SC Otelul Galati
Football Romanian SuperLiga Stadionul Otelul Tue 12 Aug 02:30
FC Rapid Bucharest
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SuperLiga Betting Preview: Otelul Galati vs Rapid Bucharest

Otelul Galati host Rapid Bucharest in this Romanian SuperLiga match at Stadionul Otelul, with kick-off set for 02:30 on Tuesday 12 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Go For Under 2.5 for This Encounter

We can’t resist the opportunity to back Under 2.5 when Otelul Galati go up against Rapid Bucharest. The Total Goals market provides the opportunity to take a price of 1.65 and we anticipate a return here.

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Teams Drew 1-1 in Last H2H Encounter

Otelul Galati drew away from home in their last game. A 0-0 scoreline was played out against Unirea Slobozia at Stadionul Clinceni. The Steelworkers had four shots on target and 53% possession.

Rapid Bucharest claimed a home victory in their previous league game. A 2-1 triumph against Botosani at Stadionul Rapid-Giulesti made it back-to-back SuperLiga wins. Constantin Galca's side had the lion’s share of the ball boasting 56% possession and six shots on goal, with Antoine Baroan scoring twice.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Rapid have gone unbeaten in their past four matches against Otelul, with the last clash ending in a 1-1 draw at Stadionul Otelul. The past 4 H2H matches have involved three draws and one Rapid win.

SuperLiga G W D L GF GA GD GD P
2 Rapid Bucharest logo Rapid Bucharest 9 5 4 0 14 6 8 14:6 19
10 Otelul Galati logo Otelul Galati 9 2 4 3 10 10 0 10:10 10
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Otelul Galati – Last 10 League Games

Otelul have 5 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 11.3 attempts. Gyorgy Laszlo Balint's team have averaged 49.9% possession, 373.1 passes and 5.8 corners per match, conceding 0.7 goals and 4.4 corners from 2.7 shots on goal and 9.2 attempts.

Razvan Tanasa is the top scorer with 3 goals, while Paulinho and Teles both have 2. Frederic Maciel and Eric Cosmin Bicfalvi are tied for the most assists on 2.

Rapid Bucharest – Last 10 League Games

Rapid have 4 victories, 3 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 1.3 goals from 13.9 attempts and 4.9 shots on goal. The Burgundy Eagles average 51.1% possession, 441.6 passes, 4.0 corners in their favour and 4.9 corners against, while conceding 1.3 goals from 14.3 attempts and 4.5 shots on goal.

Alex Dobre has scored 3, followed by Antoine Baroan, Claudiu Petrila and Tobias Christensen with 2 goals apiece. Cristian Manea, Constantin Grameni and Andrei Borza have managed 2 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Otelul Galati confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Cosmin Dur-Bozoanca (GK), Milen Zhelev, Diego Zivulic, Ne Lopes, Kazu, Joao Lameira, Joao Paulo, Andrei Ciobanu, Stefan Bana, Paulinho, Patrick.

Rapid Bucharest confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Franz Stolz (GK), Christopher Braun, Denis Ciobotariu, Lars Kramer, Andrei Borza, Jakub Hromada, Kader Keita, Alex Dobre, Tobias Christensen, Claudiu Micovschi, Antoine Baroan.

Otelul Galati vs Rapid Bucharest Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Otelul Galati vs Rapid Bucharest betting preview covers everything you need, including a key match prediction, a corners betting angle, correct score insight, top player prop bets and a value-packed bet builder recommendation.

Match Prediction

There’s a strong case when it comes to selecting Under 2.5 Goals for this SuperLiga encounter. There might not be fireworks between the two teams and we’ve snapped up the odds of 1.65.

Our football predictions are always well-researched and it starts with a combination of team news and form guide. Once we have a clear idea of what might happen, we match up the latest SuperLiga data.

Key Otelul Galati vs Rapid Bucharest league stats:

  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 Otelul games at home.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Otelul games at home.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 13 of the last 20 Rapid games on the road.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Rapid games on the road.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Rapid games on the road.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

Under 2.5 Probability

The top bookmakers are estimating that there is a 60.6% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 65-70%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Correct Score Prediction

Otelul Otelul logo 1 - 1 Rapid logo Rapid

There’s the option to bet on the two teams to play out a 1-1 draw. Odds of 6.00 are on offer and this is a correct score wager that should provide plenty of entertainment.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Elvir Koljic To Score

Elvir Koljic (Rapid) can be backed to be on the scoresheet at 4.00. All things considered, we think that the odds are really appealing when it comes to betting on Anytime Goalscorer.

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Corners Prediction

Rapid Under 4.5 Corners

Rapid Bucharest have had under 4.5 corners in six straight away games, with Otelul Galati conceding less than 4.5 corners in their past two games. It looks a logical viewpoint that the Team Corners line won’t be reached and you can land a price of 1.67 for this Rapid wager.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Otelul Logo Otelul
Total
10.20 5.80 4.40
Home
9.70 6.10 3.60
Away
9.20 4.00 5.20
Rapid Logo Rapid
Total
8.90 4.00 4.90
Home
9.30 6.30 3.00
Away
9.50 3.60 5.90
Latest Corner Odds
Total Corners
Otelul Corners
Rapid Corners
Most Corners

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Bet Builder Tips

Total Goals Under 2.5
Full-Time Result Draw
Team Corners Rapid Under 4.5

We’re happy to go with a same-game multi that has two or less goals to be registered, the match to end all square as well as Rapid Bucharest to have under 4.5 corners.

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Otelul Galati vs Rapid Bucharest Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Rapid Likely to Win According to Latest Odds

Rapid Bucharest are available at 1.98 to come away with a triumph in this SuperLiga clash, meaning a 51% likelihood of winning according to the published betting odds. If you want to back the outsider, Otelul Galati are available at 3.80.

There are different ways to bet on Rapid including the Asian Handicap -0.5 market. This option is 1.98, although Otelul +0.5 is a viable alternative at 1.79 and you can cheer on the draw with the latter.

Under 2.5 Goals is operating at the shortest price for those anticipating two or less goals. The Both Teams to Score No option is 1.79 if you think at least one side will fail to score.

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Full-Time Result
Half-Time Result
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Asian Handicap
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Drilon Hazrollaj Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer

You will find favourite Drilon Hazrollaj at 6.10 to be First Goalscorer and there’s also the chance to get 3.55 that he finds the net any time.

Player Goals
Drilon Hazrollaj (Rapid)
Elvir Koljic (Rapid)
Timotej Jambor (Rapid)
Claudiu Micovschi (Rapid)
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Otelul Bidding to Continue Unbeaten Home Run

Otelul Galati haven’t tasted defeat in three consecutive matches at Stadionul Otelul. The Steelworkers have recorded four victories, three draws and three defeats in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 0.90.

Rapid Bucharest have not lost on their travels in the past seven matches. Constantin Galca's side have managed five draws, four victories and one loss in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 1.00.

Otelul were involved in a 1-1 draw when last meeting Rapid at Stadionul Otelul.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Otelul Galati logo Otelul Galati Home Stats 4-3-3 2.00 1.10 0.90 4 6 5 5
Rapid Bucharest logo Rapid Bucharest Away Stats 4-5-1 2.60 1.60 1.00 4 6 6 4
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
Otelul Galati logo Otelul Galati League Stats
Rapid Bucharest logo Rapid Bucharest League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 1 defeat and 5 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Otelul Galati vs Rapid Bucharest Lineups & Team News

Don’t bet on Otelul vs Rapid without reviewing the latest team news. We’ll keep you informed with the confirmed SuperLiga lineups and current injury news.

Otelul Galati Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

Rapid Bucharest Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Otelul Galati Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

1 Cosmin Dur-Bozoanca
2 Milen Zhelev 31 Diego Zivulic 4 Ne Lopes 88 Kazu
8 Joao Lameira 18 Joao Paulo 17 Andrei Ciobanu
11 Stefan Bana 77 Paulinho 9 Patrick
1 Franz Stolz
47 Christopher Braun 13 Denis Ciobotariu 6 Lars Kramer 24 Andrei Borza
14 Jakub Hromada 18 Kader Keita
29 Alex Dobre 17 Tobias Christensen 99 Claudiu Micovschi
90 Antoine Baroan

Rapid Bucharest Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Otelul Galati Substitutes

  • 3Julian Bonilla
  • 7Andrezinho
  • 14Andrei Rus
  • 15Dan-Cristian Neicu
  • 16Dan-Emilian Neicu
  • 19Radu Postelnicu
  • 20Daniel Sandu
  • 22Gabriel Ursu
  • 24Denis Bordun
  • 29Razvan Trif
  • 30Matei Frunza
  • 32Iustin Popescu

Rapid Bucharest Substitutes

  • 3Robert Badescu
  • 7Omar El Sawy
  • 8Constantin Grameni
  • 9Timotej Jambor
  • 16Mihai Aioani
  • 27Drilon Hazrollaj
  • 28Luka Gojkovic
  • 31Adrian Briciu
  • 36Filip Blazek
  • 55Rares Pop
  • 95Elvir Koljic
  • 98Gabriel Gheorghe

Previous Otelul Galati Lineups

05 Aug SuperLiga
Unirea Slobozia 0-0 Otelul Galati
28 Jul SuperLiga
Otelul Galati 2-1 Dinamo Bucharest
20 Jul SuperLiga
Farul Constanta 3-2 Otelul Galati
13 Jul SuperLiga
Otelul Galati 0-0 Petrolul Ploiesti
16 May SuperLiga
Otelul Galati 0-0 Farul Constanta
12 May SuperLiga
Petrolul Ploiesti 1-3 Otelul Galati

Previous Rapid Bucharest Lineups

05 Aug SuperLiga
Rapid Bucharest 2-1 Botosani
26 Jul SuperLiga
Csikszereda 0-2 Rapid Bucharest
21 Jul SuperLiga
Rapid Bucharest 1-1 CFR Cluj
12 Jul SuperLiga
Arges Pitesti 0-2 Rapid Bucharest
24 May SuperLiga
U Cluj 2-2 Rapid Bucharest
20 May SuperLiga
Rapid Bucharest 1-4 CFR Cluj
Romania FlagSuperLiga Table
Superliga Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 U Craiova 9 7 2 0 19:9 23
2 Rapid Bucharest 9 5 4 0 14:6 19
3 Dinamo Bucharest 9 5 3 1 15:8 18
4 Botosani 9 4 4 1 17:9 16
5 Arges Pitesti 9 5 1 3 16:13 16
6 Unirea Slobozia 9 4 2 3 13:10 14
7 UTA Arad 9 3 5 1 14:13 14
8 U Cluj 9 3 4 2 11:8 13
9 Farul Constanta 9 4 1 4 11:12 13
10 Otelul Galati 9 2 4 3 10:10 10
11 FCSB 9 1 4 4 11:15 7
12 CFR Cluj 8 1 4 3 12:17 7
13 Hermannstadt 9 1 4 4 7:12 7
14 Petrolul Ploiesti 9 1 3 5 7:12 6
15 Csikszereda 8 0 3 5 8:20 3
16 Metaloglobus 9 0 2 7 8:19 2
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 U Craiova 5 5 0 0 10:2 15
2 Botosani 5 3 2 0 12:4 11
3 Arges Pitesti 4 3 0 1 7:4 9
4 UTA Arad 5 2 3 0 10:8 9
5 Farul Constanta 4 3 0 1 7:5 9
6 Rapid Bucharest 4 2 2 0 7:4 8
7 Dinamo Bucharest 4 2 2 0 7:4 8
8 Otelul Galati 5 2 2 1 7:4 8
9 Unirea Slobozia 4 2 1 1 8:3 7
10 Hermannstadt 4 1 2 1 5:6 5
11 CFR Cluj 5 1 2 2 9:11 5
12 U Cluj 4 0 3 1 2:3 3
13 Csikszereda 5 0 3 2 5:8 3
14 FCSB 4 0 1 3 2:6 1
15 Petrolul Ploiesti 4 0 1 3 2:7 1
16 Metaloglobus 5 0 1 4 3:11 1