Monday , 31 August 2026

Universitatea Craiova CS vs FK Vitebsk, Champions League Q 2026 QUALIFICATION

Champions League Qualification · 2026
Universitatea Craiova CS
1 – 0
Full Time
FK Vitebsk
Wed 15 Jul 2026 · 17:30 UTC Stadionul Ion Oblemenco HT 45' · FT 45'
Nicusor Bancu 90+2' 1–0
Assad Al Hamlawi 39' Y
Monday Etim 42' Y
Adrian Rus 86' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Universitatea Craiova CS vs FK Vitebsk — Champions League Q at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco.

Head-to-Head

1
Universitatea Craiova CS 1 games · Avg 1.0 goals FK Vitebsk
Last 5 meetings
2026-07-15 Universitatea Craiova CS 1–0 FK Vitebsk

Recent Form

Universitatea Craiova CS
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Jul FK Vitebsk H 1–0 W
27 Aug FC Lokomotivi Tbilisi A 1–2 L
15 Aug PAE AEK A 1–1 D
08 Aug PAE AEK H 0–2 L
01 Aug Budapest Honved FC H 0–0 D
25 Jul Budapest Honved FC A 0–0 D
FK Vitebsk
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Jul Universitatea Craiova CS A 0–1 L
18 Jul Kuopion PS H 1–1 D
11 Jul Kuopion PS A 0–2 L

Key Stats

0% Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
0% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
50% Clean Sheets
Universitatea Craiova CS this season
0% Clean Sheets
FK Vitebsk this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Universitatea Craiova CS
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Universitatea Craiova CS
Nicusor Bancu 2 G
Assad Al Hamlawi 2 G
Stefan Baiaram 1 G
Steven Nsimba 1 G
FK Vitebsk
Valeriy Gromyko 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' That's the starting whistle at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Universitatea Craiova CS and FK Vitebsk.
  • 5' Universitatea Craiova CS are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FK Vitebsk backline.
  • 10' It looks surprising Universitatea Craiova CS does not make any changes. Adrian Rus has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 15' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 20' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 25' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 30' FK Vitebsk seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 35' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Universitatea Craiova CS and FK Vitebsk are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 39' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Assad Al Hamlawi on 39 minutes.
  • 42' A meaty challenge results in booking for Monday Etim on 42.
  • 46' Oleksandr Romanchuk makes way for Nikola Stevanovic at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Universitatea Craiova CS.
  • 51' FK Vitebsk started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 51.
  • 53' Timur Ivanov is ready to make an impact after coming on for Aleksandar Mesarovic at the 53 minute mark.
  • 56' It is a substitution in FK Vitebsk team. Sergey Balanovich is replaced by Ilya Maskalenchyk on 56 minute.
  • 61' The energy levels are beginning to show. Filipe Coelho might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 66' Over 66 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 71' Universitatea Craiova CS looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Nicusor Bancu scoring 1 goals.
  • 73' Another substitution for Universitatea Craiova CS to replace Tudor Baluta by Nicusor Bancu on 73 minute.
  • 76' Vladislav Zhuk gets the nod from FK Vitebsk. He replaces Jan Skibsky and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 77' Another substitution for FK Vitebsk to replace Valeriy Gromyko by Shamar Nicholson on 77 minute.
  • 82' It is a cagey affair so far. Universitatea Craiova CS in their trying to find a way past FK Vitebsk's compact .
  • 86' Adrian Rus picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 87' The whistle greets Samuel Teles as he departs to be replaced by Anzor Mekvabishvili.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Universitatea Craiova CS take all three points.

Lineups

Universitatea Craiova CS Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Filipe Coelho

FK Vitebsk Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Sokolinsky Philip Alexandrovich

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.15 Universitatea Craiova CS xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.62 FK Vitebsk xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 74% + Under — clean sheet likely 67%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Universitatea Craiova CS49% Draw31% FK Vitebsk20%
Actual: Universitatea Craiova CS win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes33% 0% No67%
Avg goals/match: 1.77
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 80%
20%
± 1.5 53%
47%
± 2.5 26%
74%
± 3.5 11%
89%
± 4.5 4%
96%

Double Chance

Universitatea Craiova CS or Draw
81%
Draw or FK Vitebsk
51%
Universitatea Craiova CS or FK Vitebsk
69%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Universitatea Craiova CS30% Draw57% FK Vitebsk13%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
19.5%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
13%
2 – 0
10.7%
0 – 1
9.2%
2 – 1
6.9%
3 – 0
4%
1 – 2
3.7%
0 – 2
3%
3 – 1
2.8%
2 – 2
2.3%
4 – 0
1.2%

Asian Handicap — Universitatea Craiova CS

Handicap Universitatea Craiova CS covers Push FK Vitebsk covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 14% 79%
-1.5 21% — 79%
-1 21% 26% 53%
-0.5 47% — 53%
+0.5 82% — 18%
+1 82% 13% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Universitatea Craiova CS keeps clean sheet
54% ✓
FK Vitebsk keeps clean sheet
32% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.