Wednesday , 15 July 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
100% Clean Sheets
Universitatea Craiova CS this season
0% Clean Sheets
FK Vitebsk this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' What a night it is going to be! Universitatea Craiova CS welcome FK Vitebsk for this crunch clash at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco.
  • 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Filipe Coelho might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 10' Universitatea Craiova CS currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 15' Shamar Nicholson is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Universitatea Craiova CS tonight.
  • 20' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Universitatea Craiova CS winning 100% of all matches.
  • 25' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 30' FK Vitebsk are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 35' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Stefan Baiaram made 10 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 39' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Assad Al Hamlawi.
  • 42' Controversy at the stadium! Monday Etim argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 46' A change in the Universitatea Craiova CS ranks — Oleksandr Romanchuk exits the field as Nikola Stevanovic enters on 46.
  • 51' FK Vitebsk have won 2 goals from 3 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 53' The whistle greets Aleksandar Mesarovic as he departs to be replaced by Timur Ivanov.
  • 56' Ilya Maskalenchyk gets the nod from FK Vitebsk. He replaces Sergey Balanovich and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 61' 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.
  • 66' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering FK Vitebsk that had 3 games and scored 2 goals.
  • 71' Tudor Baluta has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 8 appearances.
  • 73' Universitatea Craiova CS ring the changes. Tudor Baluta has done his job and it is now time for Nicusor Bancu to step up.
  • 76' It is a substitution in FK Vitebsk team. Jan Skibsky is replaced by Vladislav Zhuk on 76 minute.
  • 77' Shamar Nicholson has so much to prove this time. He replaces Valeriy Gromyko on 77 minute.
  • 82' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 86' Adrian Rus was booked on 86.
  • 87' Anzor Mekvabishvili is replacing Samuel Teles for the Universitatea Craiova CS side.
  • With this win, Universitatea Craiova CS is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

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.