FCSB vs Universitatea Craiova Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 05 Oct 2025

SuperLiga Betting Preview: FCSB vs Universitatea Craiova

FCSB host Universitatea Craiova in this Romanian SuperLiga encounter at Stadionul Steaua, with kick-off set for 13:30 on Sunday 5 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

We are wagering Universitatea Craiova +0.5 at -132 as we’re expecting the away team to avoid defeat. This outcome can be achieved against FCSB, with the numbers backing up this Asian Handicap pick.

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FCSB were victorious when they last played in the SuperLiga, landing a 1-0 home success against Otelul Galati at Stadionul Steaua. Elias Charalampous' side had most of the ball enjoying 54% possession and four shots on target, with Florin Tanase scoring the winner three minutes into the second half.

On Thursday night, FCSB were beaten 2-0 when facing Young Boys in the Europa League at Arena Nationala.

Universitatea Craiova hosted Dinamo Bucharest at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco in their previous SuperLiga game, ending in a 2-2 draw. The Lions from Bănie recorded 42% possession and had four shots on goal, with Teles and Juraj Badelj finding the net.

Three days ago, U Craiova lost 2-0 against Rakow Czestochowa in the Europa Conference League at Zaglebie Sports Park.

Head-to-Head Statistics

FCSB are unbeaten when it comes to the past four meetings against U Craiova. In their last encounter, FCSB banked a 1-0 home win at Arena Nationala. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved six FCSB wins, one U Craiova victory and three draws.

SuperLiga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	U Craiova	23	13	7	3	43	20	23	43:20	46
11	FCSB	23	8	7	8	32	31	1	32:31	31

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2 wins, 5 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 5.5 shots on goal and 15.6 attempts. FCSB have had 56.5% possession, 441.6 passes and 5.6 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.7 goals from 5.0 shots on goal and 13.4 attempts, while being awarded 5.9 corners.

Top goalscorer Florin Tanase has found the net 6 times, Daniel Birligea 2, with Malcom Edjouma and two other players on 1. Mamadou Thiam, Florin Tanase and Risto Radunovic are the leading assists makers with 1.

U Craiova have 7 victories, 1 defeat and 2 draws, with an average of 1.8 goals from 13.5 attempts and 4.9 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 56.5% possession, 471.3 passes, 4.1 corners in their favour and 5.9 corners against, while they’ve conceded 0.9 goals from 13.4 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal.

Steven Nsimba has scored 5, followed by Stefan Baiaram, Mihnea Radulescu and Assad Al Hamlawi with 2 goals apiece. Anzor Mekvabishvili has been the top assist maker with 4 in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

FCSB confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Stefan Tarnovanu (GK), Alexandru Pantea, Siyabonga Ngezana, Mihai Popescu, Risto Radunovic, Florin Tanase, Adrian Sut, Juri Cisotti, Darius Olaru, Alexandru Stoian, Daniel Birligea.

Universitatea Craiova confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Pavlo Isenko (GK), Adrian Rus, Vladimir Screciu, Oleksandr Romanchuk, Mihnea Radulescu, Teles, Tudor Baluta, Alexandru Cicaldau, Florin Stefan, Steven Nsimba, Monday Etim.

FCSB vs Universitatea Craiova Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ve got your FCSB vs Universitatea Craiova bets covered, including our expert match prediction, correct score tip, corners outlook, must-see player props and a tailored bet builder built for value.

Match Prediction

Universitatea Craiova +0.5 could be a value wager and we have the information to back this up. Bet them at -132 on the Asian Handicap when they clash with FCSB and we feel confident of a payout.

The SuperLiga form is always taken into consideration and it’s great to combine this with team news as it becomes available. In order to provide expert football betting tips, the latest stats are analysed so that we have the best information.

Key FCSB vs Universitatea Craiova league stats:

• The +0.5 line has been covered by U Craiova in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by U Craiova in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by FCSB in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by FCSB in 4 of their last 5 games.

The top betting apps make it a 56.8% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our experts have this number between 60-65% based on their in-depth research. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

FCSB 1 - 1 U Craiova

Our prediction is a 1-1 draw which is available at odds of +450. Correct score betting allows us to bet at bigger odds and it’s also a fun type of wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Steven Nsimba to Score +285

Steven Nsimba (U Craiova) has racked up four goals in his past four SuperLiga away matches. It’s worth a gamble on the +285 for him to be Anytime Goalscorer as there’s plenty of juice in these betting odds.

Latest Steven Nsimba Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+270

First

+650

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -147

The five past matches involving FCSB have had an average of 13.00 corners, with the last ten Universitatea Craiova away games involving 10.70. We think that the value can be found by wagering on Total Corners and you can get -147 that the teams go over the line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

FCSB

Total

11.50 5.60 5.90

Home

11.10 6.00 5.10

Away

10.40 4.60 5.80

U Craiova

Total

10.00 4.10 5.90

Home

9.80 4.90 4.90

Away

10.70 4.60 6.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-147

Under 9.5

+102

FCSB Corners

Over 5.5

-120

Under 5.5

-120

U Craiova Corners

Over 4.5

+110

Under 4.5

-150

Most Corners

1

-125

X

+600

2

+130

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FCSB 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.

With the bookmakers affording them a 47% chance of winning, FCSB might be a popular accumulator selection. Their betting odds are +114 when it comes to this SuperLiga encounter. If you want to get against the market leader, then you’re able to secure +225 for Universitatea Craiova.

There’s a Draw No Bet market should you wish to have some insurance and U Craiova are +128 here. However, if you want to back favourites FCSB, then -185 is on offer.

The latest betting suggests it’s a close call between Over 2.5 Goals and Under 2.5 Goals. Punters anticipating that both teams will find the net are able to land -141 for the BTTS Yes option.

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Full-Time Result

1

+114

X

+245

2

+225

Half-Time Result

1

+180

X

+123

2

+260

Double Chance

1X

-345

12

-385

X2

-161

Draw No Bet

1

-185

2

+128

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-122

2 Hcp +0.25

-111

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-116

Over 2.5

-111

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-141

No

-102

You will find Daniel Birligea at +380 to be First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite. There’s the chance to get +160 that he finds the net at anytime.

Daniel Birligea (FCSB)

First

+160

Anytime

+380

Denis Alibec (FCSB)

First

+240

Anytime

+575

Mamadou Thiam (FCSB)

First

+250

Anytime

+575

Assad Al Hamlawi (U Craiova)

First

+255

Anytime

+575

Steven Nsimba (U Craiova)

First

+270

Anytime

+650

Florin Tănase (FCSB)

First

+285

Anytime

+650

Darius Olaru (FCSB)

First

+285

Anytime

+650

Dennis Politic (FCSB)

First

+295

Anytime

+650

Octavian George Popescu (FCSB)

First

+295

Anytime

+700

Stefan Baiaram (U Craiova)

First

+300

Anytime

+650

David Miculescu (FCSB)

First

+300

Anytime

+700

Juri Cisotti (FCSB)

First

+335

Anytime

+750

Mihnea Radulescu (U Craiova)

First

+390

Anytime

+850

Malcom Sylas Edjouma (FCSB)

First

+400

Anytime

+900

Samuel Teles (U Craiova)

First

+440

Anytime

+900

Carlos Mora (U Craiova)

First

+480

Anytime

+1050

Adrian Sut (FCSB)

First

+525

Anytime

+1200

Lyes Houri (U Craiova)

First

+540

Anytime

+1150

Luis Paradela (U Craiova)

First

+550

Anytime

+1150

Alexandru Cicaldau (U Craiova)

First

+550

Anytime

+1200

Baba Alhassan (FCSB)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

Anzor Mekvabishvili (U Craiova)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Mihai Lixandru (FCSB)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Nicusor Bancu (U Craiova)

First

+700

Anytime

+1400

Florin Ştefan (U Craiova)

First

+850

Anytime

+1800

Mihai Popescu (FCSB)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Risto Radunović (FCSB)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Joyskim Dawa (FCSB)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Daniel Graovac (FCSB)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Vladimir Screciu (U Craiova)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

FCSB have five victories, three draws and two defeats in the last 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.00.

U Craiova have recorded four victories, four defeats and two draws in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

FCSB won 1-0 when they last played U Craiova at Stadionul Steaua.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
FCSB Home Stats		5-3-2	2.40	1.40	1.00	4	6	7	3
Universitatea Craiova Away Stats		4-2-4	2.80	1.40	1.40	5	5	6	4

• 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

FCSB vs Universitatea Craiova Lineups & Team News

Make sure you're up to date on the FCSB vs U Craiova team news before betting. We’ll update you with the confirmed SuperLiga lineups and the latest injury reports.

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