Prediction for match FCSB — Rapid Bucuresti, 21.12.2025

FCSB vs Rapid Bucuresti Match Analysis

On December 21, in Romania's Liga I, FCSB will face Rapid Bucuresti. The odds for an FCSB victory are 2.04, a draw is 3.28, and a win for Rapid Bucuresti is 3.59. In terms of probabilities: FCSB is given a 45.66% chance of winning, a draw is at 28.40%, and Rapid Bucuresti has a 25.94% chance. These figures suggest FCSB is the more likely winner, though Rapid Bucuresti and a draw also have significant chances. When placing a bet, it's important to consider not just the odds, but also the current form of the teams, their scoring ability, and statistics in key areas.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, FCSB defeated Unirea Slobozia 2-0 (15.12), played a 4-3 thriller with Feyenoord (11.12), drew 0-0 with Dinamo Bucuresti (6.12), won against Farul Constanța 2-1 (30.11), and lost to Crvena Zvezda 0-1 (27.11). Rapid Bucuresti in their last five games won against CSIKSZEREDA 4-1 (28.11), drew 0-0 with Botoșani (8.12), lost 0-2 to Oțelul (13.12), were defeated 0-3 by CFR Cluj (23.11), and won against Argeș Pitești 2-0 (8.11). In their head-to-head on August 17, the teams drew 2-2. Additional stats: FCSB has an average possession rate of 55%, while Rapid Bucuresti's is 55.4%. FCSB averages 1.8 yellow cards, 12.4 fouls, and 2 offsides per match, whereas Rapid Bucuresti averages 1.4 cards, 15.6 fouls, and 0.8 offsides, indicating a certain level of discipline and activity from both sides.

How Many Goals to Expect?

The average number of goals in FCSB's last five matches is 2.6, while Rapid Bucuresti's is 2.4. FCSB scores 1.6 and concedes 1, whereas Rapid Bucuresti scores 1.2 and concedes 1.2. For over 2.5 goals: both teams have 2 out of 5 games with three or more goals, and 3 out of 5 with under. In the first half, FCSB has 2 out of 5 over 1.5, and Rapid Bucuresti has 1 out of 5. In the second half, both teams have 2 out of 5 over 1.5. FCSB most frequently scores between the 46th-60th and 76th-90th minutes (33% each), while Rapid Bucuresti scores most often in the 76th-90th minute (33%). Conceding: FCSB most often concedes between the 31st-45th minute (29%), while Rapid Bucuresti has three intervals at 33%: 16th-30th, 31st-45th, and 76th-90th minutes. These stats suggest that both teams create chances in the second half, but there is no high-scoring trend. Considering the balance of goals, average figures, and frequency of outcomes, a bet on under 2.5 goals at 1.70 seems logical: both teams have a tendency towards lower-scoring games, and the frequency of over 2.5 does not exceed 2 out of 5.

Corner Totals Analysis

FCSB averages 3.8 corners, while Rapid Bucuresti averages 4 per match. In their last five games, only 1 out of 5 for both teams ended with over 9.5 corners. Odds for total corners: over 9.5 is at 1.84, under 9.5 is 1.86. FCSB is favored in corner outcomes with odds of 1.57. The data on corners indicates a moderate pace in matches, so a bet on under 9.5 corners seems justified, considering the average figures for both teams and the infrequent occurrence of high corner totals.