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Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS Stats: Head-to-head Record and Insights

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 draw in Kuopio, this return fixture will decide who progresses further in the 2026 continental campaign, giving extra weight to every detail in the Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS stats ahead of kick-off.

The tie is finely balanced after a level scoreline in Finland, turning this second leg into a high-stakes knockout scenario. With home advantage now shifting to Universitatea Craiova and both sides still unbeaten in this Europa League season, the context of this 3rd Qualifying Round clash, plus the limited but telling Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS stats, will shape expectations for which club moves one step closer to the group stage.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a very new European matchup, with Universitatea Craiova and KuPS having met only once so far in official competition.

  • 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 a single, tightly contested encounter. On 6 August 2026, the two sides met at Savon Sanomat Areena in Kuopio in the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round. KuPS were the home team, Universitatea Craiova the visitors, in what served as the first leg of this qualifying tie.

That match finished KuPS 1–1 Universitatea Craiova, with the visitors leading 1–0 at half-time before KuPS found a way back after the interval. The half-time scoreline of 0–1 underlined Universitatea Craiova’s strong start away from home, while the full-time result showed KuPS’ resilience in front of their own supporters. With no extra time or penalties involved, the draw leaves the aggregate score level heading into the decisive second leg.

Given the limited historical depth, the Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS timeline is straightforward: one Europa League meeting, one draw, and everything still to play for. The absence of a prior head-to-head hierarchy means this second leg in Craiova will effectively write the next, and most important, chapter in this emerging European pairing.

Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS stats point to a perfectly balanced contest so far, both in terms of results and goals.

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:

  • 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

For Universitatea Craiova, the Europa League campaign so far consists of one away match in this 3rd Qualifying Round, the 1–1 draw in Kuopio. Season to date in this competition, Universitatea Craiova have drawn their only fixture, scoring and conceding one goal, with no clean sheets but also no defeats. Their attacking and defensive averages both stand at 1.0 goal per game, reflecting a balanced profile heading into this decisive home leg.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 1, Lose 0 (season to date in UEFA Europa League)

Last 5 KuPS Matches Results and Stats

KuPS enter the second leg with a similar Europa League record: one match played, one draw, one goal scored and one conceded, all coming from their home fixture against Universitatea Craiova. Season to date in this competition, they remain unbeaten but without a win, with no clean sheets and an identical 1.0 goals for and 1.0 goals against per game. The Finnish side now face the challenge of translating that competitiveness onto foreign soil in Craiova.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 1, Lose 0 (season to date in UEFA Europa League)

Historical Statistical Verdict

With only one match in the books, the Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS stats and head-to-head record are finely poised: one draw, one goal each, and no clear historical edge. The first leg in Kuopio showed that Universitatea Craiova can score away from home, while KuPS demonstrated the capacity to respond under pressure. Both clubs share identical Europa League season-to-date numbers in terms of results and goal averages, reinforcing the impression of a balanced tie. However, the shift to Stadionul Ion Oblemenco for the second leg, combined with the home side’s ability to take an away goal from Finland, suggests that marginal statistical and situational factors lean slightly toward Universitatea Craiova, even if the overall history between the teams remains level on paper.

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

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