Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS
Match events
- 4'V. R. Gasc (T. Hamalainen)
- 31'T. Hamalainen
- 43'S. Nsimba
- 46'T. Hamalainen (C. Antwi)
- 49'J. J. Moreno Ciorciari
- 52'David Matei
- 61'S. Nsimba (A. Al Hamlawi)
- 61'David Matei (M. Etim)
- 62'C. Mora (A. Al Hamlawi)
- 66'K. Adams
- 67'V. R. Gasc (J. Luyeye-Lutumba)
- 67'J. J. Moreno Ciorciari (P. Parzyszek)
- 79'A. Puukko (S. Savolainen)
- 80'A. Cicâldău (T. Băluţă)
- 80'Ș. Baiaram (Heriberto Tavares)
- 90+1'A. Mekvabishvili (Samuel Teles)
- 1.2
- Goals/game
- 1.7
- 0.6
- Conceded/game
- 1.1
AI match analysis
Predicted score: 2-1
Statistical analysis indicates that Universitatea Craiova holds a significant advantage, having remained unbeaten in their last five home matches. Despite this, KuPS demonstrates a stronger scoring average in their recent games, which could challenge Craiova's defense. The expected scorelines suggest a close match, but the home team's stability may tilt the outcome in their favor.
- Universitatea Craiova unbeaten in their last 5 home matches
- KuPS has a better scoring average in their last 10 matches compared to Craiova
- Craiova's defense has conceded only 0.6 goals per game in their last 10 matches
- KuPS is coming off three wins in their last five matches, showing solid form
Confidence is high because the probability gap between outcomes is decisive, and the bookmaker market agrees closely with this read, and this fixture has limited historical data available so far.
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Why AI favors Universitatea Craiova
- Sharper attackKuPS
KuPS are averaging 1.7 goals scored per game over their recent matches.
1.7/game - Tighter defenseUniversitatea Craiova
Universitatea Craiova are conceding just 0.6 goals per game over their recent matches.
0.6/game conceded
Computed independently from historical data — not a model-reported reason.
What could change the prediction
- AI and market are closely aligned
The bookmaker market and our model currently see this match almost identically, which limits how differentiated this pick is.
- No head-to-head history
These two teams have no recorded meetings, so the prediction relies on form and standings alone.
How did our prediction do?
We picked Universitatea Craiova at 69.54% — final result was Universitatea Craiova win, Universitatea Craiova 2-1 KuPS.
Predicted score was 2-1.
This was a high confidence pick (80/100) — and it paid off.
Closing odds vs. our model
Last tracked odds before kickoff, compared against our AI's pre-match probability for the same outcome.
Match trends
- Universitatea Craiova have averaged 1.2 goals scored per game over their last 10 matches.
- KuPS have averaged 1.7 goals scored per game over their last 10 matches.
Head-to-head
No previous meetings on record.
Odds comparison
Match winner
Total goals (2.5 line)
Both teams to score
Double chance
Clean sheet
Average and best price across 14 bookmakers we track. Odds change continuously — shown for reference only, not a recommendation.
Match winner — odds movement
Model vs market
"Market" is the average bookmaker price converted to an implied probability with the bookmaker's built-in margin removed, for a fair comparison against the AI's own probability estimate.
Pre-match comparison
Rolling averages based on each team's last 10 and 10 finished matches; clean sheets/failed-to-score are full-season totals.
Referee
N. Minakovic
Based on 1 matches officiated (our own data).
When do they score?
Universitatea Craiova
KuPS
Frequently asked questions
Who is likely to win Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS?+
Our AI model favors Universitatea Craiova to win, with a 69.54% probability (Draw 19.7%, KuPS 10.76%).
What time does Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS kick off?+
Kickoff is at Aug 13, 2026, 5:00 PM (your local time, based on your device).