Rapid Bucuresti and U Craiova 1948 will be playing against each other on Friday, January 19th, 2024, at 18:00h (UTC), in a Liga 1 football game in Romania, check the Rapid Bucuresti vs U Craiova 1948 betting tip 2023/2024 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where Rapid Bucuresti vs U Craiova 1948 will occur
The game will be played in the small Stadionul Valentin Stănescu stadium, in the city of Bucureşti, with a capacity for 9513 spectators, that will try to help the team achieve a positive result.
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Introduction to the Rapid Bucuresti vs U Craiova 1948 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 2.6 goals per match.
Rapid Bucuresti last match
Rapid Bucuresti comes from a loss in the last match played. On that occasion the opponent was Westerlo, in a match valid for Club Friendlies, and the match ended 2-3.
They were defeated despite having all the favoritism before the match. A lost match that was not in anyone’s plans, a result that counted with odds of .
U Craiova 1948 last match
U Craiova 1948 appears in the same condition as the rival. The team also arrives from a defeat for this match. In a Club Friendlies game, the team faced CSM Iaşi, and the score ended with a 2-4.
This defeat was not expected at all. They were favorites and were still beaten, in a scenario that counted with odds of .
Rapid Bucuresti vs U Craiova 1948 h2h
The last time Rapid Bucuresti went up against U Craiova 1948, it was in Liga 1. Rapid Bucuresti, ranked 7th place, started with a 4-3-3 tactic, while U Craiova 1948, then in 11th place, was charged with a 4-4-2 formation.
The two teams have not faced each other since 25-08-2023. On that occasion they were playing for the 2023/2024 season of the Liga 1, and the match ended with a 3-5 win for Rapid Bucuresti.
The U Craiova 1948 team in the last five matches has achieved more regular results, with a total of 4 wins, compared to the Rapid Bucuresti team, which has no wins recently.
Rapid Bucuresti
Liga 1 leaderboard now
The Rapid Bucuresti team with 33 points currently occupies the 4th place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the Championship Round, with a campaign of 8 wins, 9 draws and 4 losses.
The team has a slight disadvantage of 1 point over Universitatea Craiova team who holds the 3rd place in the 22nd round.
Rapid Bucuresti analysis
The ratio of goals scored to goals conceded for Rapid Bucuresti is positive: after 21 rounds the team has scored 34 goals, conceding only 22.
Winning 3 games as the visiting team, the team’s record of 5 wins, 3 losses, and 2 draws proves they are naturally stronger at home.
Best goalscorer from Rapid Bucuresti
At the individual level in the team’s offensive line, we have to highlight Albion Rrahmani. With 6 goals on his own, the Attacker has been instrumental in helping the Rapid Bucuresti team achieving several victories this season.
It should also be noted that 1 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
U Craiova 1948
Liga 1 leaderboard now
With 27 points won, U Craiova 1948 is in 9th place on the leaderboard, which leaves the team in the Relegation Round zone. The team’s campaign so far is 8 wins against 10 losses, plus 3 draws.
Which means that in the 22nd round, the team has, the same score that the Petrolul 52 team who is in the position 10.
U Craiova 1948 analysis
We have reached matchday 21 in Liga 1 and at the moment U Craiova 1948 has made 33 goals and conceded 33.
As we approach the Regular Season, U Craiova 1948 is gearing up for another gripping match. In the opening game, the team managed 5.1 shots on target, offering a glimpse into their offensive capabilities.
Best goalscorer from U Craiova 1948
There are always individualities that stand out in a squad and in the team’s attack Aurelian Chițu has held that position so far in the competition. Serving U Craiova 1948 with 9 goals this season, the Attacker has been a key player in winning triumphs.
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 Rapid Bucuresti is Albion Rrahmani, who has already scored 6 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of U Craiova 1948 is Aurelian Chițu, he has scored in 9 opportunities.
Most goals are scored between 75-90 as some study shows, which makes this a good time to bet for those following the live game.
Since U Craiova 1948 has an average of 1 goal per game when playing away from home, and they often do not concede goals away from home, the under 2.5 goals can also be an excellent alternative to consider.
At the bookmaker Bet365, the market of Total Goals Under 2.5 is with great odds.
In this game, our system found another interesting opportunity for a successful bet. Both teams score and usually suffer the first goal between the 30-40 minute. With this convergence, it is typically a value market!
Corners Top Betting Tips
There is an average of 4.93 corners per game, making this a good thing to note if one wishes to obtain good results in sports betting.
Cards Top Betting Tips
Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 3.95 yellow cards per match, when added together. In other words, the ‘Under 4.5 cards’ option looks like a great alternative for bettors.
On the U Craiova 1948 side, we know that it is a more aggressive team having received the red card 3 time this season, very different from Rapid Bucuresti who only saw the red card twice. Both the red and yellow cards market can be a good bet.
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Rapid Bucuresti vs U Craiova 1948 betting tip 2023/2024: FAQ
The match will be played on January 19th, 2024, Friday.
The match will take place at the Stadionul Valentin Stănescu stadium in Bucureşti.
The last time these teams faced each other was in Liga 1 match, referring to the 2023/2024 season, and ended with a 3-5 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.
