FC Bacau vs Universitatea Craiova prediction & analysis
61%
Footrivo pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.65 · bookmaker 1.67 · Won ✓
5/10Rating
1.67Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultUniversitatea Craiova to win ✓61% · @1.44
Double chanceUniversitatea Craiova or draw ✓81% · @1.11
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓61% · @1.67
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓80% · fair 1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✓10% · fair 10.04
FC Bacau vs Universitatea Craiova preview and prediction
The match
The Cupa României sees FC Bacau take on Universitatea Craiova on Thursday 3 September, kicking off at 15:30 (WAT) at Baza Sportiva FC Bacau.
Form guide
FC Bacau's last 5: DDWWW Most recently they drew with Slatina 0–0 at home. They are scoring freely – 2.2 goals a game. 4 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Universitatea Craiova's last 5: DLWDD Most recently they drew with Rapid 1–1 away. On the road they have won 0 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 1.0 conceded.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.0 goals: 1.0 for FC Bacau and 2.0 for Universitatea Craiova. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score in 61% of our simulations.
Betting angles
Win chances: FC Bacau 19%, draw 20%, Universitatea Craiova 61%.
Both teams to score: yes (61%) at 1.67.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 61% chance at odds of 1.67. Predicted score: FC Bacau 1–2 Universitatea Craiova. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
FC Bacau19%fair 5.36 · @6.00
Draw20%fair 4.99 · @3.80
Universitatea Craiova61%fair 1.63 · @1.44
3.00Expected goals
1.00FC Bacau xG
2.00Universitatea Craiova xG
61%Both score
58%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
0–210%
0–110%
1–210%
1–110%
0–37%
1–37%
From our goals model: FC Bacau 1.0 – 2.0 Universitatea Craiova 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✓
61%
1.63
1.44
Double chance
Universitatea Craiova or draw✓
81%
1.23
1.11
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
61%
1.65
1.67
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
80%
1.25
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
58%
1.73
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
65%
1.55
–
Half-time result
Universitatea Craiova ahead at half-time✓
44%
2.25
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Universitatea Craiova / FT Universitatea Craiova✓
39%
2.58
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✓
10%
10.04
–
Form
FC Bacau – last 6
DDWWWL
31 Aug
vs Slatina
0–0
D
22 Aug
@ CSM Ramnicu Valcea
2–2
D
19 Aug
@ Popești-Leordeni
3–0
W
16 Aug
vs CSA Steaua Bucureşti
3–0
W
12 Aug
@ Viitorul Onesti
3–0
W
8 Aug
@ Popești-Leordeni
2–3
L
2.2Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
33%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Universitatea Craiova – last 6
DLWDDW
31 Aug
@ Rapid
1–1
D
27 Aug
@ Ararat-Armenia
0–1
L
23 Aug
vs FC Voluntari
3–1
W
20 Aug
vs Ararat-Armenia
1–1
D
16 Aug
@ Oţelul
1–1
D
13 Aug
vs KuPS
2–1
W
1.3Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
83%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between FC Bacau and Universitatea Craiova.
What is the prediction for FC Bacau vs Universitatea Craiova?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 61% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.67.
Who will win FC Bacau vs Universitatea Craiova?
On our numbers FC Bacau have a 19% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Universitatea Craiova 61%.
How many goals will there be in FC Bacau vs Universitatea Craiova?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for FC Bacau vs Universitatea Craiova?
Our predicted score is FC Bacau 1–2 Universitatea Craiova, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is FC Bacau vs Universitatea Craiova?
FC Bacau vs Universitatea Craiova (Cupa României) kicks off on Thursday 3 September 2026 at 15:30 (West Africa Time) at Baza Sportiva FC Bacau.
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.
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