CS U Craiova vs Argeș: match statistics
CS U Craiova vs Argeș: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
CS U Craiova played Argeș in Liga I (Romania). The match was played on 9 August 2026. Venue: Stadionul Ion Oblemenco (Craiova). Final score: 0:1.
Current form
CS U Craiova: 2-0-1, 2.00 points/match. Argeș: 2-0-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
CS U Craiova scores 3.00 and concedes 1.67 goals per match. Argeș scores 0.67 and concedes 0.67. League average: 2.68 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: CS U Craiova 33%, Argeș 0%. Over 2.5: CS U Craiova 100%, Argeș 0%. League level: BTTS 43%, Over 2.5 50%.
xG, shots and style
CS U Craiova has higher xG: 1.86 vs 1.66. CS U Craiova: 16.0 shots per match, Argeș: 15.0.
Match halves
CS U Craiova: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 2.33. Argeș: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.33.
Goals by minute
CS U Craiova: 76-90+ (3 goals). Argeș: 16-30 (1 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Liga I: 2.68 goals per match, BTTS 43%, Over 2.5 50%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 4 previous H2H matches were available: 3-0-1. Average goals 2.25, BTTS 50%.
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 have won both of their home matches so far, scoring an average of 4 goals and conceding none, in stark contrast to Argeș’s solitary 0:2 away defeat. At home, the hosts create chances worth an average of 2.23 xG, record 19.5 shots and 7.5 shots on target per match, while averaging 64% possession compared with their opponents’ 56%. Despite a high average away xG of 2.14, Argeș have yet to score on the road, with 100% of their away matches ending without a goal and a shot conversion rate of zero. Craiova’s defence restricts opponents to just 0.88 xG, while the visitors concede an average of 2 goals and 1.38 xG away from home. Argeș’s stronger trend across their last five matches, featuring 2 wins and 2 draws, slightly reduces confidence in the prediction; however, the home-and-away data clearly point to a home win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The stronger signal points to BTTS - No, as in the current seasonal data, both teams have recorded 0% of matches with goals scored by both sides. Craiova kept a clean sheet in 100% of these matches and conceded an average of 0.0 goals, while Argeș failed to score in 100% of their appearances, with an average of 0.0 goals scored. The hosts should nevertheless have good conditions to find the net, as Argeș concede an average of 2.0 goals, while Craiova produce an xG of 1.43. The last five matches indicate some risk to the pick, as BTTS occurred in 40% of matches for both teams, although Argeș scored only 1.0 goal per game during this period. Despite the visitors’ higher xG of 2.14, their lack of attacking efficiency so far and Craiova’s extremely solid defence make the scenario in which at least one side fails to score more likely.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
CS U Craiova have averaged 2.2 goals scored over their last five matches, while Argeș have conceded 1.0 goal per game during this period, pointing to a clear chance of the hosts finding the net. At the same time, Argeș have averaged just 1.0 goal scored in their last five outings, while the hosts have allowed opponents to score an average of 1.6 goals. The xG figures are moderately attacking: Craiova created an average of 1.63 xG, while Argeș recorded 1.46 xG, although Craiova’s defense allowed opponents just 1.19 xG. Season data shows that both teams had 100% of their matches finish below 3.5 goals, and Argeș have failed to score in any of their away matches so far. The projected total of 2.65 goals allows for a three-goal outcome but gives the strongest edge to the Under 3.5 goals option.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The most likely HT/FT outcome is a draw at half-time followed by a CS U Craiova win, as the hosts are averaging 3.0 points per home match, while Argeș have yet to earn a point away from home and concede an average of 2.0 goals. The first half could nevertheless be evenly balanced: in their last five matches, Craiova were trailing at the break in 60% of cases, whereas Argeș were level at half-time in 40% of their games. After the interval, the hosts’ advantage should grow, as they have averaged 1.6 goals in the second half across their last five appearances compared with Argeș’s 0.8, while their second-half goal difference stands at +5 versus +2 for their opponents. In addition, Craiova have kept a clean sheet in 100% of their home matches so far, while Argeș have failed to score in every away fixture, further supporting the scenario of a late turnaround in the hosts’ favour.
View first-half and second-half statisticsHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| CS U Craiova | Argeș | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 42% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.45 | 0.13 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
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 348% better for: goals scored per match.
3 goals / match - CS U Craiova · 0.67 goals / match - Argeș
Argeș is 149% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.67 goals / match - CS U Craiova · 0.67 goals / match - Argeș
CS U Craiova scores in 100% of matches (3 of 3 matches), while Argeș keeps a clean sheet in 67% (2 of 3 matches).
Argeș scores in 67% of matches (2 of 3 matches), while CS U Craiova keeps a clean sheet in 67% (2 of 3 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - CS U Craiova
Over / Under - Argeș
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
CS U Craiova - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 67%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Argeș - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 67%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.33 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.7 | 2.3 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.7 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.3 | 3.3 |
| 1 goal | 67% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 67% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 67% |
| Clean sheet | 67% | 67% |
| No goal | 67% | 0% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.33 | 1.67 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| 1 goal | 67% | 33% |
| 2 goals | 33% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 67% | 100% |
| No goal | 67% | 67% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (3 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (1 goal). Concedes most in 16-30 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
CS U Craiova
Argeș
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 Craiova | Liga | Argeș | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 4.67 | 2.68 | ▼ 1.33 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 33% | 43% | ▼ 0% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 100% | 50% | ▼ 0% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 67% | 30% | ▲ 67% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 75% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 71% | ▼ 33% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (4): CS U Craiova 3 - 0 - 1 Argeș. Average goals 2.25, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of CS U Craiova vs Argeș?
The Liga I match finished CS U Craiova 0:1 Argeș. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between CS U Craiova and Argeș?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches CS U Craiova won 3, Argeș won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.25 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before CS U Craiova vs Argeș?
CS U Craiova score 3.00 goals per game on average and Argeș 0.67. The Liga I average is 2.68 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 33% of CS U Craiova's matches and 0% of Argeș's.
What form are CS U Craiova and Argeș in?
Over the last 5 games CS U Craiova have a 2-0-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Argeș 2-0-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for CS U Craiova vs Argeș?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for CS U Craiova vs Argeș: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.