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Rapid Bucuresti vs FC UTA Arad - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
Romania
Romanian Cup Superbet Arena - Giulesti, Bucharest 
AI Match Summary
A one-off knockout match in the Romanian Cup. This one's hard to separate. FC UTA Arad have shipped 0.92 goals a game lately, while Rapid Bucuresti have conceded 1.04 and scored 1.25. Past meetings favor Rapid Bucuresti slightly — 3-0-2 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on Aug 7, 2026, ending 0:0. xG projections (1.50 - 1.19) back FC UTA Arad to edge this. AI prediction: Home (1) Win — correct score tipped at 2-1.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
- Form's been kind to FC UTA Arad lately — more wins on the board than Rapid Bucuresti.
- Hard to split these two; draw probability sits at 39%.
- FC UTA Arad arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
- 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%).
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Rapid Bucuresti | FC UTA Arad |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 28 | 26 |
| Wins | 11 | 13 |
| Draws | 8 | 6 |
| Losses | 9 | 7 |
| Goals Scored | 1.25 | 1.58 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.04 | 0.92 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.50 | 1.19 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Attack & Defence Capability Index
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Attacking prowess: Rapid Bucuresti scored in 71% of their last 28 outings.
Historical meetings average 1.80 goals per match.
Solid form: Rapid Bucuresti remains unbeaten in 4 of 5 recent matches.
FC UTA Arad let in goals in 54% of their last 26 matches.
Scoring Trends
Recent Form & Match History
Rapid Bucuresti
(Home)FC UTA Arad
(Away)League Standings (Group 1)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC UTA Arad | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5:2 | 4 |
| 2 | Rapid Bucuresti | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:0 | 4 |
| 3 | Corvinul Hunedoara | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1:0 | 4 |
| 4 | FC Botosani | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | 1 |
| 5 | Politehnica Timisoara | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
| 6 | Minerul Lupeni | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | 0 |
League Standings (Group 2)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Universitatea Cluj | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 2 | Concordia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5:2 | 3 |
| 3 | CFR Cluj | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 3 |
| 4 | Petrolul | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6:1 | 3 |
| 5 | Sepsi | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | 0 |
| 6 | Progresul Spartac | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2:11 | 0 |
League Standings (Group 3)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Bihor | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:3 | 4 |
| 2 | FCSB | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5:0 | 3 |
| 3 | Miercurea Ciuc | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:2 | 3 |
| 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 |
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 |
