Rapid Bucuresti vs Hermannstadt - Liga 1
Fixture Preview - 18 September 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Match Preview
Rapid București hosts Hermannstadt at Stadionul Valentin Stănescu on Thursday, 18 September, in a Liga 1 clash that promises to be pivotal for both sides. Rapid is currently in decent form, having secured two wins and three draws in their last five matches, indicating a solid defensive setup. In contrast, Hermannstadt has struggled, managing just one draw and four losses in their recent outings. This disparity in form could play a crucial role in determining the outcome of the match. Historically, Rapid has had the upper hand in their encounters with Hermannstadt, winning three of the last ten fixtures and only losing twice. Notably, these matches have often been low-scoring, with only one instance of both teams finding the net. Given Hermannstadt's current difficulties in attack, Rapid may look to exploit this weakness and secure a vital three points. The home advantage, combined with Hermannstadt's lack of form, suggests that Rapid could emerge victorious in this encounter.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Universitatea Craiova | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 16 |
| 2 |  UTA Arad | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 13 |
| 3 |  Rapid Bucuresti | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 12 |
| 4 |  Unirea Slobozia | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 11 |
| 5 |  Farul Constanța | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| 6 |  Botoşani | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| 7 |  Universitatea Cluj | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| 8 |  Dinamo Bucureşti | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| 9 |  Argeş | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 |
| 10 |  Petrolul 52 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| 11 |  Otelul | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| 12 |  FCSB | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 13 |  CFR Cluj | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 14 |  Hermannstadt | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| 15 |  Metaloglobus | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| 16 |  Csikszereda | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 8, 2025 | Hermannstadt | 1–0 | Rapid Bucuresti | Liga 1 |
| November 4, 2024 | Rapid Bucuresti | 1–0 | Hermannstadt | Liga 1 |
| February 16, 2024 | Rapid Bucuresti | 2–0 | Hermannstadt | Liga 1 |
| October 1, 2023 | Hermannstadt | 1–1 | Rapid Bucuresti | Liga 1 |
| March 4, 2023 | Rapid Bucuresti | 0–1 | Hermannstadt | Liga 1 |
| October 14, 2022 | Hermannstadt | 0–2 | Rapid Bucuresti | Liga 1 |