Universitatea Craiova vs Maxline Vitebsk prediction 15.07.2026 | UEFA Champions League Qualification

Universitatea Craiova return to Romania in full control of this Champions League first round tie after a fine 4:1 win in neutral Hungary last week. 

Baiaram gave Craiova the perfect start with a fourth-minute opener, before Al Hamlawi restored their lead from the penalty spot midway through the first half. The Swedish-born forward added another penalty before the break, while substitute Nsimba sealed the victory in stoppage time.

Filipe Coelho’s side have been in excellent form since the end of last season, and remain unbeaten in their last 13 fixtures. The Romanian hosts also claimed domestic Super Cup glory last weekend with a penalty shootout win against Cluj. 

Head coach Coelho could make one or two changes to his selection.Steven Nsimba is pushing for a start after scoring from the bench in the first leg, while Tudor Baluta, Carlos Mora and Alexandru Cretu are among those in contention to earn recalls to the first XI.

Maxline Vitebsk arrive in Romania with a mountain to climb after a disappointing first-leg defeat in Hungary. 

The Belarusians briefly gave themselves hope when Valeri Gromyko equalised after 20 minutes, but two penalties before half-time and a late stoppage-time goal ensured their likely exit from the competition.

Filipp Sokolinskiy’s side had been in good form domestically, winning three and drawing one of four previous fixtures.

High-scoring outcomes have been frequent for the away side, with over 2.5 goals scored in ten of their last 11 matches, including last week’s first-leg defeat.

Head coach Sokolinskiy could freshen up his selection after the first-leg defeat. Serge Gnaka, Sekou Nicholson and Danzell Gravenberch Cleonise are among those in contention to come into the side after substitute appearances last week.