Universitatea Craiova vs Metaloglobus Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 28 Feb 2026
SuperLiga Betting Preview: Universitatea Craiova vs Metaloglobus
Universitatea Craiova go head-to-head with Metaloglobus at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco, with kick-off set for 08:00 on Saturday 28 February.
Universitatea Craiova should prove too strong for Metaloglobus and we’ll take them on the Asian Handicap at -2.5. That means a victory by three goals or more, with odds of -105 representing value.
Universitatea Craiova have now achieved four straight home victories. In their last game, they won on their travels at Stadionul 1 Mai, Slobozia when beating Unirea Slobozia 3-0. The Lions from Bănie had five shots on target and boasted 56% possession, with Vladimir Screciu, Nikola Stevanovic and Steven Nsimba each scoring one goal.
Metaloglobus Bucharest have lost their previous nine games. On their travels, they recently suffered a 4-1 defeat against FCSB at Arena Nationala. Metaloglobus were restricted to just 32% possession and had three shots on goal, with Dragos Huiban on the scoresheet.
Head-to-Head Statistics
We saw Metaloglobus draw 0-0 at home to U Craiova at Stadionul Clinceni when the teams last went head-to-head.
| SuperLiga | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  U Craiova |
28 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 50 | 25 | 25 | 50:25 | 56 |
| 16 |  Metaloglobus |
28 | 2 | 5 | 21 | 22 | 62 | -40 | 22:62 | 11 |
7 wins, 1 loss and 2 draws, averaging 2.1 goals from 5.6 shots on goal and 15.0 attempts. U Craiova have had 57.9% possession, 450.5 passes and 4.7 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 0.6 goals from 2.0 shots on goal and 5.7 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 2.2 corners.
Top scorer Assad Al Hamlawi has found the net 5 times, with Steven Nsimba and David Matei getting 3 apiece. The top assist makers are Stefan Baiaram, Carlos Mora and Monday Etim, all of whom have 2 on the board.
Metaloglobus have 1 victory and 9 defeats, with an average of 10.4 attempts, 3.6 shots on goal and 0.7 goals. Ianis Zicu's team average 45.6% possession, 351.5 passes, 4.5 corners awarded and 5.6 corners against them, while 2.4 goals have been conceded from 5.4 shots on goal and 16.3 attempts.
Yassine Zakir is top of the team’s scoring charts with 3, Stefan Visic has 2, with Dragos Huiban and Adrian Sirbu both on 1. Damia Sabater has been the top assist maker with 3 in the last 10 games.
Universitatea Craiova vs Metaloglobus Prediction & Betting Tips
From our main match prediction to correct score advice, a corners pick, must-watch player props and a custom bet builder — this Universitatea Craiova vs Metaloglobus betting preview covers it all.
Match Prediction
We think Universitatea Craiova can prove too strong in this SuperLiga clash and that means backing them at -2.5 on the Asian Handicap. We’re excited by the odds of -105 and think that this bet should go well.
It's important to understand the players who are unavailable for the upcoming SuperLiga action and the respective form of each team. If you want stats, you have come to the right place and they form the basis of our football predictions.
Key Universitatea Craiova vs Metaloglobus league stats:
The latest odds imply that our pick has a 51.3% prospect of winning. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
3
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0
Metaloglobus
There could be merit in backing U Craiova to win 3-0. Odds of +420 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 scored three goals in his past four SuperLiga home games. We’re happy to take the +110 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he finds the net at least once.
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Corners Prediction
Universitatea Craiova have failed to cover the 7.5 corners line in four straight matches, while the previous 10 Metaloglobus away games have seen them concede an average of 5.50 corners. Let’s go along with this betting trend and back U Craiova to go under the Team Corners line at odds of -137.
U Craiova
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Bet Builder Tips
A bet builder always adds excitement and the picks are Universitatea Craiova with the -2.5 Asian Handicap, BTTS No combined with Assad Al Hamlawi (U Craiova) to be on the scoresheet.
Should you want to back different outcomes for the same football game, then a bet builder will suit your needs. It’s especially good if you have a strong view on the likely outcomes and the odds for each pick are combined.
Universitatea Craiova vs Metaloglobus 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 operating as the colossal -1000 favourites for this SuperLiga clash. This means the bookies give them a 91% chance of victory. At +2200, Metaloglobus Bucharest are regarded as having a much lower probability of winning.
There’s sometimes a case for betting on the Half-Time Result market, with U Craiova available at -238 and Metaloglobus at +1200. The third option is the draw which is priced at +235.
You can find the shortest odds for Over 2.5 Goals, which means three goals or more being scored. A different slant is having a BTTS bet and Both Teams to Score No is chalked up at -200.
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The First Goalscorer favourite is Steven Nsimba at +330. Similar odds can be found if you’re interested in this player to register the last goal.
Universitatea Craiova have racked up four consecutive victories at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco. The Lions from Bănie have collected five wins, three draws and two defeats in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.60 goals per match and conceding 0.80.
It’s now been nine consecutive Metaloglobus losses on their travels. Metaloglobus have managed nine defeats and one draw in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 0.70 goals per match and conceding 3.10.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universitatea Craiova Home Stats |
5-3-2 | 2.40 | 1.60 | 0.80 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 5 | |
| Metaloglobus Away Stats |
0-1-9 | 3.80 | 0.70 | 3.10 | 8 | 2 | 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
Universitatea Craiova League Stats
Metaloglobus League Stats
- 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 1 win and 9 defeats in the previous 10 matches
- 9 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.10 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home 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 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.70 goals scored and 2.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.70 goals scored and 3.10 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 2.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.20 corners awarded and 3.60 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 6.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.80 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 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.50 corners awarded and 5.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.70 corners awarded and 5.50 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.20 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 57.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 57.90% 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 45.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 43.50% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Universitatea Craiova this season are Steven Nsimba (9), Assad Al Hamlawi (7), Stefan Baiaram (7)
- Top Assistors for Universitatea Craiova this season are Alexandru Cicaldau (4), Anzor Mekvabishvili (4), Stefan Baiaram (4)
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Universitatea Craiova vs Metaloglobus Lineups & Team News
The U Craiova vs Metaloglobus team news could change everything — review it before betting. We’ll update you on the confirmed SuperLiga lineups as well as all recent injury developments.
Previous Universitatea Craiova Lineups
Previous Metaloglobus Lineups
Universitatea Craiova Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Filipe Coelho
Metaloglobus Player Stats & Squad
SuperLiga Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | U Craiova | 28 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 50:25 | 56 |
| 2 | Dinamo Bucharest | 28 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 42:25 | 52 |
| 3 | Rapid Bucharest | 28 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 44:28 | 52 |
| 4 | U Cluj | 28 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 41:26 | 48 |
| 5 | CFR Cluj | 28 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 45:39 | 47 |
| 6 | Arges Pitesti | 28 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 36:28 | 46 |
| 7 | FCSB | 28 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 43:35 | 43 |
| 8 | Botosani | 28 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 36:25 | 42 |
| 9 | UTA Arad | 28 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 35:38 | 42 |
| 10 | Otelul Galati | 28 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 39:26 | 41 |
| 11 | Farul Constanta | 28 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 38:34 | 37 |
| 12 | Petrolul Ploiesti | 28 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 22:30 | 28 |
| 13 | Csikszereda | 28 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 28:57 | 28 |
| 14 | Unirea Slobozia | 28 | 7 | 3 | 18 | 26:44 | 24 |
| 15 | Hermannstadt | 28 | 3 | 8 | 17 | 24:49 | 17 |
| 16 | Metaloglobus | 28 | 2 | 5 | 21 | 22:62 | 11 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | U Craiova | 14 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 28:10 | 33 |
| 2 | Dinamo Bucharest | 14 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 23:10 | 29 |
| 3 | Rapid Bucharest | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 25:15 | 27 |
| 4 | CFR Cluj | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 28:21 | 27 |
| 5 | Botosani | 14 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 24:11 | 26 |
| 6 | Arges Pitesti | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 18:10 | 26 |
| 7 | Otelul Galati | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 26:15 | 25 |
| 8 | Farul Constanta | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 25:15 | 25 |
| 9 | FCSB | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 19:14 | 24 |
| 10 | U Cluj | 14 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 19:12 | 23 |
| 11 | UTA Arad | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 18:18 | 22 |
| 12 | Csikszereda | 14 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 19:18 | 21 |
| 13 | Petrolul Ploiesti | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 10:16 | 15 |
| 14 | Unirea Slobozia | 14 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 14:19 | 13 |
| 15 | Metaloglobus | 14 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 10:23 | 9 |
| 16 | Hermannstadt | 14 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 12:26 | 7 |
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