Universitatea Craiova will look to finish the job and book their place in the Conference League second qualifying round when they welcome ML Vitebsk to Romania for the return leg. The Romanians are in complete control of the tie after an emphatic 4-1 victory in Belarus, where they were the better side throughout. Craiova head into the clash in high spirits after also lifting the Romanian Super Cup with a victory over Universitatea Cluj. Their home form has been particularly impressive, with three consecutive wins, an average of 2.67 goals scored per game, and just one goal conceded across those matches. Forward Assad Al Hamlawi is expected to return to the starting XI after being rested in the Super Cup triumph, adding even more firepower to an already confident side.
ML Vitebsk, meanwhile, face an enormous task after a disappointing first-leg display in which they managed only seven goal attempts. The Belarusian champions have no fresh injury concerns and will be forced to take risks if they are to have any chance of producing a remarkable comeback. Their recent away record offers some encouragement, with four wins and one draw from their last five road games while averaging 3.2 goals per match. However, they have also conceded 1.6 goals per game over their last ten outings, and their defensive weaknesses were fully exposed in the first meeting.
Universitatea are full of confidence and should complete the job in front of their home fans. Therefore, we are tempted to place our bets on Home Win, alongside Both Teams to Score and Over 2.5 goals (ML Vitebsk must attack, which should lead to an open and entertaining encounter).
This Champions League match will be played on Wednesday 15 July 2026 at 18:30.
What is our Universitatea Craiova vs ML Vitebsk prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Universitatea Craiova 2 - 1 ML Vitebsk
Universitatea Craiova vs ML Vitebsk Betting Tips
- European Handicap: FC ML Vitebsk +3 @ -275 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
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View OfferUniversitatea Craiova Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wdwwddwdwd | 2.00 |
| Home | wwwd | 2.50 |
| Away | dwdddw | 1.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 75% | 33% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 1.90 | 2.75 | 1.33 |
| Scored | 1.50 | 2.25 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 0.40 | 0.50 | 0.33 |
| BTTS | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Clean Sheets | 60% | 50% | 67% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 0% | 50% |
| Expected Goals | 1.71 | 1.85 | 1.62 |
| Expected Goals Against | 0.88 | 0.71 | 1.00 |
ML Vitebsk Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwdwlwdwwl | 2.00 |
| Home | wdlwl | 1.40 |
| Away | wwwdw | 2.60 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 40% | 80% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 4.10 | 3.40 | 4.80 |
| Scored | 2.50 | 1.80 | 3.20 |
| Conceded | 1.60 | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| BTTS | 80% | 80% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.55 | 1.47 | 1.65 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.23 | 1.01 | 1.49 |
Universitatea Craiova vs ML Vitebsk Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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