Universitatea Craiova vs FCSB Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 19 Sep 2026
Universitatea Craiova vs FCSB Predictions
There’s a strong chance that we’ll see Universitatea Craiova record a victory and they are priced at -139 to beat FCSB. We think that the Full-Time Result market offers bettors plenty of value.
This Universitatea Craiova vs FCSB betting analysis delivers a full overview of our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Universitatea Craiova vs FCSB Preview
Universitatea Craiova clash with FCSB at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco, with kick-off set for 13:30 on Saturday 19 September.
Universitatea Craiova have won back-to-back SuperLiga games. The latest was on their travels where Corvinul Hunedoara were beaten 1-0 at Stadionul Michael Klein. The Lions from Bănie had five shots on target and enjoyed 54% possession, with Alexandru Cicaldau scoring the winner six minutes into the second half.
FCSB drew 2-2 in their previous game. This was at home against Petrolul Ploiesti at Arena Nationala. Marius Baciu's team managed ten shots on goal and enjoyed 56% possession, with Ofri Arad and Meriton Korenica on the scoresheet.
H2H: 1-0 Win for U Craiova in Last Head-to-Head Clash
The last clash between U Craiova and FCSB saw the former triumph at home. It was a 1-0 scoreline at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco. The past 10 H2H games have seen six FCSB triumphs, two U Craiova wins and two draws.
| SuperLiga | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |  U Craiova |
9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 9 | 10 | 19:9 | 17 |
| 7 |  FCSB |
9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 12 | 1 | 13:12 | 12 |
5 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.9 goals from 5.8 shots on goal and 17.3 attempts. U Craiova have had 57.9% possession and 5.0 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 0.9 goals from 3.0 shots on goal and 10.6 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 3.4 corners.
Steven Nsimba is the top goalscorer with 4, Simon Elisor has 3, with Assad Al Hamlawi and two other players on 2. Carlos Mora is the leading assists maker with 5.
FCSB have 4 victories, 3 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 1.5 goals from 6.7 shots on goal and 17.2 attempts. The Red and Blue have averaged 53.9% possession, 6.4 corners taken and 4.5 corners against, while conceding 1.3 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 14.3 attempts.
Daniel Birligea has scored 3, followed by Ofri Arad, Joao Paulo and Joyskim Dawa with 2 goals apiece. The top assistors in the last 10 games are Octavian Popescu, Juri Cisotti and Florin Tanase who have all made 2.
Main Match Prediction
We’re going for a straight pick on Universitatea Craiova as we think they’re the likely winners of this SuperLiga contest. We think the hosts can achieve some kind of victory, with odds of -139 currently available.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
Sportsgambler.com has plenty of SuperLiga insights and that includes getting the team news immediately. The recent form will also help deliver our expert football predictions and we ensure that the most relevant stats are used to good effect.
The latest betting odds imply that our pick has a 58.1% prospect of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 65-70%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.
If you’re looking for greater odds, U Craiova can be backed at a bigger price on the Asian Handicap. Also consider the Result & Both Teams to Score and Double Result markets for more juice.
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Correct Score Prediction
2
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0
FCSB
Our correct score prediction is a 2-0 win for U Craiova which is available at odds of +600. We think they’ll achieve victory and this is a way of getting bigger odds and more excitement.
Player Prop Picks
Assad Al Hamlawi (U Craiova) has scored six goals in his past six SuperLiga home games. Based on the numbers, we are looking to bet the +175 for him to find the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.
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Corners Prediction
FCSB have been awarded an average of 7.40 corners in the past five games. If you agree with our verdict that the FCSB Team Corners line is too low, go for odds of -149 that they go over.
U Craiova
FCSB
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Bet Builder Tips
It’s great fun to place a same-game multi and our picks are Universitatea Craiova on the Full-Time Result, No on the BTTS market as well as FCSB Over 3.5 corners.
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Universitatea Craiova vs FCSB 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 bookies have Universitatea Craiova as -139 favourites for this SuperLiga clash, with the Full-Time Result betting odds implying that they are 58% likely to win. If you want to get against the market leader, then you’re able to secure +340 for FCSB.
Taking U Craiova -0.75 against FCSB means a full Asian Handicap payout at -122 if they win by 2+ goals. The second prize is a half-stake payout and half-stake refund if they win by one.
For those expecting a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest price. For those expecting both sides to find the net, Both Teams to Score Yes is available at -175.
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There is +155 available that Simon Elisor finds the net anytime, while the favourite to score the first goal is on offer at +390.
Stats: Last 10 SuperLiga matches only.
U Craiova have clocked up eight wins and two losses in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 2.50 goals per match and conceding 0.40.
FCSB are winless in the last three away games. Marius Baciu's team have clocked up five losses, four wins and one draw in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 1.40.
When the teams previously met at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco, U Craiova defeated FCSB 1-0. The previous 10 H2H meetings at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco have led to four wins each and two draws.
| 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 | 2.90 | 2.50 | 0.40 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 8 | |
| FCSB Away Stats |
4-1-5 | 2.70 | 1.30 | 1.40 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 5 | |
- 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: 15/02 2026 U Craiova 1 FCSB 0
- SuperLiga: 05/10 2025 FCSB 1 U Craiova 0
- SuperLiga: 17/05 2025 FCSB 1 U Craiova 0
- SuperLiga: 13/04 2025 U Craiova 0 FCSB 0
- SuperLiga: 09/03 2025 FCSB 1 U Craiova 0
- SuperLiga: 03/11 2024 U Craiova 1 FCSB 1
- SuperLiga: 06/05 2024 U Craiova 2 FCSB 0
- SuperLiga: 07/04 2024 FCSB 2 U Craiova 0
- SuperLiga: 28/01 2024 U Craiova 0 FCSB 3
- SuperLiga: 02/09 2023 FCSB 3 U Craiova 0
Universitatea Craiova League Stats
FCSB 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
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.90 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals scored and 0.40 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 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 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.30 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 2.80 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 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 3.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 3.00 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.80 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 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 6.40 corners awarded and 4.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 3.90 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.90 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 57.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 61.70% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 53.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 54.70% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Universitatea Craiova this season are Steven Nsimba (4), Simon Elisor (3), Assad Al Hamlawi (2)
- Top Assistors for Universitatea Craiova this season are Carlos Mora (5), Tudor Baluta (3), Stefan Baiaram (2)
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Universitatea Craiova vs FCSB Lineups & Team News
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Previous Universitatea Craiova Lineups
Previous FCSB Lineups
Universitatea Craiova Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Filipe Coelho
FCSB Player Stats & Squad
SuperLiga Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dinamo Bucharest | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 19:7 | 20 |
| 2 | Rapid Bucharest | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 11:5 | 18 |
| 3 | U Craiova | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 19:9 | 17 |
| 4 | Petrolul Ploiesti | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 11:12 | 16 |
| 5 | Farul Constanta | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 14:10 | 14 |
| 6 | Sepsi | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 7:9 | 13 |
| 7 | FCSB | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 13:12 | 12 |
| 8 | U Cluj | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 12:13 | 12 |
| 9 | Botosani | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 13:9 | 11 |
| 10 | Arges Pitesti | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5:7 | 11 |
| 11 | Corvinul Hunedoara | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 8:7 | 10 |
| 12 | CFR Cluj | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 12:13 | 10 |
| 13 | Otelul Galati | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 9:12 | 10 |
| 14 | UTA Arad | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 13:15 | 9 |
| 15 | FC Voluntari | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9:20 | 8 |
| 16 | Csikszereda | 9 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 6:21 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | U Craiova | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 15:2 | 12 |
| 2 | Dinamo Bucharest | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 13:3 | 12 |
| 3 | U Cluj | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 11:6 | 12 |
| 4 | Farul Constanta | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9:4 | 10 |
| 5 | Rapid Bucharest | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7:4 | 10 |
| 6 | Petrolul Ploiesti | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 9 |
| 7 | Botosani | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7:1 | 8 |
| 8 | Corvinul Hunedoara | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8:3 | 8 |
| 9 | Sepsi | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5:2 | 8 |
| 10 | FCSB | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10:9 | 8 |
| 11 | FC Voluntari | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7:6 | 8 |
| 12 | Otelul Galati | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5:4 | 8 |
| 13 | Arges Pitesti | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4:3 | 8 |
| 14 | CFR Cluj | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:0 | 7 |
| 15 | UTA Arad | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7:3 | 6 |
| 16 | Csikszereda | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3:8 | 1 |
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