Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS

UEFA Europa League · Aug 13, 2026 · 17:00

Final score: Universitatea Craiova 2–1 KuPS

Match preview

Universitatea Craiova face a stern test against an in-form KuPS side in the UEFA Europa League on August 13, 2026. Craiova’s recent form has been mixed, with one win and one loss in their last two outings, scoring and conceding three goals apiece. Their 50% win rate reflects an inconsistent start.

KuPS, conversely, arrive with considerable momentum, boasting an impressive unbeaten record of two wins and one draw in their last three matches. Their defensive solidity is particularly noteworthy, having kept a clean sheet throughout this period while also netting three goals. This robust form underlines their 67% win rate and makes them a formidable opponent.

With win probabilities evenly split at 33% for home, draw, and away, this encounter promises to be tightly contested. The key narrative will revolve around whether Craiova can unlock KuPS’s resilient defence and exploit any rare vulnerabilities. For KuPS, maintaining their defensive discipline while leveraging their attacking efficiency will be paramount. Fans should watch for KuPS's structured approach versus Craiova's potential for individual brilliance.

Recent form

Universitatea Craiova

• D Aug 6, 2026: KuPS 1–1 Universitatea Craiova
• D Jul 29, 2026: Universitatea Craiova 2–2 Levski Sofia
• L Jul 22, 2026: Levski Sofia 1–0 Universitatea Craiova
• W Jul 15, 2026: Universitatea Craiova 1–0 ML Vitebsk
• W Jul 8, 2026: ML Vitebsk 1–4 Universitatea Craiova

KuPS

• D Aug 6, 2026: KuPS 1–1 Universitatea Craiova
• L Jul 28, 2026: KuPS 0–2 Sabah FA
• L Jul 21, 2026: Sabah FA 1–0 KuPS
• L Jul 14, 2026: KuPS 2–3 Vardar Skopje
• W Jul 7, 2026: Vardar Skopje 0–2 KuPS

Head-to-head

• 2026-08-06T15:00:00+00:00: KuPS 1–1 Universitatea Craiova

Lineups

Universitatea Craiova (Formation: 3-4-3)

90. R. Sava, 3. O. Romanchuk, 28. A. Rus, 6. V. Screciu, 23. Teles, 5. A. Mekvabishvili, 20. A. Cicaldau, 11. N. Bancu, 30. D. Matei, 22. S. Elisor, 10. S. Baiaram

KuPS (Formation: 4-2-3-1)

12. H. Riihimaki, 6. S. Savolainen, 33. T. Hamalainen, 23. A. Lotjonen, 3. S. Heiskanen, 8. P. Pennanen, 22. S. Touray, 21. J. Luyeye-Lutumba, 13. N. Kujasalo, 17. A. Heinonen, 20. P. Parzyszek

Match events

• 4' Goal Normal Goal — V. R. Gasc (KuPS) (assists: T. Jyry)
• 31' Card Yellow Card — T. Hamalainen (KuPS)
• 43' Goal Penalty — S. Nsimba (Universitatea Craiova)
• 46' subst Substitution 1 — T. Hamalainen (KuPS) (assists: C. Antwi)
• 48' Card Yellow Card — J. J. Moreno Ciorciari (KuPS)
• 52' Card Yellow Card — D. Matei (Universitatea Craiova)
• 61' subst Substitution 1 — S. Nsimba (Universitatea Craiova) (assists: A. Al Hamlawi)
• 61' subst Substitution 2 — D. Matei (Universitatea Craiova) (assists: M. Etim)
• 62' Goal Normal Goal — C. Mora (Universitatea Craiova) (assists: A. Al Hamlawi)
• 65' Card Yellow Card — K. Adams (KuPS)
• 67' subst Substitution 2 — J. J. Moreno Ciorciari (KuPS) (assists: P. Parzyszek)
• 67' subst Substitution 3 — V. R. Gasc (KuPS) (assists: J. Luyeye-Lutumba)
• 79' subst Substitution 4 — A. Puukko (KuPS) (assists: S. Savolainen)
• 80' subst Substitution 3 — S. Baiaram (Universitatea Craiova) (assists: Heriberto Tavares)
• 80' subst Substitution 4 — A. Cicaldau (Universitatea Craiova) (assists: T. Baluta)
• 90'+1 subst Substitution 5 — A. Mekvabishvili (Universitatea Craiova) (assists: Teles)