Liga 1 match preview: Universitatea Craiova versus Astra

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Competition: Romania Liga 1
Date: Fri 23.August
Match begins: 18:00 (UTC)
Venue: Stadionul Ion Oblemenco (30983 seats)

There's been ups and downs for these two teams so far this season, occupying positions near the middle of the Liga 1 table so far. Here's the Universitatea Craiova - Astra latest:

There has not been much time to rest for the guests, as they played a Liga 1 game only four days ago.

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Universitatea Craiova form and stats

Universitatea Craiova must be fairly happy with 6 points from their first three games here at venue. Two defeats in a row at home hurts for Universitatea Craiova, their manager C. Papură and the supporters. There are certain expectations for improvement.

Universitatea Craiova manager C. Papură and his team return home after a 1-1 draw away versus Botoşani in the Liga 1. 1-1 away at AEK Athens before that.

The hosts are modest favourites in this match, with the bookmakers estimating the chance of a home win at about 50% +- five percent. It's interesting to look at how Universitatea Craiova have performed under similar circumstances, so here are some numbers: When modest favourites like this (we found six games) they have won 3 times, drawn 0 and lost 3.

Universitatea Craiova are certainly not overdoing their scoring at home, having created 4 goals in 3 matches. 3 goals have been conceded.

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Astra form and stats

Astra are doing rather OK so far in their away games, having played 3 games and collected 3 points (1 win, 0 draws and 2 losses).

Astra delivered a 1-1 draw playing at home against Viitorul in their previous match; a Liga 1 game. Prior to that match, the Astra manager D. Alexa faced defeat when travelling to Gaz Metan Mediaş and losing 0-1.

We have checked recent matches where Astra have had similar odds to win. Win-draw-lose statistics from those seven games were W1-D3-L3.

Many goals are not expected from the visiting Astra as they have only managed to score 2 times from 3 away games. Astra have conceded 3 goals in these away matches.

Head 2 Head

Head-to-head totals (for the last ten meetings): Universitatea Craiova won 4 games, 3 matches ended with a draw and Astra has 3 wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: 4 / 6

Top Goalscorers

V. Gheorghe
4 goals / 1 assists
M. Roman
2 goals
D. Alibec
2 goals / 1 assists

Universitatea Craiova missing players

Astra missing players

Universitatea Craiova Astra
Total Home Home vs mid Statistic Away vs mid Away Total
6 3 1 Played 0 3 6
3 2 0 Won 0 1 2
1 0 0 Drew 0 0 2
2 1 1 Lost 0 2 2
8 4 0 Scored 0 2 7
6 3 1 Conceded 0 3 7
100% 100% 100% Over 0.5 0% 100% 100%
67% 33% 0% Over 1.5 0% 33% 67%
33% 33% 0% Over 2.5 0% 33% 50%
17% 33% 0% Over 3.5 0% 0% 17%
17% 33% 0% Over 4.5 0% 0% 0%
50% 33% 0% BTTS 0% 33% 67%
33% 33% 0% Clean Sheets 0% 0% 0%
17% 33% 100% Failed To Score 0% 67% 33%
 
6 7.3 9 Corners For (avg) 0 3 2.8
4.8 4.7 4 Corners Against (avg) 0 6 6.2
2.8 1 1 Yellow Cards (avg) 0 2.3 2.2
0 0 0 Red Cards 0 0 0
Key stats this season:
  • Astra have conceded at least twice as many corners as they have won.
  • Astra have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their matches.
  • Astra haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
  • Universitatea Craiova have created more than twice as many corners as Astra.
  • Universitatea Craiova have won significantly more corners at home than away.
  • Universitatea Craiova haven’t played a single 0-0 game.

Universitatea Craiova
All Liga 1 Europa League Super Cup Club Friendlies Romania Cup
All Home Away
04-08-19 L1 Hermannstadt 2 - 1 Universitatea Craiova
08-08-19 EL Universitatea Craiova 0 - 2 AEK Athens
11-08-19 L1 Universitatea Craiova 0 - 1 Sepsi
15-08-19 EL AEK Athens 1 - 1 Universitatea Craiova
18-08-19 L1 Botoşani 1 - 1 Universitatea Craiova
23-08-19 L1 Universitatea Craiova 18:00 Astra
31-08-19 L1 Voluntari - Universitatea Craiova
14-09-19 L1 Universitatea Craiova - FCSB
21-09-19 L1 Gaz Metan Mediaş - Universitatea Craiova
28-09-19 L1 Universitatea Craiova - Viitorul
Astra
All Liga 1 Europa League Club Friendlies Romania Cup
All Home Away
21-07-19 L1 CSM Iaşi 1 - 0 Astra
26-07-19 L1 Voluntari 1 - 2 Astra
05-08-19 L1 Astra 2 - 1 FCSB
10-08-19 L1 Gaz Metan Mediaş 1 - 0 Astra
19-08-19 L1 Astra 1 - 1 Viitorul
23-08-19 L1 Universitatea Craiova 18:00 Astra
31-08-19 L1 Astra - CFR Cluj
14-09-19 L1 Academica Clinceni - Astra
21-09-19 L1 Astra - Dinamo Bucureşti
28-09-19 L1 Chindia Târgovişte - Astra

  Total Home Away  
# Team MP W D L F A MP W D L F A MP W D L F A D P
1 CFR Cluj 6 4 2 0 14 4 3 2 1 0 5 1 3 2 1 0 9 3 10 14
2 CSM Iaşi 6 4 2 0 8 2 3 3 0 0 5 0 3 1 2 0 3 2 6 14
3 Viitorul 6 3 3 0 14 7 3 2 1 0 10 4 3 1 2 0 4 3 7 12
4 Gaz Metan Mediaş 6 3 3 0 10 4 3 1 2 0 4 3 3 2 1 0 6 1 6 12
5 Botoşani 6 2 4 0 12 7 3 1 2 0 6 3 3 1 2 0 6 4 5 10
6 Universitatea Craiova 6 3 1 2 8 6 3 2 0 1 4 3 3 1 1 1 4 3 2 10
7 Sepsi 6 1 5 0 5 4 3 0 3 0 3 3 3 1 2 0 2 1 1 8
8 Astra 6 2 2 2 7 7 3 1 2 0 5 4 3 1 0 2 2 3 0 8
9 Hermannstadt 6 2 0 4 9 14 3 2 0 1 4 4 3 0 0 3 5 10 -5 6
10 Voluntari 6 1 2 3 5 10 4 0 2 2 1 5 2 1 0 1 4 5 -5 5
11 FCSB 6 1 1 4 7 12 4 1 0 3 6 10 2 0 1 1 1 2 -5 4
12 Chindia Târgovişte 6 1 1 4 7 13 3 1 0 2 4 7 3 0 1 2 3 6 -6 4
13 Academica Clinceni 6 1 0 5 9 16 2 1 0 1 4 5 4 0 0 4 5 11 -7 3
14 Dinamo Bucureşti 6 1 0 5 6 15 2 1 0 1 4 4 4 0 0 4 2 11 -9 3

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