Universitatea Craiova 58%Draw 19%FCSB 23%Expected goals 1.87 – 1.07
63%
Betarazi pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.58 · bookmaker 1.57 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.57Odds
Picks by market
ResultUniversitatea Craiova to win ✓58% · @1.70
Double chanceEither team to win ✓81% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗63% · @1.57
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓79% · fair 1.26
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.11
Universitatea Craiova vs FCSB: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Universitatea Craiova welcome FCSB to Stadionul Ion Oblemenco for a Liga I fixture on Saturday 19 September (18:30 WAT). In the table, Universitatea Craiova are 1st, leading the league, on 33 points after 15 matches; FCSB are 8th (upper half) with 21. There are 12 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Universitatea Craiova, last 5: WWWDL Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Corvinul Hunedoara, away. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 0.7 conceded per game.
FCSB, last 5: DLWLL Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with Petrolul Ploiesti, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Scoring is no problem – 2.0 a game lately.
Momentum favours Universitatea Craiova, collecting 2.2 points per game to 1.2 for FCSB.
Head to head
When they last met (15 Feb 2026) it ended Universitatea Craiova 1–0 FCSB.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Universitatea Craiova 1.9 xG, FCSB 1.1 xG – a total near 2.9. That is an open game on paper: 56% for three or more goals, 63% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Universitatea Craiova 58%, draw 19%, FCSB 23%.
GG/NG: GG (63%) at 1.57.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (63%, odds 1.57). Most likely score in line with that pick: Universitatea Craiova 1–1 FCSB. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Universitatea Craiova58%fair 1.73 · @1.70
Draw19%fair 5.20 · @3.75
FCSB23%fair 4.35 · @4.20
2.94Expected goals
1.87Universitatea Craiova xG
1.07FCSB xG
63%Both score
56%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–111%
1–010%
2–110%
2–09%
3–16%
3–06%
From our goals model: Universitatea Craiova 1.9 – 1.1 FCSB 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✓
58%
1.73
1.70
Double chance
Either team to win✓
81%
1.24
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
63%
1.58
1.57
Draw no bet
Universitatea Craiova (draw no bet)✓
72%
1.40
–
Asian handicap
FCSB +1.5 (Asian handicap)✗
68%
1.48
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
79%
1.26
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
56%
1.78
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
66%
1.51
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
83%
1.21
–
First team to score
Universitatea Craiova to score first✓
60%
1.66
–
Half-time result
Universitatea Craiova ahead at half-time✓
41%
2.42
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Universitatea Craiova / FT Universitatea Craiova✓
What is the prediction for Universitatea Craiova vs FCSB?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 63% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.57.
Who will win Universitatea Craiova vs FCSB?
On our numbers Universitatea Craiova have a 58% chance of winning, the draw 19% and FCSB 23%.
How many goals will there be in Universitatea Craiova vs FCSB?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 56% likely and both teams score 63% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Universitatea Craiova vs FCSB?
Our predicted score is Universitatea Craiova 1–1 FCSB, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Universitatea Craiova vs FCSB?
Universitatea Craiova vs FCSB (Liga I) kicks off on Saturday 19 September 2026 at 18:30 (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.
