Rapid and CFR 1907 Cluj are gearing up for an epic showdown in the Romanian Liga I on 02.08.2026. With both sides demonstrating similar strengths and weaknesses, the stakes are incredibly high. Our prediction takes into account various factors like team form, historical matchups, and player fitness. Don't miss out on our expert betting tips, read our prediction, and consider placing a bet on this match.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Farul Constanta | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3/2 | 3 |
| 5 | Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1/0 | 3 |
| 6 | Arges Pitesti | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1/2 | 3 |
| 14 | Uta Arad | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2/6 | 1 |
| 15 | CFR 1907 Cluj | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1/2 | 0 |
| 16 | Csikszereda | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0/5 | 0 |
Rapid vs CFR 1907 Cluj Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga I | Rapid | CFR 1907 Cluj | 04.05.2026 | 1-2 |
| Liga I | CFR 1907 Cluj | Rapid | 20.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| Cupa României | CFR 1907 Cluj | Rapid | 10.02.2026 | 1-1 |
| Liga I | CFR 1907 Cluj | Rapid | 23.11.2025 | 3-0 |
| Liga I | Rapid | CFR 1907 Cluj | 20.07.2025 | 1-1 |
| Liga I | Rapid | CFR 1907 Cluj | 19.05.2025 | 1-4 |
| Liga I | CFR 1907 Cluj | Rapid | 14.04.2025 | 1-1 |
| Cupa României | Rapid | CFR 1907 Cluj | 19.12.2024 | 0-2 |
| Liga I | CFR 1907 Cluj | Rapid | 23.11.2024 | 1-1 |
| Liga I | Rapid | CFR 1907 Cluj | 20.07.2024 | 2-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga I | FC Botosani | Rapid | 27.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| Liga I | Rapid | Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe | 20.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Rapid | Slovan Liberec | 09.07.2026 | 1-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Rapid | FK Košice | 08.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Rapid Vienna | Rapid | 05.07.2026 | 0-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Dynamo Kyiv | Rapid | 02.07.2026 | 1-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Rapid | CSKA 1948 | 11.01.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Wisla Plock | Rapid | 10.01.2026 | 2-1 |
| Liga I | Rapid | Universitatea Craiova | 25.05.2026 | 0-0 |
| Liga I | Arges Pitesti | Rapid | 15.05.2026 | 2-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga I | CFR 1907 Cluj | Arges Pitesti | 22.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Liga I | Dinamo Bucuresti | CFR 1907 Cluj | 16.05.2026 | 0-0 |
| Liga I | CFR 1907 Cluj | Universitatea Craiova | 08.05.2026 | 0-0 |
| Liga I | Rapid | CFR 1907 Cluj | 04.05.2026 | 1-2 |
| Liga I | CFR 1907 Cluj | Universitatea Cluj | 25.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| Liga I | Arges Pitesti | CFR 1907 Cluj | 17.04.2026 | 0-1 |
| Liga I | CFR 1907 Cluj | Dinamo Bucuresti | 12.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Liga I | Universitatea Craiova | CFR 1907 Cluj | 06.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| Liga I | CFR 1907 Cluj | Rapid | 20.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| Liga I | Universitatea Cluj | CFR 1907 Cluj | 16.03.2026 | 2-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Rapid VS CFR 1907 Cluj
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Rapid vs CFR 1907 Cluj
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Rapid vs CFR 1907 Cluj
Rapid versus CFR Cluj. In Romanian football, few fixtures carry as much weight as this one. And right now, the stakes feel different — because the form book has been flipped completely upside down.
Here's the thing that should have every betting sharp sitting up straight. CFR Cluj, historically one of the most dominant forces in Romanian football, sit in 15th place after matchday one. They lost 2-1 to Oțelul and look nothing like the side that battered Rapid 3-0 just last November. Rapid, meanwhile, opened their season with a clean-sheet victory over Sepsi and carry genuine momentum into Giulești.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that CFR always show up in big games. Their recent form tells a different story. In their last five competitive outings before this fixture, Cluj failed to win four of them — including draws against Argeș and Dinamo, and that damaging home loss to Oțelul. The machine, for now, appears to have stalled.
Here's what you need to watch for — a surprising pattern buried in the head-to-head data. This rivalry produces goals almost every single time. Of the last ten meetings, only two ended with under 1.5 goals. Both teams seem to bring something different out of each other, and that trend feels very much alive heading into Sunday.
The bookmakers price Rapid at 2.14, which represents genuine value given their home advantage and current momentum. CFR at 3.30 feels about right given their shaky start, but the draw at 3.24 is where I'd be cautious — these sides simply don't play boring football against each other.
Tactically, watch A. Sfait on the Cluj side. He already has an assist this season and could be the player to unlock Rapid's defensive shape if given space on the break. But Rapid at home have that crowd behind them, and that energy is a real factor in Giulești.
My prediction? Rapid win, 2-1. Both teams to score is an absolute banker here at short odds. And I'd add a cheeky flutter on Rapid to score first — they've looked sharp going forward and Cluj's defensive frailties are impossible to ignore right now.
Sunday night under the Giulești lights. The capital rising against a champion in crisis. This is exactly why we love Romanian football.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Dobre | Romania | 27 | Attacker | 178 | 71 |
| Diogo Mendes | Portugal | 28 | Midfielder | 186 | 78 |
| C. Manea | Romania | 28 | Defender | 183 | 77 |
| D. Ciobotariu | Romania | 28 | Defender | 185 | n/a |
| M. Käit | Estonia | 28 | Midfielder | 187 | 74 |
| A. Pașcanu | Romania | 27 | Defender | 187 | n/a |
| A. Borza | Romania | 20 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. Muhar | Croatia | 30 | Midfielder | 188 | 83 |
| C. Braun | Germany | 35 | Defender | 179 cm | n/a |
| A. Cordea | Romania | 27 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| O. Vâlceanu | Romania | 29 | Goalkeeper | 188 cm | 77 kg |
| M. Camora | Romania | 39 | Defender | 177 | 69 |
| A. Păun | Romania | 31 | Midfielder | 177 | 73 |
| D. Đoković | Croatia | 36 | Defender | 174 | 74 |
| A. Abeid | Mauritania | 28 | Defender | 174 | 70 |
| L. Zahović | Slovenia | 30 | Attacker | 177 | 63 |
| M. Korenica | Kosovo | 29 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| O. Perianu | Romania | 24 | Midfielder | 177 cm | 67 kg |
| Simão Rocha | Portugal | 25 | Defender | 186 | 80 |
| A. Fică | Romania | 25 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| A. Sfait | Romania | 21 | Attacker | 180 | n/a |
| R. Gal | Romania | 25 | Goalkeeper | 176 | n/a |
| V. Kun | Romania | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| L. Biliboc | Romania | 19 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| R. Gligor | Romania | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| C. Matei | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| N. Sula | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
Rapid vs CFR 1907 Cluj match odds
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