Double chanceUniversitatea Craiova or draw ✗83% · @1.10
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗54% · @1.95
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓72% · @1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗12% · fair 8.22
Universitatea Craiova vs Arges Pitesti preview and prediction
The match
Universitatea Craiova host Arges Pitesti in the Liga I on Sunday 9 August, with kick-off at 19:30 (WAT) at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco. Universitatea Craiova are 1st with 33 points from 15 games (top of the table), while Arges Pitesti sit 13th on 15 points (in the bottom half). A gap of 18 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Universitatea Craiova's last 5: DWDLL Most recently they drew with KuPS 1–1 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.0 goals a game.
Arges Pitesti's last 5: WWLWW Most recently they beat Csikszereda 1–0 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.0 per game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Arges Pitesti arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.2 points a game against 1.3.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 27 April 2026, finished Arges Pitesti 0–1 Universitatea Craiova. Across their last 2 meetings Universitatea Craiova have won 1, Arges Pitesti 1, with 0 draws and 1.0 goals per game.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.8 goals: 1.9 for Universitatea Craiova and 0.8 for Arges Pitesti. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 49%, both teams to score at 54%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Universitatea Craiova 64%, draw 19%, Arges Pitesti 17%.
Both teams to score: yes (54%) at 1.95.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 72% chance at odds of 1.36. Predicted score: Universitatea Craiova 2–0 Arges Pitesti. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Universitatea Craiova64%fair 1.57 · @1.63
Draw19%fair 5.22 · @3.55
Arges Pitesti17%fair 5.79 · @5.20
2.75Expected goals
1.91Universitatea Craiova xG
0.85Arges Pitesti xG
54%Both score
49%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–012%
2–012%
1–110%
2–110%
3–07%
0–06%
From our goals model: Universitatea Craiova 1.9 – 0.8 Arges Pitesti expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Universitatea Craiova to win✗
64%
1.57
1.63
Double chance
Universitatea Craiova or draw✗
83%
1.21
1.10
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
54%
1.85
1.95 ▲
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
72%
1.38
1.36
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
51%
1.95
1.73
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
72%
1.38
1.25
Half-time result
Universitatea Craiova ahead at half-time✗
45%
2.24
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Half-time / full-time
HT Universitatea Craiova / FT Universitatea Craiova✗
What is the prediction for Universitatea Craiova vs Arges Pitesti?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 72% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.36.
Who will win Universitatea Craiova vs Arges Pitesti?
On our numbers Universitatea Craiova have a 64% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Arges Pitesti 17%.
How many goals will there be in Universitatea Craiova vs Arges Pitesti?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 49% likely and both teams score 54% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Universitatea Craiova vs Arges Pitesti?
Our predicted score is Universitatea Craiova 2–0 Arges Pitesti, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Universitatea Craiova vs Arges Pitesti?
Universitatea Craiova vs Arges Pitesti (Liga I) kicks off on Sunday 9 August 2026 at 19:30 (West Africa Time) at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
