Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS Kuopio predictions, Aug 13, 2026

UEFA Europa League, on Thursday,

Uni Craiova

KuPS Kuopio

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As CS Universitatea Craiova prepares to host KuPS Kuopio in their upcoming UEFA Europa League clash on August 13, 2026, both teams come into the match with varying recent performances. Universitatea Craiova has struggled for consistency, securing victory in just one of their last five matches. This poor run may impact their confidence as they seek to leverage home advantage in front of their fans.

In contrast, KuPS Kuopio has demonstrated slightly better form, winning two of their last five encounters. This resilience on the road could play a crucial role in their approach against a side that has shown vulnerabilities.

Bookmakers favor a home win, with odds at 1.39 for Craiova, while KuPS stands at 7.88, reflecting their perceived underdog status. The probability models indicate a 65.4% chance of victory for the home side, which signifies a strong expectation of a home advantage.

Tactically, Universitatea Craiova will aim to control possession and dictate the pace, while KuPS may adopt a more cautious, counter-attacking strategy to exploit any defensive lapses. As such, while Craiova is favored, the outcome remains uncertain, and KuPS will be eager to disrupt the expectations.

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Uni Craiova
67.1%
Draw
21.1%
KuPS
11.8%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
Bwin 1.41 4.60 8.00
bet_at_home 1.38 4.63 8.43
betsson 1.45 4.10 6.75
MarathonBet 1.42 4.72 8.70
WilliamHill 1.33 4.50 7.95
Best for US Customers 1.35 4.40 7.80

Latest Results

09.08.26 CS Universitatea Craiova – Argeș Pitești – 0:1
06.08.26 KuPS Kuopio – CS Universitatea Craiova – 1:1
01.08.26 CS Universitatea Craiova – Petrolul Ploieşti – 4:0
29.07.26 CS Universitatea Craiova – Levski Sofia – 2:2
25.07.26 FC Dinamo Bucureşti – CS Universitatea Craiova – 5:1
09.08.26 KuPS Kuopio – TPS – 1:1
06.08.26 KuPS Kuopio – CS Universitatea Craiova – 1:1
01.08.26 IF Gnistan – KuPS Kuopio – 0:1
28.07.26 KuPS Kuopio – Sabah Baku FK – 0:2
25.07.26 KuPS Kuopio – VPS Vaasa – 3:1

Facts

  • The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.
  • Recently, KuPS has had a series of home games.
  • In this match, Uni Craiova is the obvious favorite.
  • In the last 1 head-to-head match, Uni Craiova won 0 matches, drew 1 match, lost 0 matches, and goals 1:1.

    Latest Head To Head

    06.08.26 KuPS Kuopio – CS Universitatea Craiova – 1:1

    Standings

    Draw

    2026/27

    1/8-finals

    1 Trabzonspor Bye
    5 Twente Bye
    6 Vojvodina Ferencvaros 0 : 3, 1 : 2
    8 Bye Gornik Zabrze
    9 KuPS Bye
    12 Bye Univ. Craiova
    17 St. Truiden Bye
    21 Lincoln Red Imps Bye
    24 Bye Omonia
    32 Bye Plzen
    33 Shamrock Rovers Bye
    36 Bye Egnatia
    40 Bye Lillestrom
    41 Jagiellonia Bye
    44 Bye Rangers
    45 Larne Bye
    48 Bye Iberia 1999
    53 Hajduk Split Zilina 1 : 2, 2 : 0
    54 Bye Pafos
    56 Bye Salzburg
    61 Dyn. Kyiv U. Cluj 1 : 0, 0 : 0
    62 Bye PAOK
    63 Hammarby Bye
    64 Bye Anderlecht
    65 Lech Poznan Bye
    68 Bye Klaksvik
    69 Thun Bye
    72 Bye Vikingur Reykjavik
    73 Tromso Bye
    74 Bye Hradec Kralove
    75 Besiktas Bye
    76 Bye Midtjylland
    81 St. Gallen Bye
    82 Bye Benfica
    84 Bye Hearts
    89 OFI Crete Bye
    93 Sheriff Tiraspol Aluminij 1 : 0, 0 : 0
    94 Bye Maccabi Tel Aviv
    95 Qarabag Vestri 3 : 0, 3 : 0
    96 CSKA Sofia Derry City 2 : 1, 3 : 2

    Quarter-finals

    1 Trabzonspor Bye
    3 Twente Ferencvaros 2 : 2, 1 : 2
    4 Bye Gornik Zabrze
    5 KuPS Bye
    6 Bye Univ. Craiova
    9 St. Truiden Bye
    11 Lincoln Red Imps Bye
    12 Bye Omonia
    16 Bye Plzen
    17 Shamrock Rovers Bye
    18 Bye Egnatia
    20 Bye Lillestrom
    21 Jagiellonia Bye
    22 Bye Rangers
    23 Larne Bye
    24 Bye Iberia 1999
    27 Hajduk Split Pafos 0 : 4, 2 : 0
    28 Bye Salzburg
    31 Dyn. Kyiv PAOK 0 : 2, 2 : 3
    32 Hammarby Anderlecht 1 : 3, 1 : 1
    33 Lech Poznan Bye
    34 Bye Klaksvik
    35 Thun Bye
    36 Bye Vikingur Reykjavik
    37 Tromso Hradec Kralove 1 : 3, 0 : 1
    38 Besiktas Midtjylland 2 : 0, 1 : 0
    41 St. Gallen Benfica 0 : 5, 2 : 1
    42 Bye Hearts
    45 OFI Crete Bye
    47 Sheriff Tiraspol Maccabi Tel Aviv 0 : 1, 0 : 5
    48 Qarabag CSKA Sofia 0 : 1, 0 : 0

    Semi-finals

    1 Trabzonspor Bye
    2 Ferencvaros Gornik Zabrze 1 : 0
    3 KuPS Univ. Craiova 1 : 1
    5 St. Truiden Bye
    6 Lincoln Red Imps Omonia 1 : 1
    8 Bye Plzen
    9 Shamrock Rovers Egnatia 3 : 1
    10 Bye Lillestrom
    11 Jagiellonia Rangers 2 : 1
    12 Larne Iberia 1999 0 : 0
    14 Pafos Salzburg 0 : 1
    16 PAOK Anderlecht 0 : 1
    17 Lech Poznan Klaksvik 1 : 0
    18 Thun Vikingur Reykjavik 3 : 0
    19 Hradec Kralove Besiktas 0 : 1
    21 Benfica Hearts 6 : 1
    23 OFI Crete Bye
    24 Maccabi Tel Aviv CSKA Sofia 0 : 3

    Final

    1 Trabzonspor TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 Bye
    3 St. Truiden TBD #6
    4 Bye Plzen
    5 TBD #9 Lillestrom
    6 TBD #11 TBD #12
    7 Bye TBD #14
    8 Bye TBD #16
    9 TBD #17 TBD #18
    10 TBD #19 Bye
    11 TBD #21 Bye
    12 OFI Crete TBD #24

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