2nd position in the Liga 1 table for Universitatea Craiova so far, a good performance. The home supporters hope for more joy as 9th-placed Gaz Metan Mediaş visits Stadionul Hanul Doctorului.
- Universitatea Craiova has the fewest conceded goals (5) in Liga 1
- Gaz Metan Mediaş have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
Universitatea Craiova and Gaz Metan Mediaş should both be in good shape for this meeting, as there's been enough days for both of them to train and rest since their last matches.
Universitatea Craiova form and stats
The story so far in the Liga 1 for Universitatea Craiova, who have the fewest conceded goals (5) in Liga 1, at their home stadium (Stadionul Hanul Doctorului) is 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats. Universitatea Craiova are very eager to stop a potential losing streak at Stadionul Hanul Doctorului, having lost their two previous games here.
N. Bancu was the last player to score a league goal for Universitatea Craiova and it's becoming a more and more distant memory as Universitatea Craiova haven't scored in 237 minutes.
It's back home for Universitatea, who return with a good feeling about themselves after beating Progresul Spartac away with the result 5-0. I. Mamut (2), M. Bălașa, O. Bic and R. Ofosu found the net in that victory. Preceding that game was the away draw at Botosani that finished 0-0.
As mentioned above, Universitatea "killed" Progresul Spartac in their previous game. They need to reset completely for this one and beware of complacency.
The manager C. Bergodi will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to UTA Arad in only four days.
Universitatea Craiova has scored 5 league goals at home this season, in 5 matches. Universitatea have only conceded 3 from their league home games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Gaz Metan Mediaş form and stats
The story so far for the visiting team on their Liga 1 travels is 3 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats. Winning streaks in away matches are not that common, but Mediaş are close to a proper streak after winning their two previous away games.
Mediaş play their second away game in a row, but can be confident going into this one after the 6-0 victory visiting Voluntari (placed 10th). A 2-3 loss hosting FCSB before that.
As you can tell from the results above, Mediaş was very dominant against Voluntari, winning the match with a scoreline that even the finest fortune teller couldn't predict. 6-0 (!) with Zé Manuel, R. Deaconu (2), M. Butean, O. Horșia and Idrisa Sambú providing the goals.
A quick return to home after this game, as Mediaş are hosting Sepsi in the Liga 1 only four days away.
Mediaş has displayed an ability to score goals in away matches in the league this season, 10 goals from 6 games. Mediaş have conceded 8 goals in these away matches.
Head 2 Head
As for the last ten games between these two teams, there's seven Universitatea Craiova victories, two draws and one Gaz Metan Mediaş win. Over/under statistics; six of these games ended with three goals or more, four matches with two goals or less.Top Goalscorers
  E. Koljič 6 goals |  N. Dumitru Cardoso 6 goals | R. Deaconu 5 goals |
Universitatea Craiova missing players
Gaz Metan Mediaş missing players
| Universitatea Craiova | Gaz Metan Mediaş | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 11 | 5 | 2 | Played | P | 2 | 6 | 11 |
| 8 | 3 | 1 | Won | W | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | 2 | 1 | Lost | L | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| 14 | 5 | 2 | Scored | S | 2 | 10 | 17 |
| 5 | 3 | 2 | Conceded | C | 3 | 8 | 17 |
| 91% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 36% | 40% | 50% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 83% | 91% |
| 27% | 20% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 67% | 64% |
| 9% | 0% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 33% | 36% |
| 9% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 17% | 18% |
| 27% | 20% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 67% | 73% |
| 55% | 40% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 0% | 9% |
| 27% | 40% | 50% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 33% | 18% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.3 | 0.4 | 0 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 4 | 2.8 | 3.3 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 13.5 | 13.4 | 11 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 8 | 7.5 | 8.2 |
| 5.4 | 5.6 | 6 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 2 | 3.2 | 3.5 |
| 24% | 18% | 17% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 50% | 53% | 45% |
- Gaz Metan Mediaş have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their away matches.
- Gaz Metan Mediaş have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Gaz Metan Mediaş haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Universitatea Craiova has the fewest conceded goals (5) in Liga 1
- Universitatea Craiova have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- Universitatea Craiova haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | FCSB | 11 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 31 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 9 | 19 | 27 |
| 2 | Universitatea Craiova | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 25 |
| 3 | CFR Cluj | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 21 |
| 4 | Sepsi | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 19 |
| 5 | Academica Clinceni | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 19 |
| 6 | UTA Arad | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 17 |
| 7 | Viitorul | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 16 |
| 8 | Chindia Târgovişte | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | -2 | 14 |
| 9 | Gaz Metan Mediaş | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 17 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 13 |
| 10 | Voluntari | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 | -2 | 13 |
| 11 | Botosani | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 12 | -2 | 12 |
| 12 | Hermannstadt | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 10 | -5 | 11 |
| 13 | CSM Iasi | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 29 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 15 | -17 | 10 |
| 14 | Dinamo Bucuresti | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 9 | -2 | 9 |
| 15 | Arges | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9 | -8 | 9 |
| 16 | Astra | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 20 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8 | -9 | 8 |