CS Universitatea Craiova
Football Romanian SuperLiga Stadionul Ion Oblemenco Mon 22 Dec 13:00
FK Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc
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SuperLiga Betting Preview: Universitatea Craiova vs Csikszereda

Universitatea Craiova clash with Csikszereda at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco, with kick-off set for 13:00 on Monday 22 December.

We’re Predicting U Craiova to Win Big

Universitatea Craiova could be well clear of Csikszereda come the final whistle. Take the favourites at -1.75 on the Asian Handicap. We can get odds of -116 which will see our stake split equally between -1.5 and -2.0.

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U Craiova Won Previous H2H Clash

Universitatea Craiova won their last SuperLiga game. It was on the road where Hermannstadt were beaten 2-0 at Stadionul Municipal, Sibiu. The Lions from Bănie boasted 56% possession and recorded five shots on target, with Assad Al Hamlawi and Stefan Baiaram scoring one goal apiece.

On Thursday night, U Craiova were beaten 3-2 when visiting AEK Athens in the Europa Conference League.

Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc have lost their previous four away games. They recently suffered a 3-1 defeat against CFR Cluj at Stadionul Dr. Constantin Radulescu. The Miercurea Ciuc team had 46% of possession and five shots on goal, while Efraim Bodo was on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

U Craiova beat Csikszereda away when the teams last met. It was a 2-1 scoreline at Stadionul Municipal, Miercurea Ciuc.

SuperLiga G W D L GF GA GD GD P
4 U Craiova logo U Craiova 20 10 7 3 32 20 12 32:20 37
14 Csikszereda logo Csikszereda 20 3 7 10 21 43 -22 21:43 16
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Universitatea Craiova – Last 10 League Games

U Craiova have 3 wins, 2 losses and 5 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 5.4 shots on goal and 15.3 attempts. Filipe Coelho's side have averaged 60.2% possession, 514.1 passes and 7.0 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.0 goals from 2.9 shots on goal, 7.4 attempts and 4.7 corners.

Top scorer Stefan Baiaram has found the net 3 times, with Assad Al Hamlawi, Tudor Baluta, Monday Etim and Oleksandr Romanchuk getting 1 goals each. The top assist makers are Alexandru Cicaldau, Florin Stefan and Stefan Baiaram, all of whom have 2 on the board.

Csikszereda – Last 10 League Games

Csikszereda have 3 victories, 5 defeats and 2 draws, averaging 3.4 shots on goal, 10.0 attempts and 1.1 goals. The Szeklers average 43.5% possession, 2.4 corners taken and 6.4 corners against them, while 2.1 goals have been conceded from 15.2 attempts and 6.3 shots on goal.

Marton Eppel is top of the team’s scoring charts with 5, while Efraim Bodo, Anderson Ceara, Soufiane Jebari and Lorand Paszka have 1. Szilard Veres and Lorand Paszka have clocked up 2 assists each in the last 10 games.

Universitatea Craiova vs Csikszereda Prediction & Betting Tips

Explore our top Universitatea Craiova vs Csikszereda betting tips, including a match prediction, correct score forecast, expected corners bet, player performance props and a bet builder ready to use.

Match Prediction

There’s every reason to expect a big win for Universitatea Craiova. If you agree, then you can get odds of -116 about the favourites at -1.75 on the Asian Handicap, with this SuperLiga game potentially one-sided.

Plenty of research goes into our football picks. It begins by focusing on the latest SuperLiga form and knowing the injury situation. The important numbers can then be utilised to help complete the picture.

Key Universitatea Craiova vs Csikszereda league stats:

  • The +1.75 line hasn’t been covered by Csikszereda in 4 consecutive games on the road.
  • The +1.75 line hasn’t been covered by Csikszereda in 7 of their last 9 games on the road.
U Craiova -1.75 Probability

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 53.8% prospect of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

U Craiova U Craiova logo 3 - 0 Csikszereda logo Csikszereda

One bet that has caught our eye is U Craiova to claim a 3-0 correct score win. This selection is available at +500 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Steven Nsimba To Score +138 BetMGM logo

Steven Nsimba (U Craiova) is available at +138 to find the net. We believe that there is merit in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop wager which means we need him to be on the scoresheet.

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Corners Prediction

Csikszereda Under 2.5 Corners -122 BetMGM logo

Csikszereda have failed to cover the 2.5 corners line in three consecutive matches, while Universitatea Craiova have yielded an average of 3.40 corners in their previous 5 home games. If you agree with our verdict that the Csikszereda Team Corners line is too big, go for odds of -122 that they go under.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
U Craiova Logo U Craiova
Total
11.70 7.00 4.70
Home
11.20 6.50 4.70
Away
10.40 4.60 5.80
Csikszereda Logo Csikszereda
Total
8.80 2.40 6.40
Home
10.50 4.30 6.20
Away
6.33 1.44 4.89
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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap U Craiova -1.75 -116
Total Goals Over 2.5 -189
Team Corners Csikszereda Under 2.5 -122

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Universitatea Craiova vs Csikszereda Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Taking No Chances With U Craiova

According to the betting odds, Universitatea Craiova are major -417 favourites with the bookies to triumph and that means a 81% chance of winning this SuperLiga clash. Csikszereda are the +1000 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

Should you want to back U Craiova to lead at the break, then there is -154 available on the Half-Time Result market. Opponents Csikszereda have been chalked up at +700 and the draw is +185.

Over 2.5 Goals is available at shorter odds than Under 2.5 Goals as things stand. Providing that at least one side fails to score, then the No pick on the Both Teams to Score market will be a winner at -152.

The top betting sites always do a great job when it comes to SuperLiga games. They provide football bettors with hundreds of markets and you can cherry-pick the most attractive options.

Assad Al Hamlawi Favourite to Find the Net First

The First Goalscorer favourite is Assad Al Hamlawi at +350. Similar odds can be found if you’re interested in this player to register the last goal.

Player Goals
Assad Al Hamlawi (U Craiova)
First
+132
Anytime
+350
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Steven Nsimba (U Craiova)
First
+138
Anytime
+400
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Stefan Baiaram (U Craiova)
First
+143
Anytime
+370
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Mihnea Radulescu (U Craiova)
First
+215
Anytime
+550
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Four Wins for U Craiova in Previous Ten Home Games

U Craiova have recorded four victories, four draws and two defeats in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.70 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

The previous four Csikszereda away matches have seen them beaten. The Miercurea Ciuc team have finished with seven defeats, one win and one draw in the past 9 away matches, netting an average of 0.78 goals per game and conceding 2.89.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Universitatea Craiova logo Universitatea Craiova Home Stats 4-4-2 2.90 1.70 1.20 6 4 8 2
Csikszereda logo Csikszereda Away Stats 1-1-7 3.67 0.78 2.89 7 2 5 4
  • 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
Head to Head
Team Stats
Universitatea Craiova logo Universitatea Craiova League Stats
Csikszereda logo Csikszereda League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 2 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 1 win, 7 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 9 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists
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Universitatea Craiova vs Csikszereda Lineups & Team News

Be prepared — check the U Craiova vs Csikszereda team news before wagering. Stay informed with confirmed SuperLiga lineups and the most recent injury news.

Previous Universitatea Craiova Lineups

18 Dec Europa Conference League
AEK 3-2 U Craiova
14 Dec SuperLiga
Hermannstadt 0-2 U Craiova
11 Dec Europa Conference League
U Craiova 1-2 Sparta Prague
07 Dec SuperLiga
U Craiova 1-1 CFR Cluj
01 Dec SuperLiga
U Cluj 0-0 U Craiova
27 Nov Europa Conference League
U Craiova 1-0 Mainz 05

Previous Csikszereda Lineups

12 Dec SuperLiga
CFR Cluj 3-1 Csikszereda
06 Dec SuperLiga
Csikszereda 0-2 Arges Pitesti
28 Nov SuperLiga
Rapid Bucharest 4-1 Csikszereda
21 Nov SuperLiga
Csikszereda 2-1 Unirea Slobozia
08 Nov SuperLiga
Dinamo Bucharest 4-0 Csikszereda
03 Nov SuperLiga
Farul Constanta 3-0 Csikszereda
Team Squads

Universitatea Craiova Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Filipe Coelho

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Pavlo Isenko 77 G 14 1260 14 3 0 0 0 0
Oleksandr Romanchuk 3 M 14 1207 14 3 3 0 3 0
Tudor Baluta 8 M 16 1163 13 6 1 0 2 0
Vladimir Screciu 5 D 16 1103 12 4 0 0 1 0
Stefan Baiaram 10 F 19 1088 12 8 6 2 1 0

Csikszereda Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Robert Ilyes

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Eduard Pap 94 G 18 1620 18 2 0 0 0 0
Janos Hegedus 24 D 17 1485 16 1 0 0 0 0
Anderson Ceara - F 20 1462 18 2 3 3 2 0
Szilard Veres - M 17 1387 15 4 1 2 4 0
Janos Ferenczi 19 D 16 1337 16 2 0 0 0 0
Romania FlagSuperLiga Table
Superliga Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Rapid Bucharest 20 11 6 3 33:18 39
2 Botosani 21 10 8 3 30:15 38
3 Dinamo Bucharest 21 10 8 3 32:18 38
4 U Craiova 20 10 7 3 32:20 37
5 Arges Pitesti 21 10 4 7 27:21 34
6 Otelul Galati 21 9 6 6 32:18 33
7 UTA Arad 21 8 8 5 26:29 32
8 U Cluj 20 8 6 6 25:19 30
9 FCSB 20 7 7 6 29:25 28
10 Farul Constanta 20 7 6 7 26:24 27
11 CFR Cluj 21 6 8 7 29:33 26
12 Unirea Slobozia 21 6 3 12 21:31 21
13 Petrolul Ploiesti 20 4 7 9 15:19 19
14 Csikszereda 20 3 7 10 21:43 16
15 Hermannstadt 20 2 6 12 16:34 12
16 Metaloglobus 21 2 5 14 19:46 11
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Botosani 11 6 4 1 20:8 22
2 Otelul Galati 11 6 3 2 20:9 21
3 Dinamo Bucharest 10 6 3 1 19:8 21
4 U Craiova 10 6 3 1 19:10 21
5 Rapid Bucharest 10 6 2 2 21:11 20
6 UTA Arad 11 5 4 2 15:14 19
7 Farul Constanta 10 5 3 2 15:9 18
8 Arges Pitesti 10 5 2 3 13:8 17
9 CFR Cluj 10 4 3 3 18:16 15
10 FCSB 9 3 3 3 9:7 12
11 Csikszereda 11 2 6 3 14:17 12
12 U Cluj 10 2 5 3 10:10 11
13 Unirea Slobozia 10 3 1 6 9:9 10
14 Petrolul Ploiesti 10 2 3 5 7:10 9
15 Metaloglobus 11 2 3 6 10:19 9
16 Hermannstadt 10 1 3 6 10:19 6