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Politehnica Timisoara vs Rapid Bucuresti - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

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Romanian Cup Stadionul Municipal, Sibiu
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Politehnica Timisoara

0 - 2
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Rapid Bucuresti

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Match Events

44'
Sub
Aioani M. In: Ungureanu B.
Out: Aioani M.
46'
Sub
Jambor T. In: Stojilkovic F.
Out: Jambor T.
46'
Sub
Doumbia C. B. In: Morutan O.
Out: Doumbia C. B.
Summary Win Prob Goals Form H2H Tactics Players Indices Predictions Timeline Accuracy Compare

AI Match Summary

First leg ended 0-2. This leg finished 0-2.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

28%
Politehnica Timisoara
20%
Draws
52%
Rapid Bucuresti
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Rapid Bucuresti

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

52% / Medium Confidence
  • Rapid Bucuresti haven't matched Politehnica Timisoara's recent run of results.
  • Model gives Rapid Bucuresti a 52% chance of winning this.
  • Politehnica Timisoara have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
  • Historical meetings favor Rapid Bucuresti, who have won 2 of the last 5 encounters.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
  • History favors Rapid Bucuresti here — 4 wins from the last 5 head-to-heads.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 13%
Over 4.5 Goals 6%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 69%
Politehnica Timisoara Clean Sheet 20%
Rapid Bucuresti Clean Sheet 12%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Politehnica Timisoara Rapid Bucuresti
Matches Played 29 28
Wins 21 11
Draws 6 9
Losses 2 8
Goals Scored 1.59 1.21
Goals Conceded 0.62 0.93
Expected Goals (xG) 1.19 1.19
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Sep 3, 2026 Romanian Cup
Politehnica Timisoara vs Rapid Bucuresti
0:2
Mar 26, 2022 Club Friendly
Rapid Bucuresti vs Politehnica Timisoara
1:0
Oct 28, 2021 Romanian Cup
Politehnica Timisoara vs Rapid Bucuresti
2:0
May 13, 2021 Liga 2
Rapid Bucuresti vs Politehnica Timisoara
1:0
Apr 15, 2021 Liga 2
Politehnica Timisoara vs Rapid Bucuresti
1:2

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Politehnica Timisoara Compare

Avg xG / game 0.92
Avg xA / game 0.59

Rapid Bucuresti Compare

Top Goalscorer Kamara M.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Bubanja V.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.08
Avg xA / game 0.66

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Politehnica Timisoara 24 / 100
Rapid Bucuresti 47 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Politehnica Timisoara Rapid Bucuresti

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Rapid Bucuresti Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Politehnica Timisoara's goal record stands at 90% scoring rate across 29 recent games.

Defensive concern: Rapid Bucuresti conceded in 68% of 28 recent games.

H2H data points to 1.80 goals as a typical output.

Politehnica Timisoara went unbeaten in 4 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Politehnica Timisoara VS Rapid Bucuresti
1.88 Goals Scored 1.63
0.75 Goals Conceded 0.5
75% Over 1.5 75%
50% Over 2.5 25%
13% Over 3.5 13%

Recent Form & Match History

Politehnica Timisoara

(Home)
08 Oct
Politehnica Timisoara
1 : 1
Steaua Bucuresti
19 Sept
Popesti Leordeni
3 : 4
Politehnica Timisoara
12 Sept
Politehnica Timisoara
2 : 1
Stefanesti
06 Sept
CSM Satu Mare
1 : 1
Politehnica Timisoara
03 Sept
Politehnica Timisoara
0 : 2
Rapid Bucuresti
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Rapid Bucuresti

(Away)
02 Oct
Rapid Bucuresti
2 : 0
Genoa
18 Sept
Rapid Bucuresti
3 : 1
Campionii Arges
12 Sept
Rapid Bucuresti
2 : 1
Voluntari
06 Sept
Otelul
0 : 1
Rapid Bucuresti
03 Sept
Politehnica Timisoara
0 : 2
Rapid Bucuresti
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League Standings (Group 1)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 FC UTA Arad 1 1 0 0 3:0 3
2 Rapid Bucuresti 1 1 0 0 2:0 3
3 Corvinul Hunedoara 1 1 0 0 1:0 3
4 FC Botosani 1 0 0 1 0:1 0
5 Politehnica Timisoara 1 0 0 1 0:2 0
6 Minerul Lupeni 1 0 0 1 0:3 0
Promotion - Romanian Cup (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 2)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Concordia 1 1 0 0 5:2 3
2 CFR Cluj 1 1 0 0 3:1 3
3 Universitatea Cluj 1 1 0 0 1:0 3
4 Petrolul 1 0 0 1 0:1 0
5 Sepsi 1 0 0 1 1:3 0
6 Progresul Spartac 1 0 0 1 2:5 0
Promotion - Romanian Cup (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 3)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 FCSB 1 1 0 0 5:0 3
2 Miercurea Ciuc 1 1 0 0 2:0 3
3 FC Bihor 1 0 1 0 2:2 1
4 CSM Corona Brasov 1 0 1 0 2:2 1
5 Gloria Bistrita 1 0 0 1 0:2 0
6 Campionii Arges 1 0 0 1 0:5 0
Promotion - Romanian Cup (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 4)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Dinamo Bucuresti 1 1 0 0 4:1 3
2 Univ. Craiova 1 1 0 0 2:1 3
3 Voluntari 1 1 0 0 1:0 3
4 FC Bacau 1 0 0 1 1:2 0
5 Chindia Targoviste 1 0 0 1 0:1 0
6 Sporting Liesti 1 0 0 1 1:4 0
Promotion - Romanian Cup (Play Offs)