Get ready for a Romanian Liga I clash on 23.08.2026 as Universitatea Craiova goes head-to-head with FC Voluntari. This game is expected to showcase Universitatea Craiova’s dominance in the league. Our comprehensive match analysis provides insights into team tactics, player matchups, and expert betting tips.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Corvinul Hunedoara | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7/3 | 8 |
| 9 | Universitatea Craiova | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10/7 | 7 |
| 10 | Oţelul | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6/6 | 6 |
| 11 | Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2/2 | 6 |
| 12 | FC Voluntari | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4/13 | 4 |
| 13 | CFR 1907 Cluj | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7/8 | 3 |
Key Player Statistics: Universitatea Craiova vs FC Voluntari
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x 1 x 1Universitatea Craiova vs FC Voluntari Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga I | Universitatea Craiova | FC Voluntari | 26.02.2024 | 2-1 |
| Liga I | FC Voluntari | Universitatea Craiova | 07.10.2023 | 0-0 |
| Liga I | FC Voluntari | Universitatea Craiova | 26.02.2023 | 1-0 |
| Liga I | Universitatea Craiova | FC Voluntari | 30.09.2022 | 1-1 |
| Liga I | CS Universitatea Craiova | FC Voluntari | 30.04.2022 | 1-0 |
| Liga I | FC Voluntari | CS Universitatea Craiova | 18.03.2022 | 3-1 |
| Liga I | FC Voluntari | CS Universitatea Craiova | 11.12.2021 | 1-1 |
| Liga I | CS Universitatea Craiova | FC Voluntari | 09.08.2021 | 3-0 |
| Liga I | FC Voluntari | CS Universitatea Craiova | 26.01.2021 | 1-1 |
| Liga I | CS Universitatea Craiova | FC Voluntari | 19.09.2020 | 2-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga I | Oţelul | Universitatea Craiova | 16.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| UEFA Europa League | Universitatea Craiova | KuPS | 13.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| Liga I | Universitatea Craiova | Arges Pitesti | 09.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| UEFA Europa League | KuPS | Universitatea Craiova | 06.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| Liga I | Universitatea Craiova | Petrolul Ploiesti | 01.08.2026 | 4-0 |
| UEFA Champions League | Universitatea Craiova | Levski Sofia | 29.07.2026 | 2-2 |
| Liga I | Dinamo Bucuresti | Universitatea Craiova | 25.07.2026 | 5-1 |
| UEFA Champions League | Levski Sofia | Universitatea Craiova | 22.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Liga I | Universitatea Craiova | Uta Arad | 18.07.2026 | 4-0 |
| UEFA Champions League | Universitatea Craiova | ML Vitebsk | 15.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga I | FC Voluntari | Petrolul Ploiesti | 14.08.2026 | 1-2 |
| Liga I | Dinamo Bucuresti | FC Voluntari | 08.08.2026 | 4-0 |
| Liga I | FC Voluntari | Uta Arad | 01.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| Liga I | CFR 1907 Cluj | FC Voluntari | 27.07.2026 | 5-0 |
| Liga I | FC Voluntari | FC Botosani | 17.07.2026 | 2-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | FC Voluntari | Farul Constanta | 11.07.2026 | 3-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | NK Varazdin | FC Voluntari | 02.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | FC Voluntari | Tiszakecske FC | 30.06.2026 | 3-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Nafta | FC Voluntari | 27.06.2026 | 0-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Chindia Targoviste | FC Voluntari | 07.02.2026 | 0-2 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Universitatea Craiova VS FC Voluntari
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Universitatea Craiova vs FC Voluntari
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Universitatea Craiova vs FC Voluntari
Universitatea Craiova host FC Voluntari this weekend in a Romanian Liga I clash that means much more than three points. Craiova are quietly building momentum. Voluntari are quietly falling apart.
The hosts sit 8th with 7 points from 5 games. That's a solid return, even if their form has been mixed. They crushed Petrolul 4-0 and demolished Uta Arad by the same scoreline. But they also lost 5-1 to Dinamo and dropped points in a 1-1 draw at Oțelul. Unpredictable? Yes. Dangerous at home? Absolutely.
Voluntari's numbers tell a worrying story. Thirteen goals conceded in just five Liga I matches. Four goals shipped against Dinamo. Five against CFR Cluj. This defence is leaking badly, and they're heading to one of the league's most attack-minded sides.
Here's what you need to watch for — the head-to-head record is deceptively tight at first glance. But look closer. Craiova have won this fixture at home convincingly multiple times, including a 5-0 thrashing back in 2017 and a 3-0 win in 2021. When Craiova are locked in on their own turf, Voluntari struggle to cope.
Don't be fooled by Voluntari's narrow 1-0 win over Uta Arad early in the season. That feels like a distant memory now. Three defeats in their last four Liga I games — conceding 11 goals across those three losses — tells you everything about their current confidence levels.
The surprising stat that casual fans might miss? Voluntari have actually scored just four goals in five league games this season. Their top scorers, Merloi and Schieb, have one goal each. That's a serious attacking problem against a Craiova side where C. Mora has already contributed two assists and the team is averaging two goals per home game.
From a betting perspective, Craiova at 1.42 isn't glamorous value, but it's dependable. The real edge is in the over 2.5 goals market. Five of the last seven head-to-head meetings have produced goals at both ends or multiple scores. With Voluntari's defence this fragile, goals feel inevitable.
My bold prediction? Craiova win 3-1, with Merloi grabbing a consolation for Voluntari in the second half. The visitors will poke forward at some point, but Craiova's attacking quality will prove too much.
This is a match where the home side's firepower meets a back line begging to be broken. Get yourself settled before kickoff — this one has goals written all over it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Kiki | Benin | 32 | Defender | 180 | 76 |
| M. Babić | Croatia | 28 | Attacker | 184 cm | 80 kg |
| M. Schieb | Romania | 30 | Defender | 175 cm | 70 kg |
| D. Toma | Romania | 26 | Midfielder | 174 cm | 65 kg |
| R. Crişan | Romania | 30 | Defender | 197 cm | n/a |
| M. Roman | Romania | 34 | Attacker | 190 cm | 80 kg |
| I. Gheorghe | Romania | 26 | Midfielder | 174 cm | 63 kg |
| D. Haruţ | Romania | 27 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| L. Cvek | Croatia | 31 | Midfielder | 183 cm | 70 kg |
| M. Jurhar | Slovenia | 28 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| D. Dumbrăvanu | Moldova | 25 | Defender | 192 | 66 |
| F. Haită | Romania | 25 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| G. Merloi | Romania | 26 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| M. Onișa | Romania | 26 | Midfielder | 181 cm | n/a |
| M. Mamić | Croatia | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| A. Șuteu | Romania | 22 | Defender | 180 cm | 68 kg |
| Robert Valentin Petculescu | Romania | 19 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| A. Chioveanu | Romania | 21 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| R. Guțea | Romania | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| M. Stefan | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
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