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KuPS vs Universitatea Craiova Prediction, Tips & Odds

KuPS vs Universitatea Craiova

UEFA Europa League3rd Qualifying Round
KuPS
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VS
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Universitatea Craiova
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★ OUR PICK
Both Teams to Score
Both attacks have been productive and both defences leaky — both teams to score carries the edge.
BTTS
1.75
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.75 (implied 57.1%) for Both Teams to Score. Our experts calculate a 59.6% probability (an expert ratio of 1.68). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (59.6% vs 57.1%), driven by both attacks scoring freely while both defences look leaky. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Universitatea Craiova to win this match with a projected scoreline of 2-1. This prediction is supported by their recent form, which includes two wins in their last five matches, alongside one draw. While their overall performance has been mixed, the two victories indicate they are capable of securing results when needed. In contrast, KuPS has struggled recently, recording only two wins in their last five matches and suffering three losses. This inconsistent form may hinder their ability to compete effectively against a side like Universitatea Craiova, who are showing signs of improvement with their recent results. The model assigns a 44.5% probability of a Universitatea Craiova win, a 27.5% chance for KuPS, and a 27.9% chance of a draw. Additionally, there is a 48.4% likelihood of over 2.5 goals and 53.1% probability of both teams scoring. One caveat to consider is that if KuPS can turn their form around and capitalize on home advantage, they could upset the prediction. For a detailed explanation of our analysis, please refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section. This assessment comes from The Daily Punt Analysis Team, using an in-house model that evaluates expected goals and actual results across the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
KuPS Win37%3.40
Draw24%3.35
Universitatea Craiova Win39%2.10
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.7552.6%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Under 2.5 Goals
1.8352.2%

KuPS manage games at home, conceding just 0.88 goals per match. Universitatea Craiova score 1.59 on the road.

Correct Score
KuPS 1-1 Universitatea Craiova
6.7014.9%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 14.9% probability.

Asian Handicap
Universitatea Craiova -0.3
1.8033%

Universitatea Craiova have been the stronger side, winning 47% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
6.70
14.9%
0-1
7.30
13.7%
0-0
7.60
13.2%
1-2
9.25
10.8%
1-0
10.00
10.0%
0-2
10.75
9.3%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 14.9% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
KuPS
-0.3
2.85
Universitatea Craiova
+0.3
1.80

Lines averaged across 1 bookmaker. Universitatea Craiova are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

KuPS vs Universitatea Craiova
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
Betano
3.403.352.101.951.831.751.98

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
87.7%
Over 1.5 Goals
71.3%
Over 2.5 Goals
47.8%
Over 3.5 Goals
29.2%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XKuPS or Draw
61%1.75
12KuPS or Universitatea Craiova
76%1.31
X2Draw or Universitatea Craiova
63%1.34

Head to Head

No head-to-head data available.

Key Statistics

2026 Season
KuPSUniversitatea Craiova
1.76Goals p.g.1.59
0.88Goals conceded p.g.0.88
41%Clean sheets53%
59%Win rate47%
2.65Avg goals in match2.47
3.10xG per game1.36
51%Possession %54%
4.2Shots on target / game4.2
4.0Corners per game3.7
KuPS
Recent Form

KuPS have won 4 of their last 8 matches at home, drawing 2 and losing 2. Their recent home fixtures include lost to Sabah FA 0-2 and beat VPS 3-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 10W 4D 3L from the last 17 games (59% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: KuPSAll competitions
28 Jul
KuPS
0-2
Sabah FA
UEFA Champions League
25 Jul
KuPS
3-1
VPS
Veikkausliiga
21 Jul
Sabah FA
1-0
KuPS
UEFA Champions League
18 Jul
SJK
0-2
KuPS
Veikkausliiga
14 Jul
KuPS
2-3
Vardar Skopje
UEFA Champions League
07 Jul
Vardar Skopje
0-2
KuPS
UEFA Champions League
10
Win
59%
4
Draw
24%
3
Lost
18%
Universitatea Craiova
Recent Form

Universitatea Craiova have won 2 of their last 8 matches on the road, drawing 4 and losing 2. Their recent away fixtures include lost to Dinamo Bucuresti 5-1 and lost to Levski Sofia 1-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 8W 7D 2L from the last 17 games (47% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: Universitatea CraiovaAll competitions
29 Jul
Universitatea Craiova
2-2
Levski Sofia
UEFA Champions League
25 Jul
Dinamo Bucuresti
5-1
Universitatea Craiova
Liga I
22 Jul
Levski Sofia
1-0
Universitatea Craiova
UEFA Champions League
18 Jul
Universitatea Craiova
4-0
Uta Arad
Liga I
15 Jul
Universitatea Craiova
1-0
ML Vitebsk
UEFA Champions League
12 Jul
Universitatea Craiova
1-1
Universitatea Cluj
Supercupa
8
Win
47%
7
Draw
41%
2
Lost
12%

Lineups

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Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

0 players

KuPS

No reported absences

Universitatea Craiova

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

Value Bets
KuPS Win3.40 (36.9%)
Universitatea Craiova Win2.10 (39.4%)
Over 2.5 Goals1.95 (47.8%)
Under 2.5 Goals1.83 (52.2%)
Both Teams Score1.75 (52.6%)
BTTS No1.98 (47.4%)
Speculative
Draw3.35 (23.8%)

Yellow Card Prediction

The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.

Corner Prediction

KuPS have averaged 4.0 corners per match at home; Universitatea Craiova 3.7 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 4.8 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Universitatea Craiova have generated 1.36 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 47% of them. They put 4.2 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Universitatea Craiova player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
Both Teams to Score Yes

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.