Match Prediction
Match Prediction
Preview
The football calendar is marked for January 26, 2026, when UTA Arad welcomes Rapid București to Stadionul Francisc von Neumann for a Liga I encounter that has fans and punters alike buzzing for a solid UTA Arad vs Rapid prediction. With both teams aiming to make a statement, this match promises more than just points—it’s about pride, tactics, and perhaps, a few surprises for sports betting enthusiasts.
Let’s start by setting the scene. Rapid București, currently topping the Superliga table, are heading to Arad with a mixed bag of recent results: just one win, a draw, and three losses in their last five matches. Their attack has been rather shy, averaging only 0.6 goals per game, while conceding 1.2—numbers that might raise eyebrows for a league leader. Meanwhile, UTA Arad sits in sixth, but don’t let the position fool you. They’re in hot form, unbeaten in five with four wins and a draw, netting an average of two goals per match and letting in a mere 0.4. If you’re hunting for a value bet, these stats are pure gold.
The head to head record, however, swings toward Rapid. In their last five meetings, Rapid has claimed three wins, with the other two ending in draws. UTA Arad has yet to taste victory in this fixture in recent times, but three of their last six encounters have ended all square—suggesting a tighter contest than the league table might imply.
Injuries could play a pivotal role in shaping your UTA Arad vs Rapid prediction. UTA Arad are nursing a lengthy injury list: Marinos Tzionis, Andrea Padula, Benjamin Van Durmen, Marko Stolnik, Laurențiu Vlăsceanu, and Alexandru Matei are all sidelined. That’s a headache for any manager, especially with Denis Hrezdac walking a suspension tightrope after accumulating four yellow cards. Rapid București’s only notable absentee is Diogo Mendes, which gives them a slight edge in squad depth.
On the tactical front, UTA Arad’s recent success has been built on defensive solidity and quick transitions. Rapid, on the other hand, tends to dominate possession but has struggled to convert control into goals of late. Expect UTA to stay compact, frustrate Rapid, and look to hit on the break—a classic underdog approach that has paid dividends in the past, like their shock 2-1 away win at Universitatea Craiova when the betting odds were stacked against them.
Now, let’s talk numbers—the language of sports betting. Current odds put UTA Arad at 2.9 for a home win, 2.9 for a draw, and Rapid at 2.92 for an away win. The market clearly favors Rapid, but not by a landslide. For those looking for a safer angle, our AI analysis suggests under 2.9 goals at odds of 1.29, with a trust score of 5.2 out of 10. Why? Both teams have shown a tendency for tight, low-scoring affairs, especially given UTA Arad’s recent defensive record and Rapid’s blunt attack.
Digging deeper, the numbers tell an intriguing story:
The value of UTA Arad’s squad (€10.95m) pales in comparison to Rapid’s (€27.60m), but as we’ve seen before, heart and home advantage can level the playing field. Their last head to head ended 1-1, and with UTA’s resilience and Rapid’s recent struggles, the 1X double chance at 1.73 looks tempting for those seeking a safer bet.
All things considered, our UTA Arad vs Rapid prediction leans toward a tight, tactical battle with a maximum of three goals. The under 2.9 goals market is the most valuable bet, and while Rapid are favorites on paper, don’t be surprised if UTA Arad snatch something at home. Remember, football is full of surprises—sometimes the best bet is the one that makes you smile when the final whistle blows.
Whether you’re a stats buff or just here for the story, this match offers plenty of angles for your sports betting slip. Good luck—and may your predictions be as sharp as your wit!
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UTA Arad didn't play better in the last H2H match!
U3.5 -345
No more than 3 goals will be scored in the match with odds of -3451X -208
UTA Arad to win or drawUnder 3.5 -345
No more than 3 goals will be scored in the matchYes -120
Both teams are expected to score1X&U4.5 -147
Home win/draw and under 4.5 goals
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29-Aug-25
2:0
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09-Nov-24
2:0
| UTA Arad |
| UTA Arad |
13-Jul-24
1:1
| Rapid |
| Rapid |
28-Feb-24
4:1
| UTA Arad |
| UTA Arad |
20-Oct-23
2:2
| Rapid |
| UTA Arad |
18-Dec-22
1:1
| Rapid |
| Rapid |
20-Aug-22
1:0
| UTA Arad |
| UTA Arad |
09-Apr-22
0:2
| Rapid |
| Rapid |
29-Jan-22
1:1
| UTA Arad |
| UTA Arad |
10-Sep-21
2:2
| Rapid |
Recent Matches of UTA Arad| 31 Jan |
Arges P.
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| UTA Arad.
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| 17 Jan | W |
Unirea S.
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1:3
| UTA Arad.
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| 11 Jan | D |
Sp. Subotica.
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0:0
| UTA Arad.
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| 08 Jan | W |
Bekescsaba.
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0:1
| UTA Arad.
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| 20 Dec | W |
UTA Arad.
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2:0
| Dinamo B.
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| 15 Dec | D |
Farul C.
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1:1
| UTA Arad.
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| 08 Dec | W |
UTA Arad.
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1:0
| Petrolul.
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| 03 Dec | W |
UTA Arad.
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3:0
| FCSB.
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| 30 Nov | W |
AFC H.
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1:2
| UTA Arad.
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| 22 Nov | L |
UTA Arad.
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0:2
| U. Cluj.
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Recent Matches of Rapid
| 17 Jan | W | Rapid. |
1:0 |
Metaloglobus. |
| 11 Jan | W | Rapid. |
2:1 |
CSKA 1948. |
| 10 Jan | L |  Wisla Plock. |
2:1 |
Rapid. |
| 21 Dec | L |  FCSB. |
2:1 |
Rapid. |
| 13 Dec | L | Rapid. |
0:2 |
Otelul. |
| 08 Dec | D |  FC Botosani. |
0:0 |
Rapid. |
| 02 Dec | L |  Arges P. |
2:1 |
Rapid. |
| 28 Nov | W | Rapid. |
4:1 |
Csikszereda. |
| 23 Nov | L |  CFR Cluj. |
3:0 |
Rapid. |
| 08 Nov | W | Rapid. |
2:0 |
Arges P. |
Romania - Liga I| Team | Matches | Goals | Points | |
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| 1 |
Universitatea | 23 | 43-20 | 46 |
| 2 |
Rapid | 23 | 37-21 | 45 |
| 3 |
Dinamo | 23 | 35-19 | 44 |
| 4 |
Arges Pitesti | 23 | 30-21 | 40 |
| 5 |
FC Botosani | 23 | 30-18 | 38 |
| 6 |
Oţelul | 23 | 35-19 | 36 |
| 7 |
Universitatea | 23 | 27-20 | 36 |
| 8 |
Uta Arad | 23 | 30-32 | 35 |
| 9 |
CFR 1907 Cluj | 23 | 34-34 | 32 |
| 10 |
Farul | 23 | 28-26 | 31 |
| 11 |
FCSB | 23 | 32-31 | 31 |
| 12 |
Unirea | 23 | 22-35 | 21 |
| 13 |
Petrolul | 23 | 16-25 | 20 |
| 14 |
Csikszereda | 23 | 22-51 | 19 |
| 15 |
AFC | 23 | 19-38 | 14 |
| 16 |
Metaloglobus | 23 | 19-49 | 11 |
