Hermannstadt (home team)
- Hermannstadt have won just one of their last five (W1, D2, L2).
- Hermannstadt have not won their last two at home.
- The hosts have lost two of their last five, including a 3-0 defeat away to Universitatea Cluj last time out in the league. This result is important context to consider in our AFC Hermannstadt vs Universitatea Craiova prediction.
- Marius Maldarasanu has been in charge of Hermannstadt since July 2021, but recent managerial instability in December 2025 has unsettled the squad.
Universitatea Craiova (away team)
- Universitatea Craiova have won three of their last five matches in all competitions (W3, D2), which is a promising statistic for those searching for AFC Hermannstadt vs Universitatea Craiova betting tips.
- Craiova are unbeaten in their last three away games.
- Craiova are fourth on 34 points from 19 games.
- Universitatea Craiova will be more attractive than hosts Hermannstadt at 1.78 for the away game on Sunday given the visitors’ form and position in the Liga I standings.
Head-to-Head
Craiova have won the last two Liga I games between the two clubs, including a 1-0 victory at Hermannstadt four months ago. This historical dominance is notable for AFC Hermannstadt vs Universitatea Craiova betting tips.
Key Players
- Aurelian Chitu has scored three goals in 19 Liga I appearances for Hermannstadt this term.
- Silviu Balaure has been a creative force, with five assists from only eight Liga I appearances for Hermannstadt.
- In Steven Nsimba, Craiova have a man who can score goals and create them, netting six times in 16 Liga I matches this season.
- Mirel Rădoi has called the tactical shots since his reappointment in January 2025, bringing stability and a sense of order to a team that plays with the ball well and can dominate possession.
Betting Insights
- The under, at 1.86, should be taken for this clash.
- Take the under at 21/20.
- Craiova have been a better team away from home this season, winning 3, drawing 4 and losing only 2 of their nine away games in Liga I, averaging 1.22 goals per game.
- Hermannstadt have drawn three of their previous nine home games.
Prediction
- Craiova are the favorites with good reason and will be the more likely winner.
- Under is the safer bet for this fixture.
- A 1-1 or 2-1 away win for Craiova is a possibility.
