Gloria Buzau vs Universitatea Craiova Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 21 Dec 2024


Under 2.5 Goals Looks the Best Betting Angle
The stats suggest that we’ll see a low-scoring encounter, with a combined goal count of two or less looking the way forward when Gloria Buzau meet Universitatea Craiova. Land odds of -123 for Under 2.5 Goals.
U Craiova Overcame Buzau in Previous Clash
Gloria Buzau lost on the road in their last game, making it back-to-back defeats. Rapid Bucharest won 2-0 at Stadionul Rapid-Giulesti. Eugen Neagoe's side recorded two shots on target and had 46% possession.
Universitatea Craiova won their previous game, beating Sepsi at home. It was a 2-1 win at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco. The Lions from Bănie had six shots on goal and recorded 58% possession, with Denil Maldonado and Stefan Baiaram on the scoresheet.
Head-to-Head Statistics
U Craiova won the most recent encounter between these teams. A 5-1 home victory was recorded against Buzau at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco.
Gloria Buzau – Last 10 League GamesBuzau have 3 wins and 7 losses, averaging 0.8 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 11.2 attempts. The Glorious Ones have averaged 48.6% possession, 427.9 passes and 3.8 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.1 goals from 4.8 shots on goal, 11.3 attempts and 4.4 corners.
Ricardo Matos is the top goalscorer with 3, Constantin Budescu has 2, with Mike Cestor and two other players on 1. Alessandro Ciranni has the most assists with 2, while goalie David Lazar has recorded 2 clean sheets.
Universitatea Craiova – Last 10 League GamesU Craiova have won 4, lost 2 and drawn 4, with an average of 15.3 attempts, 5.0 shots on goal and 1.5 goals. Constantin Galca's men average 58.2% possession, 494.2 passes, 4.9 corners in their favour and 3.6 corners against, while 1.1 goals have been conceded from 3.5 shots on goal and 9.5 attempts.
Stefan Baiaram has scored 5 goals, followed by Denil Maldonado and Alexandru Mitrita on 2. Alexandru Mitrita and Nicusor Bancu are top assists providers with 3, while Laurentiu Popescu has recorded 2 clean sheets in the last 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Gloria Buzau confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Alexandru Greab (GK), Alessandro Ciranni, Grigore Turda, Mike Cestor, Denis Dumitrascu, Constantin Albu, Rassambek Akhmatov, Alexandru Daniel Jipa, David Tavares, Ion Gheorghe, Ricardo Matos.
Universitatea Craiova confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Laurentiu Popescu (GK), Carlos Mora, Denil Maldonado, Gjoko Zajkov, Nicusor Bancu, Takuto Oshima, Mihai Capatina, Stefan Baiaram, Alexandru Mitrita, Andrei Ivan, Luis Paradela.
Gloria Buzau vs Universitatea Craiova Prediction & Betting Tips
We don’t think there will be too many goals in this SuperLiga encounter. The price of -123 for Under 2.5 really stands out and we can place this wager with a large slice of confidence.
Sportsgambler.com boast football expertise and that comes from knowing the team news once it’s announced. The latest form will also fuel our predictions and we make sure that the best stats are on hand.
Key Gloria Buzau vs Universitatea Craiova league stats:
Under 2.5 Probability
The latest odds imply that our pick has a 55.2% prospect of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 60-65%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this 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.

Correct Score Prediction
We’re betting on U Craiova to secure a 2-0 winning scoreline. Odds of +600 can be taken and it’s great fun to predict a correct score and hopefully land a winner.
Gloria Buzau vs Universitatea Craiova Odds
Bookies favourites Universitatea Craiova are regarded as the likeliest winners for this Liga I game and the -152 about them triumphing means a 60% chance of winning based on their current betting odds. Gloria Buzau are regarded as the least likely winner at +380.
It’s hard to split the odds between Over 2.5 Goals and Under 2.5 Goals for this match.
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- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 1 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.80 corners awarded and 4.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.10 corners awarded and 4.70 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.80 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.90 corners awarded and 3.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.70 corners awarded and 3.70 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 8.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.40 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 48.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 49.00% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 58.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 58.10% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Gloria Buzau this season are Constantin Budescu (5), Ricardo Matos (5), Alexandru Daniel Jipa (1)
- Top Assistors for Gloria Buzau this season are Alessandro Ciranni (2), David Tavares (2), Sergiu Pirvulescu (2)
Gloria Buzau vs Universitatea Craiova Lineups & Team News
We’re ready to bring you Buzau vs U Craiova team news as soon as it’s announced. This will allow you to get the big picture.
Gloria Buzau Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
U Craiova Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Gloria Buzau Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
U Craiova Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Gloria Buzau Substitutes
- 3Israel Puerto
- 19Alexandru Stan
- 21Alin Dobrosavlevici
- 22Sergiu Pirvulescu
- 28Vito
- 39Dorian Railean
- 87Diego Ferraresso
U Craiova Substitutes
- 2Stefan Vladoiu
- 6Vladimir Screciu
- 12Basilio Ndong
- 15Juraj Badelj
- 19Elvir Koljic
- 20Alexandru Cicaldau
- 22Iago Lopez
- 25Grego Sierra
- 27David Barbu
- 31Stefan Bana
- 33Silviu Lung Jr.
- 36Florin Gaspar
Previous Gloria Buzau Lineups
Previous Universitatea Craiova Lineups
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Farul Constanta | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8:5 | 10 |
2 | UTA Arad | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7:5 | 8 |
3 | Rapid Bucharest | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:1 | 7 |
4 | U Craiova | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8:5 | 7 |
5 | Arges Pitesti | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6:6 | 6 |
6 | Botosani | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5:1 | 5 |
7 | Dinamo Bucharest | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7:7 | 5 |
8 | U Cluj | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6:4 | 4 |
9 | Petrolul Ploiesti | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:3 | 4 |
10 | Otelul Galati | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:4 | 4 |
11 | FCSB | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6:7 | 4 |
12 | CFR Cluj | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:4 | 4 |
13 | Unirea Slobozia | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7:7 | 3 |
14 | Hermannstadt | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3:4 | 2 |
15 | Metaloglobus | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4:11 | 1 |
16 | Csikszereda | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4:13 | 1 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | U Craiova | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5:2 | 6 |
2 | Farul Constanta | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5:3 | 6 |
3 | Botosani | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5:1 | 4 |
4 | UTA Arad | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:3 | 4 |
5 | Dinamo Bucharest | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:3 | 4 |
6 | Otelul Galati | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:1 | 4 |
7 | Unirea Slobozia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6:1 | 3 |
8 | Arges Pitesti | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:3 | 3 |
9 | CFR Cluj | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | 3 |
10 | Hermannstadt | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
11 | Rapid Bucharest | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
12 | U Cluj | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
13 | FCSB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | 1 |
14 | Csikszereda | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:4 | 1 |
15 | Petrolul Ploiesti | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:3 | 0 |
16 | Metaloglobus | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:7 | 0 |

















