This 12.09.2026 in the Romanian Liga I, Rapid is set to clash with FC Voluntari. Expectations are high for Rapid to showcase their prowess. Our comprehensive analysis includes past match outcomes, current form, and key players. Trust our predictions and place your bets!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dinamo Bucuresti | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 16/6 | 17 |
| 2 | Rapid | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 9/4 | 15 |
| 3 | Petrolul Ploiesti | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 9/10 | 15 |
| 14 | Uta Arad | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 11/11 | 9 |
| 15 | FC Voluntari | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7/18 | 5 |
| 16 | Csikszereda | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 5/18 | 1 |
Key Player Statistics: Rapid vs FC Voluntari
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x 1 x 2Rapid vs FC Voluntari Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga I | Rapid | FC Voluntari | 09.12.2023 | 1-2 |
| Liga I | FC Voluntari | Rapid | 07.08.2023 | 2-1 |
| Liga I | Rapid | FC Voluntari | 04.02.2023 | 4-1 |
| Liga I | FC Voluntari | Rapid | 03.09.2022 | 0-1 |
| Liga I | FC Voluntari | Rapid | 08.02.2022 | 0-0 |
| Liga I | Rapid | FC Voluntari | 24.09.2021 | 0-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga I | Oţelul | Rapid | 06.09.2026 | 0-1 |
| Cupa României | FC Politehnica Timisoara | Rapid | 03.09.2026 | 0-2 |
| Liga I | Rapid | Universitatea Craiova | 31.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| Liga I | Petrolul Ploiesti | Rapid | 21.08.2026 | 0-2 |
| Liga I | Rapid | Dinamo Bucuresti | 15.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| Liga I | Uta Arad | Rapid | 07.08.2026 | 0-0 |
| Liga I | Rapid | CFR 1907 Cluj | 02.08.2026 | 3-1 |
| 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 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cupa României | Chindia Targoviste | FC Voluntari | 01.09.2026 | 0-1 |
| Liga I | FC Voluntari | Oţelul | 28.08.2026 | 2-2 |
| Liga I | Universitatea Craiova | FC Voluntari | 23.08.2026 | 3-1 |
| Cupa României | CS Afumati | FC Voluntari | 19.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| Liga I | FC Voluntari | Petrolul Ploiesti | 14.08.2026 | 1-2 |
| Liga I | Dinamo Bucuresti | FC Voluntari | 08.08.2026 | 4-0 |
| Liga I | FC Voluntari | Uta Arad | 01.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| Liga I | CFR 1907 Cluj | FC Voluntari | 27.07.2026 | 5-0 |
| Liga I | FC Voluntari | FC Botosani | 17.07.2026 | 2-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | FC Voluntari | Farul Constanta | 11.07.2026 | 3-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Rapid VS FC Voluntari
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Rapid vs FC Voluntari
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Betting Intelligence: Rapid vs FC Voluntari
htmlThere are games you attend for the football. Then there are games you attend for the theatre. Rapid versus FC Voluntari at Giulești promises a bit of both, and if the numbers are telling the truth, this could be a very entertaining evening in Bucharest.
Rapid sit second in Liga I with 12 points from seven games. They look every bit a title contender right now. FC Voluntari sit fifteenth, with just five points and a goals-against column that reads like a horror story — 18 conceded in seven matches.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about this being a foregone conclusion, though. The head-to-head record between these two is genuinely fascinating. Voluntari have won the last two meetings between the sides. Two. In a row. Including a 1-2 defeat for Rapid right here at home back in December 2023. The bookmakers have Rapid at 1.42, but history whispers caution.
Here's what you need to watch for — Rapid's form at home this season has been inconsistent. They beat CFR 3-1 and Sepsi 1-0 on their own turf, yes. But they also dropped points against Universitatea Craiova in a 1-1 draw at Giulești. They are not invincible here, even against weaker opposition.
Voluntari, for all their defensive fragility, can actually score goals. Their leading scorer R. Guțea has three in seven games. And here's the surprising statistical insight casual fans will miss — Voluntari have scored in every single Liga I game this season. Every one. That leaky Rapid defence has already conceded four league goals at home this campaign.
Rapid's own attacking threat is genuine. A. Dobre leads their scoring charts with three goals, and O. Morușan is involved in everything — two goals, two assists. Morușan against Voluntari's struggling backline is the matchup to watch. If he gets space between the lines, this could get very ugly for the visitors very quickly.
Paşcanu's red card from earlier this season also lingers as a concern. Rapid have disciplinary issues that could affect them at a key moment.
My prediction? Rapid win this, but not without Voluntari getting on the scoresheet. Back Both Teams to Score — the value is there at around 1.80 in most markets given Voluntari's record of scoring in all seven league games. A 2-1 or 3-1 home win feels right to me, with Morușan in the thick of it.
The lights will be on at Giulești. The atmosphere will be electric. And history suggests this fixture always delivers a surprise or two. Be ready for it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Dobre | Romania | 28 | Attacker | 178 | 71 |
| Diogo Mendes | Portugal | 28 | Midfielder | 186 | 78 |
| C. Manea | Romania | 29 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Kiki | Benin | 32 | Defender | 180 | 76 |
| M. Babić | Croatia | 28 | Attacker | 184 cm | 80 kg |
| M. Schieb | Romania | 30 | Defender | 175 cm | 70 kg |
| D. Toma | Romania | 26 | Midfielder | 174 cm | 65 kg |
| R. Crişan | Romania | 30 | Defender | 197 cm | n/a |
| M. Roman | Romania | 34 | Attacker | 190 cm | 80 kg |
| I. Gheorghe | Romania | 26 | Midfielder | 174 cm | 63 kg |
| D. Haruţ | Romania | 27 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| L. Cvek | Croatia | 31 | Midfielder | 183 cm | 70 kg |
| M. Jurhar | Slovenia | 28 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| D. Dumbrăvanu | Moldova | 25 | Defender | 192 | 66 |
| Nuno Rodrigues | Portugal | 31 | Midfielder | 182 | 69 |
| F. Haită | Romania | 25 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| G. Merloi | Romania | 26 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| A. Chică-Roșă | Romania | 28 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| D. Ghindovean | Romania | 24 | Midfielder | 181 cm | 77 kg |
| M. Onișa | Romania | 26 | Midfielder | 181 cm | n/a |
| M. Mamić | Croatia | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| A. Șuteu | Romania | 22 | Defender | 180 cm | 68 kg |
| Robert Valentin Petculescu | Romania | 19 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
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