FC UTA Arad

vs

Universitatea Craiova

Tips, Stats and Odds

Arad and Craiova can play their part in a thriller

The oddsmakers have favored Universitatea Craiova for Saturday’s clash with FC UTA Arad, who will start the 2025-2026 Liga I campaign in 14th and 16th respectively. This FC UTA Arad vs Universitatea Craiova prediction suggests an exciting matchup despite the gap in recent form. This is not a classic Romanian rivalry but, after three straight wins against UTA Arad, Craiova have plenty to prove to their hosts. It won’t be easy to get the three points from this game either, as Adrian Mihalcea’s men are a well-disciplined side that know how to stop up shop and create a compact defensive shape. In Daniel Zsori, they have a player who can really shine when the ball lands at his feet and he has the ability to make the difference.

Craiova have the edge in recent H2H contests

UTA Arad boss Adrian Mihalcea, who has been at the helm since June 2025, tends to favor disciplined organization and building a resilient back line. However, according to the latest FC UTA Arad vs Universitatea Craiova odds, the visitors remain favorites given their dominance in previous meetings. They have failed to win their last four home matches against Craiova in all competitions, a record they will be keen to avoid extending. Mirel Radoi, who took charge of the visitors in January 2025, is a much more offensive-minded coach that likes his teams to play a possession-oriented style and move the ball with pace and fluidity. He has also instilled an attacking mentality in his team and they press high up the field to disrupt their opponents. A game between UTA’s disciplined blocks and Craiova’s front-foot mentality should be a fascinating tactical duel. This is why our FC UTA Arad vs Universitatea Craiova betting tips focus on the likelihood of both teams getting on the scoresheet. With Craiova having won each of the last 3 Liga 1 meetings and Mitrita on a hot streak, Universitatea Craiova enters as the favorite.