In the 13th round of Romania’s Superliga, FCSB will face Rapid at Arena Națională today at 21:00. The match will be broadcast live on Prima Sport 1 and Digi Sport 1.
Under the guidance of coach Laurențiu Reghecampf, FCSB is on a positive trajectory, having secured back-to-back victories in their last two matches against Oțelul (1-0) and FC Voluntari (2-1). This has positioned them sixth in the standings with 18 points.
Rapid, managed by Daniel Pancu, is enjoying a strong run, remaining unbeaten since August 15, boasting six wins and one draw since then. They are currently second in the league with 27 points.
FCSB vs Rapid Live at 21:00
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Probable Line-ups for FCSB vs Rapid
FCSB (4-2-3-1): Târnovanu – V. Crețu, Dawa, Duarte, Pădurariu – Muhar, Radunovic – Miculescu, Cisotti, Korenica – Garita. Reserves include M. Popa, Gnahore, Arad, M. Popescu, J. Paulo, Politic, Batubinsika, Boutoutaou, Stancu, A. Stoian, Labonne. Injured players are Ngezana, Drăguș, Toma.
Rapid (4-2-3-1): B. Ungureanu – Onea, Pașcanu, Kramer, Ouedraogo – Grameni, Doumbia – Dobre, Moruțan, Kamara – Stojilkovic. Reserves: Aioani, E. Annan, Manea, Bubanja, Ciobotariu, Senciuc, Șucu, R. Pop, Petrila, Jambor, Sinyan, Kodor. Injured: Graovac, Vulturar, Gojkovic, Talisson.
The match will take place at Arena Națională, officiated by Horațiu Feșnic, with assistants Valentin Avram and Alexandru Cerei.
Updates Leading to the Match
As of 18:30, Rapid’s supporters are en route to Arena Națională for the derby, reportedly making their presence known with chants and pyrotechnics.
Three and a half hours before the match, the stadium was in good condition, with preparations underway by the organizers and the Peluza Nord fans preparing a display for the occasion.
As of 14:00, approximately 7,000 tickets have been sold for Rapid’s away section, with ticket offices remaining open until 21:00. Access for fans will begin at 18:30, and around 35,000 spectators are anticipated to attend.
“This is a traditional match that brings a lot of emotion, and I always try to prepare well for it. I hope my players are mentally and physically ready for such an important match.” – Laurențiu Reghecampf, FCSB coach.
“Rapid is seen as the favorite, which is surprising, considering we are playing away. Both teams have their strengths and weaknesses, and it’s hard to predict a clear favorite.” – Daniel Pancu, Rapid coach.
Current Standings and Statistics
A win for FCSB would elevate them to 21 points, securing their playoff position. If Rapid wins, they would reach 30 points and temporarily take the lead in the league until the outcome of the match between CFR Cluj and Dinamo.
Notably, FCSB has lost just once in their last 11 home league matches, achieving six victories and four draws. Rapid remains undefeated away, with three wins and two draws this season.
Both teams rank as the highest in corner kicks during the first 12 rounds, with Rapid earning 72 and FCSB 71. FCSB also boasts a possession rate of 56.6%, second best in the league.
Historically, FCSB and Rapid have faced each other in five major competitions, with FCSB having won two of the last ten encounters in the league.
This will be the 15th meeting at the Arena Națională, with a record attendance of 45,143 set during a match on April 20, 2024.
