KuPS vs CS Universitatea Craiova Prediction & Betting Tips - Europa League
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by Sridhar Bhamidi | in Europa League Predictions
KuPS will be keen to overcome their home blues in the 2026-27 UEFA Europa League (UEL) qualification campaign, as they welcome Universitatea Craiova in the third qualifying round tie. The first leg match at the neutral venue of Kuopion Keskuskentta between the 'Yellow-Black' and the 'White-Blues' is likely to be a tight one on goals, with our prediction backing under 2.5 goals.
The winner of this two-legged tie will move to the play-off round and face the loser of Ararat-Armenia vs Celje from the UCL third qualifying round, while the losers will be transferred to the league phase of the UEFA Conference League.
A 1-0 away win over Gnistan last weekend kept KuPS top of the Finnish league, maintaining their five-point lead after 18 rounds. It continued their see-saw form, marking a fourth win in their last seven games (L3).
Worryingly for the 'Yellow-Black', two of those defeats have come at home in Europe and contributed to their drop from the UCL to the Europa League.
Craiova have also dropped from the UCL, after losing to Levski Sofia in the second qualifying round, with a 1-0 defeat on the road. The visitors won 4-0 at home against Petrolul last weekend for their first victory across four games (D1, L2). This included defeats in their last two competitive visits, casting a shadow over their chances.
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KuPS v CS Universitatea Craiova Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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3.55 | 3.3 | 1.98 |
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3.81 | 3.52 | 2.02 |
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3.76 | 3.48 | 2 |
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3.76 | 3.48 | 2 |
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3.76 | 3.48 | 2 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between KuPS and CS Universitatea Craiova?
Our prediction for the KuPS vs CS Universitatea Craiova match is: less than 2.5 goals.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 06/08/2026 between KuPS and CS Universitatea Craiova in Europa League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 31.5% for a win of KuPS against CS Universitatea Craiova with odds of 3.9 at Shangrila.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between KuPS vs CS Universitatea Craiova is 35.72% with odds of 3.6 at LSbet.
- Our prediction model gives a 32.78% chance ⭐ for a win of CS Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS with odds of 2.05 at LSbet.
KuPS vs CS Universitatea Craiova Form
KuPS and CS Universitatea Craiova Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
1 Aug 2026 - Veikkausliiga
28 Jul 2026 - Champions League
25 Jul 2026 - Veikkausliiga
25 Jul 2026 - Naisten Liiga
21 Jul 2026 - Champions League
18 Jul 2026 - Veikkausliiga
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
5/6 (83%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
28 Jul 2026 - Champions League
25 Jul 2026 - Veikkausliiga
18 Jul 2026 - Naisten Liiga
14 Jul 2026 - Champions League
12 Jul 2026 - Naisten Liiga
8 Jul 2026 - Suomen Cup, Women
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
1 Aug 2026 - Veikkausliiga
25 Jul 2026 - Naisten Liiga
21 Jul 2026 - Champions League
18 Jul 2026 - Veikkausliiga
7 Jul 2026 - Champions League
4 Jul 2026 - Naisten Liiga
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
1 Aug 2026 - Superliga
29 Jul 2026 - Champions League
25 Jul 2026 - Superliga
22 Jul 2026 - Champions League
18 Jul 2026 - Superliga
15 Jul 2026 - Champions League
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
1 Aug 2026 - Superliga
29 Jul 2026 - Champions League
18 Jul 2026 - Superliga
15 Jul 2026 - Champions League
12 Jul 2026 - Super Cup
29 Jun 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Jul 2026 - Superliga
22 Jul 2026 - Champions League
8 Jul 2026 - Champions League
25 May 2026 - Superliga
13 May 2026 - Romania Cup
8 May 2026 - Superliga
KuPS vs CS Universitatea Craiova last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Formation : 3 - 4 - 3
Substitutes
K. Silen
DefenderA. Puukko
Jorginho
T. Hamalainen
MidfielderS. Touray
N. Kujasalo
A. Heinonen
ForwardC. Kabuye
J. Moreno
L. Popescu
A. Maxim
MidfielderA. Cretu
S. Serban
A. Cicaldau
T. Baluta
L. Basceanu
D. Muntean
ForwardS. Elisor
M. Bassey Etim
H. Tavares
M. Radulescu
KuPS - CS Universitatea Craiova Key Points
- KuPS have seen under 2.5 goals scored within 90 minutes in each of their last six matches in Europe.
- Six of the last seven matches involving KuPS have seen less than three goals during regulation time.
- Six of Craiova’s last ten matches in European competitions have produced fewer than three goals each time.
- Six of Craiova’s last eight away competitive matches have seen at most two goals scored.
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Our KuPS vs CS Universitatea Craiova Prediction
KuPS have replicated their last campaign, when they were knocked out in the second round of the UCL qualifiers as well. For Craiova, this is their first try with the UEL competition since the 2020-21 campaign, when they lost in the first qualifying round. The hosts will be worried about their form, having lost both their designated home fixtures in the two rounds so far, while Craiova are slightly better placed.
It could be a tight game nevertheless, and that's why our KuPS vs CS Universitatea Craiova prediction is less than 2.5 goals.
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