Universitatea Craiova
- Universitatea Craiova’s coach Filipe Coelho has transformed the club into a fast-paced, attacking force since his appointment in November 2025.
- They overload the wings, play with tempo, pass in vertical progression, and create absolute chaos in the attacking third.
- Aimé Steven Nsimba is their focal point and has featured among the league's top scorers throughout the campaign, however, left-winger Ştefan Baiaram is just as important and his dynamism and creativity from the left-wing provides a constant threat.
Arges
- Arges are a different proposition to Craiova, they’re structured first, compact, and look to counter-attack with pace or strike from set-piece opportunities.
- The cup run in particular has showcased the tenacity and determination of coach Bogdan Andone’s side, as they ground out a result against every opponent, no matter the occasion.
- They held Unirea Slobozia to a 0-0 draw in the final game of the regular season and booked their place in the Cupa României semi-final with a dramatic win in extra time.
Head-to-Head
Universitatea Craiova have won the last two Liga I meetings with Argeș 2-1 and 3-1 both in 2025.
Key Players
-
Craiova:
- Aimé Steven Nsimba is their focal point and has featured among the league's top scorers throughout the campaign, however, left-winger Ştefan Baiaram is just as important and his dynamism and creativity from the left-wing provides a constant threat.
-
Argeș:
- Kevin Brobbey has been the best player in Romanian football this season and has been the difference-maker in Argeș’s recent cup run, scoring vital goals in extra time.
Betting Insights
The main selection’s odds are 1.58 for the home team, with the away team 6.09 and the tie at 3.65 .
Prediction
- This game is a play-off match, but they are the favorite to win and will need to make a statement with three points if they’re to start building momentum for the title race.
- Both teams are in decent form, and there's a lot on the line for both sides, so expect Craiova to win but Argeș to keep it close.
