Universitatea Cluj 3-4 Rapid: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

This is a closely balanced upper-table meeting between two sides arriving with momentum. U Cluj bring the home crowd, a strong recent record against Rapid and the lift of beating local rivals CFR Cluj in midweek. Rapid bring the more secure defensive profile, but their injury list narrows Daniel Pancu's options. The decisive phase should be the contest around Nistor and Moruțan, with U Cluj's short recovery time the main counterweight to home advantage.

Head-to-head analysis

U Cluj have not lost to Rapid in the last nine meetings and have won the latest three, including the most recent encounter at Cluj Arena. The longer historical series is balanced, but the current matchup has clearly favoured the hosts.

Injuries and absences

Rapid's reported injuries, including Baroan and several additional squad options listed by GSP, reduce attacking rotation and cover across the side. U Cluj are largely intact, although Loosli's reported recovery issue may affect defensive depth.

Form (last 5)

Universitatea Cluj vs Rapid stats

Last meetings

• 2026-05-09Universitatea Cluj 1-0 Rapid
• 2026-04-05Rapid 1-2 Universitatea Cluj
• 2026-01-31Rapid 0-2 Universitatea Cluj
• 2025-09-12Universitatea Cluj 0-0 Rapid
• 2025-05-24Universitatea Cluj 2-2 Rapid
• 2025-04-19Rapid 0-2 Universitatea Cluj

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• Arges Pitesti – CFR 1907 Cluj
• Oţelul – Csikszereda