Universitatea Craiova vs FC Voluntari Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 23 Aug 2026
Universitatea Craiova vs FC Voluntari Predictions
Universitatea Craiova are likely to beat FC Voluntari and we think there’s merit in backing the favourites at -1.5 on the Asian Handicap at +102. It’s well within their capability to claim a victory by two goals or more here.
We analyse several betting angles in our Universitatea Craiova vs FC Voluntari betting preview, expanding on our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Universitatea Craiova vs FC Voluntari Preview
Universitatea Craiova square off against FC Voluntari at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco, with kick-off set for 11:30 on Sunday 23 August.
Universitatea Craiova played out a 1-1 draw in their last SuperLiga game. This was away from home at Stadionul Otelul against Otelul Galati. The Lions from Bănie had just 35% possession and recorded two shots on target, with Monday Etim getting the goal.
Three days ago, U Craiova drew 1-1 at home to Ararat Armenia in the Europa League qualifier.
FC Voluntari have been defeated in back-to-back SuperLiga outings. In a recent home game at Stadionul Anghel Iordanescu, they were turned over 2-1 by Petrolul Ploiesti. Christian Florin Pirvu's side had the lion’s share of the ball boasting 55% possession and five shots on goal, with Mihai Roman finding the net.
U Craiova Beat FC Voluntari in their Last H2H Battle
The last head-to-head saw U Craiova land a 2-1 home victory over FC Voluntari at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco. The previous 10 H2H meetings have ended in four U Craiova victories, four draws and two FC Voluntari wins.
| SuperLiga | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | U Craiova |
5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 10:7 | 7 |
| 12 | FC Voluntari |
5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 13 | -9 | 4:13 | 4 |
U Craiova have 5 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.8 goals from 16.0 attempts and 5.1 shots on goal. Filipe Coelho's team have averaged 56.4% possession and 4.5 corners per game, conceding 0.8 goals and 3.3 corners from 10.3 attempts and 2.7 shots on goal.
Top goalscorer Steven Nsimba has found the net 4 times, with Stefan Baiaram, Simon Elisor, Teles and Assad Al Hamlawi scoring 2 each. Carlos Mora has made the most assists with 4.
FC Voluntari have 1 victory, 3 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 11.8 attempts, 3.4 shots on goal and 0.8 goals. They average 42.0% possession, 2.6 corners in their favour and 4.0 corners against, while 2.6 goals have been conceded from 5.0 shots on goal and 18.2 attempts.
The top scorers have been Mihai Roman, Marvin Schieb and George Merloi, with 1 goals apiece. Ion Gheorghe and George Merloi are the top assists providers with 1 in the previous 5 games.
Main Match Prediction
Universitatea Craiova could have the upper hand in this SuperLiga clash. We think the favourites will win by a convincing margin, so we’ll play the -1.5 on the Asian Handicap at tempting betting odds of +102.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
Getting the lowdown on injuries and studying the SuperLiga form guide are important duties ahead of making football predictions. We also place great emphasis on the stats and a data-led approach can sometimes be effective.
Based on the latest odds from the top bookmakers, our pick carries a 49.5% chance of winning. However, we have this number between 55-60% based on our in-depth research. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
We’re taking a chance on U Craiova to achieve a 3-0 winning scoreline. Odds of +600 means we can place a smaller stake and still achieve a nice return.
Player Prop Picks
Assad Al Hamlawi (U Craiova) has netted five goals in his past seven SuperLiga home games. We think this is the pick of the player props, with a generous +155 available when it comes to backing him to score at any time.
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Corners Prediction
The average number of corners in the previous five FC Voluntari matches has been 6.60. There’s a chance to go under the Total Corners line and we’re confident this will happen, with odds of -128 available.
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Bet Builder Tips
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Universitatea Craiova vs FC Voluntari 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.
The Full-Time Result odds suggest that Universitatea Craiova have a 72% prospect of triumphing which results in the fact that they’re strong -263 favourites to win this SuperLiga encounter. FC Voluntari are an outside chance to get the job done and you can now back them at +700.
The Half-Time Result market means that your bet will always be settled at the interval. U Craiova are -132, while FC Voluntari are alternatively priced at +525 and the draw is +143.
If you’re looking to bet on more than two goals, then Over 2.5 has the lowest price. A different angle is going for a BTTS wager and there’s -130 available for Both Teams to Score No.
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You will find Simon Elisor at +350 to be First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite. There’s the chance to get +135 that he finds the net at anytime.
Stats: SuperLiga matches only
U Craiova have secured eight wins and two defeats in the last 10 home games, recording an average of 2.10 goals per match and conceding 0.40.
U Craiova enjoyed a 2-1 winning scoreline when last meeting FC Voluntari at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco. U Craiova have landed five victories from the past 6 H2H meetings at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco, with a solitary draw also taking place.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Universitatea Craiova Home Stats |
8-0-2 | 2.50 | 2.10 | 0.40 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 8 | |
FC Voluntari Away Stats |
0-0-2 | 4.50 | 0.00 | 4.50 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
- 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: 26/02 2024 U Craiova 2 FC Voluntari 1
- SuperLiga: 07/10 2023 FC Voluntari 0 U Craiova 0
- SuperLiga: 26/02 2023 FC Voluntari 1 U Craiova 0
- SuperLiga: 30/09 2022 U Craiova 1 FC Voluntari 1
- SuperLiga: 30/04 2022 U Craiova 1 FC Voluntari 0
- SuperLiga: 18/03 2022 FC Voluntari 3 U Craiova 1
- SuperLiga: 11/12 2021 FC Voluntari 1 U Craiova 1
- SuperLiga: 09/08 2021 U Craiova 3 FC Voluntari 0
- SuperLiga: 26/01 2021 FC Voluntari 1 U Craiova 1
- SuperLiga: 19/09 2020 U Craiova 2 FC Voluntari 1
Universitatea Craiova League Stats
FC Voluntari League Stats
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 8 wins and 2 defeats in the previous 10 home matches
- 1 win, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 5 matches
- 2 defeats have been inflicted in the previous 2 away matches.
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.10 goals scored and 0.40 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.60 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 3 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 2.60 conceded in the previous 5 matches
- An average of 0.00 goals scored and 4.50 conceded in the previous 2 away matches
- An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 5 matches
- An average of 4.50 goals per game in the previous 2 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 5 matches
- BTTS Yes in 0 of the previous 2 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 5 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 2 away matches
- An average of 4.50 corners awarded and 3.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.00 corners awarded and 3.20 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 7.80 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 6 and least corners in 4 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 2.60 corners awarded and 4.00 corners conceded in the last 5 matches
- An average of 1.50 corners awarded and 6.50 corners against in the last 2 away matches
- An average of 6.60 corners awarded in the last 5 matches
- An average of 8.00 corners awarded in the last 2 away matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 2 of the last 5 matches
- Had the most corners in 0 and least corners in 1 of the last 2 away matches
- An average of 56.40% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 60.90% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 42.00% possession in the last 5 matches
- An average of 34.00% possession in the last 2 away matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 5 matches
- Most possession in 0 of the last 2 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 FC Voluntari Lineups & Team News
Don’t bet on U Craiova vs FC Voluntari without reviewing the latest team news. Stay informed with confirmed SuperLiga lineups and the most recent injury news.
Previous Universitatea Craiova Lineups
Previous FC Voluntari Lineups
Universitatea Craiova Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Filipe Coelho
FC Voluntari Player Stats & Squad
SuperLiga Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FCSB | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 9:4 | 11 |
| 2 | Rapid Bucharest | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7:3 | 11 |
| 3 | Dinamo Bucharest | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11:3 | 10 |
| 4 | Arges Pitesti | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4:3 | 10 |
| 5 | U Cluj | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6:4 | 9 |
| 6 | Petrolul Ploiesti | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4:8 | 9 |
| 7 | Corvinul Hunedoara | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7:3 | 8 |
| 8 | Farul Constanta | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9:7 | 8 |
| 9 | U Craiova | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10:7 | 7 |
| 10 | Otelul Galati | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6:6 | 6 |
| 11 | Sepsi | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2:2 | 6 |
| 12 | FC Voluntari | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4:13 | 4 |
| 13 | CFR Cluj | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7:8 | 3 |
| 14 | Botosani | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6:8 | 3 |
| 15 | UTA Arad | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3:9 | 2 |
| 16 | Csikszereda | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2:9 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | U Cluj | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6:3 | 9 |
| 2 | Corvinul Hunedoara | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:1 | 7 |
| 3 | FCSB | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:4 | 7 |
| 4 | Arges Pitesti | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3:1 | 7 |
| 5 | Dinamo Bucharest | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9:1 | 6 |
| 6 | U Craiova | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8:1 | 6 |
| 7 | Farul Constanta | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5:2 | 6 |
| 8 | Rapid Bucharest | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 6 |
| 9 | Petrolul Ploiesti | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2:2 | 6 |
| 10 | Otelul Galati | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4:3 | 5 |
| 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 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0:2 | 1 |
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