Sepsi and Universitatea Craiova will meet each other in a football match counting for Liga 1 on February 04th, 2024, Sunday at 13:30h (UTC), in Romania, check the Sepsi vs Universitatea Craiova betting tip 2023/2024 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where Sepsi vs Universitatea Craiova will occur
The game is set to be played in the small Stadionul Municipal stadium, in the city of Sfântu Gheorghe, with a capacity for 5000 spectators, that will try to help the team achieve a positive result.
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Introduction to the Sepsi vs Universitatea Craiova betting tip 2023/2024
In the current edition of the Liga 1, we can see a growth in the average goals. While last season the tournament had an average of 2.39 goals per match, now the competition has an average of 2.61 goals per match.
Sepsi last match
The last match ended in a loss for the Sepsi team. On that occasion they met UTA Arad for the Liga 1, and the match ended 2-1. Coach B. Storck’s lined up a 4-1-4-1 formation.
A defeat of the home team had odds of 3.40, which makes it clear that a close match was expected.
Universitatea Craiova last match
On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a defeat in the last round. In a dispute valid for Liga 1, Universitatea Craiova, who used a 3-5-2 formation, faced the FCSB team with a final score of 0-3.
A defeat of the home team had odds of 2.70, which makes it clear that a close match was expected.
Sepsi vs Universitatea Craiova h2h
The last time Sepsi faced Universitatea Craiova it was in Liga 1. Sepsi, then in 6th place opened with a play using the 4-3-3 formation, while Universitatea Craiova, who was in 4th place, played using a 4-2-3-1 tactic.
The two teams have not faced each other since 16-09-2023. On that occasion they were playing for the 2023/2024 season of the Liga 1, and the match ended with a 2-1 win for Universitatea Craiova.
The previous encounter between these teams saw them fighting hard to stay ahead.
The Sepsi team in the last five matches has achieved more regular results, with a total of 2 wins, compared to the Universitatea Craiova team, which has no wins recently.
Teams with different capacities and aspirations.
Sepsi
Liga 1 leaderboard now
The Sepsi team with 33 points currently occupies the 6th place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the Championship Round, with a campaign of 9 wins, 6 draws and 8 losses.
In the 24th round, the team has an advantage of 1 point over the Hermannstadt team which is just below, in 7th place and with 1 point less than Universitatea Craiova team that is in the 5th place.
Sepsi analysis
After 23 rounds, Sepsi has a positive ratio of goals scored and goals against. The team sums 34 goals for and 27 conceded.
The Sepsi team comes from a defeat in the Liga 1, and its coach Bernd Storck wants to counter this trend by imposing a loss on his opponent, using the advantage of playing at home.
While they’ve won 3 games as the visiting team, this team proves that there is such a thing as a home-court advantage with their record of 6 wins, 1 loss, and 4 draws.
Sepsi has proven to be a formidable attacking force, with 2252 attacks resulting in 34 goals. Universitatea Craiova, on the other hand, has only scored 32 times with 2155 attacks.
Best goalscorer from Sepsi
Individually, the team’s main offensive standout in the competition so far is Marius Stefanescu. The Attacker has already scored 9 times this season and has helped Sepsi come away with the positive result on several occasions.
It should also be noted that 1 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
Universitatea Craiova
Liga 1 leaderboard now
The Universitatea Craiova team with 34 points currently occupies the 5th place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the Championship Round, with a campaign of 9 wins, 7 draws, and 7 losses.
Which means that the team has an advantage of 1 point, in the 24th round, with the Sepsi team in hot pursuit at 6th place.
Universitatea Craiova analysis
Currently, in the Liga 1, Universitatea Craiova sums 32 goals for and a total of 28 goals against, after 23 rounds played.
Universitatea Craiova is going through a rough patch in their form, having lost their last 3 matches and drawing the other 2. They need to regroup and find a way to get back to winning ways if they want to stay competitive in the league.
As we approach the Regular Season, Universitatea Craiova is gearing up for another gripping match. In the opening game, the team managed 4.96 shots on target, offering a glimpse into their offensive capabilities.
This is a top 5 team in the Liga 1 that wants to keep up with the good performances!
Ball possession above 50% usually enables teams to gain some control over their opponents. This is why the Universitatea Craiova team typically tries to achieve an average ball possession of 56.91% to control the game.
Best goalscorer from Universitatea Craiova
In this season, the individual highlight is Alexandru Mitriță that has dominated the offensive side. The Attacker has already scored 8 times this season, becoming crucial in the positive results that Universitatea Craiova achieved in several matches.
Bet suggestions for this game:
Goals Top Betting Tips
In short, a much stronger team Universitatea Craiova, better placed in the competition, that usually wins and doesn’t concede goals, against an irregular Sepsi that has difficulty converting and that comes from a sequence of unfavorable results.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Both Teams To Score – No market are quoted at 1.83.
It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of Sepsi is Marius Stefanescu, who has already scored 9 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Universitatea Craiova is Alexandru Mitriță, he has scored in 8 opportunities.
75-90 minutes into the game is a good time to bet with most goals being made in this period.
The under 2.5 goals market can also be a good alternative since Universitatea Craiova scores an average of 1.27 goals per match when playing away from home, and considering that often does not suffer when playing away, it will be a betting market to explore.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 1.7.
Corners Top Betting Tips
The number of corners of both teams when combine gives an average of 5.2 corners per game, something to explore to gain good betting results.
Cards Top Betting Tips
These teams together have a combined average of 5 yellow cards per match. Therefore, it might be a good option to bet on the ‘Over 4.5 cards’ option in this duel.
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Sepsi vs Universitatea Craiova betting tip 2023/2024: FAQ
The match will be played on February 04th, 2024, Sunday.
The match will take place at the Stadionul Municipal stadium in Sfântu Gheorghe.
The last time these teams faced each other was in Liga 1 match, referring to the 2023/2024 season, and ended with a 2-1 result for Universitatea Craiova.
For this match, the probability indicates that the net is more likely to swing between 75-90 minutes.
The bookmaker with the best odds for this match is Bet365.
When analyzing football matches, it’s important to consider a variety of factors such as team form, injuries and suspensions, head-to-head records, home and away form, and tactical matchups. You can find all this information and more on Betarena. You should also take into account any external factors such as weather conditions, the importance of the match, and team motivation.
Yes, statistics can be a useful tool when analyzing football matches for betting purposes. At Betarena, we provide access to a wealth of statistical information such as team and player form, goals scored and conceded, possession percentage, shots on target, and corner kicks. However, it’s important to not rely solely on statistics and to also consider the subjective factors mentioned earlier.
