🇷🇴 Liga I
· Championship Group - 1
FT
Universitatea Craiova vs Arges Pitesti - Liga I
Universitatea Craiova
D
W
W
W
D
0 - 1
HT: 0-1
Arges Pitesti
W
L
W
W
D
Stadionul Ion Oblemenco
·
Ref: Rares George Vidican, Romania
Uni
2
·
Arg
5
Match Preview
Kicking off the Championship Group of Liga I, Universitatea Craiova hosts Arges Pitesti in a clash with significant implications at the Stadionul Ion Oblemenco. Craiova, currently topping the table with 60 points, will be eager to maintain their lead, while Arges Pitesti, sitting in sixth place with 50 points, will be looking to close the gap and stake their claim for a European spot. A win for either side will set a strong tone for the rest of the Championship Group matches.
Universitatea Craiova enters this match in excellent form, boasting a WDWWW record in their last five outings. Their home form is particularly impressive, with 11 wins, 3 draws, and only a single loss this season. However, recent results have seen them draw consecutive matches against Rapid and CFR Cluj, potentially indicating a slight dip in momentum. Meanwhile, Arges Pitesti's form is more inconsistent (LWLWW), but their away record shows a solid 7 wins, 2 draws, and 6 losses, demonstrating their ability to pick up points on the road.
Despite Craiova's superior league position and recent form, head-to-head statistics favor Arges Pitesti, having won four of the last five meetings between the two sides. While no specific injury information is provided, any key absences could significantly impact the match. Given Craiova's strong home record and the high stakes, they will likely aim to leverage their home advantage, but Arges Pitesti's historical dominance in this fixture suggests they won't go down without a fight. The 59.10% win probability for the home side underscores their perceived edge in this encounter.
Universitatea Craiova enters this match in excellent form, boasting a WDWWW record in their last five outings. Their home form is particularly impressive, with 11 wins, 3 draws, and only a single loss this season. However, recent results have seen them draw consecutive matches against Rapid and CFR Cluj, potentially indicating a slight dip in momentum. Meanwhile, Arges Pitesti's form is more inconsistent (LWLWW), but their away record shows a solid 7 wins, 2 draws, and 6 losses, demonstrating their ability to pick up points on the road.
Despite Craiova's superior league position and recent form, head-to-head statistics favor Arges Pitesti, having won four of the last five meetings between the two sides. While no specific injury information is provided, any key absences could significantly impact the match. Given Craiova's strong home record and the high stakes, they will likely aim to leverage their home advantage, but Arges Pitesti's historical dominance in this fixture suggests they won't go down without a fight. The 59.10% win probability for the home side underscores their perceived edge in this encounter.
Our Predictions
1X2
1
69%
1.45
high
BTTS
BTTS No
64%
1.57
high
CS
1-0
11%
9.82
medium
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HT/FT
1/1
25%
4.32
medium
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O/U
Under 2.5
60%
1.67
high
Match Info
Stadium
Stadionul Ion Oblemenco
Referee
Rares George Vidican, Romania
Round
Championship Group - 1
Universitatea Craiova
Arges Pitesti
55.77%
Win Probability
44.23%
Match Analysis
Double chance : Universitatea Craiova or draw
Predicted winner: Universitatea Craiova — Win or draw
Universitatea Craiova
45.00%
Draw
45.00%
Arges Pitesti
10.00%
Expected goals:
-2.5 - -2.5
Match Statistics
71%
Ball Possession
29%
9
Total Shots
5
2
Shots on Goal
1
5
Shots off Goal
2
4
Corner Kicks
8
7
Fouls
17
2
Yellow Cards
4
0
Red Cards
0
3
Offsides
3
518
Total passes
209
415
Passes accurate
118
0
Goalkeeper Saves
2
Match Events
7'
🟦
D. Oancea
Yellow Card
26'
⚽
A. Bettaieb
(V. Rata)
45'
🟦
A. Rus
Yellow Card
46'
🔄
D. Barbu
(L. Basceanu)
Substitution 1
46'
🔄
A. Al Hamlawi
(S. Nsimba)
Substitution 2
64'
🔄
A. Cretu
(M. Etim)
Substitution 3
64'
🔄
A. Rus
(Teles)
Substitution 4
68'
🟦
A. Bettaieb
Yellow Card
69'
🔄
D. Oancea
(C. Tofan)
Substitution 1
81'
🔄
R. Matos
(K. Brobbey)
Substitution 2
82'
🔄
I. Radescu
(Y. Pirvu)
Substitution 3
82'
🔄
S. Baiaram
(L. Houri)
Substitution 5
83'
🟦
K. Brobbey
Yellow Card
87'
🟦
L. Houri
Yellow Card
87'
🟦
M. Tudose
Yellow Card
90+2'
🔄
A. Bettaieb
(R. Moldoveanu)
Substitution 4
90+5'
🟦
C. Cabuz
Yellow Card
Player Ratings
Universitatea Craiova
Player
Rtg
G
A
SoG
Pas
Denis Muntean
-
-
-
-
-
Arges Pitesti
Player
Rtg
G
A
SoG
Pas
Michael Idowu
-
-
-
-
-
Lineups
Universitatea Craiova
3-4-3
3-4-3
Arges Pitesti
Filipe Coelho
Coach
Ioan Andone Bogdan
3-4-3
27
Barbu
9
Al-Hamlawi
10
Baiaram
17
Mora
4
Crețu
20
Cicâldău
11
Bancu
3
Romanchuk
28
Rus
6
Screciu
21
Popescu
3-4-3
16
Radescu
17
Matos
21
Bettaieb
26
Oancea
22
Rață
27
Sierra
23
Borța
6
Tudose
15
Garutti
3
Sadriu
34
Căbuz
Starting XI
21
Laurenţiu Popescu
G
G
Cătălin Căbuz
34
3
Oleksandr Romanchuk
D
D
Mario Tudose
6
28
Adrian Rus
D
D
Guilherme Garutti
15
6
Vladimir Screciu
D
D
Leard Sadriu
3
17
Carlos Mora
M
M
Dorinel Oancea
26
4
Alexandru Crețu
M
M
Vadim Rață
22
20
Alexandru Cicâldău
M
M
Rober Sierra
27
11
Nicușor Bancu
M
M
Florin Borța
23
27
David Barbu
F
F
Ionut Radescu
16
9
Assad Al-Hamlawi
F
F
Ricardo Matos
17
10
Ștefan Baiaram
F
F
Adel Bettaieb
21
Substitutes
29
Luca Basceanu
Costinel Tofan
2
7
Steven Nsimba
Cătălin Straton
1
23
Samuel Teles
Luca Crăciun
33
12
Monday Etim
Iulian Moldovan
13
77
Pavlo Isenko
Jakov Blagaić
24
1
Silviu Lung Jr.
Takayuki Seto
25
2
Florin Åžtefan
Adriano Manole
98
19
Vasile MogoÈ™
Yanis Pirvu
11
24
Nikola Stevanović
Robert Moldoveanu
99
15
Juraj Badelj
Kevin Brobbey
42
14
Lyes Houri
Michael Idowu
7
38
Denis Muntean
Head to Head
Universitatea Craiova
Arges Pitesti
4
1
4 wins
0 draws
1 wins
2025-11-21
Arges Pitesti
1 - 2
Universitatea Craiova
HT: 1-2
2025-07-18
Universitatea Craiova
3 - 1
Arges Pitesti
HT: 2-1
2025-03-22
Universitatea Craiova
4 - 3
Arges Pitesti
HT: 0-2
2023-03-01
Universitatea Craiova
1 - 0
Arges Pitesti
HT: 0-0
2022-12-07
Arges Pitesti
2 - 1
Universitatea Craiova
HT: 0-0
Odds
Bet365
Home
1.45
Draw
3.60
Away
7.00
Home
2.05
Draw
2.20
Away
7.50
Home
1.83
Draw
2.40
Away
6.00
Over 1.5
1.36
Under 1.5
3.00
Over 2.5
2.15
Under 2.5
1.67
Over 3.5
4.00
Under 3.5
1.22
Over 0.5
1.07
Under 0.5
9.00
Over 4.5
9.00
Under 4.5
1.07
Over 5.5
19.00
Under 5.5
1.02
Over 6.5
41.00
Under 6.5
1.00
Over 1.5
3.25
Under 1.5
1.33
Over 2.5
9.00
Under 2.5
1.07
Over 3.5
26.00
Under 3.5
1.01
Over 0.5
1.44
Under 0.5
2.62
Over 1.5
2.38
Under 1.5
1.53
Over 2.5
5.50
Under 2.5
1.14
Over 3.5
15.00
Under 3.5
1.03
Over 0.5
1.28
Under 0.5
3.50
Yes
2.25
No
1.57
Yes
6.50
No
1.11
Yes
4.50
No
1.18
Home -1.25
2.20
Away -1.25
1.65
Home -1
1.88
Away -1
1.92
Home -0.75
1.62
Away -0.75
2.25
Home -0.5
1.50
Away -0.5
2.50
Home -0.25
1.32
Away -0.25
3.30
Home +0
1.16
Away +0
5.25
Home +0.25
1.13
Away +0.25
5.90
Home +0.5
1.11
Away +0.5
6.60
Home -2
4.10
Away -2
1.23
Home -1.75
3.00
Away -1.75
1.38
Home -1.5
2.50
Away -1.5
1.50
Home -2.5
5.00
Away -2.5
1.17
Home -2.25
4.50
Away -2.25
1.19
Home -2.75
6.60
Away -2.75
1.11
Home -1.25
4.80
Away -1.25
1.18
Home -1
4.10
Away -1
1.23
Home -0.75
2.60
Away -0.75
1.48
Home -0.5
2.08
Away -0.5
1.72
Home -0.25
1.65
Away -0.25
2.20
Home +0
1.23
Away +0
4.00
Home +0.25
1.15
Away +0.25
5.50
Home +0.5
1.11
Away +0.5
6.60
Home -1.5
5.75
Away -1.5
1.14
Home/Draw
1.08
Home/Away
1.25
Draw/Away
2.50
Home/Draw
1.07
Home/Away
1.62
Draw/Away
1.73
1:0
5.50
2:0
6.00
2:1
9.00
3:0
10.00
3:1
15.00
3:2
34.00
4:0
21.00
4:1
29.00
0:0
8.00
1:1
7.50
2:2
23.00
0:1
15.00
0:2
34.00
0:3
81.00
1:2
23.00
1:3
51.00
2:3
67.00
3:3
81.00
0:4
301.00
1:4
201.00
2:4
251.00
4:2
51.00
3:4
351.00
5:0
41.00
5:1
51.00
5:2
101.00
6:0
81.00
6:1
126.00
6:2
301.00
4:3
151.00
7:0
251.00
7:1
351.00
1:0
3.25
2:0
7.50
2:1
23.00
3:0
23.00
3:1
51.00
3:2
201.00
4:0
67.00
4:1
151.00
0:0
2.62
1:1
10.00
2:2
81.00
0:1
8.00
0:2
41.00
0:3
151.00
1:2
41.00
1:3
201.00
5:0
251.00
Home/Draw
17.00
Home/Away
51.00
Draw/Away
13.00
Draw/Draw
5.50
Home/Home
2.30
Draw/Home
4.00
Away/Home
26.00
Away/Draw
19.00
Away/Away
12.00
Home
1.14
Away
5.50
Home/Yes
4.00
Draw/Yes
6.00
Away/Yes
17.00
Home/No
2.10
Draw/No
8.00
Away/No
11.00
o/yes 2.5
3.00
o/no 2.5
6.00
u/yes 2.5
8.00
u/no 2.5
2.00
Odd
1.98
Even
1.88
Odd
2.10
Even
1.73
Odd
2.00
Even
1.73
0
8.00
1
4.33
2
3.40
3
4.33
4
7.00
5
13.00
6
29.00
more 7
41.00
0
2.62
1
2.50
2
4.50
3
11.00
4
34.00
more 5
67.00
0
3.50
1
2.62
2
3.75
3
8.00
4
21.00
more 5
41.00
Over 1.5
1.38
Under 1.5
3.00
Over 1.75
1.48
Under 1.75
2.60
Over 2.25
1.90
Under 2.25
1.90
Over 2.5
2.15
Under 2.5
1.68
Over 2.75
2.50
Under 2.75
1.50
Over 3.5
3.90
Under 3.5
1.24
Over 1
1.10
Under 1
7.00
Over 2
1.62
Under 2
2.25
Over 3
3.10
Under 3
1.35
Over 1.25
1.23
Under 1.25
4.00
Over 3.25
3.55
Under 3.25
1.27
Over 3.75
5.00
Under 3.75
1.17
Over 1.5
3.10
Under 1.5
1.35
Over 1.75
4.10
Under 1.75
1.23
Over 1
2.05
Under 1
1.75
Over 2
7.00
Under 2
1.10
Over 0.5
1.45
Under 0.5
2.68
Over 0.75
1.62
Under 0.75
2.25
Over 1.25
2.60
Under 1.25
1.48
Home -1
2.50
Away -1
2.50
Draw -1
3.40
Home -3
11.00
Draw -3
7.50
Away -3
1.14
Home -2
5.00
Draw -2
4.50
Away -2
1.50
Home +1
1.08
Draw +1
9.00
Away +1
21.00
Home +2
1.02
Draw +2
23.00
Away +2
51.00
Home -1
5.50
Away -1
1.73
Draw -1
2.88
Home -3
51.00
Draw -3
21.00
Away -3
1.02
Home -2
17.00
Draw -2
7.00
Away -2
1.10
Home +1
1.07
Draw +1
7.50
Away +1
34.00
Over 9.5
1.91
Under 9.5
1.80
Exactly 4
5.00
Over 4
1.95
Under 4
2.62
Over 4.5
2.00
Under 4.5
1.80
Home -3
1.88
Away -3
1.92
Home -3
2.00
Draw -3
8.00
Away -3
2.05
Over 1.5
1.80
Under 1.5
1.91
Over 2.5
3.50
Under 2.5
1.28
Over 3.5
8.00
Under 3.5
1.08
Over 0.5
1.17
Under 0.5
5.00
Over 4.5
21.00
Under 4.5
1.01
Over 5.5
51.00
Under 5.5
1.00
0
5.00
1
3.00
2
3.40
more 3
3.50
Over 6.5
2.10
Under 6.5
1.67
Over 1.5
6.50
Under 1.5
1.11
Over 2.5
23.00
Under 2.5
1.01
Over 0.5
1.91
Under 0.5
1.80
0
1.80
1
2.60
2
7.50
more 3
23.00
Over 2.5
1.62
Under 2.5
2.20
Home
2.10
Away
11.00
Home
4.00
Away
29.00
Home
1.33
Away
3.75
Home
9.00
Away
26.00
Home
1.44
Draw
8.00
Away
3.40
Home
1.44
Draw
8.00
Away
3.40
Draw
3.25
1st Half
3.00
2nd Half
2.20
Home
2.62
Away
11.00
Home/Over 2.5
2.62
Draw/Over 2.5
21.00
Away/Over 2.5
15.00
Home/Under 2.5
3.00
Draw/Under 2.5
4.33
Away/Under 2.5
11.00
1 by 1
3.40
2 by 1
9.00
1 by 4+
11.00
1 by 2
4.50
2 by 2
23.00
1 by 3
7.50
2 by 3
81.00
2 by 4+
301.00
Score Draw
6.00
Draw
8.00
Draw
1.62
1st Half
4.75
2nd Half
3.50
Odd
2.50
Even
1.50
Yes
5.00
No
1.17
Yes
1.80
No
1.91
Home
2.10
Away
11.00
Draw
1.83
Under 6
9.00
6 - 8
3.00
9 - 11
2.62
12 - 14
4.50
Over 14
11.00
Over
1.62
Under
2.20
Home
6.00
Draw
1.14
Away
15.00
Draw
2.75
1st Half
3.10
2nd Half
2.38
Odd
1.91
Even
1.80
Over 19.5
1.80
Under 19.5
1.91
Draw/Over 1.5
10.00
Away/Over 1.5
26.00
Home/Over 1.5
4.75
Home/Under 1.5
3.25
Draw/Under 1.5
2.62
Away/Under 1.5
8.00
Exactly 4
19.00
Over 4
1.02
Under 4
26.00
Exactly 5
15.00
Over 5
1.07
Under 5
17.00
Exactly 8
8.00
Over 8
1.53
Under 8
3.40
Exactly 9
7.50
Over 9
1.91
Under 9
2.38
Exactly 10
8.00
Over 10
2.50
Under 10
1.80
Exactly 11
9.50
Over 11
3.50
Under 11
1.50
Exactly 7
8.50
Over 7
1.30
Under 7
5.00
Exactly 12
11.00
Over 12
5.00
Under 12
1.28
Exactly 6
11.00
Over 6
1.17
Under 6
9.00
Exactly 13
13.00
Over 13
7.00
Under 13
1.17
Exactly 14
17.00
Over 14
11.00
Under 14
1.10
Exactly 16
26.00
Over 16
21.00
Under 16
1.02
Exactly 15
21.00
Over 15
15.00
Under 15
1.05
Liga I Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | PTS | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |
Universitatea Craiova
|
30 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 53:27 | +26 | 60 |
D
W
W
W
D
|
| 2. |
Rapid
|
30 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 47:30 | +17 | 56 |
D
W
W
L
D
|
| 3. |
Universitatea Cluj
|
30 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 48:27 | +21 | 54 |
W
W
W
W
L
|
| 4. |
CFR 1907 Cluj
|
30 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 49:40 | +9 | 53 |
W
W
W
W
W
|
| 5. |
Dinamo Bucuresti
|
30 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 42:28 | +14 | 52 |
L
L
L
W
D
|
| 6. |
Arges Pitesti
|
30 | 15 | 5 | 10 | 37:28 | +9 | 50 |
D
W
W
L
W
|
| 7. |
FCSB
|
30 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 48:40 | +8 | 46 |
L
W
W
L
W
|
| 8. |
Uta Arad
|
30 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 39:44 | -5 | 43 |
D
L
D
W
L
|
| 9. |
FC Botosani
|
30 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 37:29 | +8 | 42 |
L
L
L
L
W
|
| 10. |
OÅ£elul
|
30 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 39:32 | +7 | 41 |
L
L
D
W
L
|
| 11. |
Farul Constanta
|
30 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 39:37 | +2 | 37 |
L
L
L
W
L
|
| 12. |
Petrolul Ploiesti
|
30 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 24:31 | -7 | 32 |
W
D
L
W
D
|
| 13. |
Csikszereda
|
30 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 30:58 | -28 | 32 |
W
D
W
L
W
|
| 14. |
Unirea Slobozia
|
30 | 7 | 4 | 19 | 27:46 | -19 | 25 |
D
L
L
L
W
|
| 15. |
AFC Hermannstadt
|
30 | 5 | 8 | 17 | 29:50 | -21 | 23 |
W
W
L
L
L
|
| 16. |
Metaloglobus
|
30 | 2 | 6 | 22 | 25:66 | -41 | 12 |
D
L
L
L
L
|
Promotion
Relegation
Season Form
Universitatea Craiova
3
Wins
2
Draws
0
Losses
GF: 53
GA: 27
GD: +26
Arges Pitesti
3
Wins
1
Draws
1
Losses
GF: 37
GA: 28
GD: +9
Last 5 Matches
Universitatea Craiova
08 Mar
A
Rapid
1-1
D
04 Mar
H
CFR 1907 Cluj
1-1
D
Arges Pitesti
08 Mar
H
Unirea Slobozia
0-0
D
04 Mar
H
Gloria Bistriţa
2-2
D
01 Mar
A
Dinamo Bucuresti
1-0
W