Universitatea Craiova vs FC Arges Pitesti prediction 18.07.2025 | Superliga
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- Competition: Superliga
- Date: 18/07/2025
- KO: 19:30 UK / 20:30 CEST
- Venue: Stadionul Ion Oblemenco, Craiova
Superliga action takes place at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco on Friday evening as Universitatea Craiova hosts FC Arges Pitesti.
Universitatea Craiova vs FC Arges Pitesti Betting Tips - Universitatea Craiova to Win
Universitatea Craiova aim to secure their first win of the season when they host newly promoted FC Argeș Pitești this weekend.
The hosts returned to action with a dramatic 3-3 draw against UTA Arad last Saturday. Despite racing into a three-goal lead, Craiova collapsed late on, conceding three times in the final ten minutes to let the win slip from their grasp.
Now back on home soil, Mirel Radoi's men will be expected to claim victory against a side competing in the top flight for the first time since 2023.
A strong home record proved the bedrock for last season's successful Superliga campaign. Craiova won nine and lost just one of 15 games at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco, helping them secure a third placed finish.
Argest Pitesti face their first away fixture of the season after a disappointing 2:0 home defeat against Dinamo Bucharest last weekend. Bogdan Andone's side had won four successive pre-season friendlies before falling in their Superliga return.
At this early point in the season, it's tough to make too many clear cut predictions. Yet given the hosts strong home record last season, Universatea should be expected to claim a first win of the campaign.
I'm backing Universitatea Craiova to claim victory on Friday.
U Craiova vs Argeş Head to Head (H2H) stats
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U Craiova
1 : 0
Argeş
Liga 1
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Argeş
2 : 1
U Craiova
Romania Cup
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Argeş
1 : 0
U Craiova
Liga 1
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Argeş
0 : 4
U Craiova
Liga 1
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U Craiova
3 : 0
Argeş
Liga 1
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Argeş
3 : 2
U Craiova
Liga 1
Universitatea Craiova team news
Mirel Radoi has five potential absentees to deal with this weekend. Luis Paradela, Alexandru Cicâldău, Juraj Badelj, Vladimir Screciu and Laurențiu Popescu are tipped to miss out for the home side.
Last matches of U Craiova
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UTA Arad
3 : 3
U Craiova
Liga 1
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U Craiova
2 : 1
Dinamo Bucuresti
Liga 1
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FCSB
1 : 0
U Craiova
Liga 1
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U Craiova
2 : 2
CFR Cluj
Liga 1
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U Craiova
1 : 2
Rapid Bucuresti
Liga 1
U Craiova lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
S. Lung Jr.
Defenders
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24
N. Stevanović
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19
V. Mogoș
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3
O. Romanchuk
Midfielders
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18
M. Rădulescu
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8
T. Băluță
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23
S. Teles
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11
N. Bancu
Forwards
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14
L. Houri
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97
A. Ivan
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10
Ș. Baiaram
FC Arges Pitesti team news
Bogdan Andone has three injury doubts this weekend. Costinel Tofan, Kevin Doukoure and Adel Bettaieb could miss out for the away side.
Last matches of Argeş
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Argeş
0 : 2
Rapid Bucuresti
Liga 1
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Csikszereda
0 : 4
Argeş
Liga 2
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Argeş
0 : 0
Voluntari
Liga 2
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Argeş
3 : 0
Şcolar Reşiţa
Liga 2
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Metaloglobus
2 : 1
Argeş
Liga 2
Argeş lineup
Goalkeeper
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91
D. Lazar
Defenders
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23
F. Borța
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6
M. Tudose
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3
L. Sadriu
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5
M. Briceag
Midfielders
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11
Y. Pirvu
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27
R. Sierra
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22
V. Rață
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30
C. Martins
Forwards
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7
N. Heras
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99
R. Moldoveanu
Key Facts Universitatea Craiova vs FC Arges Pitesti
- Universitatea Craiova won their last 4 home matches (Superliga)
- Universitatea Craiova won their last 3 home matches against Arges Pitesti
- FC Arges Pitesti are set for their first top flight fixture since 2023
Main prediction U Craiova - Argeş
U Craiova to win
Best Odds:
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1.45
Additional predictions
U Craiova vs Argeş standings in Liga 1
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Universitatea Cluj | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 - 1 | +3 | 3 |
| 2 | Rapid Bucuresti | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 - 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 3 | CFR Cluj | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 - 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 4 | Universitatea Craiova | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 - 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 5 | UTA Arad | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 - 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 6 | Dinamo Bucureşti | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 - 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 | Csikszereda | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 - 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 8 | Hermannstadt | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 - 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 9 | Farul Constanța | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 - 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 10 | Botoşani | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 - 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 | FCSB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 - 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 12 | Otelul | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 13 | Petrolul 52 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 14 | Unirea Slobozia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 - 2 | -1 | 0 |
| 15 | Argeş | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 2 | -2 | 0 |
| 16 | Metaloglobus | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 - 4 | -3 | 0 |