Universitatea Craiova and KuPS meet in the Europa League third qualifying round (second leg) with everything to play for after a 1-1 draw in Finland. Craiova were the better side in the first encounter and will be confident of finishing the job in front of their home fans. The Romanian side have won 60% of their last 10 home matches, scoring an impressive 2.40 goals per game and conceding only 0.60. They have also kept three clean sheets during that run. Teles and Al Hamlawi are pushing for a starting berth.
KuPS, meanwhile, will be hoping their strong recent away form can help them cause an upset. The Finnish champions have won 80% of their last 10 away matches, scoring 1.80 goals per game and conceding just 0.20. However, they struggled to create chances in the first leg, managing only four goal attempts. Their European away record is also not particularly convincing, making this a difficult assignment.
Craiova's fine first-leg display and excellent home record make them favourites to win Thursday's clash. Therefore, our main prediction leans toward Home Win, alongside, Craiova Over 1.5 goals as the Romanian side average 2.40 goals at home.
This Europa League match will be played on Thursday 13 August 2026 at 18:00.
What is our Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Universitatea Craiova 2 - 1 KuPS
Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS Betting Tips
- 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 | wdwwlldwdl | 1.50 |
| Home | dwwdwl | 1.83 |
| Away | wlld | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 50% | 25% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.00 | 2.67 | 3.50 |
| Scored | 1.80 | 2.00 | 1.50 |
| Conceded | 1.20 | 0.67 | 2.00 |
| BTTS | 50% | 33% | 75% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 17% | 25% |
| Expected Goals | 1.79 | 2.13 | 1.27 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.12 | 1.02 | 1.26 |
KuPS Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwlwlwlwdd | 1.70 |
| Home | lwldd | 1.00 |
| Away | wwwlw | 2.40 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 20% | 80% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.50 | 3.00 | 2.00 |
| Scored | 1.60 | 1.40 | 1.80 |
| Conceded | 0.90 | 1.60 | 0.20 |
| BTTS | 40% | 80% | 0% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 0% | 80% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.60 | 1.33 | 1.87 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.37 | 1.30 | 1.44 |
Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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