Double chanceUniversitatea Craiova or draw ✗85% · @1.10
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗52% · @1.95
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓74% · @1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 10.56
Universitatea Craiova vs Arges Pitesti: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Sunday 9 August the Liga I brings Universitatea Craiova against Arges Pitesti at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco. Kick-off: 19:30 WAT. In the table, Universitatea Craiova are 1st, leading the league, on 33 points after 15 matches; Arges Pitesti are 13th (lower half) with 15. There are 18 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Universitatea Craiova, last 5: DWDLL Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with KuPS, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 3. 2.0 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Arges Pitesti, last 5: WWLWW Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Csikszereda, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. The attack is flying at 2.0 goals per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours Arges Pitesti, collecting 2.2 points per game to 1.3 for Universitatea Craiova.
Head to head
When they last met (27 Apr 2026) it ended Arges Pitesti 0–1 Universitatea Craiova. The last 2 head-to-heads: Universitatea Craiova 1 win, Arges Pitesti 1, draws 0. Those games averaged 1.0 goals.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Universitatea Craiova 1.9 xG, Arges Pitesti 0.7 xG – a total near 2.6. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 47%, GG 52%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Universitatea Craiova 62%, draw 23%, Arges Pitesti 15%.
GG/NG: GG (52%) at 1.95.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (74%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Universitatea Craiova 1–0 Arges Pitesti. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Universitatea Craiova62%fair 1.62 · @1.63
Draw23%fair 4.37 · @3.55
Arges Pitesti15%fair 6.54 · @5.20
2.60Expected goals
1.88Universitatea Craiova xG
0.73Arges Pitesti xG
52%Both score
47%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–014%
2–013%
1–110%
2–19%
3–08%
0–07%
From our goals model: Universitatea Craiova 1.9 – 0.7 Arges Pitesti expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Universitatea Craiova to win✗
62%
1.62
1.63
Double chance
Universitatea Craiova or draw✗
85%
1.18
1.10
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
52%
1.91
1.95
Draw no bet
Universitatea Craiova (draw no bet)✗
80%
1.25
–
Asian handicap
Universitatea Craiova -0.5 (Asian handicap)✗
65%
1.55
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
71%
1.41
1.36
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
53%
1.89
1.73
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
74%
1.35
1.25
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
88%
1.14
–
First team to score
Universitatea Craiova to score first✗
67%
1.50
–
Half-time result
Universitatea Craiova ahead at half-time✗
46%
2.19
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Universitatea Craiova / FT Universitatea Craiova✗
What is the prediction for Universitatea Craiova vs Arges Pitesti?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Universitatea Craiova vs Arges Pitesti?
On our numbers Universitatea Craiova have a 62% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Arges Pitesti 15%.
How many goals will there be in Universitatea Craiova vs Arges Pitesti?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 47% likely and both teams score 52% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Universitatea Craiova vs Arges Pitesti?
Our predicted score is Universitatea Craiova 1–0 Arges Pitesti, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Universitatea Craiova vs Arges Pitesti?
Universitatea Craiova vs Arges Pitesti (Liga I) kicks off on Sunday 9 August 2026 at 19:30 (West Africa Time) at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
