FC Politehnica Timisoara

Historical encounters between these two sides average only 1.5 goals per game, with 83.3 percent of their six head-to-head fixtures remaining under the 2.5 goal threshold. Rapid have maintained a solid defensive structure away from home, keeping clean sheets against both Petrolul Ploiesti and Uta Arad while conceding just two goals across their last four competitive fixtures. While Politehnica Timisoara have enjoyed recent scoring form, stepping into cup competition against top-level opposition typically leads to tighter spaces and fewer clear-cut scoring opportunities.