UTA Arad vs CS Universitatea Craiova: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 20 December

UTA Arad

L D W W W

1st place in Relegation Quarter

2-2

20/12/2023 11:30

CS Universitatea Craiova

W L W W D

3rd place in Championship Playoffs

Romania Liga I

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for UTA Arad vs CS Universitatea Craiova on 20 December 2023 (kick-off: 11:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full UTA Arad vs CS Universitatea Craiova preview before placing your bet.

UTA Arad are currently 1st with 37 points after 9 matches.
CS Universitatea Craiova sit 3rd with 44 points from 10 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: CS Universitatea Craiova to win with probability 49%.
Head-to-head history favors CS Universitatea Craiova, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. UTA Arad have one win, while one match ended in a draw.

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

Home team Away team

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Pred

Correct

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Weather

11:30

2023-12-20

UTA Arad vs CS Universitatea Craiova - Prediction & Odds

UTA Arad

CS Universitatea Craiova

2023-12-20 11:30

STANDINGS UP TO 20/12/2023

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

01 FC Steaua Bucuresti	49	10	5	2	3	12	11	1
02 CFR Cluj	46	10	6	1	3	19	14	5
03 CS Universitatea Craiova	44	10	6	1	3	18	14	4
04 Farul Constanta	36	10	4	2	4	19	20	-1
05 Sepsi OSK Sfantul Gheorghe	34	10	3	3	4	17	17	0
06 Rapid Bucuresti	32	10	1	1	8	13	22	-9

Relegation Quarter	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 UTA Arad	37	9	5	2	2	15	11	4
02 FC Otelul Galati	36	9	6	1	2	11	7	4
03 Hermannstadt	34	9	4	2	3	13	7	6
04 Universitaea Cluj	33	9	3	3	3	12	10	2
05 Petrolul Ploiesti	29	9	3	2	4	8	14	-6
06 CSM Politehnica Iasi	27	9	3	1	5	7	8	-1
07 FC Botosani	25	9	4	2	3	11	11	0
08 Dinamo Bucuresti	25	9	2	4	3	10	12	-2
09 FC Voluntari	24	9	2	4	3	11	10	1
10 Universitatea Craiova	22	9	1	3	5	8	16	-8

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 FC Steaua Bucuresti	64	30	19	7	4	53	28	25
02 Rapid Bucuresti	55	30	15	10	5	55	32	23
03 CFR Cluj	53	30	15	8	7	54	29	25
04 CS Universitatea Craiova	49	30	13	10	7	47	38	9
05 Sepsi OSK Sfantul Gheorghe	43	30	12	7	11	43	34	9
06 Farul Constanta	43	30	11	10	9	37	38	-1
07 Universitaea Cluj	42	30	10	12	8	35	38	-3
08 Hermannstadt	40	30	9	13	8	36	31	5
09 UTA Arad	40	30	10	10	10	36	43	-7
10 Petrolul Ploiesti	35	30	7	14	9	29	32	-3
11 FC Otelul Galati	34	30	6	16	8	31	36	-5
12 CSM Politehnica Iasi	33	30	7	12	11	33	44	-11
13 Universitatea Craiova	31	30	9	4	17	43	50	-7
14 Dinamo Bucuresti	29	30	8	5	17	22	41	-19
15 FC Voluntari	28	30	6	10	14	31	49	-18
16 FC Botosani	21	30	3	12	15	30	52	-22

Head To Head

01/11/2023 11:59

UTA Arad

0 - 1

CS Universitatea Craiova

ROMC

18/08/2023 14:30

CS Universitatea Craiova

3 - 0

UTA Arad

ROM D1

10/03/2023 14:30

CS Universitatea Craiova

2 - 1

UTA Arad

ROM D1

23/10/2022 11:15

UTA Arad

1 - 2

CS Universitatea Craiova

ROM D1

14/12/2021 14:30

CS Universitatea Craiova

0 - 0

UTA Arad

ROM D1

14/08/2021 14:30

UTA Arad

1 - 0

CS Universitatea Craiova

ROM D1

UTA Arad

17%

Draw

17%

CS Universitatea Craiova

67%

UTA Arad Last 6 matches

16/12/2023 08:00

UTA Arad 0 - 0 Farul Constanta ROM D1

08/12/2023 13:00

CSM Politehnica Iasi 1 - 0 UTA Arad ROM D1

05/12/2023 13:00

UTA Arad 0 - 0 FC Voluntari ROMC

02/12/2023 08:00

UTA Arad 2 - 0 Hermannstadt ROM D1

25/11/2023 14:30

CFR Cluj 0 - 0 UTA Arad ROM D1

21/11/2023 09:00

UTA Arad 3 - 1 ACS Dumbravita INT CF

Win

33%

Draw

50%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches CS Universitatea Craiova

16/12/2023 11:00

CS Universitatea Craiova 2 - 2 CSM Politehnica Iasi ROM D1

10/12/2023 08:00

Hermannstadt 2 - 1 CS Universitatea Craiova ROM D1

05/12/2023 13:00

CS Universitatea Craiova 4 - 0 Farul Constanta ROMC

02/12/2023 14:30

CS Universitatea Craiova 1 - 0 CFR Cluj ROM D1

26/11/2023 12:30

FC Otelul Galati 1 - 3 CS Universitatea Craiova ROM D1

12/11/2023 10:00

CS Universitatea Craiova 1 - 0 Dinamo Bucuresti ROM D1

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Romania Liga I

Played games

UTA Arad

295

CS Universitatea Craiova

300

Goals

Scored

341

Avg. per game

1.16

Conceded

334

Avg. per game

1.13

Scored

478

Avg. per game

1.59

Conceded

309

Avg. per game

1.03

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 295 matches

YesNo

203 (69%)92 (31%)

In last 295 matches

NoYes

241 (80%)59 (20%)

UTA Arad

Recent matches

CS Universitatea Craiova

Under /Over

(71%)32 13(29%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(67%)30 15(33%)

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

Under /Over

(44%)20 25(56%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

/Yes

(42%)19 26(58%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(42%)19 26(58%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

UTA Arad

CS Universitatea Craiova

Shots

UTA Arad

Total shots

11.40 avg / game

Blocked

253 total

Avg. 3.01

CS Universitatea Craiova

Total shots

13.04 avg / game

Blocked

326 total

Avg. 3.51

UTA Arad Pass CS Universitatea Craiova

Total passes

52878

Avg. 378 / game

Accurate

75%

Ball possession

49%

Total passes

71717

Avg. 463 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

55%

TOTAL ATTACKS

UTA Arad

28904

Avg. 97.98 / game

CS Universitatea Craiova

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

CS Universitatea Craiova

17575

Avg. 58.58 / game

OTHERS

UTA Arad

295

Played games

CS Universitatea Craiova

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.33

Clean sheets

106

0.35

4.46

1315

Corners

1500

5.00

5.68

1675

Throw-ins

1909

6.36

1.23

364

Offsides

400

1.33

2.16

638

GK saves

590

1.97

UTA Arad

DISCIPLINARY

CS Universitatea Craiova

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.88

555

622

2.07

0.11

0.09

10.62

3134

Fouls

3175

10.58

5.84

1723

Tackles

1955

6.52

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How We Build the UTA Arad vs CS Universitatea Craiova Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for UTA Arad vs CS Universitatea Craiova on 20 December 2023 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.

UTA Arad vs CS Universitatea Craiova Form Analysis

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

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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