In the Romanian Superliga on January 26, UTA Arad will face Rapid Bucuresti. The odds for Rapid Bucuresti's victory are 2.16, a draw is at 3.10, and UTA Arad's success is priced at 3.46. In terms of percentages: Rapid Bucuresti has a 43.08% chance, a draw is at 30.02%, and UTA Arad is at 26.90%. Based on these figures, Rapid Bucuresti is the favorite, but the gap between the teams isn't huge, and the draw probability is also significant. Both teams scoring looks like an interesting option, considering their attacking performances in recent matches.
UTA Arad's five-match series shows 49.6% ball possession, averaging 1.8 yellow cards, 14.4 fouls, and 1.8 offsides per match. Rapid Bucuresti's stats are: 53.8% possession, 1.8 yellows, 15.4 fouls, and 0.8 offsides. In their last three matches, UTA Arad defeated Unirea Slobozia 3-1 (17.01.2026), won against Dinamo Bucuresti 2-0 (20.12.2025), and drew with Farul Constanta 1-1 (15.12.2025). During the same period, Rapid Bucuresti won against Metaloglobus 1-0 (17.01.2026), lost to FCSB 1-2 (21.12.2025), and also lost to Oțelul 0-2 (13.12.2025). The last head-to-head meeting was on August 29, 2025, ending with a 2-0 victory for Rapid Bucuresti. Overall, the teams show stable results, and secondary statistics indicate a balance between them.
In the last five matches, UTA Arad went over 2.5 goals twice and under three times, with a similar balance for Rapid Bucuresti - also 2 out of 5 over 2.5. Average goals per match: UTA Arad 2.4, Rapid Bucuresti 2.2. UTA Arad scores an average of 1.8 goals per game and concedes 0.6, while Rapid Bucuresti scores 1.2 and concedes 1. In the first half, over 1.5 goals occurred once for each team in 5 matches, and in the second half, twice for both. In terms of goal intervals: UTA Arad most frequently scores between the 31st and 45th minute (50%) and concedes in two intervals - 46-60 and 76-90 (33% each). Rapid Bucuresti most often scores at the end (76-90 minutes, 43%) and also concedes in this interval (50%). The combined scoring ability of both teams suggests a bet on both teams to score. The odds for both teams to score: yes is 1.76, no is 1.96. Considering the average goals scored and conceded, as well as the activity intervals, a bet on both teams to score: yes seems logical.
In the last five matches, UTA Arad averages 4.2 corners, Rapid Bucuresti - 3.6. For the frequency of over 9.5 corners: UTA Arad had it 2 times out of 5, Rapid Bucuresti never. Considering corner totals, the sum of averages is 7.8. The nearest line with two outcomes - over 8.5 corners is at 1.58, under 8.5 is at 2.22. In terms of corner outcomes, Rapid Bucuresti is the favorite with odds of 2.12. Based on the average delivery activity, it's logical to consider a corner total around 8-9, with no significant skew in favor of either team in terms of deliveries. UTA Arad and Rapid Bucuresti do not show a strong over-profile for corners, so a bet on a moderate total seems justified.
Sportwars.net Prediction for UTA Arad vs Rapid Bucuresti, 2026-01-26 - Both teams to score: yes, odds 1.76. Exact score: 1:1, odds 6.50.


