Value bet: Both teams to score @ 1.95 – our chance 54% vs 51% implied by the price (edge +6%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Picks by market
ResultUniversitatea Craiova to win ✓71% · @1.36
Double chanceUniversitatea Craiova or draw ✓88% · @1.08
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓54% · @1.95
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓66% · fair 1.51
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 10.59
Universitatea Craiova vs FC Voluntari: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
FC Voluntari travel to face Universitatea Craiova on Sunday 23 August in the Liga I, with Stadionul Ion Oblemenco the venue – the ball rolls at 16:30 WAT. In the table, Universitatea Craiova are 1st, leading the league, on 33 points after 15 matches; FC Voluntari are 15th (in the drop zone) with 8. There are 25 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Universitatea Craiova, last 5: DDWLD Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Ararat-Armenia, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 0.8 conceded per game.
FC Voluntari, last 5: WLLWL Their latest outing: 1–0 win over CS Afumati, away. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Universitatea Craiova 2.5 xG, FC Voluntari 0.9 xG – a total near 3.4. That is an open game on paper: 66% for three or more goals, 54% for GG.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Universitatea Craiova 71%, draw 17%, FC Voluntari 12%.
GG/NG: GG (54%) at 1.95.
Price worth noting: Both teams to score @1.95 – the bookmaker implies 51%, our ratings say 54%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Universitatea Craiova to win (71%, odds 1.36). Most likely score in line with that pick: Universitatea Craiova 2–0 FC Voluntari. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Universitatea Craiova71%fair 1.41 · @1.36
Draw17%fair 5.74 · @4.50
FC Voluntari12%fair 8.66 · @7.50
3.40Expected goals
2.48Universitatea Craiova xG
0.92FC Voluntari xG
54%Both score
66%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–010%
2–19%
3–08%
1–08%
3–18%
1–18%
From our goals model: Universitatea Craiova 2.5 – 0.9 FC Voluntari 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✓
71%
1.41
1.36
Double chance
Universitatea Craiova or draw✓
88%
1.13
1.08
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
54%
1.84
1.95 ▲
Draw no bet
Universitatea Craiova (draw no bet)✓
86%
1.16
–
Asian handicap
Universitatea Craiova -1 (Asian handicap)✓
63%
1.58
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
85%
1.17
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
66%
1.51
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
56%
1.79
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
74%
1.34
–
First team to score
Universitatea Craiova to score first✓
70%
1.42
–
Half-time result
Universitatea Craiova ahead at half-time✓
53%
1.89
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Universitatea Craiova / FT Universitatea Craiova✓
48%
2.07
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
10.59
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Recent results
Universitatea Craiova – last 6
DDWLDW
20 Aug
vs Ararat-Armenia
1–1
D
16 Aug
@ Oţelul
1–1
D
13 Aug
vs KuPS
2–1
W
9 Aug
vs Arges Pitesti
0–1
L
6 Aug
@ KuPS
1–1
D
1 Aug
vs Petrolul Ploiesti
4–0
W
1.5Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
67%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
FC Voluntari – last 6
WLLWLD
19 Aug
@ CS Afumati
1–0
W
14 Aug
vs Petrolul Ploiesti
1–2
L
8 Aug
@ Dinamo Bucuresti
0–4
L
1 Aug
vs Uta Arad
1–0
W
27 Jul
@ CFR 1907 Cluj
0–5
L
17 Jul
vs FC Botosani
2–2
D
0.8Scored / game
2.2Conceded / game
33%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Universitatea Craiova and FC Voluntari.
What is the prediction for Universitatea Craiova vs FC Voluntari?
Our pick is Universitatea Craiova to win with a 71% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.36.
Who will win Universitatea Craiova vs FC Voluntari?
On our numbers Universitatea Craiova have a 71% chance of winning, the draw 17% and FC Voluntari 12%.
How many goals will there be in Universitatea Craiova vs FC Voluntari?
We expect about 3.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 66% likely and both teams score 54% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Universitatea Craiova vs FC Voluntari?
Our predicted score is Universitatea Craiova 2–0 FC Voluntari, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.4 goals in total.
When is Universitatea Craiova vs FC Voluntari?
Universitatea Craiova vs FC Voluntari (Liga I) kicks off on Sunday 23 August 2026 at 16:30 (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.
