Istanbul Basaksehir vs CS Universitatea Craiova: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 21 August

Betiball's prediction for Istanbul Basaksehir vs CS Universitatea Craiova on 21 August 2025 (kick-off: 13:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Istanbul Basaksehir vs CS Universitatea Craiova preview before placing your bet.

Istanbul Basaksehir vs CS Universitatea Craiova: Starting Lineups Time : 21/08/2025 13:45

Istanbul Basaksehir
1 - 2
Finished
CS Universitatea Craiova
90+4' event Berat Ozdemir
87' event Festy Ebosele
83' event Festy Ebosele / Onur Bulut
83' event Umut Gunes / Miguel Crespo da Silva
77' event Abbosbek Fayzullayev / Deniz Turuc
61' event Muhammed Sengezer
46' event Ivan Brnic / Omer Beyaz
45' event Jerome Opoku / Leonardo Duarte Da Silva
event 90+3' Alexandru Cretu / Alexandru Cicaldau
event 90' Alexandru Cicaldau
event 89' Anzor Mekvabishvili / Samuel Teles Pereira Nunes Silva
event 75' Nicusor Bancu
event 72' Steven Nsimba / Stefan Baiaram
event 61' Juan Carlos Morales
event 58' Oleksandr Romanchuk
event 45+2' Alexandru Cicaldau
event 41' Pavlo Isenko
90+4' event Berat Ozdemir
event 90+3' Alexandru Cretu / Alexandru Cicaldau
87' event Festy Ebosele
event 90' Alexandru Cicaldau
83' event Festy Ebosele / Onur Bulut
event 89' Anzor Mekvabishvili / Samuel Teles Pereira Nunes Silva
83' event Umut Gunes / Miguel Crespo da Silva
event 75' Nicusor Bancu
77' event Abbosbek Fayzullayev / Deniz Turuc
event 72' Steven Nsimba / Stefan Baiaram
61' event Muhammed Sengezer
event 61' Juan Carlos Morales
46' event Ivan Brnic / Omer Beyaz
event 58' Oleksandr Romanchuk
45' event Jerome Opoku / Leonardo Duarte Da Silva
event 45+2' Alexandru Cicaldau
event 41' Pavlo Isenko
Istanbul Basaksehir Istanbul Basaksehir
Substitutions
#1 Volkan Babacan
#77 Ivan Brnic
#98 Deniz Dilmen
#36 Festy Ebosele
#4 Onur Ergun
#11 Abbosbek Fayzullayev
#20 Umut Gunes
#15 Hamza Gureler
#3 Jerome Opoku
#9 Davie Selke
Istanbul Basaksehir Istanbul Basaksehir CS Universitatea Craiova CS Universitatea Craiova
15Shots15
4Shots on Goal5
8Fouls16
7Corner Kick6
16Free kick8
0Offside1
2Yellow card4
3Save2
4Successful Tackles6
2Interceptions12
30Long pass22
11Shots off goal10
4Tackle6
7Dribbles8
28Throw-in17
565Passes218
132Attacks55
54Dangerous attacks31
5Corner Kicks(HT)3
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
Commentary
90+4' Berat Ozdemir - Istanbul Basaksehir receive a yellow card
90+3' CS Universitatea Craiova — substitution: Alexandru Cretu / Alexandru Cicaldau
90' Alexandru Cicaldau - CS Universitatea Craiova receive a yellow card
89' CS Universitatea Craiova — substitution: Anzor Mekvabishvili / Samuel Teles Pereira Nunes Silva
87' Goal! Festy Ebosele - Istanbul Basaksehir
83' Istanbul Basaksehir — substitution: Festy Ebosele / Onur Bulut
83' Istanbul Basaksehir — substitution: Umut Gunes / Miguel Crespo da Silva
77' Istanbul Basaksehir — substitution: Abbosbek Fayzullayev / Deniz Turuc
75' Nicusor Bancu - CS Universitatea Craiova receive a yellow card
72' CS Universitatea Craiova — substitution: Steven Nsimba / Stefan Baiaram
61' Muhammed Sengezer - Istanbul Basaksehir receive a yellow card
61' Goal! Juan Carlos Morales - CS Universitatea Craiova
58' Oleksandr Romanchuk - CS Universitatea Craiova receive a yellow card
46' Istanbul Basaksehir — substitution: Ivan Brnic / Omer Beyaz
45+2' Goal! Alexandru Cicaldau - CS Universitatea Craiova
45' Istanbul Basaksehir — substitution: Jerome Opoku / Leonardo Duarte Da Silva
41' Pavlo Isenko - CS Universitatea Craiova receive a yellow card

How We Build the Istanbul Basaksehir vs CS Universitatea Craiova Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Istanbul Basaksehir vs CS Universitatea Craiova on 21 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.

Istanbul Basaksehir vs CS Universitatea Craiova Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Istanbul Basaksehir'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 Istanbul Basaksehir and CS Universitatea Craiova sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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