Universitatea Craiova vs FCSB prediction & analysis
63%
Footrivo pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.58 · bookmaker 1.57 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.57Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultUniversitatea Craiova to win ✓58% · @1.70
Double chanceEither team to win ✓81% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗63% · @1.57
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓79% · fair 1.26
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗10% · fair 10.08
Universitatea Craiova vs FCSB preview and prediction
The match
Universitatea Craiova host FCSB in the Liga I on Saturday 19 September, with kick-off at 18:30 (WAT) at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco. Universitatea Craiova are 1st with 33 points from 15 games (top of the table), while FCSB sit 8th on 21 points (in the top half). A gap of 12 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Universitatea Craiova's last 5: WWWDL Most recently they beat Corvinul Hunedoara 1–0 away. They average 1.8 scored and 0.7 conceded.
FCSB's last 5: DLWLL Most recently they drew with Petrolul Ploiesti 2–2 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.0 per game.
Universitatea Craiova arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.2 points a game against 1.2.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 15 February 2026, finished Universitatea Craiova 1–0 FCSB.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.9 goals: 1.9 for Universitatea Craiova and 1.1 for FCSB. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 56% likely and both teams score in 63% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Universitatea Craiova 58%, draw 19%, FCSB 23%.
Both teams to score: yes (63%) at 1.57.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 63% chance at odds of 1.57. Predicted score: Universitatea Craiova 1–1 FCSB. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Universitatea Craiova58%fair 1.72 · @1.70
Draw19%fair 5.38 · @3.75
FCSB23%fair 4.32 · @4.20
2.94Expected goals
1.88Universitatea Craiova xG
1.06FCSB xG
63%Both score
56%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–111%
1–010%
2–110%
2–09%
3–16%
3–06%
From our goals model: Universitatea Craiova 1.9 – 1.1 FCSB 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✓
58%
1.72
1.70
Double chance
Either team to win✓
81%
1.23
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
63%
1.58
1.57
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
79%
1.26
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
56%
1.78
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
66%
1.51
–
Half-time result
Universitatea Craiova ahead at half-time✓
41%
2.41
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Universitatea Craiova / FT Universitatea Craiova✓
What is the prediction for Universitatea Craiova vs FCSB?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 63% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.57.
Who will win Universitatea Craiova vs FCSB?
On our numbers Universitatea Craiova have a 58% chance of winning, the draw 19% and FCSB 23%.
How many goals will there be in Universitatea Craiova vs FCSB?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 56% likely and both teams score 63% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Universitatea Craiova vs FCSB?
Our predicted score is Universitatea Craiova 1–1 FCSB, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Universitatea Craiova vs FCSB?
Universitatea Craiova vs FCSB (Liga I) kicks off on Saturday 19 September 2026 at 18:30 (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.
