Politehnica Iasi vs Universitatea Craiova Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 15 Sep 2024

Why U Craiova Can Claim the Win

It might be rewarding to back Universitatea Craiova when they go up against Politehnica Iasi. There’s plenty of value in the -111 that the visitors get over the line and we’re therefore going to wager on the Full-Time Result market.

Teams Drew 2-2 in Previous H2H Clash

Politehnica Iasi have lost back-to-back games. Away at Stadionul Municipal, Sibiu, AFC Hermannstadt recently beat them 6-2. They enjoyed 52% possession and six shots on target, with Goncalo Teixeira and Stefan Stefanovici scoring one goal each.

Universitatea Craiova drew 1-1 in their previous game. This was at home at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco against Rapid Bucuresti. They racked up two shots on goal and enjoyed 64% possession, with Alexandru Mitrita on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Stadionul Ion Oblemenco played host to the last head-to-head between Universitatea Craiova and Politehnica Iasi. The clash ended in a 2-2 draw. In the past 6 meetings between these teams, there has been two draws. Universitatea Craiova have won four games and Politehnica Iasi zero.

4 wins, 5 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.1 goals from 5.2 shots on goal and 14.4 attempts. Politehnica Iasi have had 45.8% possession and 5.1 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.5 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 10.3 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 4.2 corners.

Mihai Bordeianu is the top scorer with 3 goals, while Goncalo Teixeira and Adel Bettaieb both have 2. Andrei Gheorghita and Alin Roman are the leading assists makers with 2, while goalie Jesus Fernandez has kept 2 clean sheets.

Universitatea Craiova have won 6, lost 1 and drawn 3, with an average of 2.4 goals from 5.0 shots on goal and 14.5 attempts. They have averaged 58.1% possession, 510.7 passes, 6.9 corners taken and 3.8 corners against, while conceding 1.4 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 11.5 attempts.

Alexandru Mitrita has scored 6, followed by Elvir Koljic on 3 and Stefan Bana with 2. Alexandru Mitrita has managed 3 assists in the last 10 games, while Laurentiu Popescu has 3 clean sheets to his name.

Confirmed Lineups

Politehnica Iasi confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Jesus Fernandez (GK), Todor Todoroski, Guilherme Soares, Nicolas Samayoa, Rares Ispas, Mihai Bordeianu, Samuel Gouet, Valentin Gheorghe, Alin Roman, Stefan Stefanovici, Florian Kamberi.

Universitatea Craiova confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Laurentiu Popescu (GK), Stefan Vladoiu, Gjoko Zajkov, Grego Sierra, Nicusor Bancu, Takuto Oshima, Mihai Capatina, Stefan Baiaram, Alexandru Mitrita, Carlos Mora, Andrei Ivan.

Politehnica Iasi vs Universitatea Craiova Prediction & Betting Tips

There are strong reasons to expect Universitatea Craiova to have the edge in this SuperLiga encounter and we’ll take them with confidence to claim a victory. The odds of -111 are hard to resist.

We’re always monitoring the team news. Combined with the latest form, this helps us secure the best value. Our football experts also take a data-led approach, with the key numbers proving useful.

Key Politehnica Iasi vs Universitatea Craiova league stats:

• Universitatea Craiova have won 6 of their last 10 games.
• Universitatea Craiova have won 12 of their last 20 games.
• Politehnica Iasi have lost 3 of their last 5 games.
• Politehnica Iasi have lost their last 2 games.
• Politehnica Iasi have lost 4 of their last 6 games against Universitatea Craiova.

U Craiova to Win Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 52.6% chance of winning. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

We would advise considering the Asian Handicap, Double Result and Result & Both Teams to Score markets if you’re looking to side with U Craiova but require a bigger price.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Poli Iasi 1 - 2 U Craiova

There are betting odds of +700 that Universitatea Craiova land a 2-1 victory. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

Politehnica Iasi vs Universitatea Craiova Odds

The bookies have Universitatea Craiova at -120 in the Full-Time Result market, implying the market leaders are 55% likely to win this Liga I match according to the latest betting odds. Politehnica Iasi are the outsiders at +310 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

If you want to bet on the number of goals in the match, you can get a similar price on Over or Under 2.5 Goals.

You can find hundreds of markets for every SuperLiga match, with the leading football betting sites creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and In-Play selections before placing your bets.

Full-Time Result

1

+310

X

+270

2

-120

Half-Time Result

1

+330

X

+130

2

+133

Double Chance

1X

-106

12

-385

X2

-455

Draw No Bet

1

+205

2

-278

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

-100

2 Hcp -0.5

-123

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+116

Over 2.5

-152

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-172

No

+128

Politehnica Iasi vs Universitatea Craiova Lineups & Team News

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