Universitatea Craiova vs UTA Arad Prediction, Lineups & Odds

By Florentin Balan, Football Analyst | Published: 9 months ago | 4 min read

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Football Romania - Liga I Stadionul Ion Oblemenco Sun 21 Jul 00:00

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  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Squads
  7. Table

Universitatea Craiova to Triumph?

We’re heading to the Full-Time Result market and our betting prediction is for Universitatea Craiova to win. They have a strong chance of beating UTA Arad and the 1.64 makes plenty of appeal.

Match Preview & H2H

Universitatea Craiova´s last game was a 0-0 draw against AFC Hermannstadt at Stadionul Municipal, Sibiu. There were no Universitatea Craiova goal scorers in this Liga I match, with Universitatea Craiova having nine corners in total and ten shots on target.

UTA Arad drew 1-1 in their previous match against Rapid Bucuresti. They managed to have 50% possession in this game, with George Cimpanu on the scoresheet in this Liga I match at Arena Francisc Neuman.

Arena Francisc Neuman played host when Universitatea Craiova last met UTA Arad. The game ended in a 2-2 scoreline.

Looking back over the past 8 matches, we have seen Universitatea Craiova win five times and UTA Arad win one time. Two games ended in a draw and there has been an average of 2.38 goals scored.

Universitatea Craiova – Last 10 League Games

5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 2.0 goals from 5.6 shots on goal and 14.9 attempts. Universitatea Craiova have had 51.4% possession, 454.9 passes and 7.0 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.7 goals from 5.3 shots on goal and 14.4 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 4.4 corners.

Andrei Ivan leads the way with 4 goals, while Alexandru Mitrita and Lyes Houri have 3 and 2 respectively. Alexandru Mitrita is the top assists maker on 3, with goalie Laurentju Popescu managing 2 clean sheets.

UTA Arad – Last 10 League Games

UTA Arad have 5 victories, 2 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 1.6 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 11.6 attempts. There’s been an average of 45.0% possession, 362.7 passes, 4.3 corners taken and 5.5 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.2 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 14.4 attempts.

Kevin Luckassen and Joao Pedro have 3 and they’re top of the team’s scoring charts, with Rares Pop on 2. Eric Johana Omondi has been chief assist maker with 3, while Danylo Kucher and Florin Iacob have recorded 3 clean sheets between them in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Universitatea Craiova (confirmed lineup): Laurentiu Popescu, Mihai Capatina, Denil Maldonado, Gjoko Zajkov, Juraj Badelj, Alexandru Cretu, Lyes Houri, Stefan Bana, Alexandru Mitrita, Luis Paradela, Elvir Koljic.

UTA Arad (confirmed lineup): Robert Dimitrie Popa, Cornel Emilian Rapa, Ibrahima Conte, Alexandru Benga, Diogo Rodrigues, Valentin Costache, Cristian Mihai, Benjamin van Durmen, Eric Johana Omondi, Imoh Ezekiel, Joao Pedro.

Expert Analysis

Our football experts study the form, while injuries and suspensions can also affect the potential outcome. Before coming up with a verdict, we combine this data with the latest stats.

Key Universitatea Craiova vs UTA Arad stats:

  • Universitatea Craiova have not lost any of their last 6 matches
  • Universitatea Craiova have scored 2 or more goals in 14 of their past 20 matches
  • Universitatea Craiova have won 11 of their past 20 matches
  • UTA Arad failed to score in 5 of their last 10 away matches

We are betting on the hosts in this Liga I game. You can back our tip at 1.64 on the Full-Time Result market and we think this offers good value.

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Universitatea Craiova vs UTA Arad Prediction

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Universitatea Craiova vs UTA Arad Odds

With the bookies giving them a 61% probability of winning, Universitatea Craiova might become a popular accumulator pick at their current betting odds. That is reflected in their 1.64 price of winning this Liga I clash. UTA Arad are regarded as the least likely winner at 5.50.

The game is predicted to be a low-scoring one and that is borne out by Under 2.5 Goals trading at short odds. The Both Teams to Score market is intriguing, with Yes and No evenly-matched.

You can back Universitatea Craiova at 1.21 on the Draw No Bet market, with money back if the game is a draw. UTA Arad are 4.20 with the football betting sites to win this Liga I game.

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Team Stats

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Full time Result

  • 11 wins, 4 defeats and 5 draws in previous 20 matches
  • 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in previous 10 home matches

Full time Results

  • 10 wins, 5 defeats and 5 draws in previous 20 matches
  • 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in previous 10 away matches

Goals

Goals

Universitatea Craiova

UTA Arad

Goals / match
2.8 1.8
Conceded / match
2 1
Total / match
4.8 2.8

Corners

Corners

Universitatea Craiova

UTA Arad

For / match
7.2 4.4
Against / match
4.8 6.6
Total / match
12 11

Possession

Possession

Top Scorers & Assists

Team News

Don’t miss out on the Universitatea Craiova vs UTA Arad team news so you understand the players available for selection ahead of kick-off.

Universitatea Craiova vs UTA Arad Lineups

Universitatea Craiova Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

UTA Arad Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Universitatea Craiova Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

21 Laurentiu Popescu
23 Mihai Capatina 3 Denil Maldonado 26 Gjoko Zajkov 15 Juraj Badelj
4 Alexandru Cretu 14 Lyes Houri
31 Stefan Bana 28 Alexandru Mitrita 7 Luis Paradela
19 Elvir Koljic
1 Robert Dimitrie Popa
31 Cornel Emilian Rapa 15 Ibrahima Conte 4 Alexandru Benga 2 Diogo Rodrigues
19 Valentin Costache 21 Cristian Mihai 30 Benjamin van Durmen 24 Eric Johana Omondi
11 Imoh Ezekiel 8 Joao Pedro

UTA Arad Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Universitatea Craiova Substitutes

  • 1David Lazar
  • 2Stefan Vladoiu
  • 5Anzor Mekvabishvili
  • 9Andrei Ivan
  • 10Stefan Baiaram
  • 11Nicusor Bancu
  • 17Carlos Mora
  • 25Grego Sierra
  • 27David Barbu
  • 33Silviu Lung Jr.
  • 36Florin Gaspar
  • 37Marian Danciu

UTA Arad Substitutes

  • 7Ioan Dumiter
  • 10Andrej Fabry
  • 17Loai Halaf
  • 20Andrei David
  • 22Dejan Iliev
  • 26Darius Iurasciuc
  • 27Raoul Cristea
  • 29Razvan Trif
  • 99Ahmet Ekmekci

Previous Universitatea Craiova Lineups

13 Jul Liga I
Hermannstadt 0-0 U Craiova
27 May Liga I
U Craiova 6-5 U Cluj
19 May Liga I
U Craiova 3-2 Sepsi

Previous UTA Arad Lineups

14 Jul Liga I
UTA Arad 1-1 Rapid Bucharest
13 May Liga I
Dinamo Bucharest 2-0 UTA Arad
06 May Liga I
UTA Arad 3-1 U Craiova 1948

Get the confirmed starting 11s for every team in every match. We’ll show the formations and substitutes, with previous lineups also available for comparison.

Team Squads

Universitatea Craiova Squad

UTA Arad Squad

It’s great to get information and stats on the squad for every team in the division.

Romania FlagRomania Liga I Table

Liga I 2024/2025

# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Unirea Slobozia 2 1 1 0 3:2 4
2 CFR Cluj 1 1 0 0 3:2 3
3 Otelul Galati 1 1 0 0 3:2 3
4 Sepsi 1 1 0 0 1:0 3
5 Politehnica 2 1 0 1 1:1 3
6 FCSB 2 0 2 0 3:3 2
7 Rapid Bucuresti 1 0 1 0 1:1 1
8 UTA Arad 1 0 1 0 1:1 1
9 Universitatea Cluj 1 0 1 0 1:1 1
10 FC Buzau 1 0 1 0 0:0 1
11 Hermannstadt 1 0 1 0 0:0 1
12 Petrolul Ploiesti 1 0 1 0 0:0 1
13 Uni. Craiova 1 0 1 0 0:0 1
14 Dinamo Bucharest 1 0 0 1 2:3 0
15 Farul Constanta 1 0 0 1 0:1 0
16 Botosani 2 0 0 2 2:4 0
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 CFR Cluj 1 1 0 0 3:2 3
2 Sepsi 1 1 0 0 1:0 3
3 Politehnica 1 1 0 0 1:0 3
4 Unirea Slobozia 1 0 1 0 2:2 1
5 FCSB 1 0 1 0 1:1 1
6 UTA Arad 1 0 1 0 1:1 1
7 Hermannstadt 1 0 1 0 0:0 1
8 Petrolul Ploiesti 1 0 1 0 0:0 1
9 Otelul Galati 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
10 Rapid Bucuresti 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
11 Universitatea Cluj 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
12 FC Buzau 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
13 Uni. Craiova 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
14 Dinamo Bucharest 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
15 Botosani 1 0 0 1 2:3 0
16 Farul Constanta 1 0 0 1 0:1 0

The updated Liga I standings highlight the performance of each football team. See where the sides are ranked according to points earned so far.

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