Sat, 19 Sept 2026, 17:30
Liga I
Romania
Romania
Full Time

Match Timeline

29'
Assad Al Islam·Al Hamlawi⚽
Normal Goal → Nicușor Bancu
42'
Denis Drăguş🔄
Substitution 1 → Aymen Boutoutaou
45'
Ronny·Labonne🔄
Substitution 2 → Valentin Crețu
45'
Ofri Arad🔄
Substitution 3 → Joao Paulo Fernandes
45+3'
Assad Al Islam·Al Hamlawi⚽
Normal Goal → Monday Etim
57'
Alexandru Cicâldău⚽
Normal Goal → Nicușor Bancu
62'
Assad Al Islam·Al Hamlawi🔄
Substitution 1 → Simon Elisor
64'
Paul Arnold Garita🔄
Substitution 4 → Alexandru Stoian
65'
Monday Etim🔄
Substitution 2 → Stefan Baiaram
68'
Simon Elisor⚽
Normal Goal → Stefan Baiaram
71'
Juri Cisotti🔄
Substitution 5 → Mihai Toma
80'
Joao Paulo Fernandes🟨
Yellow Card
83'
David Matei🔄
Substitution 3 → Luca Băsceanu
84'
Nicușor Bancu🔄
Substitution 4 → Heriberto Tavares
84'
Alexandru Cicâldău🔄
Substitution 5 → João Lameira
87'
Simon Elisor⚽
Normal Goal → Luca Băsceanu

Match Statistics

338Passes accurate316
17Shots insidebox4
7Shots outsidebox6
5Blocked Shots1
10Free Kicks15
11Shots on Goal2
2Goalkeeper Saves6
8Shots off Goal7
1Offsides1
419Total passes400
24Total Shots10
5Corner Kicks1
0Yellow Cards1
15Fouls10
0Red Cards0
51Ball Possession49

Starting Lineups

Universitatea CraiovaUniversitatea Craiova1:1

Starting XI

21L. PopescuG
6V. ScreciuD
11N. BancuM
12M. EtimF
24N. StevanovićD
20A. CicâldăuM
9A. Al HamlawiF
3O. RomanchukD
8T. BăluțăM
30D. MateiF
17C. MoraM

FCSBFCSB1:1

Starting XI

32Ș. TârnovanuG
4Ricardo PadurariuD
15O. AradM
7M. KorenicaM
14A. GaritaF
21D. BatubinsikaD
73K. MuharM
10D. DrăguşM
5J. DawaD
31J. CisottiM
97R. LabonneD

Head-to-Head

📈 Team Form & Statistics

Universitatea Craiova
Universitatea Craiova
Form: W-W-W-D-L
FCSB
FCSB
Form: D-L-W-L-L
Record
5 W
3 D
2 L
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3 W
3 D
4 L
Goals Per Game
1.5
Scored
vs
1.7
Scored
0.8
Conceded
vs
1.6
Conceded
Betting Indicators
Clean Sheets
20%
Clean Sheets
30%
BTTS
60%
BTTS
60%
Home/Away Performance
Scored
Home:2.0
Away:1.0
Conceded
Home:0.8
Away:0.8
Scored
Home:2.0
Away:1.5
Conceded
Home:2.3
Away:1.2

ELO comparison

Pre-match ratings

Rating period
Match snapshot
Universitatea Craiova versus FCSB: long term ELO, before the match
Universitatea CraiovaHomeRatingFCSBAway
Strength
1,754.7Overall1,615.2
1,738.2Match venue1,618.2
1,738.2At home1,653.8
1,623.2Away1,618.2
Attack & defence
1,600.3Attack1,574.9
1,709Defence1,564.9
1,638.6Home attack1,584.5
1,504.9Away attack1,553.4
1,687Home defence1,561.5
1,632.1Away defence1,599.5
Match profile
1,443.3Goal environment1,668.3
1,495Home goals1,675
1,448.3Away goals1,493.3
1,543.5Possession1,548.3
Specialist ratings
1,548.3Set-piece attack1,575
1,547.5Set-piece defence1,574.3
1,641.3Close games1,578.2
1,789.2Winning margin1,629.6

Match venue compares Universitatea Craiova at home with FCSB away. All ratings are within this league.

Higher goal environment ratings mean higher-scoring games, not necessarily a stronger team. A starting league rating is 1500.

📝 Match Preview

Universitatea Craiova vs FCSB - Liga I Preview
Recommendation:HOME_WIN
Odds:1.75
Expected Value:+19.0%
Confidence:8

Listen up, football fans! We’ve got a massive clash in the Liga I, and if you're looking for where the meat is, it’s right here in Craiova. We are looking at a significant disparity in form and standing between these two sides. Universitatea Craiova is currently sitting comfortably in 3rd place with 17 points, showing they have the consistency needed to challenge for the top spots. On the other side of the pitch, FCSB is struggling to find their footing, languishing in 7th place with only 12 points and a disappointing win rate of just 30% over their last 10 matches. Craiova is a formidable force when playing at home. They have maintained a 60% win rate in their last five home fixtures, creating a fortress that is difficult for visitors to breach. Their recent form is nothing short of clinical; they’ve secured a dominant 4-0 victory over Universitatea Cluj and a hard-fought 1-0 win against Corvinul Hunedoara. They are scoring at a healthy rate of 2.00 goals per game at home while keeping their defense organized, conceding only 0.80 goals per game in that same venue. FCSB, meanwhile, has looked shaky on the road. Their away win rate stands at a meager 33.33% over their last six matches. They’ve struggled to maintain defensive solidity, conceding 1.17 goals per game away from home, and their recent results have been a rollercoaster of draws and losses, including a 2-2 stalemate against Petrolul Ploiesti and a 1-2 defeat to Dinamo Bucuresti. While the historical head-to-head record shows some very low-scoring affairs, the current momentum and league positions tell a different story. With Craiova's superior home form, higher league standing, and FCSB's inability to secure points on the road, the smart money points toward a home victory. Craiova has the momentum, the home-field advantage, and the tactical edge to shut down the visitors. It’s time to put some meat on the bones of this bet and back the hosts to take all three points. Key Points: - Universitatea Craiova is 3rd in the table (17 pts), while FCSB is 7th (12 pts). - Craiova boasts a 60% home win rate in their last 5 home games. - FCSB has a poor 33.33% win rate in their last 6 away matches. - Craiova recently dominated rivals with a 4-0 win and a 1-0 win. - FCSB has struggled recently with a 1-2 loss and a 2-2 draw. - Craiova averages 2.00 goals scored per game at home. We are backing Universitatea Craiova to secure a Home Win.

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📝 Match Preview

Universitatea Craiova vs FCSB | The Big O's Goals Guide
Recommendation:OVER_2_5
Odds:1.70
Expected Value:+10.5%
Confidence:7

Listen up, football lovers! If you’re looking for a dry, snooze-fest of a match where the only thing moving is the grass, you’ve come to the wrong place. The Big O is here, and we are hunting for the action. Today’s Liga I clash between Universitatea Craiova and FCSB is shaping up to be a delicious opportunity for those who crave goals, and I’m ready to serve it up. Let’s look at the facts. Universitatea Craiova has been a powerhouse at home, averaging a meaty 2.00 goals per game in their recent home fixtures. They aren't just showing up; they are putting the ball in the back of the net. On the flip side, FCSB has shown they can be both a threat and a target on the road. While their away win rate might fluctuate, they’ve maintained a scoring average of 1.50 goals per game while conceding 1.17 on the move. When you put these two together, you get a recipe for a high-octane encounter. Now, the skeptics will point to the head-to-head history, noting that it’s been a bit of a goal drought in the past. But here’s the secret: history is the rearview mirror, but form is the windshield. We have to look at the 3-game moving averages, and that is where the magic happens. Craiova is sitting at a 2.33 goals scored average, while FCSB is even more explosive at 2.67. That is a massive shift in momentum that suggests the dry spells of the past are about to be shattered by the offensive trends of the present. With a combined goal expectancy of 2.73, the math is screaming for a high-scoring affair. We have two teams finding their rhythm, and with the current trajectory of both squads, the 'Over 2.5 Goals' market is where the real value resides. We’re looking for that sweet spot where the excitement peaks, and given the offensive output of both sides, I’m feeling pretty confident that we won't be left wanting for action. Key Points: - Universitatea Craiova Home Scoring: 2.00 goals per game. - FCSB Away Scoring: 1.50 goals per game. - FCSB 3-Game Moving Average: 2.67 goals scored. - Universitatea Craiova 3-Game Moving Average: 2.33 goals scored. - Combined Goal Expectancy: 2.73. - Current form suggests a significant break from low-scoring head-to-head trends. I’m betting on the action. Let’s get those goals! Recommended Bet: Over 2.5 Goals

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📝 Match Preview

Universitatea Craiova vs FCSB: Home Fortress vs Road Woes
Recommendation:HOME_WIN
Odds:1.75
Expected Value:+5.0%
Confidence:7

Right then, let's get stuck into this one! We’ve got a proper clash in Romania this weekend as Universitatea Craiova host FCSB. If you’re looking for a side that knows how to put in the graft at home, Craiova are your lot. They’re currently sitting pretty in 3rd place, and they’ve been absolutely clinical on their own turf, averaging a cracking 2.00 goals per game lately. On the other side of the pitch, we’ve got FCSB. They’re currently languishing in 7th place, and to be honest, they’ve been looking a bit lost whenever they step away from their own backyard. Their away win rate is a measly 33.33%, and they’ve been letting in far too many chances. They’re conceding about 1.60 goals per game on average, which is a bit of a nightmare when you’re trying to pick up points on the road. Craiova have been on a bit of a tear recently, picking up wins in their last few outings, including a massive 4-0 demolition of Universitatea Cluj. They’re organized, they’re hungry, and they know how to make the most of that home crowd. FCSB, meanwhile, have been a bit of a mixed bag—they can find the net, but they just can't seem to keep the opposition out. When you weigh up a side that’s grinding out results at home against a team that’s struggling to find their feet away from home, the math starts to look very simple. Craiova have the momentum, the home advantage, and a much more stable defensive record. It’s all about the graft, and I reckon the home side will be the ones walking away with the spoils. Key Points: - Universitatea Craiova are 3rd in the table with a strong 60% home win rate. - FCSB are struggling on the road, winning only 33.33% of their away fixtures. - Craiova have been prolific at home, averaging 2.00 goals per game. - FCSB's defense is leaky, conceding 1.60 goals per game on average. - Recent form favors the home side, who have won 3 of their last 4 matches. The bet is on Universitatea Craiova to win.

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