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Saturday, 17 October 2026

Stadionul Ion Oblemenco · Analysis updated 15:08 UTC

Universitatea Craiova vs Farul Constanta Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 2.30 expected goals for Universitatea Craiova and 0.63 for Farul Constanta, a combined total of 2.93. That distribution gives Universitatea Craiova the largest share of the 1X2 market at 75%, with the draw at 16%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 56% for over 2.5 goals and 42% for both teams to score, with 2–0 the single most likely scoreline at 14%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 75% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

Model pick

Universitatea Craiova win

75.2% probability

High confidencePartial model70/100

Expected goals

2.30 – 0.63

Model version

poisson-v2

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Universitatea Craiova home form

    10 points from their last 4 home matches in our dataset.

  • Farul Constanta away threat

    Scored in 3 of their last 6 away fixtures.

  • Head-to-head goals

    Both teams scored in 6 of the last 10 meetings.

Match result (1X2)

Universitatea Craiova win75%
Draw16%
Farul Constanta win8%

Double chance 1X

92%

Double chance 12

84%

Double chance X2

25%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals79%
Over 2.5 goals56%
Over 3.5 goals34%
Both teams to score42%

Correct score

  • 2–014.2%
  • 1–012.3%
  • 3–010.9%
  • 2–18.9%
  • 1–17.7%

Recent form

Universitatea Craiova

  • 2026-10-11T15:00:00.000Z · A vs Csikszereda · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-10-04T08:00:00.000Z · A vs Slatina · 4-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-19T17:30:00.000Z · H vs FCSB · 5-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-13T17:30:00.000Z · A vs Corvinul Hunedoara · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-07T17:30:00.000Z · H vs Universitatea Cluj · 4-0 (W)

Farul Constanta

  • 2026-09-20T17:30:00.000Z · A vs Dinamo Bucuresti · 0-4 (L)
  • 2026-09-11T15:00:00.000Z · H vs Uta Arad · 4-2 (W)
  • 2026-09-04T17:30:00.000Z · A vs CFR 1907 Cluj · 0-0 (D)
  • 2026-08-30T13:00:00.000Z · H vs FC Botosani · 0-0 (D)
  • 2026-08-23T13:00:00.000Z · A vs Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe · 1-1 (D)

Head-to-head

  • 2026-02-01T15:15:00.000Z · Universitatea Craiova 1-4 Farul Constanta (Liga I)
  • 2025-09-14T15:00:00.000Z · Universitatea Craiova 2-0 Farul Constanta (Liga I)
  • 2025-03-01T17:00:00.000Z · Universitatea Craiova 1-0 Farul Constanta (Liga I)
  • 2024-10-28T19:00:00.000Z · Universitatea Craiova 2-3 Farul Constanta (Liga I)
  • 2024-05-13T17:30:00.000Z · Universitatea Craiova 3-3 Farul Constanta (Liga I)
  • 2024-04-12T17:30:00.000Z · Universitatea Craiova 1-2 Farul Constanta (Liga I)
  • 2024-01-21T18:00:00.000Z · Universitatea Craiova 1-2 Farul Constanta (Liga I)
  • 2023-12-05T17:00:00.000Z · Universitatea Craiova 4-0 Farul Constanta (Cupa României)
  • 2023-08-27T18:30:00.000Z · Universitatea Craiova 0-2 Farul Constanta (Liga I)
  • 2023-05-13T18:30:00.000Z · Universitatea Craiova 1-1 Farul Constanta (Liga I)
#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Dinamo Bucuresti118211826
2Rapid11731924
3Universitatea Craiova117221623
4Petrolul Ploiesti11614-119
5Universitatea Cluj11605218
6Farul Constanta11452217
7Corvinul Hunedoara11443316
8CFR 1907 Cluj11515016
9FCSB11434-315
10FC Botosani11353414
11Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe11344-513
12Uta Arad11335-312
13Arges Pitesti11326-511
14Oţelul11245-510
15FC Voluntari11227-148
16Csikszereda110110-181

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Universitatea Craiova win, at 75.2%. Its single most likely scoreline is 2–0.

It puts both teams scoring at 42% and over 2.5 goals at 56%.

A 75% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.