Dinamo Bucharest vs Universitatea Craiova Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 19 Mar 2026

SuperLiga Betting Preview: Dinamo Bucharest vs Universitatea Craiova

Sixth-placed Dinamo Bucharest clash with third-placed Universitatea Craiova at Stadionul Arcul de Triumf, with kick-off set for 13:30 on Thursday 19 March.

Our research tells us that odds of -192 about Under 2.5 Goals looks like a solid wager for the Dinamo Bucharest v Universitatea Craiova contest. This Total Goals market bet has a strong chance of landing a return.

Dinamo Bucharest have suffered defeat in their last four games. Most recently, a 3-2 scoreline occurred on the road at Stadionul Rapid-Giulesti against Rapid Bucharest. Zeljko Kopic's side enjoyed 47% possession and had four shots on target, with Danny Armstrong and Catalin Cirjan scoring one goal apiece.

Universitatea Craiova lost when last in action. In a home game at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco, they were beaten 1-0 by Arges Pitesti. The Lions from Bănie recorded an impressive 72% of possession and had three shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

U Craiova haven’t lost to Dinamo in their past five matches, with the last encounter ending 1-1 at Arena Nationala. The previous 10 H2H meetings have ended in six U Craiova victories, three draws and one Dinamo win.

SuperLiga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	U Craiova	7	5	0	2	7	6	1	7:6	45
4	Dinamo Bucharest	7	2	2	3	10	10	0	10:10	34

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Dinamo have 4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 4.7 shots on goal and 13.1 attempts. The Red Dogs have averaged 62.9% possession, 507.3 passes and 6.1 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.3 goals from 4.1 shots on goal, 9.4 attempts and 3.1 corners.

Raul Oprut leads the way with 4 goals, with Danny Armstrong and Kennedy Boateng getting 2 apiece. The leading assistor is Alberto Soro with 3.

U Craiova have won 6, lost 2 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.6 goals from 14.4 attempts and 4.4 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 60.1% possession, 449.6 passes, 5.0 corners awarded and 3.0 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 0.8 goals from 6.3 attempts and 2.0 shots on goal.

Steven Nsimba is top of the team’s scoring charts with 3, while Assad Al Hamlawi and Monday Etim have 2. Stefan Baiaram, Anzor Mekvabishvili and Tudor Baluta have clocked up 1 assists each in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Dinamo Bucharest confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Devis Epassy (GK), Maxime Sivis, Kennedy Boateng, Nikita Stoinov, Raul Oprut, Eddy Gnahore, Iulius Marginean, Catalin Cirjan, Alexandru Marian Musi, Alberto Soro, Danny Armstrong.

Universitatea Craiova confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Pavlo Isenko (GK), Oleksandr Romanchuk, Adrian Rus, Vladimir Screciu, Carlos Mora, Anzor Mekvabishvili, David Matei, Tudor Baluta, Nicusor Bancu, Stefan Baiaram, Monday Etim.

Dinamo Bucharest vs Universitatea Craiova Prediction & Betting Tips

Our expert Dinamo Bucharest vs Universitatea Craiova betting tips include a main match prediction, a correct score pick, corners forecast, standout player prop selections and bet builder advice. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Match Prediction

We can’t pass up the opportunity to back Under 2.5 Goals at odds of -192. This looks like an attractive bet, with the teams set to play out a low-scoring SuperLiga encounter.

The SuperLiga experts at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news. We also use a form guide for our football betting tips along with checking out the stats that are going to help inform our final decision.

Key Dinamo Bucharest vs Universitatea Craiova league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 5 Dinamo games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Dinamo games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 20 Dinamo games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 U Craiova games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 U Craiova games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 U Craiova games.

According to the top bookies, our pick has a 65.8% chance of landing a return. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 70-75%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

Bettors who are looking for more juice from their bet could consider a wager on Under 2.5 Goals along with a team to win. The Result & Total Goals market provides this particular option.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Dinamo 1 - 0 U Craiova

We’ve picked out a correct score of 1-0 being landed by the Red Dogs. You can secure odds of +525 and this provides an alternative way to place a wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Mamoudou Karamoko to Score +300

Mamoudou Karamoko (Dinamo) has racked up four goals in his past eight SuperLiga matches on home soil. Based on the stats, we think that odds of +300 are really appealing when it comes to betting on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Mamoudou Karamoko Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+320

First

+650

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Corners Prediction

Dinamo Under 4.5 Corners -120

The 4.5 corners line has not been covered by Dinamo Bucharest in their past three games, with the corner count against Universitatea Craiova going under 4.5 in their last seven away matches. There’s the opportunity to go under the Dinamo Team Corners line and we’re expecting this to happen, with odds of -120 available.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Dinamo

Total

9.20 6.10 3.10

Home

9.60 6.20 3.40

Away

9.60 5.40 4.20

U Craiova

Total

8.00 5.00 3.00

Home

10.50 7.20 3.30

Away

8.80 4.80 4.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-123

Under 9.5

-118

Dinamo Corners

Over 4.5

-118

Under 4.5

-120

U Craiova Corners

Over 4.5

-130

Under 4.5

-109

Most Corners

1

+108

X

+650

2

-105

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Dinamo Bucharest 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 bookmakers have priced up the Full-Time Result odds and Universitatea Craiova are +148 to come out on top, while Dinamo Bucharest are +195. The draw is available at +200 if you expect the clash to finish level.

If you fancy U Craiova to win, then the +104 for them on the Asian Handicap -0.25 is a potential wager. You get a full payout if they beat Dinamo and half your stake back if it ends in a draw.

The Total Goals market always provides an interesting angle and Under 2.5 Goals is the shortest-priced option. A viable alternative is betting the BTTS market and opting for the -133 about Both Teams to Score No.

There are hundreds of markets from which to select your preferred wager when it comes to SuperLiga games. The best football betting sites push the boat out to provide lots of choice.

Full-Time Result

1

+195

X

+200

2

+148

Half-Time Result

1

+250

X

-102

2

+210

Double Chance

1X

-217

12

-303

X2

-294

Draw No Bet

1

-100

2

-143

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-149

2 Hcp -0.25

+104

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-192

Over 2.5

+133

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-106

No

-133

You will find favourite Steven Nsimba at +550 to be First Goalscorer and there’s also the chance to get +270 that he finds the net any time.

Steven Nsimba (U Craiova)

First

+270

Anytime

+550

Assad Al Hamlawi (U Craiova)

First

+280

Anytime

+575

Stefan Baiaram (U Craiova)

First

+300

Anytime

+600

Mamoudou Karamoko (Dinamo)

First

+320

Anytime

+650

Alexandru Musi (Dinamo)

First

+360

Anytime

+700

Alexandru Pop (Dinamo)

First

+370

Anytime

+750

Alberto Soro (Dinamo)

First

+380

Anytime

+850

Cristian Ionescu (Dinamo)

First

+400

Anytime

+800

Georgi Milanov (Dinamo)

First

+425

Anytime

+850

Catalin Cirjan (Dinamo)

First

+440

Anytime

+1000

Samuel Teles (U Craiova)

First

+480

Anytime

+1000

Antonio Borduşanu (Dinamo)

First

+500

Anytime

+900

Carlos Mora (U Craiova)

First

+525

Anytime

+1100

Marian Danciu (U Craiova)

First

+550

Anytime

+1100

Alexandru Cicaldau (U Craiova)

First

+575

Anytime

+1050

Eddy Gnahoré (Dinamo)

First

+575

Anytime

+1100

Cristian Mihai (Dinamo)

First

+650

Anytime

+1300

Anzor Mekvabishvili (U Craiova)

First

+650

Anytime

+1300

Andrei Marginean (Dinamo)

First

+700

Anytime

+1300

Oleksandr Romanchuk (U Craiova)

First

+700

Anytime

+1400

Nicusor Bancu (U Craiova)

First

+700

Anytime

+1400

Raul Oprut (Dinamo)

First

+750

Anytime

+1500

Vladimir Screciu (U Craiova)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2000

Kennedy Boateng (Dinamo)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2000

Cristian Licsandru (Dinamo)

First

+1100

Anytime

+2200

Maxime Sivis (Dinamo)

First

+1100

Anytime

+2200

Adrian Rus (U Craiova)

First

+1200

Anytime

+2200

Dinamo Bucharest are unbeaten over their previous six games at Stadionul Arcul de Triumf. The Red Dogs have managed four victories, four draws and one loss in the last 9 home matches, recording an average of 1.22 goals per game and conceding 0.78.

Universitatea Craiova haven’t tasted defeat in three consecutive away matches. The Lions from Bănie have secured four wins, four draws and two defeats in the last 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.40 goals per game and conceding 0.80.

The past meeting at Stadionul Arcul de Triumf saw Dinamo draw 1-1 with U Craiova.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Dinamo Bucharest Home Stats		4-4-1	2.00	1.22	0.78	2	7	5	4
Universitatea Craiova Away Stats		4-4-2	2.20	1.40	0.80	4	6	4	6

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Dinamo Bucharest vs Universitatea Craiova Lineups & Team News

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