AEK Athens vs CS Universitatea Craiova: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 December

Betiball's prediction for AEK Athens vs CS Universitatea Craiova on 18 December 2025 (kick-off: 16:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full AEK Athens vs CS Universitatea Craiova preview before placing your bet.

AEK Athens vs CS Universitatea Craiova: Starting Lineups Time : 18/12/2025 16:00

AEK Athens
3 - 2
Finished
CS Universitatea Craiova
90+14' event Luka Jovic
90+13' event Domagoj Vida Penalty awarded
90+12' event Lazaros Rota
90+8' event Dereck Kutesa
90+1' event Marko Grujic / Razvan Marin
82' event Dereck Kutesa
77' event James Penrice / Stavros Pilios
65' event Domagoj Vida
64' event Dereck Kutesa / Petros Mantalos
64' event Niclas Eliasson / Roberto Maximiliano Pereyra
5' event Domagoj Vida
event 90+11' Nicusor Bancu
event 90+6' Nikola Stevanovic / Samuel Teles Pereira Nunes Silva
event 90+6' Vasile Mogos / Anzor Mekvabishvili
event 90+4' Pavlo Isenko
event 90+2' Alexandru Cretu
event 82' Samuel Teles Pereira Nunes Silva
event 81' Lyes Houri / Alexandru Cicaldau
event 81' Alexandru Cretu / Stefan Baiaram
event 72' Stefan Baiaram
event 67' Juan Carlos Morales / Monday Etim
event 59' Alexandru Cicaldau
event 30' Stefan Baiaram
90+14' event Luka Jovic
event 90+11' Nicusor Bancu
90+13' event Domagoj Vida Penalty awarded
event 90+6' Nikola Stevanovic / Samuel Teles Pereira Nunes Silva
90+12' event Lazaros Rota
event 90+6' Vasile Mogos / Anzor Mekvabishvili
90+8' event Dereck Kutesa
event 90+4' Pavlo Isenko
90+1' event Marko Grujic / Razvan Marin
event 90+2' Alexandru Cretu
82' event Dereck Kutesa
event 82' Samuel Teles Pereira Nunes Silva
77' event James Penrice / Stavros Pilios
event 81' Lyes Houri / Alexandru Cicaldau
65' event Domagoj Vida
event 81' Alexandru Cretu / Stefan Baiaram
64' event Dereck Kutesa / Petros Mantalos
event 72' Stefan Baiaram
64' event Niclas Eliasson / Roberto Maximiliano Pereyra
event 67' Juan Carlos Morales / Monday Etim
5' event Domagoj Vida
event 59' Alexandru Cicaldau
event 30' Stefan Baiaram
AEK Athens AEK Athens
Substitutions
#7 Dereck Kutesa
#19 Niclas Eliasson
#29 James Penrice
#4 Marko Grujic
#81 Angelos Angelopoulos
#91 Alberto Brignoli
#34 Christos Kosidis
#55 Konstantinos Chrysopoulos
AEK Athens AEK Athens CS Universitatea Craiova CS Universitatea Craiova
19Shots15
5Shots on Goal5
8Fouls18
7Corner Kick4
17Free kick8
6Offside2
3Yellow card5
2Aerial0
3Save2
13Successful Tackles10
3Interceptions9
26Long pass24
2Assist1
12Successful center6
9Shots off goal5
1Hit The Post0
5Blocked5
8Tackle10
5Dribbles6
25Throw-in13
419Passes399
108Attacks83
80Dangerous attacks34
3Corner Kicks(HT)3
7BigChances3
5BigChancesMissed2
15ShotsInsideBox11
4ShotsOutsideBox4
57DuelsWon40
3.41ExpectedGoals1.34
1.36xGOpenPlay1.08
1.26xGSetPlay0.26
2.62xGNonPenalty1.34
3.32xGOT1.22
25Touches In Opposition Box20
28AccurateCrosses9
35GroundDuelsWon29
22AerialDuelsWon11
11Clearances25
CS Universitatea Craiova CS Universitatea Craiova
Substitutions
#17 Juan Carlos Morales
#4 Alexandru Cretu
#14 Lyes Houri
#19 Vasile Mogos
#24 Nikola Stevanovic
#1 Silviu Lung
#21 Laurentiu Popescu
#2 Florin Bogdan Stefan
#29 Luca Basceanu
#30 Matei David
#38 Denys Muntean
#39 Steven Nsimba
Commentary
90+14' Penalty scored! Luka Jovic - AEK Athens
90+13' VAR review - AEK Athens
90+12' Lazaros Rota - AEK Athens receive a yellow card
90+11' Nicusor Bancu - CS Universitatea Craiova receive a yellow card
90+8' Goal! Dereck Kutesa - AEK Athens
90+6' CS Universitatea Craiova — substitution: Nikola Stevanovic / Samuel Teles Pereira Nunes Silva
90+6' CS Universitatea Craiova — substitution: Vasile Mogos / Anzor Mekvabishvili
90+4' Pavlo Isenko - CS Universitatea Craiova receive a yellow card
90+2' Alexandru Cretu - CS Universitatea Craiova receive a yellow card
90+1' AEK Athens — substitution: Marko Grujic / Razvan Marin
82' Dereck Kutesa - AEK Athens receive a yellow card
82' Samuel Teles Pereira Nunes Silva - CS Universitatea Craiova receive a yellow card
81' CS Universitatea Craiova — substitution: Lyes Houri / Alexandru Cicaldau
81' CS Universitatea Craiova — substitution: Alexandru Cretu / Stefan Baiaram
77' AEK Athens — substitution: James Penrice / Stavros Pilios
72' Stefan Baiaram - CS Universitatea Craiova receive a yellow card
67' CS Universitatea Craiova — substitution: Juan Carlos Morales / Monday Etim
65' Goal! Domagoj Vida - AEK Athens
64' AEK Athens — substitution: Dereck Kutesa / Petros Mantalos
64' AEK Athens — substitution: Niclas Eliasson / Roberto Maximiliano Pereyra
59' Goal! Alexandru Cicaldau - CS Universitatea Craiova
30' Goal! Stefan Baiaram - CS Universitatea Craiova
5' Domagoj Vida - AEK Athens receive a yellow card

How We Build the AEK Athens vs CS Universitatea Craiova Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for AEK Athens vs CS Universitatea Craiova on 18 December 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

AEK Athens vs CS Universitatea Craiova Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess AEK Athens's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against CS Universitatea Craiova's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where AEK Athens and CS Universitatea Craiova sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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