Universitatea Craiova

vs

FC Arges

Tips, Stats and Odds

Universitatea Craiova are the hosts for Sunday's Liga I 2026/2027 clash with FC Argeș and the home side come into the game as runaway favorites with the bookmakers. Craiova come into this game on the back of a 4-0 home win over SC FC Petrolul Ploiesti in Liga I 2026/2027, following their 2-2 home draw with PFC Levski Sofia in UEFA Champions League Qualification 2026.

Betting on the hosts is the obvious play in this clash, but Argeș have won their last 2 games and it shouldn't be a cakewalk. Craiova are 2nd in the Liga I 2026/2027 standings with 6 points from 3 games, Argeș are 4th with 6 from 3, so this is already an early top-four battle.

FC Arges are a compact, intensity-first unit and will look to steal the ball and counter attack on the break at the Stadionul Ion Oblemenco, Romania. Craiova are an adaptive possession-based outfit with high full-backs, intelligent pressing triggers and an eye for the through ball, so there will be a clear contrast in styles on Sunday.

Filipe Coelho's Craiova are in much better form at home than away this season, winning 2 and drawing 1 of their last 3 on their home turf. They're in okay form overall, winning 2, drawing 1 and losing 2 of their last 5 in all competitions. Arges are yet to get their first win on the road in Liga I 2026/2027, but they've been in good shape recently, winning their last two home matches.

Craiova's home form and overall record against Arges both point to a home victory for Craiova on Sunday. They won the last meeting 1-0 away in the Liga I Playoff 2025/2026 and have won 2 of the last 3 clashes at this venue.

Backing Craiova is the clear play here, but Arges have a good recent record and should be able to keep things tight in the 1st half, when Craiova might be a little cold. So backing the second-half bet for Craiova has a great opportunity to provide the value.