Preview
Rapid București have emerged as arguably the most dominant force in Romania this season, with their overall consistency and squad quality placing them a step ahead of the traditional title contenders, whose level has noticeably declined compared to previous campaigns.
At the beginning of the season, Sepsi-SIC underwent a key change in their frontline rotation, with Gereben departing and Bass arriving. This adjustment has not produced the desired impact, particularly in terms of offensive balance and overall cohesion.
Rapid București, by contrast, have displayed clear ambition and competitive hunger across both league and cup competitions. Their approach reflects a team confident in its ability to impose tempo and control against any opponent. With experienced and high-quality players such as Zivkovic, Cuic, Murray and Părău, the roster combines structure, versatility and leadership. The recent addition of Canadian guard Hamilton has further strengthened the rotation, providing valuable depth and flexibility.
Rapid București enter this match as deserved favorites.