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Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS prediction
Universitatea Craiova
KuPSUniversitatea Craiova
KuPS
Thu, Aug 13, 01:00 PM
Stadionul Ion Oblemenco, Craiova
The short answer
Golazo's model rates this close to even: Universitatea Craiova 35%, the draw 31%, KuPS 34%. It projects 2.2 goals in total, with 1-1 the single most likely scoreline at 15%, and puts both teams scoring at 47%. Behind that: Universitatea Craiova have scored in 1 of 1 league games this season, KuPS in 1 of 1.
A projection from each side's recent form, not a prediction anyone should treat as certain. Published before kick-off and graded in public afterwards.
Who wins
Universitatea Craiova win
35%
Draw
31%
KuPS win
34%
What our model expects
Built from each side's recent results, shrunk toward the league average so a small sample can't run away with it. Projections, not certainties.
Expected goals
1.1 – 1.1
Total goals 2.2
Both teams score
47%
Over 2.5 goals
39%
Over 1.5 goals
67%
Universitatea Craiova clean sheet
33%
KuPS clean sheet
32%
What stands out
Total goals 2.2
17% below a typical match · League average 2.7
Universitatea Craiova 1.6 scored / 1.1 conceded · KuPS 1.6 / 0.9 per game
Corners 8.7
13% below a typical match · League average 10
Universitatea Craiova win 3.9 per game, KuPS concede 4.3
Offsides 4.2
20% above a typical match · League average 3.5
Universitatea Craiova 1.4 + KuPS 2.8 per game
Corners
League average 5
Cards
League average 2.25
Shots
League average 12.5
Possession
Players to watch
Season rates per 90 minutes, from players with enough minutes to mean something.
Most likely scorer
J. Moreno
KuPS
27%
Shots
J. Moreno
KuPS
2.3
KuPS · on target
J. Moreno
KuPS
1.3
The record behind it
What each side has actually done this season — the counts under the percentages above.
Universitatea Craiova
At home- Scored in 1 of 1
When their goals arrive
KuPS
Away- Scored in 1 of 1
When their goals arrive
Universitatea Craiova · Recent form
- D1-1KuPS
- W4-0Petrolul Ploiesti
- D2-2Levski Sofia
- L1-5Dinamo Bucuresti
- L0-1Levski Sofia
KuPS · Recent form
- D1-1Universitatea Craiova
- W1-0Gnistan
- L0-2Sabah FA
- W3-1VPS
- L0-1Sabah FA
This is the free half.
The projection above is what our model thinks. When it disagrees with the bookmakers by enough to be worth backing, that becomes a pick on the daily board — and every one of those is graded in public, win or lose.
Common questions
Who will win Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS?
Golazo's model rates the match close to even: Universitatea Craiova 35%, the draw 31%, KuPS 34%. No side is a clear favourite.
What is the most likely score in Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS?
The single most likely scoreline is 1-1, at 15%. The model projects 2.2 goals in total. Any one exact score is unlikely on its own.
Will both teams score in Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS?
Golazo's model puts both teams scoring at 47%, and over 2.5 goals at 39%.
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