Rakow Czestochowa vs Universitatea Craiova Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 02 Oct 2025

Europa Conference League Betting Preview: Rakow Czestochowa vs Universitatea Craiova

Polish Ekstraklasa side Rakow Czestochowa host Romanian SuperLiga outfit Universitatea Craiova in this Europa Conference League match at Zaglebie Sports Park, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Thursday 2 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

There’s a strong case for backing Universitatea Craiova +0.5 on the Asian Handicap in their meeting with Rakow Czestochowa. Landing odds of -115 looks like great value and we simply need them to avoid a defeat here.

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Rakow Czestochowa won their last game. It was on the road in the Ekstraklasa where Widzew Lodz were beaten 1-0 at Stadion Widzewa. Marek Papszun's men enjoyed 60% possession and managed four shots on target, with Lamine Diaby-Fadiga bagging a late winning goal.

Universitatea Craiova drew their previous game which was at home in the SuperLiga. The action at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco ended 2-2 against Dinamo Bucharest. The Lions from Bănie had 42% possession and managed four shots on goal, while Teles and Juraj Badelj were on the scoresheet.

Europa Conference League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Rakow	6	4	2	0	9	2	7	9:2	14
25	U Craiova	6	2	1	3	6	8	-2	6:8	7

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Rakow have 4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 9.2 attempts. The Medallions have averaged 56.7% possession and 5.4 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.4 goals from 3.8 shots on goal, 6.7 attempts and 3.3 corners.

Jonatan Braut Brunes is the top scorer with 3 goals, while Lamine Diaby-Fadiga and Ivi Lopez both have 2. Michael Ameyaw is the top assists maker on 3.

U Craiova have won 7, lost 1 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.8 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 13.5 attempts. Mirel Radoi's side have averaged 56.5% possession, 471.3 passes, 4.1 corners taken and 5.9 corners against, while conceding 0.9 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 13.4 attempts.

Steven Nsimba has top scored with 5, while Stefan Baiaram, Mihnea Radulescu and Assad Al Hamlawi are next on 2. Anzor Mekvabishvili has managed 4 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Rakow Czestochowa confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Kacper Trelowski (GK), Fran Tudor, Bogdan Racovitan, Stratos Svarnas, Michael Ameyaw, Karol Struski, Oskar Repka, Adriano, Tomasz Pienko, Jonatan Braut Brunes, Ivi Lopez.

Universitatea Craiova confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Pavlo Isenko (GK), Adrian Rus, Vladimir Screciu, Juraj Badelj, Carlos Mora, Alexandru Cretu, Tudor Baluta, Alexandru Cicaldau, Nicusor Bancu, Assad Al Hamlawi, Stefan Baiaram.

Rakow Czestochowa vs Universitatea Craiova Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Rakow Czestochowa vs Universitatea Craiova betting outlook has it all, including a trusted match forecast, our predicted score, best corners advice, top player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

We think there’s plenty of mileage when it comes to betting Universitatea Craiova on the Asian Handicap for this Europa Conference League clash. Securing a price of -115 at +0.5 goals looks an attractive wager.

The football betting tips are only provided once we have a handle on the team news and the latest form guide. We are also on point when it comes to the most valuable Europa Conference League stats.

Key Rakow Czestochowa vs Universitatea Craiova Europa Conference League & league stats:

• The +0.5 line has been covered by U Craiova in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by U Craiova in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Rakow in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Rakow in 6 of their last 10 games.

The best football betting sites make it a 53.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our tipsters research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction

U Craiova Asian Hcp +0.5 @ -115 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Rakow 1 - 1 U Craiova

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves the teams playing out a 1-1 draw. Odds of +525 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Steven Nsimba to Score +290

Steven Nsimba (U Craiova) has scored five goals in his past nine matches. There are odds of +290 on offer for this Anytime Goalscorer bet and we think this is an attractive wager for the player to be on the scoresheet.

Latest Steven Nsimba Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+330

First

+800

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -128

It has now been four straight Rakow matches where under 9.5 corners have been awarded. If you concur with our viewpoint that the Total Corners line is too big, go for a price of -128 that the sides go under.

Europa Conference League & League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Rakow

Total

8.70 5.40 3.30

Home

9.00 4.90 4.10

Away

11.30 7.40 3.90

U Craiova

Total

10.00 4.10 5.90

Home

9.80 4.90 4.90

Away

10.70 4.60 6.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-115

Under 9.5

-123

Rakow Corners

Over 5.5

-110

Under 5.5

-125

U Craiova Corners

Over 3.5

-110

Under 3.5

-125

Most Corners

1

-333

X

+700

2

+310

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Rakow Czestochowa 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.

Rakow Czestochowa are forecasted to be the most likely winner in this Europa Conference League encounter. The -156 for them coming out on top suggests a 61% probability based on their latest betting odds. Universitatea Craiova are an outside chance to get the job done and you can now back them at +390.

For those wanting an alternative, Rakow are +118 on the Half-Time Result market. This means they need to lead at the break, with U Craiova being priced up at +380 and the draw is +135.

For those expecting a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest price. BTTS is always an intriguing wager to have and the Yes/No selections are regarded as being evenly-matched.

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Full-Time Result

1

-156

X

+295

2

+390

Half-Time Result

1

+118

X

+135

2

+380

Double Chance

1X

-667

12

-476

X2

+108

Draw No Bet

1

-400

2

+245

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-130

2 Hcp +0.75

-106

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-102

Over 2.5

-127

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-123

No

-110

There is +135 available that Jonatan Braut Brunes finds the net, while he is available at +330 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.

Jonatan Braut Brunes (Rakow)

First

+135

Anytime

+330

Tomasz Walczak (Rakow)

First

+230

Anytime

+550

Patryk Makuch (Rakow)

First

+230

Anytime

+575

Tomasz Pienko (Rakow)

First

+235

Anytime

+600

Jean Silva (Rakow)

First

+275

Anytime

+650

Mohamed Lamine Diaby-Fadiga (Rakow)

First

+280

Anytime

+600

Adriano Luis Santos (Rakow)

First

+295

Anytime

+700

Assad Al Hamlawi (U Craiova)

First

+300

Anytime

+650

Michael Ameyaw (Rakow)

First

+325

Anytime

+800

Steven Nsimba (U Craiova)

First

+330

Anytime

+800

Vladyslav Kochergin (Rakow)

First

+360

Anytime

+800

Stefan Baiaram (U Craiova)

First

+360

Anytime

+800

Mihnea Radulescu (U Craiova)

First

+475

Anytime

+1100

Oskar Repka (Rakow)

First

+475

Anytime

+1100

Marko Bulat (Rakow)

First

+510

Anytime

+1150

Samuel Teles (U Craiova)

First

+525

Anytime

+1200

Carlos Mora (U Craiova)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

Luis Paradela (U Craiova)

First

+600

Anytime

+1200

Alexandru Cicaldau (U Craiova)

First

+650

Anytime

+1300

Apostolos Konstantopoulos (Rakow)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Lyes Houri (U Craiova)

First

+700

Anytime

+1400

Anzor Mekvabishvili (U Craiova)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Nicusor Bancu (U Craiova)

First

+850

Anytime

+1900

Stratos Svarnas (Rakow)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Florin Ştefan (U Craiova)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2000

Ariel Mosór (Rakow)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Latest Europa Conference League and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Rakow Czestochowa Stats

Universitatea Craiova Stats

Full-Time Result

• 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.80 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 5.40 corners awarded and 3.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 4.90 corners awarded and 4.10 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 8.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 4.10 corners awarded and 5.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 6.10 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 10.70 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 56.70% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 52.30% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 9 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 56.50% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 53.70% 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

Rakow Czestochowa vs Universitatea Craiova Lineups & Team News

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