FCSB vs CS Universitatea Craiova Prediction: A tough top-of-the-table clash expected here

FCSB will host Universitatea Craiova at the Arena Naţională on Saturday in one of the most interesting matches of the weekend. The result of the game will reshape the structure of the league table. Previews, H2H, expert tips, and odds are provided below.

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FCSB's strong start to the season encountered a setback in their most recent match, where they were defeated 2-1 by UTA Arad. The match saw Florinel Coman of FCSB open the scoring with a goal in the 4th minute. However, UTA Arad swiftly responded, with Andrej Fabry finding the back of the net in the 18th minute to level the score. The eventual match-winner was delivered by Godberg Cooper, who scored for UTA Arad in the 60th minute.

Regrettably for FCSB, the loss to UTA Arad marked their first defeat of the season. Their previous matches had yielded a promising start, accumulating a total of 15 points from 6 games. In terms of goal statistics, FCSB has scored 11 goals while conceding 5.

Unfortunately for FCSB, they will also be without the services of 19-year-old defender Alexandru Pantea for their upcoming match. This absence results from Pantea receiving two yellow cards during the recent match, rendering him ineligible to participate in the next fixture.

While the recent loss may be a setback, FCSB will undoubtedly aim to regain their winning momentum and continue their strong performance in the remainder of the season.

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Universitatea Craiova are closely trailing FCSB on the league table with 14 points, securing the second position. Throughout the season, they have showcased their offensive prowess by scoring a total of 11 goals. Furthermore, their defense has been commendable, having conceded only 4 goals so far—the second lowest in the league, second only to Sepsi's impressive record of conceding only 2 goals.

However, Universitatea Craiova's recent performance hit a roadblock when they suffered a defeat in their last match against Farul, with a scoreline of 2-0. The loss marked their first defeat of the season, interrupting their promising streak.

Despite the setback, Universitatea Craiova remain determined to regain their winning momentum and continue their strong campaign. The team's focus will be on bouncing back from the recent loss and aiming to secure victories in their upcoming matches. With their solid offensive and defensive capabilities, they are well-equipped to maintain a competitive position on the league table.

In their 32 previous encounters, FCSB have emerged victorious in 21 matches, while Universitatea Craiova have secured 6 wins. The two teams have played out 5 draws in their history of matchups. The most recent clash saw FCSB secure a 2-1 victory over Universitatea Craiova. Notably, the last four games between these two sides have seen both teams finding the back of the net. With their competitive history, this upcoming match promises to be an intriguing battle between the two teams.

There appears to be no discernible distinction between the two sides as they approach this game. However, it is expected that both sides will score goals, in accordance with the trends seen in their recent encounters.

• BTTS for 1.67 odds
• X for 3.00 odds
• HT: X for 2.20 odds