Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS: Head-to-Head Stats and Match Preview

Universitatea Craiova host KuPS at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco in Craiova on 13 August 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 17:00 UTC in the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round. This second-leg tie will decide which club progresses closer to the group stage, adding significant weight to every tactical decision and key moment. For anyone studying Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS stats, this is a fixture shaped by a finely balanced first encounter.

The first leg in Kuopio ended level, leaving the qualification battle completely open as the action moves to Romania. With no league standings context available at this stage of the European season, the focus falls squarely on this qualifying round and the narrow margins between the two sides. The betting markets lean towards Universitatea Craiova at home, but the aggregate scoreline and away-goals-free format mean KuPS remain very much alive in this tie.

Head-to-head record

The head-to-head record between Universitatea Craiova and KuPS in UEFA Europa League qualifying is extremely limited but already competitive.

• Previous meetings: 1
• Universitatea Craiova wins: 0
• Draws: 1
• KuPS wins: 0

Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS Timeline & Historical Context

The Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS timeline in European competition begins with their first clash on 6 August 2026 in the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round. Played at Savon Sanomat Areena in Kuopio, the match finished KuPS 1–1 Universitatea Craiova after 90 minutes, with Universitatea Craiova leading 1–0 at half-time before KuPS responded in the second half.

That opening leg in Finland set the tone for a balanced rivalry: Universitatea Craiova showed the ability to strike first away from home, while KuPS demonstrated resilience to recover and avoid defeat. With the competition format treating all goals equally across both legs, the 1–1 draw leaves neither side with a clear historical or psychological edge from that single contest.

Given the short Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS timeline so far, the narrative is still being written. The second leg in Craiova will effectively define the early history between these clubs in UEFA Europa League qualifying, turning a one-match sample into a more meaningful mini-rivalry and potentially establishing patterns that analysts will reference in future European campaigns.

Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS stats from their direct meetings underline just how evenly matched the tie has been so far.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: Universitatea Craiova 1 - 1 KuPS
• Average Goals per Match: Universitatea Craiova 1.00 vs KuPS 1.00

Venue Split Performance:

• At Savon Sanomat Areena: 1 match played here — KuPS won 0 (as home side), Universitatea Craiova won 0 (as away side), 1 draw

Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS last results in recent competitive fixtures:

• 6 August 2026: KuPS 1–1 Universitatea Craiova (Half-time: 0–1) – UEFA Europa League, 3rd Qualifying Round

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Universitatea Craiova Matches Results and Stats

Universitatea Craiova’s European campaign in the 2026 UEFA Europa League is only one match old, but that away draw in Kuopio offers useful indicators. They have shown they can score on the road while maintaining parity in both goals scored and conceded. The team’s form line in this competition stands at a single draw, reflecting a cautious but effective start, with no clean sheets yet but also no defeats.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 1, Lose 0

Last 5 KuPS Matches Results and Stats

KuPS mirror Universitatea Craiova’s early European profile in this 2026 campaign, with their only recorded match in the UEFA Europa League also ending in a draw. At home they matched Universitatea Craiova 1–1, suggesting a balanced offensive and defensive output so far. With no wins or losses recorded in this competition yet, KuPS arrive to the second leg needing to convert that stability into a decisive result away from Kuopio.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 1, Lose 0

Historical Statistical Verdict

From a historical and statistical perspective, this tie is as finely poised as possible. The head-to-head record stands at one draw, with Universitatea Craiova and KuPS level on goals and identical average scoring rates of 1.00 per match. The only venue-specific data point shows a stalemate in Kuopio, meaning the second leg in Craiova will provide the first real evidence of any home or away advantage in this matchup.

Season-to-date in the UEFA Europa League, both sides share the same form line: one draw, no wins, no defeats, and identical goals for and against tallies. That symmetry suggests that tactical detail, in-game management, and set-piece efficiency could tilt the balance. While betting odds indicate a stronger expectation on Universitatea Craiova to capitalise on home advantage at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco, the existing Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS stats and head-to-head history highlight a contest where margins are extremely tight and where a single moment may decide who advances from the 3rd Qualifying Round.

Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS H2H Statistics updated on 8 August 2026.