Romania - Liga IData current as of September 12, 2026

CS U Craiova vs FCSB: match statistics

CS U Craiova crest
CS U Craiova
1 : 0half-time 1:0
FCSB crest
FCSB
155%(1.96)
X28%(3.30)
217%(2.75)
BTTSOver/UnderHT/FT
Pick: 1Won
Pick score:Pick score — the strength of the NoFluffPicks model signal for this pick.46.11
Value:Value — how much the bookmaker price is above our estimated probability. Positive value is favorable long term.7.80%

CS U Craiova is showcasing impressive home form with a 69% win rate at their own stadium and only 8% losses, making them an exceptionally tough opponent on home turf. The hosts hold a significant goal difference advantage at home (+17), conceding an average of just 0.77 goals per home match while maintaining a 46% clean sheet rate. FCSB, despite good recent form (2.2 points per match in the last 5 fixtures), struggles in away matches, where they concede an average of 1.54 goals and win only 38% of games. The possession difference is minimal (60% vs 58%), however, CS U Craiova demonstrates better xG conversion on their own ground (1.8 vs 0.99 against), suggesting greater offensive efficiency coupled with defensive solidity. Taking all these factors into account, a home victory is predicted, although the in-form FCSB could pose challenges, hence the relatively high probability of a draw.

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CS U Craiova vs FCSB: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

CS U Craiova played against FCSB in Liga I (Romania). The game was played on February 15, 2026. Final score: 1:0.

Recent form

CS U Craiova has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. FCSB has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.

Scoring records

CS U Craiova scores 1.77 goals per game and allows 0.96. FCSB scores 1.50 and allows 1.27. Games in this league average 2.54 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 54% of CS U Craiova's games and 58% of FCSB's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 50%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 46% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

FCSB has the higher season xG average, 1.95 to 1.72 per game. CS U Craiova takes 15.3 shots per game, while FCSB takes 17.9.

First-half and second-half trends

CS U Craiova leads at halftime in 42% of its games and scores 0.88 goals per game after halftime. FCSB leads at halftime in 46% and scores 0.73 after halftime.

When the teams score

CS U Craiova's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (11 goals). For FCSB, it is minutes 31-45+ (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Liga I games average 2.54 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 46% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.

Archived pre-match analysis

This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.

General match analysis

CS U Craiova is showcasing impressive home form with a 69% win rate at their own stadium and only 8% losses, making them an exceptionally tough opponent on home turf. The hosts hold a significant goal difference advantage at home (+17), conceding an average of just 0.77 goals per home match while maintaining a 46% clean sheet rate. FCSB, despite good recent form (2.2 points per match in the last 5 fixtures), struggles in away matches, where they concede an average of 1.54 goals and win only 38% of games. The possession difference is minimal (60% vs 58%), however, CS U Craiova demonstrates better xG conversion on their own ground (1.8 vs 0.99 against), suggesting greater offensive efficiency coupled with defensive solidity. Taking all these factors into account, a home victory is predicted, although the in-form FCSB could pose challenges, hence the relatively high probability of a draw.

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Stats by half

1 : 0
First half
0 : 0
Second half

Game stats

42Possession (%)58
CS U CraiovaFCSB
11Shots13
CS U CraiovaFCSB
3Shots on target2
CS U CraiovaFCSB
1.07xG1.41
CS U CraiovaFCSB
3Corners5
CS U CraiovaFCSB
22Dangerous attacks61
CS U CraiovaFCSB
11Fouls9
CS U CraiovaFCSB
3Cards3
CS U CraiovaFCSB

Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

1.92Points per gamePPG - points per game.1.54
CS U CraiovaFCSB
1.77Goals scored / game1.5
CS U CraiovaFCSB
0.96Goals allowed / game1.27
CS U CraiovaFCSB
1.72xG forxG - expected goals, the quality of scoring chances.1.95
CS U CraiovaFCSB
59%Average possession59%
CS U CraiovaFCSB
5.35Shots on target / game6.35
CS U CraiovaFCSB
38%Clean sheetsClean sheet - a match with no goal conceded.31%
CS U CraiovaFCSB
54%Both teams scoredBTTS - percentage of matches where both teams scored.58%
CS U CraiovaFCSB

Team stats— who is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

15.35Shots per game17.85
CS U CraiovaFCSB
5.35Shots on target6.35
CS U CraiovaFCSB
11.5%Shot conversion8.4%
CS U CraiovaFCSB
59%Possession59%
CS U CraiovaFCSB
1.72xG for1.95
CS U CraiovaFCSB
1.12xG against1.19
CS U CraiovaFCSB

Shooting quality

CS U Craiova: DominantFCSB: Dominant
CS U CraiovaFCSB
Accuracy (shots on target)35%36%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.110.11
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.330.24

xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.

* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.

Team form— who is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

CS U Craiova is 11% better for: last-5 form.

2 pts / game - CS U Craiova · 1.8 pts / game - FCSB

CS U Craiova
WWLWD
Season result split
54% W31% D15% L
Season (W-D-L)
14-8-4
1.92 pts / game · goal difference +21
Last 5 (W-D-L)
3-1-1
2.00 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
9-3-1
Last 5 at home
3-1-1
LDWWW
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.8Goals conceded: 1.0xG: 1.80Opponent xG: 0.80BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 40%
FCSB
LLWWW
Season result split
42% W27% D31% L
Season (W-D-L)
11-7-8
1.54 pts / game · goal difference +6
Last 5 (W-D-L)
3-0-2
1.80 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
5-4-4
Last 5 away
3-1-1
DWWLW
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.6Goals conceded: 1.4xG: 2.36Opponent xG: 1.17BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 60%

Goals— how do both teams score and concede?

How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.

CS U Craiova is 18% better for: goals scored per game.

1.77 goals / game - CS U Craiova · 1.5 goals / game - FCSB

CS U Craiova is 32% better for: goals allowed per game.

0.96 goals / game - CS U Craiova · 1.27 goals / game - FCSB

CS U Craiova scoring profile: very strong

CS U Craiova scores in 85% of games (22 of 26 meczów), while FCSB keeps a clean sheet in 31% (8 of 26 meczów).

FCSB scoring profile: very strong

FCSB scores in 85% of games (22 of 26 meczów), while CS U Craiova keeps a clean sheet in 38% (10 of 26 meczów).

46Goals scored (season)39
CS U CraiovaFCSB
25Goals conceded (season)33
CS U CraiovaFCSB
2.73Average goals per game2.77
CS U CraiovaFCSB
9Goals scored (last 5)8
CS U CraiovaFCSB
5Goals conceded (last 5)7
CS U CraiovaFCSB
CS U Craiova
38%
Clean sheetsClean sheet - a match with no goal conceded.10 of 26 meczów
15%
No goalFailed to score - a match where the team did not score.4 of 26 meczów
FCSB
31%
Clean sheetsClean sheet - a match with no goal conceded.8 of 26 meczów
15%
No goalFailed to score - a match where the team did not score.4 of 26 meczów

How often they score at least...

85%1 goal85%
CS U CraiovaFCSB
58%2 goals42%
CS U CraiovaFCSB
23%3 goals15%
CS U CraiovaFCSB
8%4 goals8%
CS U CraiovaFCSB

How often they concede at least...

62%1 goal69%
CS U CraiovaFCSB
23%2 goals35%
CS U CraiovaFCSB
8%3 goals15%
CS U CraiovaFCSB
4%4 goals8%
CS U CraiovaFCSB

* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.

Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?

How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.

54%
CS U Craiova - BTTSBTTS - percentage of matches where both teams scored.14 of 26 meczów
58%
FCSB - BTTSBTTS - percentage of matches where both teams scored.15 of 26 meczów
51%
League average

Goal patterns

23%BTTS at half-time27%
CS U CraiovaFCSB
8%BTTS in both halves8%
CS U CraiovaFCSB
38%Scored in both halves35%
CS U CraiovaFCSB

BTTS and goal count

42%Min. 3 goals and BTTS46%
CS U CraiovaFCSB
8%Min. 3 goals without BTTS4%
CS U CraiovaFCSB
40%BTTS - last 560%
CS U CraiovaFCSB

Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?

See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.

Full game - team comparison (Over)

92%Min. 1 goal (Over 0.5)Over 0.5 - at least one goal in the match.96%
CS U CraiovaFCSB
77%Min. 2 goals (Over 1.5)Over 1.5 - at least two goals in the match.73%
CS U CraiovaFCSB
50%Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)Over 2.5 - at least three goals in the match.50%
CS U CraiovaFCSB
35%Min. 4 goals (Over 3.5)Over 3.5 - at least four goals in the match.31%
CS U CraiovaFCSB
15%Min. 5 goals (Over 4.5)Over 4.5 - at least five goals in the match.15%
CS U CraiovaFCSB

Over / Under - CS U Craiova

Line 0.5 (min. 1 goal)Over 0.5 - at least one goal in the match.
Over 92%Under 8%
Line 1.5 (min. 2 goals)Over 1.5 - at least two goals in the match.
Over 77%Under 23%
Line 2.5 (min. 3 goals)Over 2.5 - at least three goals in the match.
Over 50%Under 50%
Line 3.5 (min. 4 goals)Over 3.5 - at least four goals in the match.
Over 35%Under 65%
Line 4.5 (min. 5 goals)Over 4.5 - at least five goals in the match.
Over 15%Under 85%

Over / Under - FCSB

Line 0.5 (min. 1 goal)Over 0.5 - at least one goal in the match.
Over 96%Under 4%
Line 1.5 (min. 2 goals)Over 1.5 - at least two goals in the match.
Over 73%Under 27%
Line 2.5 (min. 3 goals)Over 2.5 - at least three goals in the match.
Over 50%Under 50%
Line 3.5 (min. 4 goals)Over 3.5 - at least four goals in the match.
Over 31%Under 69%
Line 4.5 (min. 5 goals)Over 4.5 - at least five goals in the match.
Over 15%Under 85%

1st half

73%Min. 1 goal before half-time73%
CS U CraiovaFCSB
46%Min. 2 goals before half-time31%
CS U CraiovaFCSB
15%Min. 3 goals before half-time19%
CS U CraiovaFCSB

2nd half

73%Min. 1 goal after half-time77%
CS U CraiovaFCSB
50%Min. 2 goals after half-time58%
CS U CraiovaFCSB
12%Min. 3 goals after half-time12%
CS U CraiovaFCSB

Game halves— when do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

CS U Craiova - half-time state
42% leading42% draw15% trailing
FCSB - half-time state
46% leading35% draw19% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.69Points per game (1st half)1.73
CS U CraiovaFCSB
0.88Goals scored (1st half)0.77
CS U CraiovaFCSB
0.46Goals conceded (1st half)0.46
CS U CraiovaFCSB
1.35Average goals (1st half)1.23
CS U CraiovaFCSB
62%Clean sheet before half-time65%
CS U CraiovaFCSB
42%No goal before half-time35%
CS U CraiovaFCSB

After half-time (2nd half)

1.62Points per game (2nd half)1.27
CS U CraiovaFCSB
0.88Goals scored (2nd half)0.73
CS U CraiovaFCSB
0.5Goals conceded (2nd half)0.81
CS U CraiovaFCSB
1.38Average goals (2nd half)1.54
CS U CraiovaFCSB
62%Clean sheet after half-time50%
CS U CraiovaFCSB
35%No goal after half-time46%
CS U CraiovaFCSB

CS U Craiova - second-half results

38% W46% D15% L
44
Half-time points
23
Half-time goals
+11
Goal difference (1st half)
42
Second-half points
+10
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.69
PPG before half-time
Lead holding129%

Leads at halftime in 42% of games and wins 54%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.0

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

FCSB - second-half results

27% W46% D27% L
45
Half-time points
20
Half-time goals
+8
Goal difference (1st half)
33
Second-half points
-2
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.73
PPG before half-time
Lead holding91%

Leads at halftime in 46% of games and wins 42%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.

Defense after halftime+0.4

Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

CS U Craiova - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.202.20
Goals scored / game0.41.4
Goals allowed / game0.60.4
Average goals per game1.01.8
1 goal40%100%
2 goals40%80%
3 goals20%0%
Clean sheet80%60%
No goal80%0%
Goal difference-1+5
Half-time: 20% leading - 60% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 60% won - 40% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 2
FCSB - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.801.20
Goals scored / game1.00.6
Goals allowed / game0.80.6
Average goals per game1.81.2
1 goal100%60%
2 goals40%60%
3 goals40%0%
Clean sheet40%60%
No goal20%60%
Goal difference+10
Half-time: 60% leading - 0% draw - 40% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 60% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 40% - Half-time goals total: 5

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

CS U Craiova
ScoredConceded
3
2
0-15
9
4
16-30
11
6
31-45
4
2
46-60
9
5
61-75
10
6
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (11 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.

FCSB
ScoredConceded
7
0
0-15
3
4
16-30
10
8
31-45
4
7
46-60
7
4
61-75
8
10
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

2.75
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.5 : 1.2
Estimated goal split
home : away
108%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
56%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-64%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
72%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
2%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 50 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

CS U Craiova

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.60
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.21
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-10.2 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.05
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.16
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
125%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
85%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.08
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
0.0
Late goals
22% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 7% come in the first quarter-hour.
22%

FCSB

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.76
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.53
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-5.5 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.45
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.08
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
133%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
89%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.26
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.0
Late goals
21% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 18% come in the first quarter-hour.
21%

* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.

League context— is this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Liga I).

Teams vs league

CS U CraiovaLigaFCSB
Average goals per game▲ 2.732.54▲ 2.77
Both teams scored▲ 54%51%▲ 58%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)▲ 50%46%▲ 50%
Clean sheets▲ 38%28%▲ 31%
Goal before half-time▲ 73%70%▲ 73%
Goal after half-time• 73%74%▲ 77%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.54
Average goals per game
51%
Both teams scored
46%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
28%
Clean sheets
1.42
Home goals / game
1.13
Away goals / game
+26%
Home attack advantage
+20%
Home defensive advantage
+12%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
70%
1 goal
35%
2 goals
13%
3 goals
2%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
74%
1 goal
42%
2 goals
15%
3 goals
3%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Home team

Away team

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. FCSBYellow cardDaniel Birligea
  2. CS U CraiovaGoalAssad Al HamlawiAssist: Carlos Mora Montoya
  3. FCSBYellow cardDaniel Graovac
  4. CS U CraiovaYellow cardCarlos Mora Montoya
  5. FCSBYellow cardValentin Iulian Crețu
  6. FCSBSubstitutionOn: Baba AlhassanOff: Daniel Graovac
  7. CS U CraiovaSubstitutionOn: Anzor MekvabishviliOff: Alexandru Cicâldău
  8. CS U CraiovaYellow cardOleksandr Romanchuk
  9. CS U CraiovaYellow cardVladimir Screciu
  10. FCSBSubstitutionOn: Octavian PopescuOff: Yuri Cisotti
  11. FCSBSubstitutionOn: Mihai TomaOff: João Paulo Moreira Fernandes
  12. CS U CraiovaSubstitutionOn: Samuel Teles Pereira Nunes SilvaOff: Carlos Mora Montoya

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

RefereeMarian Alexandru Barbu

Referee context

See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.

Marian Alexandru BarbuMatches officiated: 19
4.53Cards per match
0Penalties per match
1 / X / 237%Home wins42%Draws21%Away wins

Head-to-head

Record from CS U Craiova's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against FCSB. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.

SC Fotbal Club FCSB SA
1 : 0
CS Universitatea Craiova

FAQ

What was the result of CS U Craiova vs FCSB?

The Liga I match finished CS U Craiova 1:0 FCSB. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What do the goal statistics show before CS U Craiova vs FCSB?

CS U Craiova score 1.77 goals per game on average and FCSB 1.50. The Liga I average is 2.54 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 54% of CS U Craiova's matches and 58% of FCSB's.

What form are CS U Craiova and FCSB in?

Over the last 5 games CS U Craiova have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and FCSB 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for CS U Craiova vs FCSB?

The statistical background for CS U Craiova vs FCSB — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.