Prediction for match CFR Cluj — Rapid Bucuresti, 23.11.2025

Match Analysis: CFR Cluj vs Rapid Bucuresti

The match between CFR Cluj and Rapid Bucuresti will take place on November 23, 2025, as part of Liga I. The odds for a CFR Cluj victory are 2.18, a draw is at 3.24, and a win for Rapid Bucuresti is at 3.26. According to the outcome percentages: 42.71% for CFR Cluj's success, 28.73% chance of a draw, and 28.56% for Rapid's victory. CFR Cluj is the favorite, but the difference in odds and probabilities is minimal, indicating a closely contested match. The odds advantage is slight, with a draw priced just below 30%.

Team Results and Statistics

In a five-match series, CFR Cluj averages 52.8% possession, makes 5 corners, receives 1.6 yellow cards, and commits 12 fouls per game. Rapid Bucuresti has 49.6% possession, 5.2 corners, 1.4 yellows, and 11 fouls. In their last three matches, CFR Cluj: 09.11.2025 Unirea Slobozia - CFR Cluj 0-1, 31.10.2025 Dinamo Bucuresti - CFR Cluj 2-1, 25.10.2025 CFR Cluj - Farul Constanta 0-2. Rapid: 08.11.2025 Rapid Bucuresti - Arges Pitesti 2-0, 02.11.2025 Universitatea Craiova - Rapid Bucuresti 2-2, 27.10.2025 Rapid Bucuresti - Unirea Slobozia 4-1. In the head-to-head on 20.07.2025, Rapid Bucuresti - CFR Cluj ended 1-1, which fits under 2.5 total goals. On average over five matches, CFR Cluj gets 2.2 offsides, Rapid Bucuresti - 1. In the last five games, CFR Cluj has 1.6 yellow cards, Rapid - 1.4.

How Many Goals to Expect?

For totals over five matches, CFR Cluj went over 2.5 goals twice, Rapid three times. In the first half, CFR Cluj went over 1.5 goals twice, Rapid three times; in the second half, CFR Cluj twice, Rapid four out of five times. The average goals in CFR Cluj matches is 2.2, they score 0.8, concede 1.4. Rapid's average total is 3.4, scoring 2.6, conceding just 0.8. By intervals: CFR Cluj most often scores late (76-90 minutes, 80%), while Rapid Bucuresti scores in two intervals: 16-30 and 61-75 (27% each). The most frequent time for goals conceded by CFR Cluj is 16-30 and 61-75 minutes (33% each), and for Rapid, it's 46-60 and 61-75 (33% each). Given both teams have systematic overs in the second half and Rapid shows high scoring ability, a bet on both teams to score: yes at 1.76 seems logical. This option is supported by Rapid's average scoring and frequent goal totals.

Corner Totals Analysis

CFR Cluj averages 5 corners per game, Rapid Bucuresti - 5.2. Over a five-match period, CFR Cluj only once had totals over 9.5 corners, while Rapid had it four times out of five. The odds for corner totals over 8.5 are 1.51, under 8.5 - 2.38. In corner outcomes, CFR Cluj is favored with odds of 1.67. Given the frequent over 9.5 totals with Rapid, a bet on corners over 8.5 looks justified. Also, note that both teams consistently deliver 5 or more corners per match, further strengthening the case for over on corners.