Superbet Arena
Sunday, 20 August 2023, 18:15
On Sunday, Farul Constanța will make their way to the Superbet Arena for a Liga I showdown against the hosts, Rapid Bucharest. Both teams are driven by the desire to secure points that will solidify their positions in the league standings. Previews, H2H, expert tips, and odds are provided below.
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Rapid Bucureşti enter this upcoming contest following a streak of three consecutive games without a victory. This season's journey for them commenced with a 0-0 draw against Sepsi, followed by a 3-0 triumph over U. Cluj, a 2-2 draw against Botosani, a 2-1 loss to Voluntari, and most recently, a 2-0 setback against Petrolul.
Currently positioned 11th on the league table, Rapid Bucureşti have secured 5 points from 5 matches. Their offensive efforts have resulted in 6 goals, while they've conceded the same number. As they prepare to face the daunting task of challenging the defending champions, the odds of attaining a point in this encounter seem formidable. The challenge before them is substantial as they strive to gather points against a formidable opponent.
Farul Constanţa
The reigning champions secured a commanding 5-0 aggregate victory against Estonian side Flora in their recent UEFA contest. However, their league performance faced a setback with a 3-2 loss to Petrolul in their latest outing. Their season began with a 1-0 triumph over Hermannstadt, followed by a resounding 4-1 victory against Voluntari. Unfortunately, their momentum was halted by a 3-1 defeat against Poli Iasi.
Currently occupying the 7th spot in the league, they've collected 6 points from 4 matches. Their offensive efforts have yielded 8 goals, while they've conceded 7. Amidst these recent performances, their aspirations to defend their league title appear to be encountering hindrances. The path to maintaining their championship status is proving to be a challenging one given their recent results.
H2H
A closer examination of their recent head-to-head encounters, spanning from July 2021 to the present, highlights that Rapid Bucharest have yet to secure a victory, while Farul Constanța boast 3 wins. The number of drawn matches stands at 3.
Collectively, these matches witnessed a total of 18 goals, with Rapid Bucharest contributing 5 and Farul Constanța registering 13. This culminates in an average of 3 goals per game.
One noteworthy fixture was their previous league matchup during the Liga 1 Play-Offs on May 6, 2023. On that occasion, Farul Constanța emerged triumphant with a commanding 7-2 victory over Rapid Bucharest. This outcome is indicative of the dynamics between the two teams during recent clashes.
Expert Betting Tips
The reigning champions step into this encounter fueled by recent successes on the continental stage, and this surge of momentum should suffice to secure a victory here. However, the initial half of the match may unfold with minimal action and could potentially culminate in a draw. Furthermore, both teams are expected to find the net in this contest.
- X2 for 1.90 odds
- HT: X for 2.20 odds
- BTTS for 1.90 odds
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