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by Ita Emmanuel | in Conference League Predictions
Basaksehir will host Universitatea Craiova in this first leg of the UEFA Europa Conference playoff round on Thursday. The Grey Owls will hope to strengthen their bid to reach the main phase of Europe's third tier with a win over the White-Blues. Follow our prediction for the match below.
Basaksehir are on the verge of making their third appearance in the league phase of the UEFA Europa Conference League. The Turkish giants have been regulars in European competitions and are set for their second consecutive appearance in the third-tier club competition in Europe.
They played out a 1-1 draw against Norwegian side Viking FK in the second leg of the third qualifying round to secure a 4-2 aggregate victory. This result saw the Çağdaş Atan-led side maintain their unbeaten run in the competition.
Universitatea Craiova are aiming for their maiden appearance in the main phase of European club competition in modern times. They closed in on their first appearance in the 2022-23 qualifiers campaign before Hapoel Be’er Sheva eliminated them in the playoffs.
Mirel Rădoi’s side lost 4-3 against Trnava in the second leg of their third qualifying round, but won 6-4 on aggregate. They extended their unbeaten run to five matches after drawing 1-1 against Kayserispor in their last league match, but have lost both of their Conference League qualifiers on the road.
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The Best Betting Odds for Istanbul Basaksehir v CS Universitatea Craiova Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.62 | 3.9 | 4.75 |
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1.62 | 3.75 | 5 |
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1.62 | 3.8 | 5 |
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1.65 | 3.8 | 4.5 |
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1.61 | 4.1 | 4.9 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Istanbul Basaksehir and CS Universitatea Craiova?
Our prediction for the Istanbul Basaksehir vs CS Universitatea Craiova match is: Basaksehir win.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 21/08/2025 between Istanbul Basaksehir and CS Universitatea Craiova in Conference League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 40.57% for a win of Istanbul Basaksehir against CS Universitatea Craiova with odds of 1.7 at Stake.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Istanbul Basaksehir vs CS Universitatea Craiova is 22.07% with odds of 4.1 at Unibet.
- Our prediction model gives a 37.36% chance ⭐ for a win of CS Universitatea Craiova vs Istanbul Basaksehir with odds of 5.2 at Tonybet.
Istanbul Basaksehir - CS Universitatea Craiova Prediction and Best Odds:
| Istanbul Basaksehir CS Universitatea Craiova Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Basaksehir wins | 40.57% | 1.7 at Stake |
| Over 2.5 goals | 63.22% | 1.99 at 22bet |
| Both Team To Score | 69.05% | |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: Istanbul Basaksehir | 17.14% | 4.6 at Unibet |
Istanbul Basaksehir vs CS Universitatea Craiova Form
Istanbul Basaksehir and CS Universitatea Craiova Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
17 Aug 2025 - Super Lig
13 Aug 2025 - Conference League
7 Aug 2025 - Conference League
31 Jul 2025 - Conference League
24 Jul 2025 - Conference League
17 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
17 Aug 2025 - Super Lig
13 Aug 2025 - Conference League
31 Jul 2025 - Conference League
17 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
25 May 2025 - Super Lig
9 May 2025 - Super Lig
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
7 Aug 2025 - Conference League
24 Jul 2025 - Conference League
16 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
9 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
30 May 2025 - Super Lig
18 May 2025 - Super Lig
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
17 Aug 2025 - Superliga
14 Aug 2025 - Conference League
10 Aug 2025 - Superliga
7 Aug 2025 - Conference League
3 Aug 2025 - Superliga
31 Jul 2025 - Conference League
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
10 Aug 2025 - Superliga
7 Aug 2025 - Conference League
31 Jul 2025 - Conference League
28 Jul 2025 - Superliga
18 Jul 2025 - Superliga
24 May 2025 - Superliga
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
17 Aug 2025 - Superliga
14 Aug 2025 - Conference League
3 Aug 2025 - Superliga
24 Jul 2025 - Conference League
12 Jul 2025 - Superliga
4 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Most goals and assists
Istanbul Basaksehir
CS Universitatea Craiova
E. Shomurodov
(10 Goals)
S. Baiaram
(10 Goals)
M. Crespo
(5 Assists)
A. Cretu
(1 Assists)
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C. Mora
(1 Assists)
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A. Mekvabishvili
(1 Assists)
Istanbul Basaksehir - CS Universitatea Craiova Key Points
- Basaksehir are unbeaten in their Conference League qualifiers fixtures this season.
- Basaksehir have won three of their last four Conference League qualifiers matches.
- Universitatea Craiova have failed to get a result in five of their last seven competitive away matches.
- Universitatea Craiova have lost their two Conference League qualifiers away fixtures this season.
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Our Istanbul Basaksehir vs CS Universitatea Craiova Prediction
Universitatea Craiova are heading into this match with a five-match unbeaten run. However, they have struggled on the road across competitions, failing to get a result in six of their last seven away fixtures. The White-Blues have also suffered defeats in their two Conference League qualifiers on the road.
Meanwhile, Basaksehir will count on both home advantage and their better run in the competition to ace this tie. We expect them to see off the visitors on Thursday. Our Basaksehir vs Universitatea Craiova prediction is Basaksehir win.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Istanbul Basaksehir CS Universitatea Craiova
| Istanbul Basaksehir vs CS Universitatea Craiova | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
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| Istanbul Basaksehir wins | 1.53 | 1.62 | +5.9% |
| Draw | 4.1 | 3.9 | -4.9% |
| CS Universitatea Craiova wins | 5.25 | 4.75 | -9.5% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Istanbul Basaksehir is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have increased by 5.9% since opening
- The probability of this result was 65.4% and is now 61.7% (-3.6%)
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