AFC Hermannstadt's Current Form
AFC Hermannstadt finds itself in a challenging position in the Romanian Liga I, currently sitting in 9th place. With a record of 7 wins, 6 draws, and 9 losses, they have accumulated 27 points. Their recent form has been somewhat erratic, with two wins and four draws in their last six matches. Despite this, they have shown resilience, bouncing back with a win against CSMS Iași after a draw with Steaua Bucharest. However, their home form is concerning, as they have not won in their last 10 home matches, which could be a significant disadvantage in their upcoming fixture against Rapid București 1923.
Rapid București 1923's Momentum
Rapid București 1923, on the other hand, is riding a wave of positive momentum. Currently in 8th place with 29 points, they have been active in the transfer market, notably signing Clinton N'Jie from Sivasspor. The team has a solid record of 6 wins, 11 draws, and 4 losses, and they are on a three-match winning streak. Their recent performances have been bolstered by key players like goalkeeper Benjamin Siegrist and defenders Andrei Pașcanu and Andrei Borza. Rapid's ability to score consistently, having found the net in their last five matches, adds to their confidence as they face Hermannstadt.
Head-to-Head Analysis
The head-to-head record between these two teams is quite balanced, with AFC Hermannstadt winning 4 times and Rapid București 3 times in their last 8 encounters. Interestingly, Hermannstadt has not lost to Rapid in their last three home meetings, which could provide a psychological edge. However, Rapid's current form and Hermannstadt's struggles at home suggest that Rapid might have the upper hand this time.
Key Statistics and Insights
AFC Hermannstadt scores 37% of their goals between the 76th and 90th minutes, the highest percentage in the league, indicating their ability to score late. Rapid București scores 22% of their goals between the 16th and 30th minutes, showing their tendency to start strong. Despite Hermannstadt's recent win against Rapid, their inability to secure home victories and Rapid's current form suggest that Rapid București is likely to come out on top. Both teams have shown a propensity to score, with Rapid scoring in their last five matches, making it likely that both teams will find the net in this encounter.
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