Universitatea Craiova vs Arges Pitesti Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 09 Aug 2026
Universitatea Craiova vs Arges Pitesti Predictions
If you agree with our view of a low-scoring contest between Universitatea Craiova and Arges, then you can get odds of -159 about Under 2.5 on the Total Goals market. We think this has a strong chance of landing.
Continue reading for our complete Universitatea Craiova vs Arges betting analysis, delivering an in-depth look at our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
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Universitatea Craiova welcome Arges Pitesti to Stadionul Ion Oblemenco, with kick-off set for 14:30 on Sunday 9 August.
Universitatea Craiova triumphed in the last league game. Their 4-0 win against Petrolul Ploiesti at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco made it back-to-back SuperLiga victories on home soil. The Lions from Bănie enjoyed 62% possession and managed eleven shots on target, with Steven Nsimba grabbing two goals, while Stefan Baiaram and Simon Elisor getting one.
Arges Pitesti claimed a home win in their previous SuperLiga match. A 1-0 triumph against Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc at Stadionul Orasenesc made it back-to-back league victories. Bogdan Andone's side had 49% of possession and six shots on goal, with Robert Moldoveanu finding the net in the 79th minute.
7 Wins for U Craiova in Previous 10 H2H Clashes
U Craiova had the edge in the most recent encounter between these teams. At Stadionul Orasenesc, they recorded a 1-0 away win over Arges. The past 10 matches between the teams have seen U Craiova win seven times and Arges rack up three victories.
| SuperLiga | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |  U Craiova |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 9:5 | 6 |
| 5 |  Arges Pitesti |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2:2 | 6 |
U Craiova have 6 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.8 goals from 16.1 attempts and 5.6 shots on goal. Filipe Coelho's team have averaged 56.2% possession and 4.1 corners per game, conceding 1.0 goals and 3.2 corners from 9.5 attempts and 2.9 shots on goal.
Top goalscorer Steven Nsimba has found the net 4 times, Assad Al Hamlawi 3, with Stefan Baiaram and two other players on 2. The leading assistor is Carlos Mora with 4.
Arges have 2 victories, 5 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 0.6 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 11.1 attempts. There’s been an average of 45.5% possession, 3.8 corners taken and 5.1 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.0 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 13.2 attempts.
Adel Bettaieb has scored 3, followed by Robert Moldoveanu on 2 and Yanis Pirvu with 1. Ricardo Matos is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 3.
Main Match Prediction
The two sides could end up contesting a low-scoring SuperLiga encounter, with Under 2.5 looking like a great pick. Let’s head to the betting sites and secure odds of -159 for this prediction.
The Sportsgambler.com football experts keep abreast of the latest SuperLiga team news and form guide considering they could have a bearing on the outcome. It’s also important for our readers to have access to stats.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
The best betting sites make it a 61.3% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 65-70%. This is why we can recommend this wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
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0
Arges
There could be merit in backing U Craiova to win 1-0. Odds of +375 are available about a correct score bet where a nice potential return is on the cards.
Player Prop Picks
Assad Al Hamlawi (U Craiova) has found the net in three consecutive SuperLiga home games. We think there’s value in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop bet at +205 which will hopefully see him find the net.
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Corners Prediction
It has been under 9.5 corners in six straight Universitatea Craiova matches. We expect the teams to fall short and this Total Corners bet can be backed at -147.
U Craiova
Arges
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Bet Builder Tips
A bet builder can be a fun wager and we’ve gone for less than three goals to be registered, Universitatea Craiova to succeed combined with Under 9.5 corners.
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Universitatea Craiova vs Arges Pitesti 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 forecasted to have a 63% chance of triumphing in this SuperLiga encounter according to the bookmakers. It leads to their latest betting odds being -172. If you’re interested in wagering Arges Pitesti, you can get +475 for the underdog.
U Craiova -1 on the Asian Handicap can be wagered at -100. A victory by two goals or more against Arges means a full payout. A win by one and you will get all your stake refunded.
For those expecting a low-scoring contest, Under 2.5 is the market leader on the Total Goals market. An alternative angle is a BTTS bet and Both Teams to Score No is available at -154.
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Steven Nsimba is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +400. Alternatively, there’s the chance to back him to find the net at any stage at +180.
Stats: SuperLiga matches only
Universitatea Craiova have racked up six consecutive victories at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco. The Lions from Bănie have clocked up nine wins and one loss in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 2.20 goals per match and conceding 0.30.
Arges haven’t won any of their past five away games. Bogdan Andone's side have finished with five defeats, three wins and two draws in the past 10 away matches, netting an average of 0.80 goals per game and conceding 1.10.
Arges were 1-0 victors against U Craiova last time out at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco. The past 6 H2H games at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco have involved four U Craiova wins, one Arges victory and one draw.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universitatea Craiova Home Stats |
9-0-1 | 2.50 | 2.20 | 0.30 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 8 | |
| Arges Pitesti Away Stats |
3-2-5 | 1.90 | 0.80 | 1.10 | 3 | 7 | 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
- SuperLiga: 27/04 2026 Arges 0 U Craiova 1
- SuperLiga: 13/03 2026 U Craiova 0 Arges 1
- SuperLiga: 21/11 2025 Arges 1 U Craiova 2
- SuperLiga: 18/07 2025 U Craiova 3 Arges 1
- SuperLiga: 01/03 2023 U Craiova 1 Arges 0
- SuperLiga: 07/10 2022 Arges 1 U Craiova 0
- SuperLiga: 25/04 2022 Arges 0 U Craiova 4
- SuperLiga: 11/03 2022 U Craiova 3 Arges 0
- SuperLiga: 21/11 2021 Arges 3 U Craiova 2
- SuperLiga: 17/07 2021 U Craiova 1 Arges 0
Universitatea Craiova League Stats
Arges League Stats
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 9 wins and 1 defeat in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.20 goals scored and 0.30 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.60 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.10 corners awarded and 3.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.10 corners awarded and 3.30 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 7.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.40 corners awarded in the last 10 home 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 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 3.80 corners awarded and 5.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 5.70 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 8.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 56.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 57.70% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 45.50% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 43.90% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Universitatea Craiova this season are Steven Nsimba (3), Simon Elisor (2), Stefan Baiaram (2)
- Top Assistors for Universitatea Craiova this season are Carlos Mora (4), Stefan Baiaram (2), Anzor Mekvabishvili (1)
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Universitatea Craiova vs Arges Pitesti Lineups & Team News
Get the latest team news for U Craiova vs Arges before you bet. We’ll provide the latest confirmed SuperLiga lineups along with injury updates.
Previous Universitatea Craiova Lineups
Previous Arges Lineups
Universitatea Craiova Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Filipe Coelho
Arges Player Stats & Squad
SuperLiga Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rapid Bucharest | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5:2 | 8 |
| 2 | FCSB | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:2 | 7 |
| 3 | U Craiova | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9:5 | 6 |
| 4 | U Cluj | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:3 | 6 |
| 5 | Arges Pitesti | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2:2 | 6 |
| 6 | Otelul Galati | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5:4 | 5 |
| 7 | Dinamo Bucharest | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6:3 | 4 |
| 8 | Farul Constanta | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:4 | 4 |
| 9 | Corvinul Hunedoara | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:3 | 4 |
| 10 | Sepsi | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:2 | 4 |
| 11 | FC Voluntari | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:7 | 4 |
| 12 | CFR Cluj | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7:5 | 3 |
| 13 | Petrolul Ploiesti | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1:5 | 3 |
| 14 | Botosani | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4:5 | 2 |
| 15 | UTA Arad | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2:7 | 2 |
| 16 | Csikszereda | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0:6 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | U Craiova | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8:0 | 6 |
| 2 | Rapid Bucharest | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 6 |
| 3 | U Cluj | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4:2 | 6 |
| 4 | Arges Pitesti | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 6 |
| 5 | Corvinul Hunedoara | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:1 | 4 |
| 6 | FCSB | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:2 | 4 |
| 7 | Otelul Galati | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:2 | 4 |
| 8 | FC Voluntari | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:2 | 4 |
| 9 | CFR Cluj | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5:0 | 3 |
| 10 | Dinamo Bucharest | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5:1 | 3 |
| 11 | Farul Constanta | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 12 | Sepsi | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 13 | Petrolul Ploiesti | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 14 | UTA Arad | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2:2 | 2 |
| 15 | Botosani | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 16 | Csikszereda | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
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