Univ. Craiova vs FCSB Prediction: The visitors are in good form

Univ. Craiova play host to FCSB in Romania Liga I on Sunday at the Stadionul Ion Oblemenco. These two teams have a history of engaging in high-scoring clashes, promising a match filled with thrilling moments and intense competition. Previews, H2H, expert picks, and odds are provided below.

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Univ. Craiova find themselves in a bit of a rough patch, having not secured a victory in their last 6 games across all competitions. Out of these, they managed to draw 4 and suffered 2 losses. In their recent match against Farul Constanta, hosted on their home ground, they faced an early setback in the 15th minute. However, they quickly leveled the score in the 36th minute, only to concede again in the 43rd minute. Despite their efforts, they couldn't equalize once more, resulting in a 2-1 loss and giving away the maximum points at home.

Currently occupying the 4th position in the league standings, Univ. Craiova have earned 34 points from 22 matches. They've found the back of the net 32 times but have conceded 25 goals. Alexandru Mitrita, 28-year-old forward for Univ. Craiova, has been in stellar form. With 8 goals and 6 assists to his name, he could play a crucial role in turning things around for his team

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FCSB are riding a wave of good form, notching 6 victories in their last 9 clashes across all competitions, with 2 losses and 1 draw. In their recent match against UTA Arad, they delivered a commanding performance, securing a 4-0 win. Darius Olaru played a starring role by scoring a brace in the 20th minutes and 22nd minutes adding a third goal in the second half at the 66th minute from a penalty to mark an hartrick. Another goal in the 82nd minute sealed a 4-0 victory.

Currently positioned at the top of the league table, FCSB have accumulated an impressive 47 points from 22 matches. They've scored 42 goals and conceded 20 times. Darius Olaru, the 25-year-old forward, who is not only the top scorer in the league but also an outstanding player contributing significantly to FCSB's success, will be a player to watch in this game.

Over the past 10 outings between Univ. Craiova and FCSB, Univ. Craiova emerged victorious in 3 of these clashes, while FCSB claimed victory in 5 encounters. The remaining 2 matchups ended in draws. The most recent showdown between the two teams concluded in a convincing 3-0 victory in favor of FCSB.

FCSB head into the upcoming clash with a clear advantage, enjoying the best form in the league. In their recent head-to-head encounters, FCSB have emerged victorious in 5 out of the last 10 matches, with 2 ending in draws. The stage is set for an exciting and high-scoring affair, as 5 games in their head-to-head matchups have witnessed over 2.5 goals. Remarkably, in 6 of these instances, both teams managed to find the back of the net.

• BTTS for 1.78 odds
• Over 2.5 for 2.01 odds
• W2 for 2.78 odds