Otelul Galati vs Universitatea Craiova Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Sep 2025

SuperLiga Betting Preview: Otelul Galati vs Universitatea Craiova

Otelul Galati host Universitatea Craiova in this Romanian SuperLiga fixture at Stadionul Otelul, with kick-off set for 14:00 on Saturday 20 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

We think a value wager could involve betting Under 2.5 on the Total Goals market for the fixture between Otelul Galati and Universitatea Craiova. We can secure a price of -137 when it comes to this bet.

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Otelul Galati were defeated last time out. Stadionul Otelul saw them beaten at home to Botosani by a 1-0 scoreline. Gyorgy Laszlo Balint's men had the majority of the ball enjoying 61% possession and six shots on target.

Universitatea Craiova won their previous game, beating Farul Constanta at home. It was a 2-0 win at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco. The Lions from Bănie managed four shots on goal and enjoyed 54% possession, while Steven Nsimba and Victor Dican (own goal) were both on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

U Craiova are unbeaten when it comes to the past four meetings against Otelul. In the last clash, home side U Craiova claimed a 2-1 victory at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco. The past 4 H2H matches have included two U Craiova wins along with two draws.

SuperLiga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	U Craiova	23	13	7	3	43	20	23	43:20	46
6	Otelul Galati	23	10	6	7	35	19	16	35:19	36

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Otelul have 2 wins, 3 losses and 5 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 12.3 attempts. Gyorgy Laszlo Balint's side have averaged 51.7% possession, 372.3 passes and 5.4 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.0 goals from 4.4 shots on goal, 12.4 attempts and 5.1 corners.

Patrick is the top scorer with 3 goals, while Stefan Bana and Paulinho each have 2. Stefan Bana is the top assists maker with 3.

U Craiova have won 8 and drawn 2, averaging 4.9 shots on goal, 13.2 attempts and 2.1 goals. The Lions from Bănie average 57.0% possession, 476.6 passes, 3.9 corners awarded and 6.1 corners against, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 13.5 attempts and 4.0 shots on goal.

Steven Nsimba is the leading scorer with 5 goals, followed by Stefan Baiaram on 3, with Oleksandr Romanchuk and two others bagging 2. Anzor Mekvabishvili is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 4.

Confirmed Lineups

Otelul Galati confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Cosmin Dur-Bozoanca (GK), Milen Zhelev, Diego Zivulic, Paul Iacob, Conrado, Joao Lameira, Pedro Nuno, Joao Paulo, Andrezinho, Patrick, Daniel Sandu.

Universitatea Craiova confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Pavlo Isenko (GK), Oleksandr Romanchuk, Vladimir Screciu, Juraj Badelj, Carlos Mora, David Matei, Tudor Baluta, Alexandru Cicaldau, Nicusor Bancu, Monday Etim, Steven Nsimba.

Otelul Galati vs Universitatea Craiova Prediction & Betting Tips

Join us as we dissect the top Otelul Galati vs Universitatea Craiova betting picks — from the main match prediction and scoreline forecast to a sharp corners bet, standout player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

We don’t think the teams will combine to score three or more in this SuperLiga clash. Therefore, we’ll wager on Under 2.5 Goals which is currently available at odds of -137.

The form guide is always considered and it’s great to also use the SuperLiga team news as it filters through ahead of kick-off. In our quest for the best possible football predictions, the latest stats are scrutinised so that we have the best data.

Key Otelul Galati vs Universitatea Craiova league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Otelul games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Otelul games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Otelul games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 U Craiova games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 U Craiova games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 U Craiova games.

Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick carries a 57.8% chance of winning. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 60-65%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Otelul 0 - 1 U Craiova

U Craiova are available at +500 to win by a 1-0 scoreline. 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 +220

Steven Nsimba (U Craiova) has scored five goals in his past seven SuperLiga matches. It’s worth a play on the +220 that he is Anytime Goalscorer as there’s lots of value for these betting odds.

Latest Steven Nsimba Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+215

First

+500

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Corners Prediction

Otelul To Have Most Corners +108

Otelul Galati have had a corner average of 6.50 in the past 10 home matches, while Universitatea Craiova have averaged 3.90 corners over 10 games. Otelul might come out on top in terms of corners awarded and odds of +108 make appeal.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Otelul

Total

10.50 5.40 5.10

Home

11.30 6.50 4.80

Away

10.10 4.80 5.30

U Craiova

Total

10.00 3.90 6.10

Home

10.00 5.00 5.00

Away

11.50 4.80 6.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-120

Under 9.5

-120

Otelul Corners

Over 4.5

-110

Under 4.5

-128

U Craiova Corners

Over 4.5

-139

Under 4.5

-102

Most Corners

1

+116

X

+600

2

-112

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Otelul Galati 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.

Universitatea Craiova are the skinniest price to succeed in this SuperLiga clash, with the favourites afforded a 45% probability based on their +120 betting odds with the bookies. Otelul Galati are the outsiders at +210 which suggests a lower likelihood of winning.

If U Craiova and Otelul play out a draw, then an Asian Handicap -0.25 on the former means a half stake refund. However, a victory for the favourites would mean a full payout at -114.

A low-scoring contest will be anticipated by many and Under 2.5 Goals currently has the shortest odds. There are always two Both Teams to Score choices, with Yes available at -125 and No at -112.

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Full-Time Result

1

+210

X

+240

2

+120

Half-Time Result

1

+265

X

+115

2

+188

Double Chance

1X

-172

12

-370

X2

-313

Draw No Bet

1

+117

2

-172

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-120

2 Hcp -0.25

-114

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-137

Over 2.5

+106

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-125

No

-112

Favourite Assad Al Hamlawi is priced at +475 to be the first player on the scoresheet, while there’s also the chance to back him to score any time at odds of +215.

Assad Al Hamlawi (U Craiova)

First

+215

Anytime

+475

Steven Nsimba (U Craiova)

First

+215

Anytime

+500

Stefan Baiaram (U Craiova)

First

+250

Anytime

+525

Andrei Ciobanu (Otelul)

First

+335

Anytime

+700

Mihnea Radulescu (U Craiova)

First

+350

Anytime

+700

Ștefan Bană (Otelul)

First

+380

Anytime

+800

Samuel Teles (U Craiova)

First

+390

Anytime

+800

Denis Bordun (Otelul)

First

+410

Anytime

+900

Carlos Mora (U Craiova)

First

+420

Anytime

+850

Luis Paradela (U Craiova)

First

+460

Anytime

+1000

Alexandru Cicaldau (U Craiova)

First

+460

Anytime

+1000

Lyes Houri (U Craiova)

First

+475

Anytime

+1000

Anzor Mekvabishvili (U Craiova)

First

+540

Anytime

+1150

Nicusor Bancu (U Craiova)

First

+650

Anytime

+1300

Cristian Chira (Otelul)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Florin Ştefan (U Craiova)

First

+700

Anytime

+1500

Joao Lameira (Otelul)

First

+750

Anytime

+1600

Diego Zivulic (Otelul)

First

+800

Anytime

+1700

Vasile Mogos (U Craiova)

First

+900

Anytime

+1900

Paul Iacob (Otelul)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Vladimir Screciu (U Craiova)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2000

Adrian Rus (U Craiova)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Otelul have collected four wins, three draws and three defeats in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 0.90.

Universitatea Craiova haven’t been beaten in four straight games away from home. Mirel Radoi's team have finished with four wins, four losses and two draws in the last 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

It was a 1-1 draw when Otelul last faced U Craiova at Stadionul Otelul.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Otelul Galati Home Stats		4-3-3	2.20	1.30	0.90	4	6	5	5
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

Otelul Galati vs Universitatea Craiova Lineups & Team News

Know who’s in and who’s out for Otelul vs U Craiova before making your bets. Get the latest confirmed SuperLiga lineups along with current injury news.

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