Farul Constanţa vs CS Universitatea Craiova Prediction: Nothing seems to separate the two sides

After a fine display at the continental level, defending champions Farul will welcome unbeaten side Universitatea Craiova to the Stadionul Central on Sunday in the most interesting clash of the weekend. Previews, H2H, expert tips, and odds are provided below.

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Farul Constanţa showcased their dominance in the opening leg of the Europa Conference League qualification round by rallying from a deficit to secure a convincing 2-1 victory against the Finnish team HJK at the Stadionul Central. However, they faced a setback in their recent league encounter, suffering a 3-1 defeat against Rapid Bucuresti.

This season, their performance in the league has fallen short of expectations, garnering only 6 points from 5 matches. They have found the net 9 times but also conceded 10 goals, positioning them in the 10th spot on the league table. Eager to reclaim their former glory, Farul Constanţa are determined to make an impact in their upcoming fixture.

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Universitatea Craiova have been enjoying a highly successful season thus far, amassing an impressive 14 points from 6 matches. Their offensive prowess has been evident, with 11 goals scored, while their defensive stability is highlighted by conceding a mere 2 goals. This outstanding performance has positioned them in the 2nd place on the league table, trailing only 1 point behind FCSB.

The team's unbeaten record this season underscores their strong momentum heading into their upcoming match. With an impressive tally of 4 victories and 2 draws during this period, Universitatea Craiova are currently riding a 3-game winning streak. Their goal will undoubtedly be to maintain this remarkable run of form and secure another resounding victory in their next fixture.

Examining their recent head-to-head encounters dating back to April 16, 2022, reveals that Farul Constanța have secured 2 wins in these matchups, while Universitatea Craiova have emerged victorious in 3. Additionally, they have played to a draw on 1 occasion. These matches have been characterized by a high number of goals, totaling 25 across all games, which averages out to 4.17 goals per match. The most recent league fixture between these clubs took place on May 13, 2023, during Liga 1 Play-Offs, resulting in a 1-1 draw with both teams sharing the points.

Both teams are still formidable, so we expect an exciting match in which both teams score. However, we expect that it will be difficult to decide a winner, so we'll have to settle with a draw after 45 minutes and at full-time.

• BTTS for 1.80 odds
• HT: X for 2.20 odds
• X for 3.40 odds