FC Farul Constanta
- Farul, who are 11th with 34 points, have lost two of their last five.
- Ianis Zicu was placed in charge of Farul on June 3rd, 2025 with a remit to continue the possession-based principles that the club have played since George Hagi’s academy was established.
- But with two defeats in a row, the most recent of which was the 2-1 away loss to FC Unirea Slobozia followed by 2-3 at home to Dinamo Bucuresti, they appear to have lost a bit of a direction.
- They will be well drilled and prepared for the visit of Rapid, who will bring a very different approach to the pitch on Sunday.
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Recent home stats:
- Won six of their 13 home games in Liga I 2025/2026 (D4, L3).
- Scored 1.69 and conceded 1.08 at home in Liga I 2025/2026.
Rapid Bucuresti
- Rapid, who are second in the table on 49 points from 26 games, have won two and drawn one of their last three away games.
- Constantin Galca took over as Rapid boss on the same day as Zicu, June 3rd, 2025, and has installed a system that is high-intensity and aggressive, with a front three that can interchange positions to cause problems for any defence.
- Galca’s team are in solid form with two wins, two draws and just one defeat in their last five in all competitions.
- Rapid have conceded an average of just 0.77 goals per away game in Liga I.
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Away/defensive numbers:
- Unbeaten in three away (W2, D1).
- Conceded 0.77 on the road (Liga I).
Head-to-Head
- Rapid Bucuresti have won the last two head-to-head meetings between the clubs.
- In the last five head-to-heads at Farul, both teams have averaged 2.0 goals per game.
- Rapid won 3-1 on their home turf just four months ago.
Betting Insights
- Both Farul and Rapid are intent on attacking and BTTS is available at an odd 1.67.
- Our preferred play is on the visitors because they are the superior side and have fared better in recent head-to-heads.
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Key numbers:
- FC Farul: Scored 1.69 and conceded 1.08 at home (Liga I 2025/2026).
- Rapid: Conceded 0.77 on the road (Liga I).
Prediction
- Rapid Bucuresti should edge a tight game against inconsistent FC Farul Constanta in Constanta on Sunday when two new coaching regimes take their first head-to-head test.
- Our preferred play is on the visitors because they are the superior side and have fared better in recent head-to-heads.
