Value bet: Both teams to score @ 1.95 – our chance 54% vs 51% implied by the price (edge +6%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
ResultUniversitatea Craiova to win ✓71% · @1.36
Double chanceUniversitatea Craiova or draw ✓89% · @1.08
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓54% · @1.95
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓66% · fair 1.51
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–0 ✗10% · fair 9.68
Universitatea Craiova vs FC Voluntari preview and prediction
The match
Universitatea Craiova host FC Voluntari in the Liga I on Sunday 23 August, with kick-off at 16:30 (WAT) at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco. Universitatea Craiova are 1st with 33 points from 15 games (top of the table), while FC Voluntari sit 15th on 8 points (in the bottom three). A gap of 25 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Universitatea Craiova's last 5: DDWLD Most recently they drew with Ararat-Armenia 1–1 at home. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 4. They average 1.5 scored and 0.8 conceded.
FC Voluntari's last 5: WLLWL Most recently they beat CS Afumati 1–0 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.4 goals: 2.5 for Universitatea Craiova and 0.9 for FC Voluntari. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 66% likely and both teams score in 54% of our simulations.
Betting angles
Win chances: Universitatea Craiova 71%, draw 17%, FC Voluntari 11%.
Both teams to score: yes (54%) at 1.95.
Value angle: Both teams to score at 1.95 – 54% on our numbers against 51% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Universitatea Craiova to win – a 71% chance at odds of 1.36. Predicted score: Universitatea Craiova 2–0 FC Voluntari. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Universitatea Craiova71%fair 1.40 · @1.36
Draw17%fair 5.87 · @4.50
FC Voluntari11%fair 8.72 · @7.50
3.40Expected goals
2.49Universitatea Craiova xG
0.91FC Voluntari xG
54%Both score
66%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–010%
2–19%
3–09%
1–08%
3–18%
1–18%
From our goals model: Universitatea Craiova 2.5 – 0.9 FC Voluntari 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✓
71%
1.40
1.36
Double chance
Universitatea Craiova or draw✓
89%
1.13
1.08
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
54%
1.84
1.95 ▲
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
85%
1.17
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
66%
1.51
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
56%
1.79
–
Half-time result
Universitatea Craiova ahead at half-time✓
53%
1.88
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Universitatea Craiova / FT Universitatea Craiova✓
48%
2.06
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–0✗
10%
9.68
–
Form
Universitatea Craiova – last 6
DDWLDW
20 Aug
vs Ararat-Armenia
1–1
D
16 Aug
@ Oţelul
1–1
D
13 Aug
vs KuPS
2–1
W
9 Aug
vs Arges Pitesti
0–1
L
6 Aug
@ KuPS
1–1
D
1 Aug
vs Petrolul Ploiesti
4–0
W
1.5Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
67%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
FC Voluntari – last 6
WLLWLD
19 Aug
@ CS Afumati
1–0
W
14 Aug
vs Petrolul Ploiesti
1–2
L
8 Aug
@ Dinamo Bucuresti
0–4
L
1 Aug
vs Uta Arad
1–0
W
27 Jul
@ CFR 1907 Cluj
0–5
L
17 Jul
vs FC Botosani
2–2
D
0.8Scored / game
2.2Conceded / game
33%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Universitatea Craiova and FC Voluntari.
What is the prediction for Universitatea Craiova vs FC Voluntari?
Our pick is Universitatea Craiova to win with a 71% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.36.
Who will win Universitatea Craiova vs FC Voluntari?
On our numbers Universitatea Craiova have a 71% chance of winning, the draw 17% and FC Voluntari 11%.
How many goals will there be in Universitatea Craiova vs FC Voluntari?
We expect about 3.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 66% likely and both teams score 54% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Universitatea Craiova vs FC Voluntari?
Our predicted score is Universitatea Craiova 2–0 FC Voluntari, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.4 goals in total.
When is Universitatea Craiova vs FC Voluntari?
Universitatea Craiova vs FC Voluntari (Liga I) kicks off on Sunday 23 August 2026 at 16:30 (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.
