CS Universitatea Craiova vs Istanbul Basaksehir: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 28 August

Betiball's prediction for CS Universitatea Craiova vs Istanbul Basaksehir on 28 August 2025 (kick-off: 17:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full CS Universitatea Craiova vs Istanbul Basaksehir preview before placing your bet.

CS Universitatea Craiova vs Istanbul Basaksehir: Starting Lineups Time : 28/08/2025 17:30

CS Universitatea Craiova
3 - 1
Finished
Istanbul Basaksehir
90+4' event Lyes Houri / Cristian Baluta
90+2' event Alexandru Cretu / Samuel Teles Pereira Nunes Silva
81' event Steven Nsimba
77' event Anzor Mekvabishvili / Alexandru Cicaldau
77' event Steven Nsimba / Stefan Baiaram
63' event Nicusor Bancu
54' event Juraj Badelj
27' event Stefan Baiaram
20' event Cristian Baluta
9' event Alexandru Cicaldau
event 90+1' Umut Gunes
event 81' Yusuf Sari / Ivan Brnic
event 80' Christopher Operi
event 80' Christopher Operi
event 73' Joia Nuno Da Costa / Davie Selke
event 63' Umut Gunes / Berat Ozdemir
event 63' Abbosbek Fayzullayev / Onur Ergun
event 54' Davie Selke
event 54' Eldor Shomurodov
event 46' Olivier Kemendi / Miguel Crespo da Silva
event 7' Davie Selke
90+4' event Lyes Houri / Cristian Baluta
event 90+1' Umut Gunes
90+2' event Alexandru Cretu / Samuel Teles Pereira Nunes Silva
event 81' Yusuf Sari / Ivan Brnic
81' event Steven Nsimba
event 80' Christopher Operi
77' event Anzor Mekvabishvili / Alexandru Cicaldau
event 80' Christopher Operi
77' event Steven Nsimba / Stefan Baiaram
event 73' Joia Nuno Da Costa / Davie Selke
63' event Nicusor Bancu
event 63' Umut Gunes / Berat Ozdemir
54' event Juraj Badelj
event 63' Abbosbek Fayzullayev / Onur Ergun
27' event Stefan Baiaram
event 54' Davie Selke
20' event Cristian Baluta
event 54' Eldor Shomurodov
9' event Alexandru Cicaldau
event 46' Olivier Kemendi / Miguel Crespo da Silva
event 7' Davie Selke
CS Universitatea Craiova CS Universitatea Craiova
Substitutions
#27 David Barbu
#29 Luca Basceanu
#4 Alexandru Cretu
#14 Lyes Houri
#1 Silviu Lung
#30 Matei David
#5 Anzor Mekvabishvili
#19 Vasile Mogos
#39 Steven Nsimba
#18 Mihnea Radulescu
#2 Florin Bogdan Stefan
#24 Nikola Stevanovic
CS Universitatea Craiova CS Universitatea Craiova Istanbul Basaksehir Istanbul Basaksehir
14Shots10
6Shots on Goal3
15Fouls17
4Corner Kick5
17Free kick15
2Offside0
3Yellow card5
0Red card1
0Aerial1
2Save3
11Successful Tackles10
5Interceptions12
33Long pass30
3Successful center7
5Shots off goal5
3Blocked2
11Tackle10
5Dribbles7
18Throw-in21
332Passes431
70Attacks91
27Dangerous attacks57
2Corner Kicks(HT)3
Istanbul Basaksehir Istanbul Basaksehir
Substitutions
#17 Omer Beyaz
#10 Joia Nuno Da Costa
#98 Deniz Dilmen
#11 Abbosbek Fayzullayev
#20 Umut Gunes
#15 Hamza Gureler
#8 Olivier Kemendi
#7 Yusuf Sari
#23 Deniz Turuc
Commentary
90+4' CS Universitatea Craiova — substitution: Lyes Houri / Cristian Baluta
90+2' CS Universitatea Craiova — substitution: Alexandru Cretu / Samuel Teles Pereira Nunes Silva
90+1' Umut Gunes - Istanbul Basaksehir receive a yellow card
81' Goal! Steven Nsimba - CS Universitatea Craiova
81' Istanbul Basaksehir — substitution: Yusuf Sari / Ivan Brnic
80' Christopher Operi - Istanbul Basaksehir receive second yellow card
80' Christopher Operi - Istanbul Basaksehir receive a yellow card
77' CS Universitatea Craiova — substitution: Anzor Mekvabishvili / Alexandru Cicaldau
77' CS Universitatea Craiova — substitution: Steven Nsimba / Stefan Baiaram
73' Istanbul Basaksehir — substitution: Joia Nuno Da Costa / Davie Selke
63' Nicusor Bancu - CS Universitatea Craiova receive a yellow card
63' Istanbul Basaksehir — substitution: Umut Gunes / Berat Ozdemir
63' Istanbul Basaksehir — substitution: Abbosbek Fayzullayev / Onur Ergun
54' Juraj Badelj - CS Universitatea Craiova receive a yellow card
54' Davie Selke - Istanbul Basaksehir receive a yellow card
54' Eldor Shomurodov - Istanbul Basaksehir receive a yellow card
46' Istanbul Basaksehir — substitution: Olivier Kemendi / Miguel Crespo da Silva
27' Goal! Stefan Baiaram - CS Universitatea Craiova
20' Cristian Baluta - CS Universitatea Craiova receive a yellow card
9' Goal! Alexandru Cicaldau - CS Universitatea Craiova
7' Goal! Davie Selke - Istanbul Basaksehir

How We Build the CS Universitatea Craiova vs Istanbul Basaksehir Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for CS Universitatea Craiova vs Istanbul Basaksehir on 28 August 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.

CS Universitatea Craiova vs Istanbul Basaksehir Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess CS Universitatea Craiova's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Istanbul Basaksehir'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 CS Universitatea Craiova and Istanbul Basaksehir sit and what this result means for both clubs.

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