Head-to-Head
- Craiova are unbeaten in five home games in all competitions (Won 4, tied 1).
- The head-to-head last leg finished 1-1 at the KuPS Palloseura home ground.
Craiova
- The Craiovani have won one, drawn two and lost two of their last five games, which is a solid return for the hosts but nothing exceptional.
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Recent results:
- 2-2 home draw with PFC Levski Sofia in UEFA Champions League Qualification.
- 4-0 home win over Petrolul in Liga I.
- 1-1 draw away to KuPS in UEFA Europa League Qualification.
KuPS
- KuPS have won two, tied one and lost two of their last five matches, which is also a solid but not exceptional return for the visitors.
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Recent contests:
- 0-2 defeat at home to Sabah FK in UEFA Champions League Qualification.
- 1-0 win at IF Gnistan in Veikkausliiga.
- 1-1 draw with Craiova in UEFA Europa League Qualification.
Key Players
- Jaime Moreno is the only player to score in UEFA Europa League Qualification for KuPS, with one goal in one appearance, and he has hit two of their last five goals overall.
- Steven Nsimba has three goals in Craiova's last five and has helped generate eight goals in those five games.
Betting Insights
- Odds: Universitatea Craiova are favorites at 1.53, KuPS are 7.5, and the draw is 4.09.
- Craiova are a compact, pragmatic 3-at-the-back side under Filipe Coelho, who took over on 11 November 2025.
- Miika Nuutinen took over at KuPS on 1 January 2026 and has made them a proactive pressing unit that play with width and tempo.
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Market bets:
- Under 2.5 goals is the top bet at 1.85.
- BTTS No is around 1.7.
- The tie standing at 1-1 makes a double chance on the home side a risky option.
Prediction
Craiova to edge it in a closely fought affair.
