​Rapid – Petrolul, the final match of the 5th stage of the Romanian championship, will take place on Sunday, August 13, at 9:30 p.m. at the capital’s Giulesti Stadium and will be broadcast live on Digi Sport 1, Orange Sport 1. and Prima Sport 1.

Rapid and Petrolul meet in one of the oldest derbies in Romania, a rivalry between the two teams that has always caused great pride, regardless of the ranking position (Primvs Derby – in Romanian the First Derby, also known as the unique derby name – first competed in 1934).

Rapid went into this championship with the title in mind, but the progress of the first four stages is far from expectations, only one win, 3-0 away to U Cluj, two draws, 0-0 with Sepsi and 2-2 against Botosani, both at home and a 1-2 loss at Voluntari.

Dan Shuku, Victor Angelescu, Daniel Niculae and Cristiano Bergodi held a meeting with the volunteers two days after the debacle and the Italian was assured that his job was not in jeopardy.

“The meeting was not a warning or an ultimatum to Cristiano Bergodi. Vice versa! I invited him to ask what we can do for him, for the team, what else he needs! He has our full support!” said majority shareholder Dan Shuku.

Instead, minority shareholder Victor Angelescu said that the Italian will be evaluated at the end of the tour: “I have never changed a coach after four stages. We trust Cristiano Bergoda. After 15 stages we will see where we are, but I am convinced that we will recover.”

Petrolul started the season poorly, 1-1 at home to U Cluj, 1-1 away to Botosani and 0-2 at home to Voluntari, but managed to beat the champions in the fourth round in Ploiesti, scoring 3-2 with “Farul”. Constanta in the first match after the departure of Constantin Budescu after a conflict with coach Florin Pirvo.

“We are in Ploiesti, there is no patience here. The team was encouraged for 90 minutes. Such should be the symbiosis between the stands and the team,” said Florin Pirvo.

In the regular season of the last championship, the two teams shared victories, winning at home “Petrolul” – in the round – 1:0, and “Rapid” – in the return game – 3:1.

Superbet offers odds of 1.55 on the PsF1 prediction: the hosts lead at half-time or dominate at the end of the match Rapid vs Petrolul.

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