Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS: Head-to-head Record and Match Preview

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. This second-leg tie will decide who advances in the 2026 continental campaign, with the Romanian side enjoying home advantage after the opening game in Kuopio. For anyone analysing Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS stats, the context is clear: the tie is finely balanced on the scoreboard and will be settled in front of Craiova’s home crowd.

With the first leg in Finland finishing level, both clubs come into this decisive match knowing that a single goal swing could determine their European trajectory. Universitatea Craiova will look to turn their solid away result into qualification, while KuPS travel to Romania aiming to upset the odds in a high-pressure environment. The stakes are significant in terms of both sporting prestige and progression in the UEFA Europa League, making the Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS stats especially relevant for assessing where the edge might lie.

Head-to-head record

The head-to-head record between Universitatea Craiova and KuPS in UEFA Europa League qualifying is currently extremely limited but finely poised.

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 clash on 6 August 2026 in the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round. Played at Savon Sanomat Areena in Kuopio, the Finnish side KuPS were the home team, while Universitatea Craiova travelled from Romania for the opening leg of the tie.

On 6 August 2026, KuPS and Universitatea Craiova drew 1-1 in regular time. KuPS 1–1 Universitatea Craiova reflected a balanced encounter: Universitatea Craiova led 1–0 at half-time before KuPS responded in the second half to restore parity. The half-time scoreline of 0–1 in favour of the Romanian visitors underlined their strong start away from home, but KuPS showed resilience to avoid defeat in front of their own supporters.

With that single 1–1 draw currently defining the entire Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS timeline, the rivalry is still in its infancy. Both sides have demonstrated they can trouble the other, and the aggregate scoreline leaves everything to play for in Craiova. From a historical perspective, there is no dominant side yet; instead, the record points to a competitive pairing where small details could decide who progresses.

Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS stats from their direct meetings highlight a perfectly balanced matchup 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 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 recent form in the 2026 UEFA Europa League is based on a single away fixture so far, the 1–1 draw at KuPS. That result shows a side capable of scoring on the road while also conceding, with their season to date in this competition marked by balance rather than dominance. They have yet to record a clean sheet but also have not failed to score, and their opening match suggests an open contest style where both attacking and defensive units are tested.

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 an identical statistical profile in the 2026 UEFA Europa League, also drawing their only fixture so far 1–1 at home against Universitatea Craiova. Their season to date numbers mirror their opponents: one goal scored, one conceded, no wins and no defeats. The Finnish side have not yet kept a clean sheet in this European campaign but have demonstrated the ability to respond after falling behind, as shown by their comeback from a half-time deficit in the first leg.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

From a historical and statistical standpoint, Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS is a tie with minimal but very even head-to-head data. The single meeting to date, a 1–1 draw in the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round on 6 August 2026, produced equal goals and no clear winner, leaving the aggregate finely balanced. Both clubs show identical season-to-date records in this competition: one match played, one draw, one goal scored and one conceded, and no clean sheets. The only differentiating factor ahead of the second leg is venue: Universitatea Craiova now play at home, while KuPS must reproduce their resilience away in Craiova. History points to a balanced contest where small margins and home advantage could tilt the outcome, but the limited head-to-head record underlines that this matchup remains wide open.

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