Otelul Galati vs Universitatea Craiova Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 16 Aug 2026

Otelul Galati vs Universitatea Craiova Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Otelul Asian Hcp +0.5 @ -118

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There’s a strong case for backing Otelul Galati +0.5 on the Asian Handicap in their meeting with Universitatea Craiova. Landing odds of -118 looks like great value and we simply need the hosts to avoid a defeat here.

Read our complete Otelul Galati vs Universitatea Craiova betting preview for the full analysis behind our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Otelul Galati vs Universitatea Craiova Preview

Otelul Galati go head-to-head with Universitatea Craiova at Stadionul Otelul, with kick-off set for 11:30 on Sunday 16 August.

Otelul Galati suffered a defeat in their last game. A 1-0 scoreline occurred on the road at Stadionul Ilie Oana against Petrolul Ploiesti. Stjepan Tomas' team dominated possession with 65% of the ball but had just one shot on target.

Universitatea Craiova lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Arges Pitesti 1-0 at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco. The Lions from Bănie enjoyed a mind-boggling 80% of possession and managed four shots on goal.

H2H: U Craiova Came Out on Top in Last H2H Clash

These two sides previously met at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco, with U Craiova landing the home victory. Defeating Otelul by a 1-0 scoreline. It has been three U Craiova victories, one Otelul win and two draws in the previous 6 meetings between these teams.

SuperLiga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	U Craiova	10	6	2	2	24	9	15	24:9	20
14	Otelul Galati	10	2	4	4	11	15	-4	11:15	10

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Otelul have 4 wins, 2 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.7 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 11.9 attempts. The Steelworkers have averaged 52.0% possession and 4.4 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.5 goals from 4.5 shots on goal, 12.9 attempts and 4.7 corners.

Top goalscorer Patrick has found the net 6 times, with Denis Bordun and Andrei Ciobanu scoring 2 each. Pedro Nuno is the top assists maker with 6.

U Craiova have won 6, lost 2 and drawn 2, averaging 16.2 attempts, 5.1 shots on goal and 1.8 goals. Filipe Coelho's side average 57.8% possession, 4.8 corners in their favour and 2.9 corners against, while 0.7 goals have been conceded from 2.5 shots on goal and 9.7 attempts.

Steven Nsimba is the leading scorer with 4 goals, followed by Assad Al Hamlawi on 3, with Stefan Baiaram and two others bagging 2. Carlos Mora has been top assists provider with 4 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Otelul Galati confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Cosmin Dur-Bozoanca (GK), Habib Sylla, Giannis Christopoulos, Paul Iacob, Miguel Silva, Andrei Ciobanu, Joao Lameira, Pedro Nuno, Matei Frunza, Patrick, Andrezinho.

Universitatea Craiova confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Razvan Sava (GK), Alexandru Cretu, Nikola Stevanovic, Vladimir Screciu, Carlos Mora, Anzor Mekvabishvili, Tudor Baluta, Teles, Monday Etim, Assad Al Hamlawi, Luca Basceanu.

Main Match Prediction

Otelul Galati look like the value bet on the Asian Handicap for this SuperLiga game. Backing the home team at +0.5 at -118 looks like the way forward, with plenty of juice in this price.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):

• The +0.5 line has been covered by Otelul in 6 consecutive games at home.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Otelul in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Otelul in 15 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by U Craiova in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by U Craiova in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by U Craiova in 3 consecutive games on the road.

Our football picks always stem from lots of research and it begins by looking at the latest SuperLiga team news and current form. When we have a strong view of what might happen, we match up the latest numbers.

According to the top bookies, our pick has a 54.1% chance of landing a return. However, we have this number closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Correct Score Prediction

Otelul 1 - 1 U Craiova

An exciting wager could be the game to end in a 1-1 draw at odds of +430. A correct score bet provides a fun alternative and a nice potential return on the cards.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Assad Al Hamlawi to Score +215

Assad Al Hamlawi (U Craiova) has racked up three goals in his past five SuperLiga matches. We’re content to land the +215 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he features on the scoresheet.

Latest Assad Al Hamlawi Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+215

First

+480

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -141

Each of the past nine Universitatea Craiova away matches have involved the 9.5 Total Corners line not being covered, with the last four  Otelul Galati home games having the same outcome. We advise betting on the -141 that the sides won’t cover the line, with this Total Corners bet hopefully providing a return.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Otelul

Total

9.10 4.40 4.70

Home

9.20 4.40 4.80

Away

8.50 3.70 4.80

U Craiova

Total

7.70 4.80 2.90

Home

9.20 6.00 3.20

Away

7.40 4.30 3.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-102

Under 9.5

-141

Otelul Corners

Over 3.5

-137

Under 3.5

-105

U Craiova Corners

Over 5.5

+110

Under 5.5

-159

Most Corners

1

+170

X

+600

2

-167

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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.

For this SuperLiga clash, Universitatea Craiova are the -116 favourites to triumph according to the latest Full-Time Result betting odds. This reflects that they have a 54% chance of winning. Otelul Galati are the outsiders at +295 which suggests a lower likelihood of winning.

The Half-Time Result market means that your bet will always be settled at the interval. U Craiova are +138, while Otelul are alternatively priced at +310 and the draw is +110.

If you think there will be two goals or less during the ninety minutes, then Under 2.5 Goals is a potential option. If you are expecting both teams to score, there’s the chance to back Yes at -128 on the BTTS market.

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Full-Time Result

1

+295

X

+235

2

-116

Half-Time Result

1

+310

X

+110

2

+138

Double Chance

1X

-123

12

-385

X2

-500

Draw No Bet

1

+180

2

-278

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

-118

2 Hcp -0.5

-122

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-135

Over 2.5

-108

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-128

No

-112

Those interested in favourite Simon Elisor to find the net first are able to get +430. If the Anytime Goalscorer angle makes more appeal, then this is +185.

Simon Elisor (U Craiova)

First

+430

Anytime

+185

Steven Nsimba (U Craiova)

First

+450

Anytime

+195

Monday Etim (U Craiova)

First

+500

Anytime

+210

Assad Al Hamlawi (U Craiova)

First

+480

Anytime

+215

Fabio Patrick dos Santos (Otelul)

First

+550

Anytime

+245

Stefan Baiaram (U Craiova)

First

+550

Anytime

+250

Ștefan Bană (U Craiova)

First

+650

Anytime

+300

Andrei Ciobanu (Otelul)

First

+750

Anytime

+350

Luca Constantin Băsceanu (U Craiova)

First

+800

Anytime

+350

Pedro Nuno Fernandes Ferreira (Otelul)

First

+800

Anytime

+360

Samuel Teles (U Craiova)

First

+800

Anytime

+375

Tudor Baluta (U Craiova)

First

+900

Anytime

+380

Carlos Mora (U Craiova)

First

+800

Anytime

+390

David Matei (U Craiova)

First

+850

Anytime

+400

Alexandru Cretu (U Craiova)

First

+900

Anytime

+410

Denis Bordun (Otelul)

First

+950

Anytime

+430

Alexandru Cicaldau (U Craiova)

First

+950

Anytime

+450

Anzor Mekvabishvili (U Craiova)

First

+1000

Anytime

+460

Teodor Lungu (Otelul)

First

+1000

Anytime

+475

Nicusor Bancu (U Craiova)

First

+1050

Anytime

+510

Joao Lameira (Otelul)

First

+1100

Anytime

+525

Oleksandr Romanchuk (U Craiova)

First

+1300

Anytime

+575

Vladimir Screciu (U Craiova)

First

+1700

Anytime

+800

Adrian Rus (U Craiova)

First

+1700

Anytime

+850

Paul Iacob (Otelul)

First

+1800

Anytime

+850

Nikola Stevanovic (U Craiova)

First

+1900

Anytime

+950

Ronaldo Webster (U Craiova)

First

+2000

Anytime

+950

Stats: Last 10 SuperLiga matches only.
Otelul Galati have not lost at Stadionul Otelul in the past six matches. Stjepan Tomas' team have collected four wins, three draws and three defeats in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.60 goals per match and conceding 1.70.

Universitatea Craiova haven’t tasted victory in the previous three away matches. The Lions from Bănie have recorded four draws, three wins and three losses in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 1.50.

The most recent Stadionul Otelul meeting saw Otelul claim a 1-0 win over U Craiova. The past 3 H2H matches at Stadionul Otelul have involved a victory for Otelul, a win for U Craiova and a draw.

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	3.30	1.60	1.70	6	4	7	3
Universitatea Craiova Away Stats		3-4-3	2.40	0.90	1.50	4	6	4	6

• 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

Stay ahead of the game by checking the Otelul vs U Craiova team news before betting. Stay informed with confirmed SuperLiga lineups and the most recent injury news.

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