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Round
Group Stage
Venue
Baza Sportiva FC Bacau
Form

Recent form

FC Bacau
74Strong

Last 5 matches · 3W-2D-0L · +9 goal difference

Universitatea Craiova
85Excellent

Last 5 matches · 4W-1D-0L · +12 goal difference

Our call

Our verdict

Combo Bet
Under 2.5 Goals + Universitatea Craiova or Draw

BetGenius backs Under 2.5 Goals + Universitatea Craiova or Draw (Combo Bet) at 68% confidence — a solid call.

68%
Confidence
Solid
Preview

Match preview

FC Bacau host Universitatea Craiova in the Romanian Cup group stage, with both clubs seeking a positive start to their cup campaign. The hosts enter this encounter on a five-match unbeaten run across all competitions, including three consecutive 3-0 victories earlier in August before drawing 2-2 with CSM Ramnicu Valcea and 0-0 against Slatina.

Universitatea Craiova travel after a demanding schedule that has featured domestic and continental fixtures. The visitors have shown resilience despite heavy congestion, suffering just one defeat in their last five matches, with three 1-1 draws against Rapid, Ararat-Armenia, and Otelul alongside a 3-1 home victory over FC Voluntari.

With knockout football dynamics at play, both teams are likely to approach the early stages with caution. Craiova's recent matches have consistently been tight affairs, while Bacau's recent goalless stalemate against Slatina suggests a disciplined tactical setup capable of keeping the scoreline manageable.

Numbers

Statistical comparison

FC Bacau at homeUniversitatea Craiova away
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20%
BTTS (last 5)
20%
80%
Over 2.5 (last 5)
40%
History

Head-to-head

0
FC Bacau
0
Draws
1
Universitatea Craiova

Universitatea Craiova have won 1 of the last 1 meeting.

  • 2026-09-03FC Bacau1-2Universitatea Craiova
Predictions

3 published markets

FeaturedLOST
Combo Bet
Under 2.5 Goals + Universitatea Craiova or Draw
68%
Both must land · no better than

Under 2.5 Goals — 68% confidence

Universitatea Craiova have seen under 2.5 goals in four of their past five matches, with three separate 1-1 draws and a 1-0 defeat. FC Bacau also demonstrated defensive focus in their most recent outing, playing out a 0-0 draw against Slatina. A structured cup encounter points toward a limited goal tally.

Universitatea Craiova or Draw — 74% confidence

Universitatea Craiova have proven difficult to beat in recent weeks, recording three draws and a win from their last five matches across all competitions. While FC Bacau are unbeaten in their last five games, their momentum has slowed with back-to-back draws against CSM Ramnicu Valcea and Slatina. Covering the away win alongside the draw provides a solid probabilistic position given Craiova's overall competitive resilience.

These two calls are about different parts of the match (total goals and double chance), so neither one determines the other. The figure shown is the lower of the two — a combo can never be more likely than its weaker leg.

Combo BetWON
Double Chance
Universitatea Craiova or Draw
74%
Confidence

Universitatea Craiova have proven difficult to beat in recent weeks, recording three draws and a win from their last five matches across all competitions. While FC Bacau are unbeaten in their last five games, their momentum has slowed with back-to-back draws against CSM Ramnicu Valcea and Slatina. Covering the away win alongside the draw provides a solid probabilistic position given Craiova's overall competitive resilience.

Combo BetLOST
Total Goals
Under 2.5 Goals
68%
Confidence

Universitatea Craiova have seen under 2.5 goals in four of their past five matches, with three separate 1-1 draws and a 1-0 defeat. FC Bacau also demonstrated defensive focus in their most recent outing, playing out a 0-0 draw against Slatina. A structured cup encounter points toward a limited goal tally.

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