of points, in the 9th round is followed by the Universitatea Cluj team in 13th place.
Otelul analysis
Currently, Otelul has a tally of 7 goals scored and 9 goals against, at the end of round 8 of Liga 1.
Otelul has a ball possession average of 40.25% in the league. Therefore, they are not the team that proposes the game, which can be a problem for this match. Therefore, fans hope the team to have more possession in this Otelul vs Rapid Bucuresti 2023/2024 match and, especially, to convert it into goals.
Best goalscorer from Otelul
Alexandru Pop has proved to be a tremendous individual asset for the team’s offense this season. With 4 goals scored in the competition, the Attacker has been instrumental in leading Otelul to obtain favorable outcomes on several occasions.
Rapid Bucuresti
Liga 1 leaderboard now
The Rapid Bucuresti team with 14 points currently occupies the 3rd place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the Championship Round, with a campaign of 4 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses.
This means that in the 9th round, the Universitatea Craiova team is closing in at 4th place, with the same number of points.
Rapid Bucuresti analysis
After round 8 of Liga 1 we count 18 goals scored by Rapid Bucuresti and 10 conceded.
The average number of shots on goal of Rapid Bucuresti in this championship is 5.38 per game: this makes the team one of the most fearsome in attack, with high chances of scoring goals and bringing home positive results.
A team with great aspirations and abilities in the Liga 1.
Teams typically have some control over the opponents if they achieve ball possession above 50%. This is the reason why the Rapid Bucuresti team usually guns for an average ball possession of 56.25% to control the game.
With Rapid Bucuresti having a balance of 2 wins, 1 loss, and 0 draws when playing away in the Liga 1, they usually allows little chances for opponents to win.
With 3 wins in the Liga 1, Rapid Bucuresti is in that wonderful position where they are the favorite.
Rapid Bucuresti is a more offensive team than Otelul, having 760 attacks vs. 691 from Otelul, having scored 18 times, in comparison, Otelul converted into goal 7 times.
Best goalscorer from Rapid Bucuresti
Until this stage of the season, in terms of individual exhibitions, the highlight is Marko Dugandžić. The Attacker has scored 6 times in this competition and helped Rapid Bucuresti avoiding adverse outcomes on several occasions.
It should also be noted that 2 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
Bet suggestions for this game:
Goals Top Betting Tips
It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of Otelul is Alexandru Pop, who has already scored 4 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Rapid Bucuresti is Marko Dugandžić, he has scored in 6 opportunities.
A good bet could be made between 75-90 minutes of the game as this is the time most goals are scored.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 1.73.
Corners Top Betting Tips
There is an average of 4.62 corners per game, making this a good thing to note if one wishes to obtain good results in sports betting.
Rapid Bucuresti is usually quite offensive in their matches, and this has resulted in a high average of corner kicks in the competition. Currently, the team averages 6.25 corners per game played. Therefore, it might be interesting to bet on the over corner kicks of Rapid Bucuresti in this match.
Cards Top Betting Tips
Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 3.88 yellow cards per match, when added together. In other words, the ‘Under 4.5 cards’ option looks like a great alternative for bettors.
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Otelul vs Rapid Bucuresti betting tip 2023/2024: FAQ
The match will be played on September 17th, 2023, Sunday.
The match will take place at the Stadionul Oţelul stadium in Galaţi.
The last time these teams faced each other was in Liga 2: Serie 1 match, referring to the 2015/2016 season, and ended with a 0-3 result for Rapid Bucuresti.
For this match, the probability indicates that the net is more likely to swing between 75-90 minutes.
The bookmaker with the best odds for this match is Bet365.
When analyzing football matches, it’s important to consider a variety of factors such as team form, injuries and suspensions, head-to-head records, home and away form, and tactical matchups. You can find all this information and more on Betarena. You should also take into account any external factors such as weather conditions, the importance of the match, and team motivation.
Yes, statistics can be a useful tool when analyzing football matches for betting purposes. At Betarena, we provide access to a wealth of statistical information such as team and player form, goals scored and conceded, possession percentage, shots on target, and corner kicks. However, it’s important to not rely solely on statistics and to also consider the subjective factors mentioned earlier.
