Universitatea Craiova 2-0 Farul Constanta: result and AI prediction
Universitatea Craiova – Farul Constanta, Liga I, Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 07:00 PM (GMT). Venue: Stadionul Ion Oblemenco
Universitatea Craiova is #3 in the table (23 pts) and Farul Constanta #6 (17 pts). Universitatea Craiova is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Universitatea Craiova averages 2.3 goals per match this season. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Universitatea Craiova 2, draws 1, Farul Constanta 3. Their last meeting, on February 1, 2026, ended Farul Constanta 4-1 Universitatea Craiova.
AI confidence: Medium
AI match recap
Craiova arrive with league momentum, home authority and the lift of a credible European display, but the short turnaround makes Coelho's team sheet important. Farul are organised enough to make the opening phase awkward, yet their travelling squad has been badly reduced and Denis Alibec's suspension removes a major attacking reference. The home side's wide overloads, particularly if Mora starts, should test Farul's ability to protect the space outside their back three. Farul need discipline, set-piece threat and a resilient goalkeeper performance to turn this into a late contest.
Head-to-head analysis
Farul won the most recent meeting, a reminder that they can hurt Craiova when transitions and attacking combinations click. The wider recent head-to-head record is balanced, with home advantage not always decisive in this pairing.
Injuries and absences
Farul's confirmed absences, led by suspended Denis Alibec, strip away attacking experience and leave Hyseni's fitness especially significant. Craiova have no newly confirmed post-Getafe injuries, although Coelho may still rotate to manage fatigue.
Form (last 5)
Universitatea Craiova vs Farul Constanta stats
| Universitatea Craiova | Farul Constanta | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 11 | 11 |
| Goals scored | 25 | 17 |
| Goals conceded | 9 | 15 |
| Clean sheets | 6 | 3 |
Last meetings
- 2026-02-01Farul Constanta 4-1 Universitatea Craiova
- 2025-09-14Universitatea Craiova 2-0 Farul Constanta
- 2025-03-01Universitatea Craiova 1-0 Farul Constanta
- 2024-10-28Farul Constanta 3-2 Universitatea Craiova
- 2024-05-13Farul Constanta 3-3 Universitatea Craiova
- 2024-04-12Universitatea Craiova 1-2 Farul Constanta

Universitatea Craiova
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