AEK vs Universitatea Craiova Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Dec 2025
Europa Conference League Betting Preview: AEK vs Universitatea Craiova
Greek Super League team AEK host Romanian SuperLiga side Universitatea Craiova at OPAP Arena, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Thursday 18 December.
We’re going to side with Universitatea Craiova +1 at odds of -106. This Asian Handicap wager has the upside of stakes returned if the visitors lose to AEK by one goal. The ideal scenario is a win or draw.
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AEK Athens got the win in their last game. It was away from home where Panetolikos were beaten 5-0 at Panetolikos Stadium in the Super League. The Double-Headed Eagle had the majority of the ball boasting 58% possession and nine shots on target, with Robert Ljubicic scoring two of the goals.
Universitatea Craiova got a SuperLiga win in their previous game. It was on their travels where Hermannstadt were beaten 2-0 at Stadionul Municipal, Sibiu. Filipe Coelho's side recorded 56% possession and had five shots on goal, with Assad Al Hamlawi and Stefan Baiaram finding the net.
In the last Europa Conference League round, AEK beat Samsunspor away by a 2-1 scoreline, while U Craiova hosted Sparta Prague and lost 2-1.
| Europa Conference League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |  AEK |
6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 14:7 | 13 |
| 25 |  U Craiova |
6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 8 | -2 | 6:8 | 7 |
8 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw, averaging 1.9 goals from 11.7 attempts and 5.3 shots on goal. AEK Athens have had 56.8% possession and 5.5 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 0.7 goals from 5.4 attempts and 2.6 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 2.8 corners.
Luka Jovic leads the way with 6 goals, while Orbelin Pineda and Robert Ljubicic have 4 and 3 respectively. Lazaros Rota is the leading assists maker with 5.
U Craiova have 4 victories, 2 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 1.1 goals from 13.3 attempts and 5.6 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 57.4% possession, 5.9 corners awarded and 4.5 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 0.8 goals from 5.7 attempts and 1.9 shots on goal.
We’ve seen Assad Al Hamlawi, Stefan Baiaram, Steven Nsimba and Oleksandr Romanchuk score 2 goals each. The top assistors in the last 10 games are Nicusor Bancu, Alexandru Cretu and David Matei who have all made 1.
Confirmed Lineups
AEK confirmed lineup (4-4-1-1): Thomas Strakosha (GK), Lazaros Rota, Domagoj Vida, Filipe Relvas, Stavros Pilios, Orbelin Pineda, Razvan Marin, Petros Mantalos, Roberto Pereyra, Aboubakary Koita, Luka Jovic.
Universitatea Craiova confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Pavlo Isenko (GK), Oleksandr Romanchuk, Vladimir Screciu, Juraj Badelj, Teles, Anzor Mekvabishvili, Alexandru Cicaldau, Nicusor Bancu, Monday Etim, Assad Al Hamlawi, Stefan Baiaram.
AEK vs Universitatea Craiova Prediction & Betting Tips
This expert AEK vs Universitatea Craiova betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score tip, corners analysis, player prop suggestions and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.
Match Prediction
Universitatea Craiova +1 for this Europa Conference League match looks like the stand out option and we’ll play them at a price of -106. The away team should be able to serve it up throughout the ninety minutes and secure a return.
The football betting tips stem from knowing the team news and the latest form for each side. We work hard to unearth the most pertinent Europa Conference League stats which can also act as a guide.
Key AEK vs Universitatea Craiova Europa Conference League & league stats:
According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 51.5% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.
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Correct Score Prediction
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An exciting wager could be the game to end in a 1-1 draw at odds of +575. A correct score bet provides a fun alternative and a nice potential return on the cards.
Player Prop Picks
Assad Al Hamlawi (U Craiova) has netted two goals in his past four matches. Based on the stats, we think that odds of +400 are really appealing when it comes to betting on Anytime Goalscorer.
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Corners Prediction
AEK have failed to cover the 5.5 corners line in five consecutive matches, while the corner count against Universitatea Craiova has been less than 5.5 in 4 of the previous 5 away games. For Team Corners, we’re expecting AEK to fall short and you can land odds of -106.
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Bet Builder Tips
There’s everything to like about this bet builder including Universitatea Craiova with the +1 Asian Handicap, both teams to score as well as AEK to have under 5.5 corners.
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AEK vs Universitatea Craiova Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The latest Full-Time Result odds give AEK a 72% chance of triumphing which means that they’re overwhelming -263 favourites to win this Europa Conference League clash. Universitatea Craiova are the +700 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.
You can take advantage of the Half-Time Result market if you think a team will lead at the break. There's the chance to back AEK at -112, go for U Craiova at +575 or take the draw at +148.
The odds suggest that Over 2.5 Goals is a strong probability in this exciting contest. The Both Teams to Score No option is -149 if you think at least one side will fail to score.
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Favourite Dereck Kutesa is +290 to be the First Goalscorer, while similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.
Latest Europa Conference League and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.
AEK Stats
Universitatea Craiova Stats
- 8 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.90 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.50 corners awarded and 2.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.40 corners awarded and 1.50 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.90 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 10 and least corners in 0 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.90 corners awarded and 4.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 5.80 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.40 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 56.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 60.40% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 home matches
AEK vs Universitatea Craiova Lineups & Team News
Know who’s in and who’s out for AEK vs U Craiova before making your bets. Expect the predicted and confirmed Europa Conference League lineups along with timely injury updates.
AEK Confirmed Lineup 4-4-1-1
U Craiova Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3
AEK Confirmed Lineup 4-4-1-1
U Craiova Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3
AEK Substitutes
- 4Marko Grujic
- 7Dereck Kutesa
- 19Niclas Eliasson
- 29James Penrice
- 34Christos Kosidis
- 55K. Chrysopoulos
- 81Angelos Angelopoulos
- 91Alberto Brignoli
U Craiova Substitutes
- 1Silviu Lung Jr.
- 2Florin Stefan
- 4Alexandru Cretu
- 14Lyes Houri
- 17Carlos Mora
- 19Vasile Mogos
- 21Laurentiu Popescu
- 24Nikola Stevanovic
- 29Luca Basceanu
- 30David Matei
- 38Denys Muntean
- 39Steven Nsimba
Previous AEK Lineups
Previous Universitatea Craiova Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
AEK Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Marko Nikolic
Universitatea Craiova Player Stats & Squad
Europa Conference League Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Strasbourg | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 11:5 | 16 |
| 2 | Rakow | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 9:2 | 14 |
| 3 | AEK | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 14:7 | 13 |
| 4 | Sparta Prague | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10:3 | 13 |
| 5 | Rayo Vallecano | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13:7 | 13 |
| 6 | Sh. Donetsk | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10:5 | 13 |
| 7 | Mainz 05 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7:3 | 13 |
| 8 | Larnaca | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7:1 | 12 |
| 9 | Lausanne | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6:3 | 11 |
| 10 | Crystal Palace | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11:6 | 10 |
| 11 | Lech | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12:8 | 10 |
| 12 | Samsunspor | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10:6 | 10 |
| 13 | NK Celje | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8:7 | 10 |
| 14 | AZ Alkmaar | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7:7 | 10 |
| 15 | Fiorentina | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8:5 | 9 |
| 16 | Rijeka | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5:2 | 9 |
| 17 | Jagiellonia | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5:4 | 9 |
| 18 | Omonia Nicosia | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5:4 | 8 |
| 19 | FC Noah | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6:7 | 8 |
| 20 | Drita | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4:8 | 8 |
| 21 | KuPS | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6:5 | 7 |
| 22 | KF Shkendija | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4:5 | 7 |
| 23 | Zrinjski Mostar | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8:10 | 7 |
| 24 | Sigma Olomouc | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7:9 | 7 |
| 25 | U Craiova | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6:8 | 7 |
| 26 | Lincoln Red Imps | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7:15 | 7 |
| 27 | Dynamo Kiev | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 9:9 | 6 |
| 28 | Legia | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8:8 | 6 |
| 29 | Slovan Bratislava | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5:9 | 6 |
| 30 | Breidablik | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6:11 | 5 |
| 31 | Shamrock Rovers | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7:13 | 4 |
| 32 | Hacken | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5:8 | 3 |
| 33 | Hamrun Spartans | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4:11 | 3 |
| 34 | Shelbourne | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0:7 | 2 |
| 35 | Aberdeen | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3:14 | 2 |
| 36 | Rapid Vienna | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3:14 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rayo Vallecano | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8:2 | 9 |
| 2 | Rakow | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7:1 | 9 |
| 3 | Mainz 05 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5:1 | 9 |
| 4 | AEK | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10:3 | 7 |
| 5 | Zrinjski Mostar | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8:2 | 7 |
| 6 | Sparta Prague | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:1 | 7 |
| 7 | Lech | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:2 | 7 |
| 8 | Larnaca | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:0 | 7 |
| 9 | Lausanne | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:1 | 7 |
| 10 | Rijeka | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4:0 | 7 |
| 11 | Strasbourg | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:3 | 7 |
| 12 | NK Celje | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:2 | 7 |
| 13 | KF Shkendija | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4:1 | 7 |
| 14 | AZ Alkmaar | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3:0 | 7 |
| 15 | Lincoln Red Imps | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:3 | 7 |
| 16 | Dynamo Kiev | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8:2 | 6 |
| 17 | Samsunspor | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7:2 | 6 |
| 18 | Fiorentina | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 6 |
| 19 | FC Noah | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:3 | 6 |
| 20 | Slovan Bratislava | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:3 | 6 |
| 21 | Jagiellonia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3:2 | 6 |
| 22 | Breidablik | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5:3 | 5 |
| 23 | KuPS | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4:2 | 5 |
| 24 | Crystal Palace | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:4 | 4 |
| 25 | Sh. Donetsk | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:2 | 4 |
| 26 | Sigma Olomouc | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:4 | 4 |
| 27 | U Craiova | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:3 | 4 |
| 28 | Drita | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:4 | 4 |
| 29 | Legia | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:3 | 3 |
| 30 | Omonia Nicosia | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:2 | 3 |
| 31 | Shamrock Rovers | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:5 | 3 |
| 32 | Hamrun Spartans | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:4 | 3 |
| 33 | Hacken | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4:5 | 2 |
| 34 | Aberdeen | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3:5 | 1 |
| 35 | Shelbourne | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0:4 | 1 |
| 36 | Rapid Vienna | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0:5 | 0 |
Super League Table
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AEK | 20 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 37:13 | 48 |
| 2 | Olympiacos | 20 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 38:10 | 46 |
| 3 | PAOK | 19 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 41:13 | 45 |
| 4 | Levadiakos | 20 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 49:25 | 38 |
| 5 | Panathinaikos | 19 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 28:21 | 32 |
| 6 | Aris | 20 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 17:20 | 26 |
| 7 | Volos | 20 | 8 | 1 | 11 | 19:29 | 25 |
| 8 | OFI Crete | 19 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 25:33 | 24 |
| 9 | Atromitos | 20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 19:24 | 20 |
| 10 | Kifisia | 19 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 24:30 | 19 |
| 11 | Larissa | 20 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 19:32 | 19 |
| 12 | Panetolikos | 20 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 19:33 | 18 |
| 13 | Asteras Tripolis | 20 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 18:30 | 16 |
| 14 | Panserraikos | 20 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 10:50 | 8 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PAOK | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 22:3 | 28 |
| 2 | Olympiacos | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 22:5 | 25 |
| 3 | AEK | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 17:5 | 25 |
| 4 | Levadiakos | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 30:11 | 22 |
| 5 | Panathinaikos | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 17:7 | 20 |
| 6 | OFI Crete | 10 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 17:12 | 15 |
| 7 | Aris | 10 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 9:8 | 13 |
| 8 | Volos | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 8:12 | 13 |
| 9 | Asteras Tripolis | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 14:14 | 11 |
| 10 | Larissa | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 10:19 | 10 |
| 11 | Kifisia | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 11:12 | 9 |
| 12 | Panserraikos | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 5:21 | 7 |
| 13 | Atromitos | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 8:13 | 6 |
| 14 | Panetolikos | 10 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 10:21 | 6 |
SuperLiga Table
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | U Craiova | 26 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 46:25 | 50 |
| 2 | Rapid Bucharest | 26 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 41:24 | 49 |
| 3 | Dinamo Bucharest | 26 | 13 | 10 | 3 | 40:23 | 49 |
| 4 | Arges Pitesti | 26 | 13 | 4 | 9 | 34:26 | 43 |
| 5 | Botosani | 26 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 34:20 | 42 |
| 6 | U Cluj | 26 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 34:24 | 42 |
| 7 | CFR Cluj | 26 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 42:38 | 41 |
| 8 | FCSB | 26 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 39:33 | 40 |
| 9 | UTA Arad | 26 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 31:35 | 38 |
| 10 | Otelul Galati | 26 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 36:24 | 37 |
| 11 | Farul Constanta | 26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 35:32 | 34 |
| 12 | Petrolul Ploiesti | 26 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 19:27 | 25 |
| 13 | Csikszereda | 26 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 25:52 | 25 |
| 14 | Unirea Slobozia | 26 | 7 | 3 | 16 | 26:40 | 24 |
| 15 | Hermannstadt | 26 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 23:46 | 17 |
| 16 | Metaloglobus | 26 | 2 | 5 | 19 | 21:57 | 11 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | U Craiova | 13 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 27:10 | 30 |
| 2 | Botosani | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 23:8 | 26 |
| 3 | Dinamo Bucharest | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 22:10 | 26 |
| 4 | Otelul Galati | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 24:13 | 24 |
| 5 | Rapid Bucharest | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 23:14 | 24 |
| 6 | CFR Cluj | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 26:20 | 24 |
| 7 | Arges Pitesti | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 17:10 | 23 |
| 8 | Farul Constanta | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 22:14 | 22 |
| 9 | FCSB | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 15:13 | 21 |
| 10 | U Cluj | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 15:11 | 20 |
| 11 | UTA Arad | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 16:17 | 19 |
| 12 | Csikszereda | 13 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 17:17 | 18 |
| 13 | Unirea Slobozia | 13 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 14:16 | 13 |
| 14 | Petrolul Ploiesti | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 8:15 | 12 |
| 15 | Metaloglobus | 13 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 10:22 | 9 |
| 16 | Hermannstadt | 13 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 12:25 | 7 |
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