Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS: Head-to-Head Record and Stats Before Match
Universitatea Craiova and KuPS meet 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 advances closer to the group stage, adding real weight to every detail in the Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS stats profile ahead of kick-off.
The first leg in this UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round ended level, leaving the contest finely balanced before the return in Romania. With progression and significant European exposure on the line, both sides will look to exploit any marginal edge suggested by the Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS stats as they prepare for a decisive night in Craiova.
Head-to-head record
The head-to-head record between Universitatea Craiova and KuPS is currently based on a single competitive meeting in UEFA Europa League qualifying.
- 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 recorded encounter on 6 August 2026 in the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round. Played at Savon Sanomat Areena in Kuopio, the Finnish side hosted the Romanian club in what proved to be a tightly contested opening leg.
On 6 August 2026, KuPS and Universitatea Craiova drew 1-1 in Kuopio. KuPS 1-1 Universitatea Craiova reflected a balanced contest: Universitatea Craiova went into half-time with a 1-0 lead, as shown by the 0-1 half-time scoreline, before KuPS responded after the break to level the match. With no extra time or penalties involved, the tie remained wide open heading into the second leg.
With only this single fixture currently in the Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS timeline, historical depth is limited but still informative. The away draw in Kuopio suggests there is little to separate the teams at this stage, and the second leg in Craiova will effectively act as a winner-takes-all decider in this UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round matchup.
Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS Head to Head Overall Breakdown
The overall Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS head-to-head picture is built entirely on their opening-leg draw in Kuopio, but even that one match offers some statistical insight into goal patterns and balance of play.
Overall Record & Goals:
- Total Goals Scored: Universitatea Craiova 1 - 1 KuPS
- Average Goals per Match: Universitatea Craiova 1.00 vs KuPS 1.00
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
For Universitatea Craiova, only UEFA Europa League 2026 season-to-date statistics are available, covering the away leg in Kuopio. Universitatea Craiova have played 1 match in this Europa League campaign, drawing 1-1 away from home. Offensively and defensively, their record is perfectly balanced so far, with 1 goal scored and 1 conceded, both at an average of 1.0 per game. They have yet to keep a clean sheet but have also avoided defeat, and their preferred setup across this single outing has been a 3-4-3 formation.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 1, Lose 0 (season to date in UEFA Europa League 2026)
Last 5 KuPS Matches Results and Stats
KuPS show an identical Europa League 2026 season-to-date profile to their Romanian opponents, based on the same first-leg fixture. KuPS have played 1 match, a 1-1 home draw against Universitatea Craiova. They have scored 1 and conceded 1, averaging 1.0 goal for and 1.0 against per match, and, like their opponents, are still searching for a first clean sheet in this European campaign. Their recorded formation in that game was 4-2-3-1, underlining a structured approach with a double pivot in midfield.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 1, Lose 0 (season to date in UEFA Europa League 2026)
Historical Statistical Verdict
With only one competitive meeting on record, the historical Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS stats point to a finely balanced tie. The 1-1 draw on 6 August 2026 in the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round, featuring a 0-1 half-time score and KuPS’ second-half response, underlines how closely matched these sides have been so far. Both teams enter the second leg in Craiova with identical season-to-date Europa League records: played 1, drawn 1, goals for 1, goals against 1, no clean sheets, and no defeats. The main statistical distinction is the venue shift; Universitatea Craiova now benefit from home advantage at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco, which could be decisive in such an evenly poised contest. Overall, history and current form suggest a tight encounter, with marginal gains in tactical execution and set-piece efficiency likely to determine who progresses from this 3rd Qualifying Round tie.
Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS H2H Statistics updated on 08 August 2026.
