A key match in Liga 1 as both teams are battling for the top positions. With Academica Clinceni in 5th position and Universitatea Craiova placed 3rd, this promises to be an exciting meeting. Read on to find out more!
- Universitatea Craiova have the fewest conceded goals (14) in Liga 1
It's no vacation for neither Academica nor Universitatea Craiova as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
Academica Clinceni form and stats
Overall Liga 1 stats at home this season for Academica Clinceni are 6-5-4 (wins-draw-losses). It's trouble wherever Academica are playing these days as they have suffered four straight defeats now, regardless of arena. They really need to get back to winning ways.
The fans are hoping that Academica will strike back in this match, putting things right after the 0-1 away loss in the Liga 1 game against Sepsi. Prior to that, an away loss at Botosani.
Another home game is coming up fairly shortly for the hosts, as CFR Cluj are coming to town in four days.
Academica Clinceni aren't scoring a lot here at Stadionul Central Ion Comşa in the league, with only 13 goals from 15 games. From these home matches, Academica have conceded only 12 goals.
Universitatea Craiova form and stats
The away team, who have the fewest conceded goals (14) in Liga 1, have been very comfortable on their travels so far, racking up 8 wins, 6 draws and only 1 loss in the Liga 1.
Universitatea Craiova are travelling after their nice 2-0 home win in the Liga 1 against FCSB. Prior to that result Universitatea won their away game at CFR Cluj. The scoreline was 2-1.
Universitatea Craiova has another fixture away, a Liga 1 game, against Sepsi in just three days. A tough schedule for the visitors!
Universitatea have a decent goal production going in their away games, although not fantastic. In 15 league away games 18 goals have been scored. Universitatea are tight as a drum on their travels, having allowed the opposition only 6 goals away.
Head 2 Head
The teams have played each other before this season, with the result Academica - Universitatea Craiova 0-0 entered in the official records. Numbers for the last six meetings between these two teams are: one win for Academica, four draws and one win for Universitatea Craiova. Over 2,5 goals: one time; under 2,5 goals: five games.Top Goalscorers
  A. Cicâldău 10 goals | E. Koljič 6 goals |   R. Rusescu 5 goals |
Academica Clinceni missing players
Universitatea Craiova missing players
| Academica Clinceni | Universitatea Craiova | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 34 | 16 | 4 | Played | P | 4 | 17 | 34 |
| 10 | 6 | 1 | Won | W | 2 | 9 | 18 |
| 14 | 5 | 0 | Drew | D | 2 | 7 | 12 |
| 10 | 5 | 3 | Lost | L | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 31 | 13 | 3 | Scored | S | 3 | 21 | 38 |
| 34 | 14 | 6 | Conceded | C | 1 | 8 | 16 |
| 79% | 81% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 50% | 76% | 79% |
| 62% | 62% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 25% | 53% | 50% |
| 32% | 25% | 25% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 25% | 29% | 21% |
| 12% | 0% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 6% | 6% |
| 3% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 6% | 3% |
| 41% | 31% | 25% | BTTS | BTTS | 25% | 41% | 32% |
| 41% | 44% | 25% | Clean Sheets | C S | 75% | 53% | 56% |
| 38% | 44% | 50% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 29% | 32% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2.8 | 2.6 | 2.8 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.8 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 8.4 | 9.5 | 7.8 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 9.8 | 12.6 | 11.7 |
| 3.1 | 2.8 | 2.2 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4.5 | 4.9 | 4.7 |
| 30% | 29% | 33% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 17% | 25% | 24% |
- Universitatea Craiova have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Universitatea Craiova have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- Universitatea Craiova have the fewest conceded goals (14) in Liga 1
- Universitatea Craiova have the fewest conceded goals (6) away in Liga 1
- Universitatea Craiova have the fewest conceded goals in the first half (7) in Liga 1
- Universitatea Craiova have the fewest matches over the total-line (8) in Liga 1
- Universitatea Craiova have the most matches under the total-line (24) in Liga 1
| 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 | 30 | 20 | 5 | 5 | 57 | 22 | 15 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 35 | 7 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 22 | 15 | 35 | 65 |
| 2 | CFR Cluj | 30 | 19 | 7 | 4 | 42 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 22 | 7 | 15 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 8 | 27 | 64 |
| 3 | Universitatea Craiova | 30 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 33 | 14 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 8 | 15 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 18 | 6 | 19 | 58 |
| 4 | Sepsi | 30 | 10 | 15 | 5 | 43 | 31 | 15 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 21 | 15 | 15 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 22 | 16 | 12 | 45 |
| 5 | Academica Clinceni | 30 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 30 | 26 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 17 | 14 | 4 | 44 |
| 6 | Botosani | 30 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 39 | 36 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 19 | 14 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 20 | 22 | 3 | 42 |
| 7 | Arges | 30 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 33 | 41 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 15 | 24 | -8 | 40 |
| 8 | Chindia Targoviste | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 24 | 26 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 8 | -2 | 39 |
| 9 | Astra | 30 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 38 | 39 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 20 | 21 | -1 | 38 |
| 10 | UTA Arad | 30 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 26 | 36 | 15 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 20 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 16 | -10 | 37 |
| 11 | Gaz Metan Medias | 30 | 9 | 6 | 15 | 33 | 41 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 19 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 18 | 22 | -8 | 33 |
| 12 | Voluntari | 30 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 32 | 40 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 17 | 20 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 20 | -8 | 32 |
| 13 | Viitorul | 30 | 6 | 13 | 11 | 36 | 37 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 21 | 24 | 15 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 13 | -1 | 31 |
| 14 | Dinamo Bucuresti | 30 | 7 | 6 | 17 | 26 | 41 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 21 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 12 | 20 | -15 | 27 |
| 15 | Hermannstadt | 30 | 5 | 11 | 14 | 28 | 40 | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 21 | -12 | 26 |
| 16 | CSM Iasi | 30 | 7 | 4 | 19 | 29 | 64 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 14 | 27 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 15 | 37 | -35 | 25 |