Otelul Galati vs Universitatea Craiova Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 16 Aug 2026
Otelul Galati vs Universitatea Craiova Predictions
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.
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 |  U Craiova |
4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 9:6 | 6 |
| 10 |  Otelul Galati |
4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5:5 | 5 |
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.
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.
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.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
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
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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
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.
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Corners Prediction
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.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve lined up a bet builder including these picks: Otelul Galati with the +0.5 Asian Handicap, two or less goals accompanied by Under 9.5 corners.
The bet builder option allows you to combine different outcomes within the same football game. It results in you being able to place a tailored bet at a larger price based on the number of predictions made.
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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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.
Stats: 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 League Stats
Universitatea Craiova League Stats
- 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.50 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 2 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 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 4.40 corners awarded and 4.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.40 corners awarded and 4.80 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.20 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.80 corners awarded and 2.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 3.10 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 7.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.40 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 52.00% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 52.50% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 57.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 56.40% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Otelul Galati this season are Patrick (3), Andrezinho (1), Joao Lameira (1)
- Top Assistors for Otelul Galati this season are Pedro Nuno (5)
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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.
Previous Otelul Galati Lineups
Previous Universitatea Craiova Lineups
Otelul Galati Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Stjepan Tomas
Universitatea Craiova Player Stats & Squad
SuperLiga Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arges Pitesti | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4:3 | 10 |
| 2 | Petrolul Ploiesti | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4:6 | 9 |
| 3 | FCSB | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6:2 | 8 |
| 4 | Rapid Bucharest | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5:2 | 8 |
| 5 | Farul Constanta | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9:7 | 8 |
| 6 | Dinamo Bucharest | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10:3 | 7 |
| 7 | U Craiova | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9:6 | 6 |
| 8 | U Cluj | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:3 | 6 |
| 9 | Corvinul Hunedoara | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4:3 | 5 |
| 10 | Otelul Galati | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5:5 | 5 |
| 11 | Sepsi | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2:2 | 5 |
| 12 | FC Voluntari | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4:13 | 4 |
| 13 | CFR Cluj | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7:5 | 3 |
| 14 | Botosani | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4:5 | 3 |
| 15 | UTA Arad | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2:7 | 2 |
| 16 | Csikszereda | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2:9 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arges Pitesti | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3:1 | 7 |
| 2 | Dinamo Bucharest | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9:1 | 6 |
| 3 | U Craiova | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8:1 | 6 |
| 4 | Farul Constanta | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5:2 | 6 |
| 5 | Rapid Bucharest | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 6 |
| 6 | U Cluj | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4:2 | 6 |
| 7 | Petrolul Ploiesti | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 6 |
| 8 | Corvinul Hunedoara | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:1 | 4 |
| 9 | FCSB | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:2 | 4 |
| 10 | Otelul Galati | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:2 | 4 |
| 11 | Sepsi | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1:0 | 4 |
| 12 | FC Voluntari | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:4 | 4 |
| 13 | CFR Cluj | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5:0 | 3 |
| 14 | UTA Arad | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2:2 | 2 |
| 15 | Botosani | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1:1 | 2 |
| 16 | Csikszereda | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
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