Farul Constanța will be visiting Stadionul Ion Oblemenco on Saturday for the Liga I fixture with home side Universitatea Craiova.
All of our predictions, stats and the user poll for Universitatea Craiova v Farul Constanța are shown below - plus the latest betting odds.
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Universitatea Craiova
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Universitatea Craiova enter this fixture following on from a 2-2 Liga I stalemate versus Botoșani.
In that match, Universitatea Craiova managed 54% possession and 11 shots at goal with 7 on target. The only player to score for Universitatea Craiova was Alisson Safira (38'). Botoșani got 14 attempts on goal with 7 of them on target.
Constantin Gâlcă's Universitatea Craiova have scored 10 times in their last six outings. At the other end, the number of goals that they have conceded in those same fixtures stands at 5.
Farul Constanța
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Following on from a losing effort in their last game against Rapid Bucharest in Liga I competition, Farul Constanța will be aiming to make amends here.
In that match, Farul Constanța had 58% possession and 18 attempts on goal with 4 on target. The only player to score for Farul Constanța was Denis Alibec (17'). On the other side, Rapid Bucureşti had 13 attempts on goal with 6 on target. Elvir Koljić (40') and Claudia Petrila (69') scored for Rapid Bucharest.
During their six previous matches, Gheorghe Hagi's Farul Constanța have found the net 7 times - earning them a goals per game average of 1.17.
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Head to head
A review of past results between these clubs going back to 13/05/2023 reveals that these fixtures have been disappointments for Universitatea Craiova. They’ve not managed to come away with any wins at all while Farul Constanța have just been stronger than them, running out winners in 67% of those matches.
In all, 21 goals were produced between them in this period, with 8 of them for Studenţii and 13 coming from Farul. That is an average goals per game value of 3.5.
The last league match between these clubs was Liga I match day 14 on 28/10/2024 when it ended Farul Constanța 3-2 Universitatea Craiova.
That day, Farul Constanța had 29% possession and 8 attempts on goal with 4 on target. Their only player to score was Denis Alibec (12').
Universitatea Craiova had 28 shots on goal with 7 of them on target. Lyes Houri (52') scored.
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Team News: Universitatea Craiova
Luis Paradela (Cruciate ligament surgery) and Alexandru Cicâldău (unknown injury) will not be able to play for Universitatea Craiova manager Constantin Gâlcă.
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Prediction
Universitatea Craiova look likely to fashion enough chances to find the net more than once while possibly not conceding when they meet Farul Constanța, who could well find it tough scoring.
We therefore think that it’s going to be a controlled 2-0 victory for Universitatea Craiova at the end of the 90 minutes.
Peter Guest,
07:03 28/02/2025
Odds correct at time of publishing. All odds subject to change.
⚽️ Team Focus:
Universitatea Craiova
Formed: 1948
Stadium: Stadionul Ion Oblemenco (30,983)
Captain: Nicușor Bancu
Chairman: Mihai Rotaru
Manager: Constantin Gâlcă
Competitions: Liga I position 4