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Romania Liga I
Universitatea Craiova logo
Universitatea Craiova
Metaloglobus logo
Metaloglobus

Match Events

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Florin Purece
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Alexandru Irimia
Adrian Rus
49'
David Matei
75'
Omar Pasagić
79'

Preview

Universitatea Craiova vs Metaloglobus: Dominant Hosts Eye Continued Success in Liga I

Universitatea Craiova host Metaloglobus in Liga I, with the home side enjoying a near-perfect season record, particularly at home. Metaloglobus, conversely, have endured a torrid campaign, struggling immensely on the road. This fixture appears to be a significant mismatch.

Universitatea Craiova's home performances suggest a team that dictates play through patient possession, aiming to break down opponents with wide overloads and precise passing. Their strong defensive record at home indicates a well-drilled unit capable of maintaining a compact block when necessary. Metaloglobus, struggling for wins and often dominated in possession away from home, are likely to adopt a deep defensive posture, hoping to frustrate the hosts. However, their high concession rate suggests they may struggle to contain Craiova's consistent attacking pressure, especially when facing a team that converts chances so efficiently.

Team statistics

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Team Stats Comparison

Home Team Matches
Away Team Matches
Universitatea Craiova
VS
Metaloglobus
19
Matches played
19
13 - 5 - 1
Results
1 - 1 - 17
68.4%
Win %
5.3%
2
Goals scored
0.8
0.8
Goals conceded
2.4
5.5
Shots on target
3.6
5.6
Shots off target
4.4
3.5
Blocked shots
3.3
57.6
Ball possession
48.8
82.6
Pass accuracy
77.1
11.1
Fouls
11.1
2.1
Goalkeeper saves
2.9
1.7
Yellow cards
2.2
0.1
Red cards
0.2
League averages

Key points

  • • Universitatea Craiova have won 88.9% of their home games this season, conceding just 0.3 goals per match.
  • • Metaloglobus have lost 90% of their away matches, failing to record a single win.
  • • Craiova's average of 2 goals scored per game contrasts sharply with Metaloglobus's 0.8 average.

AI Prediction

The overwhelming statistical evidence points to a clear home victory. Universitatea Craiova's home dominance, coupled with Metaloglobus's abysmal away record and struggles to score, makes this a one-sided affair. The odds strongly favour the hosts, reflecting this disparity. Metaloglobus's recent defensive frailties and lack of offensive threat suggest they will concede multiple goals, while Craiova's potent attack should find a way through.

  • AI
    Confidence
    Pick
    Recent Win% (20)
  • amazon/nova-lite-v1
    nova-lite-v1 (fr)
    by amazon
    85%
    Universitatea Craiova HOME
    BTTS YES
    2.5 OVER
    1x2
    30%
    O/U
    63%
    BTTS
    47%
  • google/gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001
    gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (ar)
    by google
    90%
    Universitatea Craiova HOME
    BTTS NO
    2.5 OVER
    1x2
    30%
    O/U
    53%
    BTTS
    53%
  • google/gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001
    gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (es)
    by google
    90%
    Universitatea Craiova HOME
    BTTS NO
    2.5 UNDER
    1x2
    23%
    O/U
    57%
    BTTS
    60%

H2H

Liga I
No head-to-head data available.
Includes records from 2023 onwards.
Includes records from 2023 onwards.

Team recent

Universitatea Craiova Team recent

Universitatea Craiova logo
Universitatea Craiova
Home Team Matches
Match dateH/AVSScoreResultsO/U 2.5BTTSCor 9.5
AWAY
Unirea Slobozia3 - 0WONY
HOME
FCSB1 - 0WUNN
AWAY
Dinamo Bucuresti1 - 1DUYN
HOME
Oţelul1 - 0WUNN
AWAY
Farul Constanta1 - 4LOYY
HOME
FC Botosani2 - 0WUNN
AWAY
Petrolul Ploiesti4 - 0WONN
HOME
Csikszereda5 - 0WONN
AWAY
AFC Hermannstadt2 - 0WUNY
HOME
CFR 1907 Cluj1 - 1DUYY

Universitatea Craiova have been in formidable form throughout the Liga I season, boasting an impressive 68.4% win rate across 19 games. Their home record is even more dominant, with 8 wins from 9 matches, conceding a mere 0.3 goals per game on average. Recent form continues this trend, with three consecutive wins and no goals conceded in their last three home outings. They average over two goals scored per game overall and appear to be building consistent momentum.

Metaloglobus Team recent

Metaloglobus logo
Metaloglobus
Away Team Matches
Match dateH/AVSScoreResultsO/U 2.5BTTSCor 9.5
AWAY
FCSB1 - 4LOYN
HOME
Oţelul0 - 1LUNN
AWAY
FC Botosani0 - 3LONN
HOME
Csikszereda0 - 1LUNY
AWAY
CFR 1907 Cluj2 - 4LOYN
HOME
Arges Pitesti0 - 2LUNY
AWAY
Rapid0 - 1LUNN
HOME
Unirea Slobozia2 - 3LOYY
AWAY
Dinamo Bucuresti0 - 4LONY
HOME
Farul Constanta2 - 1WOYY

Metaloglobus have found life in Liga I incredibly difficult, with a staggering 89.5% of their league matches ending in defeat. Their away form is particularly concerning, having failed to secure a single victory in 10 attempts, conceding an average of 2.8 goals per game on their travels. Recent results offer little respite; they have lost their last three matches and conceded 2.7 goals per game in that period. Their offensive output has also been minimal, scoring less than a goal per game overall.

O
Over
U
Under
Y
Yes
N
No

Odds

1x2
Universitatea Craiova
HOME
1.08
DRAW
9
Metaloglobus
AWAY
26
2.5 OVER/UNDER
OVER
1.44
UNDER
2.7
BTTS
YES
2.75
NO
1.4

Lineups

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Average Player Rating

Injuries / suspensions

No injury/suspension information available.

League table

Romania Liga I
#TeamPlayedWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1Universitatea Craiova21117337201740WWDDW
2Rapid21116434201439LLDWL
3FC Botosani21108330151538LDDWD
4Dinamo Bucuresti21108332181438LWDWD
5Arges Pitesti2110472721634LDWWL
6Oţelul2196632181433WWWLD
7Universitatea Cluj219662619733WWWDW
8Uta Arad218852629-332WDWWL
9FCSB218763126531WWDWD
10Farul Constanta217682625127LDLLD
11CFR 1907 Cluj216872933-426WWDLW
12Unirea Slobozia2163122131-1021WLLLL
13Petrolul Ploiesti214891620-420DLLWD
14Csikszereda2137112148-2716LLLLW
15AFC Hermannstadt2127121735-1813DLLLD
16Metaloglobus2125141946-2711LLWLD
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