Csikszereda vs Universitatea Craiova Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Aug 2025

SuperLiga Betting Preview: Csikszereda vs Universitatea Craiova

Csikszereda host Universitatea Craiova in this Romanian SuperLiga match at Stadionul Municipal, Miercurea Ciuc, with kick-off set for 21:15 on Sunday 17 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Find Out Why We’re Backing U Craiova

If you concur with our view that Universitatea Craiova will have the upper hand when meeting Csikszereda, then you can wager the away team at 1.81. We’re anticipating a return with this Full-Time Result pick.

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Both Teams Dealt Losing Blow in Previous Game

Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc have been beaten in their last three games. On the road at Stadionul Orasenesc, Arges Pitesti recently beat them 3-1. The Szeklers enjoyed 59% possession and managed two shots on target, while Francisco Anderson was the goalscorer.

Universitatea Craiova made it four straight victories after a 1-0 home win over Hermannstadt at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco. Mirel Radoi's team recorded 56% possession and had five shots on goal, with Oleksandr Romanchuk finding the net in the 31st minute.

On Thursday night, U Craiova suffered a 4-3 extra-time defeat (4-1 after 90 mins) away to Spartak Trnava in the Europa Conference League qualifier.

SuperLiga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	U Craiova	9	7	2	0	19	9	10	19:9	23
15	Csikszereda	8	0	3	5	8	20	-12	8:20	3

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3 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.0 goals from 10.0 attempts and 4.0 shots on goal. Csikszereda have had 43.5% possession, 338.0 passes and 1.3 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 3.3 goals from 16.0 attempts and 8.0 shots on goal, while earning 4.0 corners.

The three top scorers are Francisco Anderson, Jozef Dolny and Efraim Bodo, with these players all scoring 1 goals. The leading assistors have been Jozef Dolny and Balint Szabo with 1.

U Craiova have won 5, lost 3 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.8 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 11.9 attempts. There’s been an average of 55.5% possession, 457.2 passes, 4.5 corners awarded and 5.6 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.5 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 11.9 attempts.

Alexandru Mitrita has scored 4 goals, followed by Oleksandr Romanchuk, Steven Nsimba, Mihnea Radulescu and Assad Al Hamlawi on 2. Anzor Mekvabishvili and Lyes Houri have both managed 3 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Csikszereda confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Eduard Pap (GK), Peter Gal-Andrezly, Janos Hegedus, Raul Palmes, Janos Ferenczi, Efraim Bodo, Lorand Paszka, Francisco Anderson, Balint Szabo, Szabolcs Szalay, Marton Eppel.

Universitatea Craiova confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Silviu Lung Jr. (GK), Vasile Mogos, Vladimir Screciu, Nikola Stevanovic, Mihnea Radulescu, David Matei, Anzor Mekvabishvili, Alexandru Cretu, Florin Stefan, Lyes Houri, Steven Nsimba.

Csikszereda vs Universitatea Craiova Prediction & Betting Tips

Get ahead of the game with our Csikszereda vs Universitatea Craiova betting rundown, featuring our trusted match prediction, likely score outcome, corners betting edge, standout player prop plays and a fully loaded bet builder.

Match Prediction

There’s plenty of scope for Universitatea Craiova to triumph in this SuperLiga encounter and we’ll take them to secure a victory. Take the odds of 1.81 feeling optimistic that a win can be bagged.

The form guide is always considered and it’s great to also use the SuperLiga team news as it filters through ahead of kick-off. In our quest for the best possible football predictions, the latest stats are scrutinised so that we have the best data.

Key Csikszereda vs Universitatea Craiova league stats:

• U Craiova have won 4 consecutive games.
• U Craiova have won 11 of their last 20 games.
• Csikszereda have lost their last 3 games.

U Craiova to Win Probability

Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick carries a 55.2% chance of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 60-65%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

There’s a choice to bet on U Craiova at a larger price on the Asian Handicap. The bookmakers will produce a number of options and you can select the one that is the most attractive.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Csikszereda 0 - 1 U Craiova

We’re betting on U Craiova to secure a 1-0 winning scoreline. Odds of 7.00 can be taken and it’s great fun to predict a correct score and hopefully land a winner.

Player Prop Picks

Corners Prediction

U Craiova Under 5.5 Corners

The past 5 Universitatea Craiova games have involved them having an average of 2.80 corners, with Csikszereda conceding under 5.5 corners in their previous three matches. We think that U Craiova will come up short and this Team Corners bet can be backed at 1.67.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Csikszereda

Total

5.25 1.25 4.00

Home

8.00 2.00 6.00

Away

2.50 0.50 2.00

U Craiova

Total

10.10 4.50 5.60

Home

10.00 5.50 4.50

Away

10.30 4.20 6.10

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Csikszereda vs Universitatea Craiova Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Full-Time Odds Suggest U Craiova Victory

The favourites have a 54% likelihood of success according to the bookies, with Universitatea Craiova chalked up at 1.86 to land a win in this SuperLiga clash. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get 4.00 about Csikszereda.

There are two Asian Handicap options and they are U Craiova -0.5 at 1.86 or alternatively Csikszereda +0.5. Either go for the favourites to win or opt for the latter and get the draw on your side at 1.90.

The Over 2.5 / Under 2.5 Goals betting market suggests that there’s not much between the two options. BTTS betting is always a warm order and you can bet Yes at 1.78 on the Both Teams to Score market.

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Assad Al Hamlawi Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

Assad Al Hamlawi is the First Goalscorer favourite at 5.50. Alternatively, there’s the opportunity to simply back him to find the net anytime at 2.80.

Csikszereda vs Universitatea Craiova Lineups & Team News

Before placing any bets on Csikszereda vs U Craiova, check the team news first. Receive the confirmed SuperLiga lineups together with the latest injury updates.

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