Csikszereda vs Universitatea Craiova Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Aug 2025

SuperLiga Betting Preview: Csikszereda vs Universitatea Craiova

Csikszereda host Universitatea Craiova in this Romanian SuperLiga match at Stadionul Municipal, Miercurea Ciuc, with kick-off set for 09:15 on Sunday 17 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

If you concur with our view that Universitatea Craiova will have the upper hand when meeting Csikszereda, then you can wager the away team at -123. We’re anticipating a return with this Full-Time Result pick.

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Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc have been beaten in their last three games. On the road at Stadionul Orasenesc, Arges Pitesti recently beat them 3-1. The Szeklers enjoyed 59% possession and managed two shots on target, while Francisco Anderson was the goalscorer.

Universitatea Craiova made it four straight victories after a 1-0 home win over Hermannstadt at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco. Mirel Radoi's team recorded 56% possession and had five shots on goal, with Oleksandr Romanchuk finding the net in the 31st minute.

On Thursday night, U Craiova suffered a 4-3 extra-time defeat (4-1 after 90 mins) away to Spartak Trnava in the Europa Conference League qualifier.

SuperLiga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	U Craiova	23	13	7	3	43	20	23	43:20	46
14	Csikszereda	23	4	7	12	22	51	-29	22:51	19

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3 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.0 goals from 10.0 attempts and 4.0 shots on goal. Csikszereda have had 43.5% possession, 338.0 passes and 1.3 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 3.3 goals from 16.0 attempts and 8.0 shots on goal, while earning 4.0 corners.

The three top scorers are Francisco Anderson, Jozef Dolny and Efraim Bodo, with these players all scoring 1 goals. The leading assistors have been Jozef Dolny and Balint Szabo with 1.

U Craiova have won 5, lost 3 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.8 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 11.9 attempts. There’s been an average of 55.5% possession, 457.2 passes, 4.5 corners awarded and 5.6 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.5 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 11.9 attempts.

Alexandru Mitrita has scored 4 goals, followed by Oleksandr Romanchuk, Steven Nsimba, Mihnea Radulescu and Assad Al Hamlawi on 2. Anzor Mekvabishvili and Lyes Houri have both managed 3 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Csikszereda confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Eduard Pap (GK), Peter Gal-Andrezly, Janos Hegedus, Raul Palmes, Janos Ferenczi, Efraim Bodo, Lorand Paszka, Anderson Ceara, Balint Szabo, Szabolcs Szalay, Marton Eppel.

Universitatea Craiova confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Silviu Lung Jr. (GK), Vasile Mogos, Vladimir Screciu, Nikola Stevanovic, Mihnea Radulescu, David Matei, Anzor Mekvabishvili, Alexandru Cretu, Florin Stefan, Lyes Houri, Steven Nsimba.

Csikszereda vs Universitatea Craiova Prediction & Betting Tips

Get ahead of the game with our Csikszereda vs Universitatea Craiova betting rundown, featuring our trusted match prediction, likely score outcome, corners betting edge, standout player prop plays and a fully loaded bet builder.

Match Prediction

There’s plenty of scope for Universitatea Craiova to triumph in this SuperLiga encounter and we’ll take them to secure a victory. Take the odds of -123 feeling optimistic that a win can be bagged.

The form guide is always considered and it’s great to also use the SuperLiga team news as it filters through ahead of kick-off. In our quest for the best possible football predictions, the latest stats are scrutinised so that we have the best data.

Key Csikszereda vs Universitatea Craiova league stats:

• U Craiova have won 4 consecutive games.
• U Craiova have won 11 of their last 20 games.
• Csikszereda have lost their last 3 games.

Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick carries a 55.2% chance of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 60-65%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

There’s a choice to bet on U Craiova at a larger price on the Asian Handicap. The bookmakers will produce a number of options and you can select the one that is the most attractive.

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Our Match Prediction

U Craiova To Win @ -123 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Csikszereda 0 - 1 U Craiova

We’re betting on U Craiova to secure a 1-0 winning scoreline. Odds of +600 can be taken and it’s great fun to predict a correct score and hopefully land a winner.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Stefan Baiaram to Score +225

Stefan Baiaram (U Craiova) has racked up two goals in his past four SuperLiga matches. The Anytime Goalscorer odds look really appealing based on the stats and we’ll take a chance on him at odds of +225.

Latest Stefan Baiaram Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+225

First

+540

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Corners Prediction

U Craiova Under 5.5 Corners -150

The past 5 Universitatea Craiova games have involved them having an average of 2.80 corners, with Csikszereda conceding under 5.5 corners in their previous three matches. We think that U Craiova will come up short and this Team Corners bet can be backed at -150.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Csikszereda

Total

5.25 1.25 4.00

Home

8.00 2.00 6.00

Away

2.50 0.50 2.00

U Craiova

Total

10.10 4.50 5.60

Home

10.00 5.50 4.50

Away

10.30 4.20 6.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

-128

Under 8.5

-114

Csikszereda Corners

Over 3.5

-125

Under 3.5

-110

U Craiova Corners

Over 4.5

-150

Under 4.5

+110

Most Corners

1

+200

X

+650

2

-156

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Csikszereda 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 favourites have a 54% likelihood of success according to the bookies, with Universitatea Craiova chalked up at -116 to land a win in this SuperLiga clash. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +300 about Csikszereda.

There are two Asian Handicap options and they are U Craiova -0.5 at -116 or alternatively Csikszereda +0.5. Either go for the favourites to win or opt for the latter and get the draw on your side at -111.

The Over 2.5 / Under 2.5 Goals betting market suggests that there’s not much between the two options. BTTS betting is always a warm order and you can bet Yes at -128 on the Both Teams to Score market.

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Full-Time Result

1

+300

X

+250

2

-116

Half-Time Result

1

+325

X

+128

2

+143

Double Chance

1X

-110

12

-333

X2

-400

Draw No Bet

1

+175

2

-270

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

-111

2 Hcp -0.5

-116

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-116

Over 2.5

-111

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-128

No

-110

Assad Al Hamlawi is the First Goalscorer favourite at +450. Alternatively, there’s the opportunity to simply back him to find the net anytime at +180.

Assad Al Hamlawi (U Craiova)

First

+180

Anytime

+450

Stefan Baiaram (U Craiova)

First

+225

Anytime

+540

Jozef Dolny (Csikszereda)

First

+360

Anytime

+800

Soufiane Jebari (Csikszereda)

First

+390

Anytime

+1300

Anderson Ceará (Csikszereda)

First

+390

Anytime

+850

Alexander Torvund (Csikszereda)

First

+400

Anytime

+850

Carlos Mora (U Craiova)

First

+400

Anytime

+850

Bálint Szabó (Csikszereda)

First

+430

Anytime

+1050

Luis Paradela (U Craiova)

First

+440

Anytime

+900

Lyes Houri (U Craiova)

First

+460

Anytime

+1000

Alexandru Cicaldau (U Craiova)

First

+460

Anytime

+1050

Nicusor Bancu (U Craiova)

First

+525

Anytime

+1300

Benjamin Babati (Csikszereda)

First

+525

Anytime

+1200

Anzor Mekvabishvili (U Craiova)

First

+550

Anytime

+1200

Erick Guga-Andrezly (Csikszereda)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Szabolcs Szalay (Csikszereda)

First

+700

Anytime

+1500

Vasile Mogos (U Craiova)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Szilard Balogh (Csikszereda)

First

+800

Anytime

+1800

Ramon Erdei (Csikszereda)

First

+800

Anytime

+1800

Botond Karandi (Csikszereda)

First

+850

Anytime

+1900

Erwin Bloj (Csikszereda)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Efraim Bodo (Csikszereda)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Ervin Bakos (Csikszereda)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Szabolcs Szilágyi (Csikszereda)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Vladimir Screciu (U Craiova)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Bence Végh (Csikszereda)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Csikszereda vs Universitatea Craiova Lineups & Team News

Before placing any bets on Csikszereda vs U Craiova, check the team news first. Receive the confirmed SuperLiga lineups together with the latest injury updates.

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