Tonight, Universitatea Craiova will compete against FC Argeș at 21:30 in a highly anticipated Superliga match. Fans can catch the action live on PrimaSport 1 and DigiSport 1.
This match marks a playoff showdown in Bănie, featuring two teams currently positioned at the top of the Superliga standings after three rounds.
The reigning champions, Universitatea Craiova, are seen as the favorites to win at their home ground, Stadionul „Ion Oblemenco.” However, they face a challenge, as highlighted by head coach Filipe Coelho, who must manage the team’s fatigue after a demanding trip to Finland. Recently, the team drew 1-1 against KuPS in the first leg of the third round of the Europa League qualifiers.
Craiova showed strong performance during the first half of that match but struggled in the second half, allowing the home team to equalize.
Kickoff for Universitatea Craiova vs. FC Argeș Is Set for 21:30
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Starting Lineups for Universitatea Craiova vs. FC Argeș
Universitatea Craiova’s lineup includes: R. Sava, Romanchuk, Ad. Rus, Screciu, Teles, Anzor, Cicâldău, Bancu, D. Matei, Elisor, Baiaram. Substitutes are: Maxim, L. Popescu, Mora, Rădulescu, Stevanovic, Al. Crețu, T. Băluță, Tavares, Etim, Băsceanu, Nsimba, Al Hamlawi. Notable absence: Isenko (injured). Coach: Filipe Coelho.
Romanchuk returns as a starter after missing the last four matches due to an injury sustained against Levski.
FC Argeș will feature: Căbuz, C. Tofan, M. Tudose, Garutti, Sadriu, Borța, Sierra, Rață, Y. Pîrvu, Luvambo, Moldoveanu. Substitutes: Crăciun, Oancea, Micovschi, Antoniou, Alagbe, Rădescu, G. Gheorghe, Idowu, Dulcea, Balaure, I. Șerban. Absent: Matos (suspended), Straton (injured). Coach: Bogdan Andone.
The match will be officiated by Szabolcs Kovacs, with assistants Marius Badea and Alexandru Vodă. Bogdan Dumitrache will serve as VAR, while Ionuț Coza will be the AVAR.
In a pre-match statement, coach Filipe Coelho acknowledged the difficulty of facing a team that has played together for a long time and emphasized the need for his players to be in top form to secure the win. “They defend very well and have shown great resilience,” Coelho remarked.
VIDEO: Bogdan Andone Discusses Craiova’s Strengths
Andone commented on the team’s recent home matches, noting their defensive improvements but stressing the need for greater offensive production. "We must create more opportunities and finish better," he said.
“Craiova is a very strong team with a valuable and deep roster. We need to be well-organized and aggressive to force mistakes and capitalize on them,” – Bogdan Andone.
Current Standings in the Superliga
Key Insights for Universitatea Craiova vs. FC Argeș
Historically, Universitatea Craiova has performed well at home, suffering only one defeat in their last thirteen league matches, which came against FC Argeș in March. The last 25 home games in the league saw them score in all but one match.
FC Argeș is coming off two consecutive 1-0 victories, with Robert Moldoveanu scoring both goals. In the previous round, Craiova boasted the league’s best attack with nine goals, seven of which came in the second half.
Interestingly, FC Argeș has faced the fewest shots on target, with only nine recorded against them. Five of the fifteen substitutions made by Coelho in the first three rounds contributed directly to goals or assists.
In their last ten direct encounters in the league, Craiova has won seven times, while Argeș has triumphed three times. Their most recent Superliga clash occurred on April 27, 2026, when Craiova won 1-0 thanks to a goal from Samuel Teles.
