Universitatea Craiova vs Otelul Galati Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 05 Feb 2026
SuperLiga Betting Preview: Universitatea Craiova vs Otelul Galati
Universitatea Craiova take on Otelul Galati at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco, with kick-off set for 11:00 on Thursday 5 February.
We’re heading to the Full-Time Result market and selecting Universitatea Craiova to land a victory, with odds of -128 looking generous. We think they should be able to overcome Otelul Galati over ninety minutes.
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Universitatea Craiova have enjoyed two SuperLiga home victories in a row. They were defeated in their last league game when losing 4-1 away to Farul Constanta. The Lions from Bănie boasted a whopping 72% of possession and had eight shots on target, while Monday Etim was the goalscorer.
Otelul Galati had a 0-0 draw at Stadionul Municipal in their previous game. This was away to Botosani. Gyorgy Laszlo Balint's side had 51% possession and one shot on goal.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Otelul won the most recent encounter between these teams. A 1-0 home victory was recorded against U Craiova at Stadionul Otelul. In the past 5 H2H meetings, we have seen two U Craiova wins, one Otelul victory and two draws.
| SuperLiga | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  U Craiova |
26 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 46 | 25 | 21 | 46:25 | 50 |
| 10 |  Otelul Galati |
26 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 36 | 24 | 12 | 36:24 | 37 |
5 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws, averaging 2.0 goals from 16.5 attempts and 6.3 shots on goal. U Craiova have had 62.5% possession, 513.2 passes and 6.7 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.0 goals from 6.0 attempts and 2.2 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 3.5 corners.
Monday Etim, Steven Nsimba, Stefan Baiaram and Assad Al Hamlawi are the leading goalscorers with 3, while David Matei has 2. Stefan Baiaram and Monday Etim have been top assistors with 2.
Otelul have won 5, lost 2 and drawn 3, with an average of 1.5 goals from 14.8 attempts and 5.3 shots on goal. The Steelworkers average 57.1% possession, 3.9 corners awarded and 5.3 corners against them, while conceding 0.6 goals from 11.9 attempts and 3.1 shots on goal.
Pedro Nuno has scored 5, followed by Paulinho and Conrado with 3 goals apiece. Pedro Nuno and Andrezinho have been the top assists providers with 2 in the last 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Universitatea Craiova confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Laurentiu Popescu (GK), Oleksandr Romanchuk, Adrian Rus, Vladimir Screciu, Carlos Mora, David Matei, Tudor Baluta, Alexandru Cicaldau, Nicusor Bancu, Steven Nsimba, Monday Etim.
Otelul Galati confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Cosmin Dur-Bozoanca (GK), Milen Zhelev, Diego Zivulic, Paul Iacob, Conrado, Pedro Nuno, Joao Lameira, Andrei Ciobanu, Denis Bordun, Patrick, Andrezinho.
Universitatea Craiova vs Otelul Galati Prediction & Betting Tips
We’ve broken down Universitatea Craiova vs Otelul Galati from every angle, offering our expert match prediction, expected final score, best corners pick, player prop recommendations and a well-constructed bet builder.
Match Prediction
We’ll take the plunge and back Universitatea Craiova to secure victory when they line up in this SuperLiga game. There’s plenty of confidence behind this wager and the odds of -128 look attractive.
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 Otelul Galati league stats:
When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 56.2% chance of winning. However, we think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.
If you’re expecting a win for U Craiova, then consider ways to boost your odds. There are lots of Asian Handicap lines, while you can also combine this pick with the total number of goals.
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Correct Score Prediction
2
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0
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We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +525 and it involves U Craiova winning 2-0. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.
Player Prop Picks
Assad Al Hamlawi (U Craiova) has scored three goals in his past five SuperLiga games. He looks like an attractive wager to be on the scoresheet and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer selection at odds of +205.
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Corners Prediction
The 9.5 Total Corners line has not been covered in four straight Otelul Galati away matches, with the previous five Universitatea Craiova games averaging 7.00 corners. On this basis, we can take odds of -118 that this Total Corners bet falls short of the line.
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Bet Builder Tips
Get in the game with a bet builder. Our picks are Universitatea Craiova to come out on top, two or less goals in total together with Under 9.5 corners.
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Universitatea Craiova vs Otelul Galati 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 bookmakers have Universitatea Craiova as -141 favourites for this SuperLiga encounter, with the 1x2 odds suggesting that they are 58% likely to triumph. If you want to wager on the underdog, Otelul Galati have been priced up at +400.
If you wager U Craiova -0.75 on the Asian Handicap at -114, your stake is split between -0.5 and -1.0. A 2+ goal victory over Otelul achieves a full payout, with a one goal win meaning half the stake is a winner and the other half refunded.
The Total Goals price implies that Under 2.5 is the most likely result in this contest. For the Both Teams to Score market, it’s hard to separate the BTTS Yes and No options when it comes to the odds available.
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Those interested in Steven Nsimba to find the net anytime are able to get +188. There is the chance to back the favourite to score the first goal at odds of +440.
U Craiova have clocked up four wins, four draws and two defeats in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.90 goals per match and conceding 1.10.
Otelul have recorded four defeats, three victories and three draws in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 0.70.
The most recent Stadionul Ion Oblemenco meeting saw U Craiova claim a 2-1 win over Otelul.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universitatea Craiova Home Stats |
4-4-2 | 3.00 | 1.90 | 1.10 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 3 | |
| Otelul Galati Away Stats |
3-3-4 | 1.70 | 1.00 | 0.70 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 8 | |
- 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
Otelul Galati League Stats
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.10 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.00 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 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 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 1.50 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 6.70 corners awarded and 3.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.30 corners awarded and 4.30 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.60 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 3.90 corners awarded and 5.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.50 corners awarded and 4.70 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.20 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 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 62.50% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 60.60% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 10 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 57.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 54.40% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Universitatea Craiova this season are Steven Nsimba (8), Stefan Baiaram (7), Assad Al Hamlawi (5)
- Top Assistors for Universitatea Craiova this season are Anzor Mekvabishvili (4), Stefan Baiaram (4), Alexandru Cicaldau (3)
Universitatea Craiova vs Otelul Galati Lineups & Team News
Double-check the U Craiova vs Otelul team news before placing your bets. We’ll provide the confirmed SuperLiga lineups along with the latest injury updates.
U Craiova Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2
Otelul Galati Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
U Craiova Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2
Otelul Galati Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
U Craiova Substitutes
- 1Silviu Lung Jr.
- 2Florin Stefan
- 4Alexandru Cretu
- 5Anzor Mekvabishvili
- 10Stefan Baiaram
- 14Lyes Houri
- 15Juraj Badelj
- 19Vasile Mogos
- 23Teles
- 24Nikola Stevanovic
- 29Luca Basceanu
- 38Denys Muntean
Otelul Galati Substitutes
- 4Ne Lopes
- 15Dan-Cristian Neicu
- 16Dan-Emilian Neicu
- 20Daniel Sandu
- 22Gabriel Ursu
- 23Cristian Chira
- 32Iustin Popescu
- 80Bruno Paz
- 88Kazu
- 96Gabriel Debeljuh
Previous Universitatea Craiova Lineups
Previous Otelul Galati Lineups
Universitatea Craiova Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Filipe Coelho
Otelul Galati Player Stats & Squad
SuperLiga Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | U Craiova | 26 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 46:25 | 50 |
| 2 | Rapid Bucharest | 26 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 41:24 | 49 |
| 3 | Dinamo Bucharest | 26 | 13 | 10 | 3 | 40:23 | 49 |
| 4 | Arges Pitesti | 26 | 13 | 4 | 9 | 34:26 | 43 |
| 5 | Botosani | 26 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 34:20 | 42 |
| 6 | U Cluj | 26 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 34:24 | 42 |
| 7 | CFR Cluj | 26 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 42:38 | 41 |
| 8 | FCSB | 26 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 39:33 | 40 |
| 9 | UTA Arad | 26 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 31:35 | 38 |
| 10 | Otelul Galati | 26 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 36:24 | 37 |
| 11 | Farul Constanta | 26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 35:32 | 34 |
| 12 | Petrolul Ploiesti | 26 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 19:27 | 25 |
| 13 | Csikszereda | 26 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 25:52 | 25 |
| 14 | Unirea Slobozia | 26 | 7 | 3 | 16 | 26:40 | 24 |
| 15 | Hermannstadt | 26 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 23:46 | 17 |
| 16 | Metaloglobus | 26 | 2 | 5 | 19 | 21:57 | 11 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | U Craiova | 13 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 27:10 | 30 |
| 2 | Botosani | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 23:8 | 26 |
| 3 | Dinamo Bucharest | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 22:10 | 26 |
| 4 | Otelul Galati | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 24:13 | 24 |
| 5 | Rapid Bucharest | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 23:14 | 24 |
| 6 | CFR Cluj | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 26:20 | 24 |
| 7 | Arges Pitesti | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 17:10 | 23 |
| 8 | Farul Constanta | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 22:14 | 22 |
| 9 | FCSB | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 15:13 | 21 |
| 10 | U Cluj | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 15:11 | 20 |
| 11 | UTA Arad | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 16:17 | 19 |
| 12 | Csikszereda | 13 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 17:17 | 18 |
| 13 | Unirea Slobozia | 13 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 14:16 | 13 |
| 14 | Petrolul Ploiesti | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 8:15 | 12 |
| 15 | Metaloglobus | 13 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 10:22 | 9 |
| 16 | Hermannstadt | 13 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 12:25 | 7 |
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