FCSB vs Universitatea Craiova Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 09 Mar 2025

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There are reasons to side with Under 2.5 on the Total Goals market. FCSB and Universitatea Craiova could fall short of the line and we really like the odds of -161 that are available for this pick.

1-1 Draw When Teams Last Clashed

FCSB drew on the road in their last game. A 0-0 scoreline was played out against Rapid Bucharest at Arena Nationala. Elias Charalampous' team managed four shots on target and recorded 42% possession.

Universitatea Craiova won their previous game which was at home. It was a 1-0 victory against Farul Constanta at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco. The Lions from Bănie had 53% possession and managed five shots on goal, with Alexandru Mitrita on target late in the first half.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Stadionul Ion Oblemenco played host to the last head-to-head where U Craiova were at home to FCSB. The clash ended in a 1-1 draw. The past 10 H2H matches have resulted in five FCSB wins, three draws and two U Craiova successes.

SuperLiga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	U Craiova	9	7	2	0	19	9	10	19:9	23
11	FCSB	9	1	4	4	11	15	-4	11:15	7

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FCSB have 5 wins and 5 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 6.4 shots on goal and 16.1 attempts. The Red and Blues have averaged 57.2% possession, 481.1 passes and 5.8 corners per match, conceding 0.4 goals and 3.1 corners from 2.3 shots on goal and 9.8 attempts.

Top scorer Darius Olaru has found the net 3 times, with Florin Tanase and Daniel Birligea getting 2 apiece. Risto Radunovic is the leading assists maker with 4.

U Craiova have won 7, lost 1 and drawn 2, averaging 5.5 shots on goal, 13.8 attempts and 1.6 goals. Mirel Radoi's side average 52.7% possession, 469.0 passes, 4.8 corners awarded and 3.8 corners against, while 0.7 goals have been conceded from 9.9 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal.

The top scorers have been Alexandru Mitrita and Stefan Baiaram on 5, with Denil Maldonado getting 2. Alisson Safira has managed 3 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

FCSB confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Stefan Tarnovanu (GK), Valentin Cretu, Siyabonga Ngezana, Mihai Popescu, David Kiki, Vlad Chiriches, Adrian Sut, Juri Cisotti, Florin Tanase, Andrei Gheorghita, Alexandru Baluta.

Universitatea Craiova confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Laurentiu Popescu (GK), Carlos Mora, Denil Maldonado, Juraj Badelj, Nicusor Bancu, Takuto Oshima, Vladimir Screciu, Lyes Houri, Stefan Baiaram, Alisson Safira, Alexandru Mitrita.

FCSB vs Universitatea Craiova Prediction & Betting Tips

The two teams might not deliver too many goals and that leads us to bet Under 2.5. This SuperLiga selection could be the way forward and that’s especially considering you can get odds of -161.

It’s always a case of checking out the latest team news to make expert football recommendations. Then we get to work when it comes to unearthing the stats that are the most valuable.

Key FCSB vs Universitatea Craiova league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 FCSB games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 13 of the last 20 FCSB games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 U Craiova games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 U Craiova games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 games between these teams.

Under 2.5 Probability

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 61.7% chance of winning. However, we have this number between 65-70% based on our in-depth research. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

In the quest to secure bigger odds, then a particular route could be selecting Under 2.5 Goals in a Total Goals & Both Teams to Score wager. A bigger potential return can be landed by including BTTS No.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

FCSB 1 - 0 U Craiova

We’re going for FCSB at +540 to secure a 1-0 win. It’s exciting to bet on the correct score and this wager will hopefully be able to land a nice return.

Corners Prediction

FCSB Under 5.5 Corners -112

In their past three games, FCSB have not covered the 5.5 corners line, while the previous four Universitatea Craiova matches have involved them conceding under 5.5 corners. When it comes to Team Corners, we’re expecting FCSB to fall short and you can get odds of -112.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

FCSB

Total

10.70 5.20 5.50

Home

10.10 6.10 4.00

Away

9.40 5.40 4.00

U Craiova

Total

11.70 6.20 5.50

Home

9.60 6.00 3.60

Away

10.20 4.70 5.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-130

Under 9.5

-111

FCSB Corners

Over 5.5

-125

Under 5.5

-112

U Craiova Corners

Over 3.5

-133

Under 3.5

-105

Most Corners

1

-213

X

+575

2

+195

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FCSB vs Universitatea Craiova Odds

FCSB are the shortest price to win this Liga I game according to the bookies, with the gambling operators giving them a 48% probability due to their +110 betting odds. Universitatea Craiova are the outsiders at +255 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

Under 2.5 Goals is currently the betting favourite and a bet on this option would mean you need no more than two goals to be scored.

Should you want to back FCSB to win this SuperLiga match, then there is -200 available on the Draw No Bet market, with Universitatea Craiova chalked at +148.

Full-Time Result

1

+110

X

+215

2

+255

Half-Time Result

1

+170

X

+102

2

+290

Double Chance

1X

-345

12

-294

X2

-141

Draw No Bet

1

-200

2

+148

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-128

2 Hcp +0.25

-106

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-161

Over 2.5

+125

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-114

No

-125

FCSB vs Universitatea Craiova Lineups & Team News

Don’t miss out on the FCSB vs U Craiova team news so you understand the players available for selection ahead of kick-off.

FCSB Team Page Universitatea Craiova Team Page