Universitatea Craiova2Farul Constanta Women0

HT 1–0Sun 18 Oct 2026, 18:00 Predictions graded

Predictions13–287%

Edges3–0100%

PossPossession 48%–52%ShotsShots 16–8On targetOn target 7–2CornersCorners 3–2

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Pre-match view

Context last updated 15 Oct 2026, 17:51 · Europe/Bucharest

Craiova have won five of six home league games and Farul have not won one away all season, so the home win is the likeliest result, but the quoted 1.45 asks more than that form justifies.

The quotes that hold up are 1.83 on both teams not scoring and 1.17 on both teams not scoring before half-time; Farul's scoring in four of their last six league games is the clear risk to the first.

Context

Craiova open their UEFA Conference League league phase at home to Getafe on Thursday 15 October, three days before this Liga I meeting with Farul, placing both games in the same week. The European fixture is Craiova's first in the league phase proper after they dropped out of the Europa League play-off to Ararat-Armenia, and it adds a midweek match for a side that has just won five consecutive league games with one goal conceded. A three-day gap can influence fatigue and selection, but both matches are at home and no rotation plan has been confirmed, so the scale of any change to the XI is unknown.
- Universitatea Craiova host Getafe in the UEFA Conference League league phase on 15 October 2026 at the Ion Oblemenco Stadium.
- Craiova entered the league phase after losing the Europa League play-off to Ararat-Armenia (1-1 at home, 0-1 away).
- The Farul league fixture is scheduled for 18 October 2026, three days after the European game.
ConfirmedSources checked 15 Oct 2026, 17:48 · Europe/Bucharest
Ahlinvi started and scored in Farul's 3-1 home win over Petrolul Ploiești on 11 October, taking his league tally to four goals in 11 appearances and past his previous best single-season club return. A regular starter in central midfield, he gives Farul a goal threat from open play in a fixture where clear chances may be limited. The counterweight is Craiova's defensive record: they have kept a clean sheet in each of their last five league games, including a 5-0 win over FCSB. Ahlinvi's starting place looks secure; whether the scoring run continues against that defence is the open question.
- Ahlinvi started and scored in Farul's 3-1 home win over Petrolul Ploiești on 11 October 2026.
- He has four goals and one assist in 11 league appearances this season, all as a starter, passing his previous single-season club goals record.
ConfirmedSources checked 15 Oct 2026, 17:48 · Europe/Bucharest
Across six home league games Craiova have won five, scoring 20 and conceding 2; Farul have drawn four and lost two of six away games with a 5-10 record. That gap is the main reason the home side is favoured and keeps a Farul goal uncertain. The counterweight is that Farul have lost only twice in 11 league games and scored 17 goals, 12 of them at home.
- Liga I standings checked 15 October 2026: Craiova's home record is 6 played, 5W 0D 1L, 20 goals for and 2 against.
- Farul's away league record is 6 played, 0W 4D 2L, 5 goals for and 10 against.
- Farul's 17 league goals in 11 matches split 12 at home and 5 away.
Craiova's 21.1 shots per game against 9.7 for opponents covers 10 competitive matches from 1 August to 11 October 2026, and their 7.0 on target against 2.4 covers 12. That gap is why the home side is expected to control the match and why clear chances for Farul may be limited. The caveat is that shot counts measure territory across these season samples rather than the strength of the opposition.
- Craiova's 10 competitive matches with shot data from 1 August to 11 October 2026: 21.1 shots per match, with opponents averaging 9.7.
- Craiova's 12-match shots-on-target sample: 7.0 per match, with opponents averaging 2.4.

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Universitatea Craiova

1.45fair 1.61

BetBugs 62% · Market 69%

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Craiova have been dominant at home while Farul have not won an away league game all season.

BetBugs probabilities

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Result4 of 5 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Market price 1.45
The read
Craiova have been dominant at home while Farul have not won an away league game all season.
- Craiova league home record: 5W 0D 1L, 20 scored, 2 conceded in 6
- Farul league away record: 0W 4D 2L, 5 scored, 10 conceded in 6
- Craiova have won 5 of their last 6 competitive matches
BetBugs · Match WinnerwonUniversitatea CraiovaEstimated chance62%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
Both teams have often reached half-time without a goal.
- Craiova were level at half-time in 4 of their last 6 matches
- Farul were level at half-time in most of their away games
- Craova's first-half goals against at home average 0.43
BetBugs · First Half WinnerlostDrawEstimated chance44%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
Craiova finish home games strongly while Farul fade after the break.
- Craiova average 1.71 second-half goals at home
- Craiova concede 0.14 second-half goals at home
- Farul concede 0.86 second-half goals away
BetBugs · Second Half WinnerwonUniversitatea CraiovaEstimated chance49%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Craiova have been dominant at home while Farul have not won an away league game all season. Farul's away matches have repeatedly finished level and Craiova's midweek European game raises the chance of a stalemate.
- Craiova league home record: 5W 0D 1L, 20 scored, 2 conceded in 6
- Farul league away record: 0W 4D 2L, 5 scored, 10 conceded in 6
- Farul have drawn 4 of their 6 league away games
- Craiova drew only once in their last 6 competitive matches
BetBugs · Double ChancewonUniversitatea Craiova or DrawEstimated chance84%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Craiova start strongly at home while Farul rarely lead at the break. Both teams have often reached half-time without a goal.
- Craiova average 1.0 first-half goals at home
- Farul average 0.43 first-half goals away
- Craiova were level at half-time in 4 of their last 6 matches
- Farul were level at half-time in most of their away games
BetBugs · Double Chance First HalfwonUniversitatea Craiova or DrawEstimated chance84%

Goals5 of 6 landed

Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Craiova's home games have generated plenty of goals and Farul concede regularly on the road.
- Craiova home league games have produced 22 goals in 6 matches
- Farul away league games average 2.5 total goals
- Craiova's last 6 competitive matches produced totals of 1, 5, 1, 4, 3, 2
BetBugs · Goals Over/UnderlostOver 2.5Estimated chance53%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Market price 1.83
The read
Farul score sparingly on the road and Craiova have been difficult to break down at home.
- Craiova kept 4 clean sheets in their last 6 competitive matches
- Farul average 0.83 goals per away league game this season
- Craiova conceded only 2 goals in their last 6
BetBugs · Both Teams to ScorewonNoEstimated chance60%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Craiova's home attack has been prolific and Farul concede regularly away.
- Craiova scored 20 goals in 6 home league games
- Craiova have scored 2 or more in 4 of their last 6 competitive matches
- Farul conceded 10 goals in 6 league away games
BetBugs · Home Goals TotalwonUniversitatea Craiova over 1.5Estimated chance62%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams contribute first-half goals often enough for at least one before the break.
- Craiova home first-half goals for and against average 1.43
- Farul away first-half goals for and against average 1.14
- Only 3 of Craiova's last 6 had a goalless first half
BetBugs · 1st Half GoalswonOver 0.5 goals in 1st halfEstimated chance62%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Market price 1.17
The read
Both sides scoring before half-time is rare given Craiova's strong early defence.
- Craiova concede 0.21 first-half goals per match overall
- Farul average 0.43 first-half goals away
- Farul scored in the first half in only 3 of their last 6
BetBugs · Both Teams Score First HalfwonNoEstimated chance90%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Farul contribute little after the break, keeping second-half totals modest.
- Farul away second-half totals average 1.15 goals
- Farul average 0.29 second-half goals away
- Craiova's last 6 included second halves with a single goal
BetBugs · Goals Over Under Second HalfwonUnder 1.5Estimated chance53%

Match stats4 of 4 landed

Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Combined corner counts in these teams' matches have usually stayed around nine.
- Craiova's corners and opponent corners average 8.83 per match
- Farul away corners and opponent corners average 9
- Farul's last away games had 9 and 9 corners
BetBugs · Corners Over/UnderwonUnder 9.5Estimated chance52%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Combined shot counts in these teams' matches have generally stayed below 36.
- Farul average a combined 27.9 shots per match
- Farul away shots and opponent shots average 28.5
- Craiova's combined shots average 30.8
BetBugs · Shots Over/UnderwonUnder 35.5Estimated chance56%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams' combined shots on target have stayed well below 14.
- Craiova combined shots on target average 9.4
- Farul combined shots on target average 9.7
- Craiova home shots on target average 10.3 combined
BetBugs · Shots on Target Over/UnderwonUnder 13.5Estimated chance80%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams' matches average around four cards, with Farul occasionally picking up reds.
- Craiova average 2.08 yellows and opponents 2.25
- Farul average 1.45 yellows and opponents 2.36
- Farul average 0.33 red cards per match
BetBugs · Cards Over/UnderwonOver 3.5Estimated chance57%

Head-to-Head

2W · 1D · 2W

L4-1Farul ConstantavUniversitatea CraiovaFeb 1, 2026LIG

W2-0Universitatea CraiovavFarul ConstantaSep 14, 2025LIG

W1-0Universitatea CraiovavFarul ConstantaMar 1, 2025LIG

L3-2Farul ConstantavUniversitatea CraiovaOct 28, 2024LIG

D3-3Farul ConstantavUniversitatea CraiovaMay 13, 2024LIG

Universitatea Craiova: 2 clean sheets3.8 goals/game avg

League Table

Liga I 2026/2027

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GF-GA	Pts	Form
3	Universitatea Craiova Promotion - Superliga (Championship Group)	11	7	2	2	25-9	23	WWWWD
6	Farul Constanta Women Promotion - Superliga (Championship Group)	11	4	5	2	17-15	17	WLWDD