FC Otelul Galati vs CS Universitatea Craiova: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 20 September

FC Otelul Galati

L W D D W

3rd place in Playoffs

1-0

20/09/2025 14:00

CS Universitatea Craiova

W W W D W

1st place in Championship Playoffs

Romania Liga I

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for FC Otelul Galati vs CS Universitatea Craiova on 20 September 2025 (kick-off: 14:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full FC Otelul Galati vs CS Universitatea Craiova preview before placing your bet.

FC Otelul Galati are currently 3rd with 35 points after 9 matches.
CS Universitatea Craiova sit 1st with 50 points from 10 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: CS Universitatea Craiova to win with probability 40%.
Head-to-head history favors CS Universitatea Craiova, who have won 2 of the last 6 meetings. FC Otelul Galati have one win, while 3 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

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Pred

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Weather

14:00

2025-09-20

FC Otelul Galati vs CS Universitatea Craiova - Prediction & Odds

FC Otelul Galati

CS Universitatea Craiova

2025-09-20 14:00

STANDINGS UP TO 20/09/2025

Championship Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 CS Universitatea Craiova	50	10	6	2	2	12	6	6
02 Universitaea Cluj	46	10	6	1	3	13	11	2
03 CFR Cluj	43	10	4	4	2	8	7	1
04 Dinamo Bucuresti	39	10	3	4	3	13	12	1
05 Rapid Bucuresti	34	10	1	3	6	8	14	-6
06 Arges	32	10	1	4	5	6	10	-4

Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 UTA Arad	39	9	5	2	2	14	7	7
02 FCSB	37	9	4	2	3	13	9	4
03 FC Otelul Galati	35	9	4	2	3	17	15	2
04 FK Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc	33	9	5	2	2	11	8	3
05 FC Botosani	33	9	3	3	3	13	17	-4
06 Hermannstadt	25	9	3	4	2	13	10	3
07 Farul Constanta	25	9	1	3	5	8	11	-3
08 Petrolul Ploiesti	25	9	2	3	4	9	15	-6
09 FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia	22	9	2	3	4	11	13	-2
10 Metaloglobus	16	9	2	4	3	10	14	-4

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 CS Universitatea Craiova	60	30	17	9	4	53	27	26
02 Rapid Bucuresti	56	30	16	8	6	47	30	17
03 Universitaea Cluj	54	30	16	6	8	48	27	21
04 CFR Cluj	53	30	15	8	7	49	40	9
05 Dinamo Bucuresti	52	30	14	10	6	42	28	14
06 Arges	50	30	15	5	10	37	28	9
07 FCSB	46	30	13	7	10	48	40	8
08 UTA Arad	43	30	11	10	9	39	44	-5
09 FC Botosani	42	30	11	9	10	37	29	8
10 FC Otelul Galati	41	30	11	8	11	39	32	7
11 Farul Constanta	37	30	10	7	13	39	37	2
12 Petrolul Ploiesti	32	30	7	11	12	24	31	-7
13 FK Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc	32	30	8	8	14	30	58	-28
14 FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia	25	30	7	4	19	27	46	-19
15 Hermannstadt	23	30	5	8	17	29	50	-21
16 Metaloglobus	12	30	2	6	22	25	66	-41

Head To Head

14/02/2025 14:00

CS Universitatea Craiova

2 - 1

FC Otelul Galati

ROM D1

11/01/2025 07:00

FC Otelul Galati

2 - 1

CS Universitatea Craiova

INT CF

05/10/2024 14:30

FC Otelul Galati

1 - 1

CS Universitatea Craiova

ROM D1

04/04/2024 12:30

CS Universitatea Craiova

0 - 0

FC Otelul Galati

ROMC

26/11/2023 12:30

FC Otelul Galati

1 - 3

CS Universitatea Craiova

ROM D1

24/07/2023 14:30

CS Universitatea Craiova

0 - 0

FC Otelul Galati

ROM D1

FC Otelul Galati

17%

Draw

50%

CS Universitatea Craiova

33%

FC Otelul Galati Last 6 matches

06/09/2025 04:00

FC Otelul Galati 2 - 0 FC Bacau INT CF

01/09/2025 11:00

FK Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc 1 - 1 FC Otelul Galati ROM D1

24/08/2025 09:15

FC Otelul Galati 4 - 1 CFR Cluj ROM D1

18/08/2025 12:00

Arges 2 - 0 FC Otelul Galati ROM D1

11/08/2025 14:30

FC Otelul Galati 1 - 1 Rapid Bucuresti ROM D1

04/08/2025 12:00

FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia 0 - 0 FC Otelul Galati ROM D1

Win

33%

Draw

50%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches CS Universitatea Craiova

31/08/2025 11:30

FC Botosani 1 - 1 CS Universitatea Craiova ROM D1

28/08/2025 13:30

CS Universitatea Craiova 3 - 1 Istanbul Basaksehir UEFA ECL

24/08/2025 11:30

CS Universitatea Craiova 2 - 0 Petrolul Ploiesti ROM D1

21/08/2025 13:45

Istanbul Basaksehir 1 - 2 CS Universitatea Craiova UEFA ECL

17/08/2025 09:15

FK Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc 1 - 2 CS Universitatea Craiova ROM D1

14/08/2025 14:30

Spartak Trnava 4 - 1 CS Universitatea Craiova UEFA ECL

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Romania Liga I

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

FC Otelul Galati

CS Universitatea Craiova

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.69

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.64

Scored

Avg. per game

0.90

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.43

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 39 matches

YesNo

19 (49%)20 (51%)

In last 39 matches

NoYes

24 (60%)16 (40%)

FC Otelul Galati

Recent matches

CS Universitatea Craiova

Under /Over

(69%)27 12(31%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(68%)27 13(32%)

Under /Over

(38%)15 24(62%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(35%)14 26(65%)

Under /Over

(44%)17 22(56%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(50%)20 20(50%)

/Yes

(44%)17 22(56%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(43%)17 23(57%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

FC Otelul Galati

CS Universitatea Craiova

Shots

FC Otelul Galati

Total shots

13.77 avg / game

Blocked

89 total

Avg. 2.78

CS Universitatea Craiova

Total shots

14.93 avg / game

Blocked

118 total

Avg. 3.47

FC Otelul Galati Pass CS Universitatea Craiova

Total passes

15804

Avg. 405 / game

Accurate

78%

Ball possession

53%

Total passes

19647

Avg. 491 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

58%

TOTAL ATTACKS

FC Otelul Galati

3798

Avg. 97.38 / game

CS Universitatea Craiova

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

CS Universitatea Craiova

1964

Avg. 49.10 / game

OTHERS

FC Otelul Galati

Played games

CS Universitatea Craiova

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.33

Clean sheets

0.48

4.36

170

Corners

201

5.03

21.90

854

Throw-ins

911

22.78

1.79

Offsides

1.70

2.97

116

GK saves

1.88

FC Otelul Galati

DISCIPLINARY

CS Universitatea Craiova

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.90

2.00

0.18

0.15

13.23

516

Fouls

459

11.48

9.74

380

Tackles

400

10.00

NEXT MATCHES

CS Universitatea Craiova

NEXT MATCHES

CS Universitatea Craiova

Petrolul Ploiesti

ROM

08/08

CS Universitatea Craiova

CS Universitatea Craiova

ROM

08/22

CS Universitatea Craiova

CS Universitatea Craiova

ROM

How We Build the FC Otelul Galati vs CS Universitatea Craiova Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for FC Otelul Galati vs CS Universitatea Craiova on 20 September 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 Romania Liga I 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.

FC Otelul Galati vs CS Universitatea Craiova Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess FC Otelul Galati'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.

Romania Liga I 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 Romania Liga I standings and the Romania Liga I form table to understand exactly where FC Otelul Galati and CS Universitatea Craiova sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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