FCSB vs Universitatea Craiova Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 May 2025

Take FCSB to Land Victory

FCSB look like an attractive bet at -105 and we think they can beat Universitatea Craiova. We’ll place this Full-Time Result wager with confidence and there’s plenty of juice in the available price.

Goalless Draw in Last H2H Battle

FCSB got a fourth consecutive victory in their last game. It was a 2-0 away win at Cluj Arena when playing Universitatea Cluj. Elias Charalampous' men had most of the ball recording 57% possession and six shots on target, while Marius Stefanescu grabbed the goals.

Universitatea Craiova drew 2-2 in their previous game. This was at home at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco against CFR Cluj. The Lions from Bănie boasted 63% possession and recorded four shots on goal, with Alexandru Mitrita scoring twice.

Head-to-Head Statistics

FCSB have not lost to U Craiova in the past three games, with the last clash seeing a 0-0 draw played out at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco. The previous 10 H2H games have ended in five FCSB victories, four draws and a solitary win for U Craiova.

SuperLiga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	U Craiova	7	6	1	0	16	8	8	16:8	19
13	FCSB	7	1	2	4	8	12	-4	8:12	5

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7 wins and 3 draws, averaging 1.7 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 10.9 attempts. FCSB have had 49.6% possession, 367.9 passes and 5.2 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 0.8 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 10.9 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 5.5 corners.

Juri Cisotti leads the way with 4 goals, Daniel Birligea has 3, with Marius Stefanescu and two others on 2. Leading assistor is Risto Radunovic with 4.

U Craiova have 4 victories, 4 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 10.6 attempts, 4.8 shots on goal and 1.2 goals. Mirel Radoi's side average 54.5% possession, 439.0 passes, 6.2 corners awarded and 5.5 corners against them, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 2.9 shots on goal and 9.5 attempts.

Alexandru Mitrita got 6 goals, Anzor Mekvabishvili notched 2, while Vasile Mogos and two other players scored 1. Stefan Baiaram has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 3.

Confirmed Lineups

FCSB confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Stefan Tarnovanu (GK), Valentin Cretu, Baba Alhassan, Mihai Popescu, Risto Radunovic, Vlad Chiriches, Adrian Sut, Juri Cisotti, Florin Tanase, Octavian Popescu, Daniel Birligea.

Universitatea Craiova confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Silviu Lung Jr. (GK), Vasile Mogos, Denil Maldonado, Gjoko Zajkov, Nicusor Bancu, Anzor Mekvabishvili, Vladimir Screciu, Carlos Mora, Alexandru Mitrita, Stefan Baiaram, Alisson Safira.

FCSB vs Universitatea Craiova Prediction & Betting Tips

There are several reasons to back FCSB, especially considering that you can get value odds of -105. We think that the favourites will have too much in hand for this SuperLiga encounter.

A good deal of research goes into our football picks. We start by studying the latest form and getting a handle on injuries. The key stats can then be used as the missing piece of the jigsaw.

Key FCSB vs Universitatea Craiova league stats:

• FCSB have won 4 consecutive games.
• FCSB have won 7 of their last 10 games.
• FCSB have won 13 of their last 20 games.
• U Craiova have lost 3 of their last 5 games on the road.

FCSB to Win Probability

The latest betting odds imply that our pick has a 51.3% prospect of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

If you’re expecting a win for FCSB, then consider ways to boost your odds. There are lots of Asian Handicap lines, while you can also combine this pick with the total number of goals.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

FCSB 1 - 0 U Craiova

We’re betting on FCSB 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: Juri Cisotti to Score +380

Juri Cisotti (FCSB) has registered three goals in his past five Liga I games. We’re happy to take the +380 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he finds the net at least once.

Latest Juri Cisotti Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+360

First

+750

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Corners Prediction

FCSB Under 5.5 Corners -138

FCSB have failed to cover the 5.5 corners line in six consecutive matches, with Universitatea Craiova conceding under 5.5 corners in their past two games. The FCSB Team Corners line could be on the high side based on the latest stats and -138 is available to back.

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

-132

Under 9.5

-111

FCSB Corners

Over 5.5

+108

Under 5.5

-154

U Craiova Corners

Over 4.5

+105

Under 4.5

-147

Most Corners

1

-139

X

+575

2

+133

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FCSB vs Universitatea Craiova Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

FCSB Full-Time Odds Suggest Victory

The bookies betting odds have FCSB as +130 favourites for this Liga I clash, implying that they are 43% likely to win the match. Universitatea Craiova are the +210 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

A tight game could be on the cards and that is reflected in the short odds about Under 2.5 Goals being scored.

Should you want to back FCSB to win this SuperLiga match, then there is -167 available on the Draw No Bet market, with Universitatea Craiova chalked at +115.

Full-Time Result

1

+130

X

+215

2

+210

Half-Time Result

1

+190

X

+112

2

+240

Double Chance

1X

-286

12

-294

X2

-172

Draw No Bet

1

-167

2

+115

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-105

2 Hcp +0.25

-127

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-135

Over 2.5

+104

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-132

No

-108

Daniel Birligea Heads First Goalscorer Market

There is +240 available that Daniel Birligea finds the net anytime, while the favourite to score the first goal is on offer at +480.

Daniel Birligea (FCSB)

First

+240

Anytime

+480

Alexandru Mitrita (U Craiova)

First

+265

Anytime

+575

Jordan Gele (FCSB)

First

+290

Anytime

+575

Octavian George Popescu (FCSB)

First

+290

Anytime

+575

Alexandru Musi (FCSB)

First

+295

Anytime

+600

Alisson Safira (U Craiova)

First

+295

Anytime

+650

William Baeten (FCSB)

First

+310

Anytime

+600

Darius Olaru (FCSB)

First

+310

Anytime

+650

Stefan Baiaram (U Craiova)

First

+330

Anytime

+700

Florin Tănase (FCSB)

First

+335

Anytime

+700

David Miculescu (FCSB)

First

+340

Anytime

+650

Alexandru Baluta (FCSB)

First

+340

Anytime

+700

Andrei Gheorghita (FCSB)

First

+360

Anytime

+700

Juri Cisotti (FCSB)

First

+360

Anytime

+750

Marius Stefanescu (FCSB)

First

+360

Anytime

+750

Ștefan Bană (U Craiova)

First

+390

Anytime

+850

Malcom Sylas Edjouma (FCSB)

First

+440

Anytime

+850

Carlos Mora (U Craiova)

First

+460

Anytime

+1000

Luis Paradela (U Craiova)

First

+480

Anytime

+1050

Alexandru Cicaldau (U Craiova)

First

+540

Anytime

+1050

Lyes Houri (U Craiova)

First

+540

Anytime

+1150

Baba Alhassan (FCSB)

First

+575

Anytime

+1150

Mihai Capatina (U Craiova)

First

+575

Anytime

+1200

Adrian Sut (FCSB)

First

+575

Anytime

+1200

Mihai Lixandru (FCSB)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Takuto Oshima (U Craiova)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Anzor Mekvabishvili (U Craiova)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Robert Lăpădătescu (U Craiova)

First

+700

Anytime

+1500

Nicusor Bancu (U Craiova)

First

+750

Anytime

+1500

Risto Radunović (FCSB)

First

+900

Anytime

+1900

FCSB vs Universitatea Craiova Lineups & Team News

It’s important to be as informed as possible, with the FCSB vs U Craiova team news helping you find out who is available for the next game.

FCSB Team Page Universitatea Craiova Team Page