Universitatea Craiova vs Sparta Prague Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 11 Dec 2025

Europa Conference League Betting Preview: Universitatea Craiova vs Sparta Prague

Romanian SuperLiga team Universitatea Craiova host Czech First League outfit Sparta Prague at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco, with kick-off set for 12:45 on Thursday 11 December.

Universitatea Craiova +0.25 look like a value bet on the Asian Handicap. This involves splitting our stake between 0 and +0.5, with a win against Sparta Prague the desired outcome at betting odds of -143.

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Universitatea Craiova faced CFR Cluj at home when last in action. It was a 1-1 SuperLiga draw at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco. The Lions from Bănie boasted 62% possession and had eight shots on target, with Tudor Baluta getting the goal.

Sparta Prague got the win in their previous game. A 1-0 First League triumph occurred away from home when playing Sigma Olomouc.

In their previous Europa Conference League matches, U Craiova won 1-0 at home to Mainz 05, while Sparta triumphed 1-0 away to Legia Warszawa.

Europa Conference League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Sparta Prague	6	4	1	1	10	3	7	10:3	13
25	U Craiova	6	2	1	3	6	8	-2	6:8	7

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Confirmed Lineups

Universitatea Craiova confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Pavlo Isenko (GK), Oleksandr Romanchuk, Adrian Rus, Juraj Badelj, Vasile Mogos, Alexandru Cretu, Anzor Mekvabishvili, Teles, Alexandru Cicaldau, Monday Etim, Stefan Baiaram.

Sparta Prague confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Peter Vindahl Jensen (GK), Patrik Vydra, Asger Soerensen, Adam Sevinsky, Angelo Preciado, Sivert Heggheim Mannsverk, Kaan Kairinen, Matej Rynes, John Mercado, Albion Rrahmani, Lukas Haraslin.

Universitatea Craiova vs Sparta Prague Prediction & Betting Tips

We dive into the top Universitatea Craiova vs Sparta Prague betting angles, including our main match prediction, correct score play, standout player prop picks and a bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

Back Universitatea Craiova with a +0.25 Asian Handicap at -143 for this Europa Conference League encounter. We’re sweet on their chances of outperforming the match winner odds and this bet is a value proposition.

The team news that emerges can have an impact on the odds depending on which players are missing. Our football experts also study the form guide, while the latest stats are also checked before a Europa Conference League verdict is reached.

Key Universitatea Craiova vs Sparta Prague Europa Conference League & league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by U Craiova in 4 consecutive games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by U Craiova in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by U Craiova in 18 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Sparta in 6 of their last 10 games.

The odds at the best football bookies suggest our pick has a 58.8% chance of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 65-70%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

There’s the option to wager on U Craiova to triumph by a specific number of goals through the Winning Margin market. This offers an attractive Asian Handicap alternative.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

U Craiova 2 - 1 Sparta

We’re predicting U Craiova to land a 2-1 victory and this is available at +750. The correct score betting option provides plenty of fun and entertainment.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Stefan Baiaram To Score +320

Stefan Baiaram (U Craiova) can be wagered at +320 to find the net. We’ll happily take the odds that he is able to score at least one goal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Stefan Baiaram Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+335

First

+700

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Universitatea Craiova vs Sparta Prague 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.

For this Europa Conference League clash, Sparta Prague are the +125 favourites to triumph according to the latest Full-Time Result betting odds. This reflects that they have a 44% chance of winning. Universitatea Craiova are an outside chance to get the job done and you can now back them at +220.

Should you want to back Sparta to win but want money back if the game ends level, then there is -175 available on the Draw No Bet market. Opponents U Craiova have been chalked up at +120.

The Total Goals market is a great option and Under 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds right now. If you think at least one side will keep a clean sheet, then Both Teams to Score No is -132.

All of the Europa Conference League matches see the best betting apps go to town with their service. Bettors can find the best approach from the hundreds of markets which are presented to them each time.

Full-Time Result

1

+220

X

+225

2

+125

Half-Time Result

1

+270

X

+112

2

+185

Double Chance

1X

-175

12

-345

X2

-333

Draw No Bet

1

+120

2

-175

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-123

2 Hcp -0.25

-116

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-179

Over 2.5

+123

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-109

No

-132

Veljko Birmancevic is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +400. Alternatively, there’s the chance to back him to find the net at any stage at +185.

Veljko Birmancevic (Sparta)

First

+185

Anytime

+400

Albion Rrahmani (Sparta)

First

+210

Anytime

+420

Jan Kuchta (Sparta)

First

+225

Anytime

+500

Lukás Haraslín (Sparta)

First

+245

Anytime

+480

Assad Al Hamlawi (U Craiova)

First

+310

Anytime

+650

Steven Nsimba (U Craiova)

First

+320

Anytime

+700

John Mercado (Sparta)

First

+325

Anytime

+700

Stefan Baiaram (U Craiova)

First

+335

Anytime

+700

Mihnea Radulescu (U Craiova)

First

+460

Anytime

+900

Samuel Teles (U Craiova)

First

+510

Anytime

+1100

Carlos Mora (U Craiova)

First

+525

Anytime

+1000

Alexandru Cicaldau (U Craiova)

First

+600

Anytime

+1200

Luis Paradela (U Craiova)

First

+600

Anytime

+1200

Lyes Houri (U Craiova)

First

+650

Anytime

+1200

Anzor Mekvabishvili (U Craiova)

First

+700

Anytime

+1500

Martin Suchomel (Sparta)

First

+750

Anytime

+1500

Pavel Kadeřábek (Sparta)

First

+750

Anytime

+1700

Kaan Kairinen (Sparta)

First

+800

Anytime

+1600

Nicusor Bancu (U Craiova)

First

+850

Anytime

+1600

Florin Ştefan (U Craiova)

First

+900

Anytime

+1800

Asger Sörensen (Sparta)

First

+900

Anytime

+1900

Ángelo Preciado (Sparta)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2000

Sivert Mannsverk (Sparta)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2000

Vladimir Screciu (U Craiova)

First

+1200

Anytime

+2200

Vasile Mogos (U Craiova)

First

+1300

Anytime

+2200

Latest Europa Conference League and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Universitatea Craiova Stats

Sparta Prague Stats

Full-Time Result

• 4 wins, 1 defeat and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.20 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.60 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.00 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 6 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.40 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 6.70 corners awarded and 4.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 6.00 corners awarded and 4.80 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 11.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 10.80 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 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 6.67 corners awarded and 3.00 corners conceded in the last 3 matches
• An average of 6.50 corners awarded and 3.50 corners against in the last 2 away matches
• An average of 9.67 corners awarded in the last 3 matches
• An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 2 away matches
• Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 1 of the last 3 matches
• Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 1 of the last 2 away matches

Possession

• An average of 58.80% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 56.80% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 7 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 58.00% possession in the last 3 matches
• An average of 56.00% possession in the last 2 away matches
• Most possession in 3 of the last 3 matches
• Most possession in 2 of the last 2 away matches

Universitatea Craiova vs Sparta Prague Lineups & Team News

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