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Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS Stats: Head-to-head Record Overview

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. After the first leg in Kuopio ended level, this return fixture will decide which side progresses further in the 2026 continental campaign. With home advantage and strong backing expected in Romania, Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS stats will be closely scrutinised by fans and analysts alike.

The tie is finely poised following a draw in Finland, leaving everything to play for in Craiova. Universitatea Craiova aim to capitalise on their home leg to secure passage to the next round, while KuPS travel knowing that an away result could produce a notable European achievement. In this context, understanding the Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS stats and how the first meeting unfolded is essential to framing expectations for this decisive qualifier.

Head-to-head record

The head-to-head record between Universitatea Craiova and KuPS is based entirely on their Europa League qualifying clash in the 2026 season.

  • 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-leg encounter in the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round on 6 August 2026. Played at Savon Sanomat Areena in Kuopio, the match finished KuPS 1–1 Universitatea Craiova, setting up a finely balanced return leg in Romania. Both clubs are therefore heading into the second meeting with the knowledge that the tie is completely open.

In that opening clash on 6 August 2026, Universitatea Craiova struck first and went into the break with a 1–0 lead, as indicated by the half-time scoreline. KuPS responded after the interval, finding an equaliser to bring the match level at 1–1 by full time. The result reflects a contest of two distinct halves: Universitatea Craiova’s early control followed by KuPS’ resilience and adjustment after the restart.

With only one fixture so far in the Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS timeline, the rivalry is still in its infancy, but the pattern from Kuopio already suggests a competitive pairing. Universitatea Craiova showed they can score away from home in Europe, while KuPS demonstrated the ability to respond under pressure on their own ground. The second leg in Craiova will add the next chapter to this developing European matchup.

Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS stats are drawn from their single Europa League qualifier to date, but they still offer a useful snapshot of how evenly matched the sides have 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 Universitatea Craiova's stadium: —
  • At KuPS's stadium: 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:

  • 06 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 form in the UEFA Europa League 2026 season to date is built entirely on the first leg against KuPS. That 1–1 away draw in the 3rd Qualifying Round underlines their capacity to score on the road but also highlights defensive vulnerability, conceding once and failing to keep a clean sheet. Their attacking and defensive numbers are currently perfectly balanced in Europe, with one goal scored and one conceded, and their preferred shape so far has been a 3-4-3 setup.

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

Last 5 KuPS Matches Results and Stats

KuPS enter the second leg with a similar European profile in the 2026 UEFA Europa League, also based solely on the 1–1 home draw against Universitatea Craiova in the 3rd Qualifying Round. They have matched their opponents in both goals scored and conceded, with one goal for and one against, and have yet to record a clean sheet. KuPS lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation in that match, balancing defensive structure with an attacking midfield presence as they fought back from a half-time deficit.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

From a historical and statistical standpoint, Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS is an evenly balanced tie based on the limited but revealing evidence of their first meeting. The head-to-head record stands at one draw from one match, with goals and averages identical: 1–1 overall and 1.00 goals per team per game. The only venue-specific data point is KuPS’s home leg, which ended level, indicating that Universitatea Craiova can perform away, while KuPS can respond under pressure. Season-to-date Europa League form for both sides is effectively mirrored, each with one draw, one goal scored, and one conceded. With home advantage now shifting to Universitatea Craiova, the second leg in Craiova should hinge on small margins, but history so far points to a closely contested encounter rather than a one-sided affair.

Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS H2H Statistics updated on 08 August 2026.

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