Universitatea Craiova vs FCSB Prediction & Match Analysis
Full analysis and predictions for all markets
| Market | Option | Probability | Odds | Stats & Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1X2 | Home Win |
65.9%
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1.76 | |
| BTTS | Yes |
71.2%
|
1.73 | |
| Over / Under 2.5 | Over 2.5 |
64.5%
|
1.78 | |
| Corners O/U | Over 7.5 Corners |
92%
|
1.22 | |
| HT / FT | Home / Home |
-
|
2.75 | |
| Correct Score | 2-1 |
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8.50 |
Universitatea Craiova
FCSB
Statistics are based on season averages
Season Statistics
Team averages and season trends before this fixture
Universitatea Craiova
21 matches
FCSB
13 matches
| Universitatea Craiova | Statistic | FCSB |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Wins | 3 |
| 6 | Draws | 3 |
| 5 | Losses | 7 |
| 38 | Goals For | 17 |
| 24 | Goals Against | 25 |
| 1.81 | Avg Goals Scored | 1.31 |
| 1.14 | Avg Goals Conceded | 1.92 |
| 12 | BTTS Yes | 8 |
| 15 | Over 1.5 | 11 |
| 10 | Over 2.5 | 9 |
| 9 | Over 3.5 | 7 |
| 6 | Clean Sheets | 3 |
| 3 | Failed To Score | 3 |
| 4.41 | Shots On Goal | 5.36 |
| 9.76 | Total Shots | 14.73 |
| 3.71 | Corners | 5.64 |
| 42.9% | Ball Possession | 45.6% |
Match Analysis
Model notes, team context and key prediction signals
Looking at the broader profile of both teams, this encounter highlights two sides with a fairly similar football identity. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. The defensive profile of this fixture suggests that clear openings may be harder to create.This profiles as a tighter contest, with fewer clear openings expected. Both teams appear likely to operate from a similar base structure, so execution within the same shape could be more decisive than formation itself. The season profile of both teams suggests a matchup where long-term consistency matters, but does not fully remove the possibility of swings in momentum on the day. FCSB arrive with more visible recent inconsistency, which may leave them vulnerable if the match starts badly. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. Taken together, the balance of indicators still supports Away Win, with the defensive lean favoring FCSB.
Universitatea Craiova arrive from the upper part of the table, holding 4 place with 14 points after 8 matches. Their overall return of 4 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses with goals at 18:9 reflects mixed form over their recent run. Their attacking weight is carried by M. Etim (2 goals), S. Nsimba (2 goals), A. Al Hamlawi (2 goals), with creative support from T. Băluță (3 assists), M. Etim (1 assists), N. Bancu (1 assists), while defensively they have appeared very solid. At home, they have returned 4 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses, a split that suggests a fairly balanced split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. In football terms, they tend to show balanced attacking football.
FCSB approach this match from a more delicate league position, standing 6 with 11 points from 8 matches. Across the season they have posted 3 wins, 2 draws, and 3 defeats, and the 11:10 goal record continues to suggest poor form and are going through a difficult losing run. Their attacking burden often falls on João Paulo (2 goals), Daniel Bîrligea (2 goals), D. Miculescu (1 goals), with creative support from J. Cisotti (2 assists), D. Miculescu (1 assists), Octavian Popescu (1 assists), while at the back they have been very solid. Away from home, they have managed 1 wins, 1 draws, and 2 losses, a return that supports a fairly balanced split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. In football terms they often show balanced attacking football.
Across those 15 head-to-head meetings, Universitatea Craiova won 3 times, FCSB won 7 times, while 5 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 11:18 from Universitatea Craiova's perspective. 4 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 5 matches, with an average of 1.93 goals per game.
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | PTS | Form |
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| 1 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 23:7 | 16 | 23 |
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| 2 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 14:6 | 8 | 21 |
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| 3 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 24:9 | 15 | 20 |
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| 4 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 13:12 | 1 | 19 |
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| 5 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 14:13 | 1 | 15 |
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W
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L
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| 6 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 14:14 | 0 | 14 |
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D
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| 7 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 11:9 | 2 | 13 |
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L
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D
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| 8 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 15:14 | 1 | 13 |
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L
D
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W
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| 9 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 7:10 | -3 | 13 |
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W
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D
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| 10 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 14:15 | -1 | 12 |
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| 11 |
FCSB
Away
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10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 13:17 | -4 | 12 |
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D
L
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L
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| 12 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 14:12 | 2 | 11 |
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W
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| 13 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 6:10 | -4 | 11 |
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L
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| 14 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 11:15 | -4 | 10 |
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| 15 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 9:22 | -13 | 8 |
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| 16 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 6:23 | -17 | 1 |
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