UTA Arad vs Universitatea Craiova Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 12 Jul 2025

SuperLiga Betting Preview: UTA Arad vs Universitatea Craiova

UTA Arad host Universitatea Craiova in this SuperLiga match at Arena Francisc Neuman, with kick-off set for 23:30 on Saturday 12 July 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Can UTA Stay Close to the Favourites?

UTA Arad +0.5 could be the best bet when they go up against Universitatea Craiova. We’ll take Asian Handicap odds of 1.88 that the home team manage to either land a victory or draw, giving us two outcomes for our money.

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7 Wins for U Craiova in Last 10 H2H Games

In the last UTA Arad game, they played out a 0-0 draw at home to Gloria Buzau at Arena Francisc Neuman. The Old Lady had four shots on target and enjoyed 54% possession.

Universitatea Craiova won their previous game, beating Dinamo Bucharest at home. It was a 2-1 win at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco. Mirel Radoi's side had 53% possession and recorded five shots on goal, while David Barbu and Alexandru Mitrita found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

U Craiova have claimed victories in the last two clashes against UTA. On their travels, a 2-1 win was secured at Arena Francisc Neuman and that was preceded by a 4-2 home success at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco. The previous 10 H2H games have ended in seven U Craiova victories, two draws and a solitary win for UTA.

SuperLiga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
13	UTA Arad	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
14	U Craiova	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 0.9 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 12.3 attempts. UTA have had 48.4% possession, 392.3 passes and 5.0 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.3 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 12.8 attempts, while being awarded 4.6 corners.

Top scorer is Paul-Jose M'Poku on 3 goals, while Daniel Zsori and Marinos Tzionis have both racked up 2. Valentin Costache, Benjamin van Durmen and Daniel Zsori are the leading assists makers with 1.

U Craiova have won 4, lost 4 and drawn 2, averaging 4.9 shots on goal, 10.8 attempts and 1.3 goals. The Lions from Bănie average 53.4% possession, 443.4 passes, 5.5 corners awarded and 5.3 corners against, while 1.1 goals have been conceded from 9.0 attempts and 3.0 shots on goal.

Alexandru Mitrita got 6 goals, Anzor Mekvabishvili notched 2, while David Barbu and two other players scored 1. Alexandru Mitrita and Stefan Baiaram have clocked up 3 assists each in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

UTA Arad predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Dejan Iliev (GK), Flavius Iacob, Florent Poulolo, Dmytro Pospelov, Din Alomerovic, Ovidiu Popescu, Benjamin van Durmen, Valentin Costache, Alin Roman, Marinos Tzionis, Daniel Zsori.

Universitatea Craiova predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Silviu Lung Jr. (GK), Vasile Mogos, Alexandru Cretu, Juraj Badelj, Basilio Ndong, Teles, Tudor Baluta, Mihnea Radulescu, Lyes Houri, Andrei Ivan, Jovan Markovic.

UTA Arad vs Universitatea Craiova Prediction & Betting Tips

Gear up for UTA Arad vs Universitatea Craiova with our comprehensive betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, corners market value, top player props and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

We can feel confident with our bet on UTA Arad +0.5 at odds of 1.88. The home team should be able to avoid defeat in this SuperLiga game and this pick has the stats to back up a positive outcome.

The football predictions are generated after consulting the team news for both sides along with the form. We are also able to analyse the latest SuperLiga stats which can suggest how the game might unfold.

Key UTA Arad vs Universitatea Craiova league stats:

• The +0.5 line has been covered by UTA in 5 consecutive games at home.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by UTA in 14 of their last 20 games at home.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by UTA in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by U Craiova in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by U Craiova in 13 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by U Craiova in 2 consecutive games on the road.

UTA +0.5 Probability

The best betting apps make it a 53.3% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

UTA 1 - 1 U Craiova

One bet that has caught our eye is a 1-1 correct score draw. This selection is available at 6.40 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Stefan Baiaram to Score 3.55

Stefan Baiaram (U Craiova) has managed three goals in his past nine SuperLiga away games. He looks like a value bet to find the net and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer pick at odds of 3.55.

Latest Stefan Baiaram Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

3.55

First

6.40

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners 1.83

The 9.5 Total Corners line has been covered in four consecutive Universitatea Craiova away matches, while the same outcome has happened in three straight UTA Arad home games. We think this presents a convincing argument and we’ll wager the Total Corners line to be covered which is available at odds of 1.83.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

UTA

Total

9.60 5.00 4.60

Home

10.20 5.10 5.10

Away

8.80 3.60 5.20

U Craiova

Total

10.80 5.50 5.30

Home

9.80 5.90 3.90

Away

10.50 4.70 5.80

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

1.83

Under 9.5

1.83

UTA Corners

Over 3.5

1.62

Under 3.5

2.20

U Craiova Corners

Over 5.5

2.00

Under 5.5

1.73

Most Corners

1

2.65

X

6.75

2

1.57

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UTA Arad vs Universitatea Craiova Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Make U Craiova Most Likely Winners

Universitatea Craiova are the shortest price to win this SuperLiga clash according to the bookies, with the favourites given a 54% probability due to their 1.85 betting odds. The market suggests that UTA Arad are least likely to win at 3.80.

There’s sometimes a case for betting on the Draw No Bet market, with U Craiova available at 1.40 for those who want insurance on their bet. The same applies to opponents UTA at 2.75.

Under and Over 2.5 Goals backers are able to get similar odds on the Total Goals market. For those anticipating both sides finding the net, then BTTS Yes might prove attractive. Alternatively, you can wager BTTS No.

Hundreds of markets are made available when it comes to SuperLiga games, with the best football betting sites leaving no stone unturned in terms of available options.

Full-Time Result

1

3.80

X

3.40

2

1.85

Half-Time Result

1

4.50

X

2.20

2

2.50

Double Chance

1X

1.80

12

1.29

X2

1.22

Draw No Bet

1

2.75

2

1.40

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

1.90

2 Hcp -0.5

1.90

Total Goals

Under 2.5

1.80

Over 2.5

2.00

Both Teams to Score

Yes

1.80

No

1.91

Mevlan Zeka Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer

Mevlan Zeka is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at 5.80. Alternatively, there’s the chance to back him to find the net at any stage at 3.30.

Mevlan Zeka (UTA)

First

5.80

Anytime

3.30

Stefan Baiaram (U Craiova)

First

6.40

Anytime

3.55

Valentin Costache (UTA)

First

7.00

Anytime

3.80

Dániel Zsóri (UTA)

First

7.50

Anytime

4.10

Marinos Tzionis (UTA)

First

8.00

Anytime

4.35

Carlos Mora (U Craiova)

First

8.00

Anytime

4.40

Luis Paradela (U Craiova)

First

8.50

Anytime

4.80

Lyes Houri (U Craiova)

First

9.00

Anytime

4.90

Alexandru Cicaldau (U Craiova)

First

9.50

Anytime

5.10

Benjamin Van Durmen (UTA)

First

11.50

Anytime

5.80

Anzor Mekvabishvili (U Craiova)

First

11.50

Anytime

6.10

Nicusor Bancu (U Craiova)

First

12.00

Anytime

6.50

Denis Hrezdac (UTA)

First

15.00

Anytime

7.50

Vasile Mogos (U Craiova)

First

17.00

Anytime

8.50

Vladimir Screciu (U Craiova)

First

19.00

Anytime

9.50

Basilio Ndong (U Craiova)

First

23.00

Anytime

12.00

UTA Unbeaten at Home in Past Five Games

UTA Arad haven’t tasted defeat in five consecutive matches at Arena Francisc Neuman. The Old Lady have secured four victories, four defeats and two draws in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 1.00.

U Craiova have managed five losses, four victories and one draw in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.00.

When the teams previously met at Arena Francisc Neuman, U Craiova defeated UTA 2-1. The past 5 H2H games at Arena Francisc Neuman have involved three U Craiova wins, one UTA victory and one draw.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
UTA Arad Home Stats		4-2-4	2.00	1.00	1.00	2	8	3	7
Universitatea Craiova Away Stats		4-1-5	2.00	1.00	1.00	3	7	3	7

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

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UTA Arad vs Universitatea Craiova Lineups & Team News

Be prepared — check the UTA vs U Craiova team news before wagering. Get the confirmed lineups for the SuperLiga plus the newest injury news.

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