Istanbul Basaksehir vs Universitatea Craiova Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 21 Aug 2025

Europa Conference League qualifying Betting Preview: Istanbul Basaksehir vs Universitatea Craiova

Turkish Super Lig team Istanbul Basaksehir host Romanian SuperLiga club Universitatea Craiova in the first leg of this Europa Conference League qualifying tie at Basaksehir Fatih Terim Stadyumu, with kick-off set for 01:45 on Friday 22 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Back a Close Game

Universitatea Craiova can perform well against Basaksehir and there is Asian Handicap odds of 1.72 when it comes to the visitors having a +1 goal advantage. A returned is landed if they win or draw, while money is refunded for a one-goal defeat.

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U Craiova Landed Victory in Last Game

Istanbul Basaksehir played Kayserispor at home in their last game. It was a 1-1 Super Lig draw at Basaksehir Fatih Terim Stadyumu. Cagdas Atan's men boasted 57% possession and had two shots on target, with Ivan Brnic being the goalscorer.

Universitatea Craiova won their previous game by a 2-1 SuperLiga scoreline. It was away from home against Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc at Stadionul Municipal, Miercurea Ciuc. The Lions from Bănie enjoyed 57% possession and managed five shots on goal, with Steven Nsimba netting twice.

In their most recent Europa Conference League qualifying matches, Basaksehir played out a 1-1 draw at home to Viking (4-2 victory on aggregate), while U Craiova lost 4-3 away to Spartak Trnava in extra-time (6-4 win on aggregate).

5 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.7 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 9.2 attempts. Basaksehir have had 53.4% possession and 4.7 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.9 goals from 5.8 shots on goal and 11.9 attempts, while being awarded 4.2 corners.

Ivan Brnic, Krzysztof Piatek and Yusuf Sari are the leading goalscorers with 3, while Philippe Keny has 2. Miguel Crespo has recorded the most assists with 3.

U Craiova have 6 victories, 2 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 4.1 shots on goal, 12.4 attempts and 1.9 goals. The Lions from Bănie average 56.5% possession, 472.1 passes, 4.4 corners awarded and 5.4 corners against, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 11.8 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal.

Steven Nsimba has landed 4 goals, Alexandru Mitrita 3, with Oleksandr Romanchuk and two others scoring 2. Lyes Houri and Anzor Mekvabishvili are the top assist makers, managing 3 in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Istanbul Basaksehir confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Muhammed Sengezer (GK), Onur Bulut, Leo Duarte, Ousseynou Ba, Christopher Operi, Berat Ozdemir, Deniz Turuc, Miguel Crespo, Omer Beyaz, Eldor Shomurodov, Nuno Da Costa.

Universitatea Craiova confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Pavlo Isenko (GK), Oleksandr Romanchuk, Vladimir Screciu, Juraj Badelj, Carlos Mora, Teles, Tudor Baluta, Alexandru Cicaldau, Nicusor Bancu, Assad Al Hamlawi, Stefan Baiaram.

Istanbul Basaksehir vs Universitatea Craiova Prediction & Betting Tips

Step into Istanbul Basaksehir vs Universitatea Craiova with confidence, armed with our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, top corners angle, key player prop plays and a custom-built bet builder for maximum value.

Match Prediction

Universitatea Craiova +1 could be the bet to place for this Europa Conference League qualifying clash. We can wager them at 1.72 and feel optimistic that the underdogs will give a good account of themselves and ensure things are competitive.

It’s always a case of checking out the latest Europa Conference League qualifying team news to make expert football predictions. Then we get to work when it comes to unearthing the stats that are the most valuable.

Key Istanbul Basaksehir vs Universitatea Craiova Europa Conference League qualifying & league stats:

• The +1 line has been covered by U Craiova in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +1 line has been covered by U Craiova in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Basaksehir in 9 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Basaksehir in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Basaksehir in 2 consecutive games.

U Craiova +1 Probability

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 58.1% chance of winning. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 65-70%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Basaksehir 1 - 1 U Craiova

Our prediction is a 1-1 draw which is available at odds of 7.00. Correct score betting allows us to bet at bigger odds and it’s also a fun type of wager.

Player Prop Picks

Corners Prediction

Basaksehir Under 5.5 Corners

Istanbul Basaksehir have not covered the 5.5 corners line in six consecutive matches. We advise betting on the 1.77 that Basaksehir won’t cover the line, with this Team Corners pick hopefully providing a return.

Europa Conference League & League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Basaksehir

Total

9.40 4.40 5.00

Home

7.60 4.20 3.40

Away

8.80 4.00 4.80

U Craiova

Total

9.70 3.50 6.20

Home

9.40 5.00 4.40

Away

11.10 4.00 7.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Basaksehir Corners

U Craiova Corners

Most Corners

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Istanbul Basaksehir 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.

Basaksehir Full-Time Odds Suggest Victory

The favourites are 62% likely to win according to the latest betting odds, with Istanbul Basaksehir being priced at 1.61 to come away with a victory in this Europa Conference League qualifying encounter. Universitatea Craiova are operating at larger odds than the opposition and the underdogs can be wagered at 4.90.

There’s a nice alternative in the form of the Half-Time Result market. This allows you to back Basaksehir at 2.23 to lead at the break or alternatively opt for U Craiova at 5.00. The draw is the third option at 2.28.

The Total Goals market looks like a close call, with Over and Under 2.5 Goals available at similar odds. For the Both Teams to Score market, it’s hard to separate the BTTS Yes and No options when it comes to the odds available.

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Eldor Shomurodov Heads First Goalscorer Market

Eldor Shomurodov is favourite to be First Goalscorer at 5.10, while you can get similar odds if you want him to score the last goal.

Latest Europa Conference League qualifying and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Istanbul Basaksehir Stats

Universitatea Craiova Stats

Full-Time Result

• 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 4.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 4.20 corners awarded and 3.70 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 8.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 7.90 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 4.40 corners awarded and 5.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 4.20 corners awarded and 6.70 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 10.90 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 53.40% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 56.10% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 7 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 56.50% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 52.80% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 7 of the last 10 away matches

Istanbul Basaksehir vs Universitatea Craiova Lineups & Team News

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