Rapid Bucuresti and UTA Arad will play on February 28th, 2024, Wednesday at 19:00h (UTC), in a game counting for the Liga 1 in Romania, check the Rapid Bucuresti vs UTA Arad betting tip 2023/2024 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where Rapid Bucuresti vs UTA Arad will occur
The game takes place 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.
Where to follow the live game
You can follow the match live on Betarena, with access to all the information to help you with your sports betting, including statistics, events and odds.
Introduction to the Rapid Bucuresti vs UTA Arad 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 2.58 goals per match.
Rapid Bucuresti last match
The last match ended in a loss for the Rapid Bucuresti team. On that occasion they met CSM Iaşi for the Liga 1, and the match ended 3-1. Coach C. Bergodi’s lined up a 4-4-2 formation.
The odds of 4.75 show that no one expected a defeat for the team in this match. Despite being the favorites to win, they could not avoid defeat.
UTA Arad 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, UTA Arad, who used a 4-2-3-1 formation, faced the Petrolul 52 team with a final score of 1-0.
Before the kick-off, the home win had odds of 2.20, which explains why it was considered to be a fairly close match.
Rapid Bucuresti vs UTA Arad h2h
The last time these teams played against each other was in Liga 1, where UTA Arad was at 14th place while Rapid Bucuresti occupied 3rd place. UTA Arad went in with a 4-4-2 formation while Rapid Bucuresti opened their game with a 4-3-3 tactic.
Their last 2023/2024 Liga 1 match which took place on 20-10-2023 was such a competitive game it ended in a 2-2 draw.
Last time a draw between these teams, what to expect now?
Rapid Bucuresti
Liga 1 leaderboard now
The Rapid Bucuresti team with 48 points currently occupies the 3rd place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the Championship Round, with a campaign of 13 wins, 9 draws and 5 losses.
The team has no advantage against the CFR Cluj team who holds the 2nd place in the 28th round.
Rapid Bucuresti analysis
Currently, Rapid Bucuresti has a tally of 46 goals scored and 30 goals against, at the end of round 27 of Liga 1.
The Rapid Bucuresti team comes from a defeat in the Liga 1, and its coach Cristiano Bergodi wants to counter this trend by imposing a loss on his opponent, using the advantage of playing at home.
While they’ve won 5 games as the visiting team, this team proves that there is such a thing as a home-court advantage with their record of 8 wins, 3 losses, and 2 draws.
Rapid Bucuresti is a more offensive team than UTA Arad, having 2607 attacks vs. 2567 from UTA Arad, having scored 46 times. In comparison, UTA Arad converted into goal 32 times.
Best goalscorer from Rapid Bucuresti
At the individual level, in this competition’s offensive sector, it is worth mentioning Albion Rrahmani. The Attacker has already scored 9 goals in the competition, being extremely important for Rapid Bucuresti, who have benefited from his performances several times to achieve essential triumphs.
It should also be noted that 2 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
UTA Arad
Liga 1 leaderboard now
With 37 points won, UTA Arad is in 7th place on the leaderboard, which leaves the team in the Relegation Round zone. The team’s campaign so far is 9 wins against 8 losses, plus 10 draws.
In the 28th round, the team has the same score that the Hermannstadt who occupies position 6.
UTA Arad analysis
UTA Arad, after 27 rounds, has conceded more goals than it has scored. The goals scored are in fact 32 while 36 are those conceded to opponents.
Best goalscorer from UTA Arad
Until this stage of the season, in terms of individual exhibitions, the highlight is Andrej Fabry. The Midfielder has scored 6 times in this competition and helped UTA Arad 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 Rapid Bucuresti is Albion Rrahmani, who has already scored 9 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of UTA Arad is Andrej Fabry, 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.
Taking into consideration that UTA Arad scores an average of 1 goal per match when playing away, we should consider the under 2.5 betting market, especially because this team usually does not concede goals when playing out of their stadium.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 1.73.
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
A good thing to note for those wanting to get sports betting results is that there is an average of 4.61 corners per game.
Cards Top Betting Tips
Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 3.67 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 UTA Arad 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 UTA Arad betting tip 2023/2024: FAQ
The match will be played on February 28th, 2024, Wednesday.
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 2-2 draw.
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.
