- 14 September 2024, FC Buzau vs FC Otelul Galati, 0-0, Draw
- 30 August 2024, FC Otelul Galati vs ACS Sepsi OSK, 2-0, Win
- 23 August 2024, Petrolul Ploiesti vs FC Otelul Galati, 0-0, Draw
- 10 August 2024, FC UTA Arad vs FC Otelul Galati, 1-1, Draw
- 02 August 2024, FC Otelul Galati vs FC Hermannstadt Sibiu, 1-0, Win
- 16 September 2024, FC Rapid Bucuresti vs FC Universitatea Cluj, 0-1, Lose
- 31 August 2024, Universitatea Craiova vs FC Rapid Bucuresti, 1-1, Draw
- 23 August 2024, CSM Politehnica Iasi vs FC Rapid Bucuresti, 1-2, Win
- 18 August 2024, FC Rapid Bucuresti vs FC Dinamo Bucuresti, 1-1, Draw
- 10 August 2024, FC Buzau vs FC Rapid Bucuresti, 1-1, Draw
The closely contested Liga 1 match between FC Otelul Galati and FC Rapid Bucuresti on 17 September 2023 ended in a nil-nil stalemate. Statistics shown provide a clear image of the gritty, combative nature of the match where both teams failed to find the net.
Looking at each team's offensive performances, FC Otelul Galati had four corner kicks whereas FC Rapid Bucuresti had six, hinting at slightly more attacking opportunities for Bucuresti. However, both teams could not capitalize on their respective chances. FC Otelul Galati was flagged for offside only once throughout the match, while their opponents were caught out twice. This underscores the fact that the Galati defense did an excellent job playing a high line and catching Bucuresti breaking early.
Both teams, however, fell on the wrong side of the referee's book quite often – an indicator of the physicality and fervor of the match. The home team had six players booked for various infringements while the away team saw five players receiving yellow cards. But crucially, Bucuresti had a player sent off as the accumulation of yellow cards led to a red. This no doubt impacted Bucuresti's tactics and strategy, reducing their attacking potency and subsequently increasing their defensive duties.
Defensively, Galati stood firm, only conceding a single offside and committing eights fouls, compared to Bucuresti's two offsides and seven fouls. These statistical data suggest that Galati was perhaps more disciplined and organized at the back, keeping their shape, and reducing propensity to fouls – a factor that weighed heavily in this tight, combative fixture.
In terms of discipline and game control, both teams have a lot of work ahead of them. The high yellow card count (11 in total) suggests a lack of control over the game dynamics from both teams, which hampered their progress on the field.
All things considered, the sheer number of yellow cards, the high count of fouls, and the level of physicality turned the tie into a tough, bruising encounter where neither side could unlock the opposition's defense, resulting in a 0-0 draw. The red card issued to FC Rapid Bucuresti was a standout event that defined the match, putting them on the back foot, impacting their game plan, and possibly tilting the game in FC Otelul Galati's favor. However, despite the numerical advantage, Galati could not exploit the situation, which is marked by a lack of goals and shots on target from both sides.
Form Guide
Draw | 0-0 | FC Buzau vs FC Otelul Galati | |
Win | 2-0 | FC Otelul Galati vs ACS Sepsi OSK | |
Draw | 0-0 | Petrolul Ploiesti vs FC Otelul Galati | |
Draw | 1-1 | FC UTA Arad vs FC Otelul Galati | |
Win | 1-0 | FC Otelul Galati vs FC Hermannstadt Sibiu |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 2
- GOALS
- 4:1
- GOALS / MATCH
- 0.8
- FC Otelul Galati has two wins in its last five matches with a goal difference of 4:1, scoring 0.8 goals average
Lose | 0-1 | FC Rapid Bucuresti vs FC Universitatea Cluj | |
Draw | 1-1 | Universitatea Craiova vs FC Rapid Bucuresti | |
Win | 1-2 | CSM Politehnica Iasi vs FC Rapid Bucuresti | |
Draw | 1-1 | FC Rapid Bucuresti vs FC Dinamo Bucuresti | |
Draw | 1-1 | FC Buzau vs FC Rapid Bucuresti |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 1
- GOALS
- 5:5
- GOALS / MATCH
- 1
- FC Rapid Bucuresti has won only one out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 5:5, scoring 1 goals average
FC Otelul Galati H2H FC Rapid Bucuresti
Away game | FC Otelul Galati | 1 | 2 | FC Rapid Bucuresti | Home game | Liga 1 | |
Home game | FC Otelul Galati | 0 | 0 | FC Rapid Bucuresti | Away game | Liga 1 | |
Home game | FC Otelul Galati | 0 | 3 | FC Rapid Bucuresti | Away game | Liga 2 | |
Away game | FC Otelul Galati | 0 | 0 | FC Rapid Bucuresti | Home game | Liga 2 | |
Away game | FC Otelul Galati | 0 | 2 | FC Rapid Bucuresti | Home game | Liga 1 |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 0
- GOALS
- 1:7
- GOALS / MATCH
- 0.20
- FC Otelul Galati lost three times in head-to-head matches
- Teams played five times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 1:7; average goals per match – 0.20
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