Universitatea Craiova v FC Copenhagen prediction

UEFA Europa Conference League · Thu, 17 Dec 2026 20:00 GMT · Stadionul Ion Oblemenco

Updated 6 Nov 2026, 01:34 UK · refreshed continuously

Team pages: Universitatea Craiova · FC Copenhagen

TACTIX’s free model pick for Universitatea Craiova v FC Copenhagen, UEFA Europa Conference League on Thu, 17 Dec 2026 20:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.

Match preview, in numbers

The match

Universitatea Craiova host FC Copenhagen in the UEFA Europa Conference League on Thursday 17 December (kick-off 20:00 UK).

The key numbers

FC Copenhagen have scored in at least 15 consecutive matches in all competitions.

Form and the table

Six of Universitatea Craiova’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (40%). Both teams scored in nine of Universitatea Craiova’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). At home, Universitatea Craiova have four wins, three draws and one defeat in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 1.88 points per game, scoring 1.38 and conceding 0.88.

Nine of FC Copenhagen’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (60%). Both teams scored in seven of FC Copenhagen’s last 15 results in all competitions (47%). Away from home, FC Copenhagen have five wins, one draw and one defeat in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 2.29 points per game, scoring 2.43 and conceding 0.57.

Universitatea Craiova are unbeaten in their last three matches in all competitions. FC Copenhagen are unbeaten in their last seven matches in all competitions. Universitatea Craiova (eighth) and FC Copenhagen (seventh) are level on points, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have FC Copenhagen the stronger side, 55 rating points above Universitatea Craiova (FC Copenhagen 1824, Universitatea Craiova 1769, after at least 25 rated matches each).

Team news

Predicted Universitatea Craiova XI (3-4-3): L. Popescu, V. Screciu, O. Romanchuk, N. Stevanović, N. Bancu, T. Băluță, J. Lameira, C. Mora, A. Cicâldău, Ș. Baiaram, A. Al Hamlawi — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, N. Bancu (5.6 per match over three appearances, one goal and one assist) and A. Cicâldău (5.5 per match over three appearances, one goal and two assists) have been Universitatea Craiova’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Universitatea Craiova (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), N. Bancu averages 1.5 key passes per 90 over 472 minutes, with a key pass in three of the last six appearances. A. Cicâldău averages 2.3 shots per 90 over 316 minutes, with a shot in five of the last five appearances.

Predicted FC Copenhagen XI (4-2-3-1): D. Ramaj, A. Sørensen, A. Markgráf, F. Beijmo, M. López, M. Elyounoussi, W. Clem, T. Delaney, A. Král, H. Nemeth, V. Dadason — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Mohamed Elyounoussi (6.4 per match over 21 appearances, 12 goals and five assists) and Robert (4.2 per match over 21 appearances, six goals and two assists) have been FC Copenhagen’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for FC Copenhagen (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Mohamed Elyounoussi averages 2.8 key passes per 90 over 1693 minutes, with a key pass in nine of the last 10 appearances. Robert averages 1.1 key passes per 90 over 1456 minutes, with a key pass in six of the last 10 appearances.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The Numbers

Kick-off: Thu, 17 Dec 2026 20:00 GMT · UEFA Europa Conference League · Stadionul Ion Oblemenco
Recent form: Universitatea Craiova 2W 2D 1L · FC Copenhagen 3W 2D 0L

Universitatea Craiova v FC Copenhagen (UEFA Europa Conference League): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 6 November 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.5 / 1.88

Goals

against 1 / 0.88 · 1 of the last 5 over 2.5

over 8 matches

5.33 / 4.86

Corners

against 4.33 / 2.43 · 3 of the last 5 over 9.5

over 6 matches

6.33 / 4.86

Shots on target

against 2.83 / 2.43 · 4 of the last 5 over 8.5

over 6 matches

3.17 / 1.57

Cards

against 1.67 / 2.14 · 4 of the last 5 over 3.5

over 6 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 5 November 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 5 November 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per game	Universitatea Craiova for / against	Line	FC Copenhagen for / against
Goals scored	1.5 for · 1 against n 8 Last 5	2.5standard	1.88 for · 0.88 against n 8 Last 5
Corners won	5.33 for · 4.33 against n 6 Last 5	9.5standard	4.86 for · 2.43 against n 7 Last 5
Shots	11.5 for · 5.67 against n 6 Last 5	19.5standard	14.43 for · 7 against n 7 Last 5
Shots on target	6.33 for · 2.83 against n 6 Last 5	8.5standard	4.86 for · 2.43 against n 7 Last 5
Fouls committed	13 for · 12.17 against n 6 Last 5	21.5standard	12.43 for · 12.57 against n 7 Last 5
Cards shown	3.17 for · 1.67 against n 6 Last 5	3.5standard	1.57 for · 2.14 against n 7 Last 5

Universitatea Craiova

Universitatea Craiova Goalkeeper

Universitatea Craiova — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
L. Popescu	3	90270 min	103.3 /90	20.7 /90	00 /90

Universitatea Craiova — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Universitatea Craiova before kick-off, to 5 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
L. Popescu n 3	90	3.3 3/2

Universitatea Craiova Defensive

Universitatea Craiova — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
O. Romanchuk	3	90270 min	31 /90	103.3 /90	10.3 /90	51.7 /90	31 /90	20.7 /90
V. Screciu	3	90270 min	51.7 /90	51.7 /90	10.3 /90	217 /90	20.7 /90	10.3 /90
N. Stevanović	3	88264 min	41.4 /90	93.1 /90	00 /90	82.7 /90	10.3 /90	10.3 /90
N. Bancu	3	90270 min	51.7 /90	31 /90	00 /90	124 /90	41.3 /90	00 /90
T. Băluță	3	90270 min	103.3 /90	51.7 /90	10.3 /90	144.7 /90	62 /90	00 /90
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Universitatea Craiova — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Universitatea Craiova before kick-off, to 5 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
N. Bancu n 8	90	1.8 7/5	0.8 4/2	—
T. Băluță n 8	80.3	1.7 8/3	0.1 1/0	—
O. Romanchuk n 8	90	1.1 7/2	0.6 3/2	—
V. Screciu n 8	86.3	0.7 4/1	1.7 6/3	—
L. Popescu n 3	90	0 0/0	0.3 1/0	—
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Universitatea Craiova — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Universitatea Craiova before kick-off, to 5 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
T. Băluță n 8	80.3	2.5 7/5
N. Bancu n 8	90	2.4 8/7
V. Screciu n 8	86.3	1.7 7/2
O. Romanchuk n 8	90	1.4 5/3
N. Stevanović n 4	86	1 3/1
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Universitatea Craiova Attacking

Universitatea Craiova — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
A. Cicâldău	3	83250 min	10.4 /90	20.7 /90	62.2 /90	31.1 /90	62.2 /90	31.1 /90
Ș. Baiaram	3	69206 min	10.4 /90	00 /90	20.9 /90	10.4 /90	10.4 /90	31.3 /90
A. Al Hamlawi	3	67200 min	20.9 /90	00 /90	73.2 /90	52.3 /90	31.4 /90	10.5 /90
S. Elisor	3	2370 min	11.3 /90	00 /90	45.1 /90	11.3 /90	11.3 /90	22.6 /90
N. Bancu	3	90270 min	10.3 /90	10.3 /90	20.7 /90	10.3 /90	72.3 /90	51.7 /90
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Universitatea Craiova — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Universitatea Craiova before kick-off, to 5 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
T. Băluță n 8	80.3	1 5/1	0.3 2/0
V. Screciu n 8	86.3	0.5 2/1	0.1 1/0
N. Bancu n 8	90	0.4 2/1	0.1 1/0
O. Romanchuk n 8	90	0.4 3/0	0.3 2/0
L. Popescu n 3	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
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Universitatea Craiova — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Universitatea Craiova before kick-off, to 5 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
N. Bancu n 8	90	0.1 1/0	0.1 1/0
O. Romanchuk n 8	90	0.1 1/0	0 0/0
L. Popescu n 3	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
V. Screciu n 8	86.3	0 0/0	0 0/0
T. Băluță n 8	80.3	0 0/0	0 0/0
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FC Copenhagen

FC Copenhagen Goalkeeper

FC Copenhagen — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded
D. Ramaj	13	901170 min	231.8 /90	50.4 /90
Dominik Kotarski	6	84504 min	122.1 /90	50.9 /90
Rúnar Alex Rúnarsson	4	78311 min	82.3 /90	72 /90

FC Copenhagen — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for FC Copenhagen before kick-off, to 5 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
D. Ramaj n 8	90	1.5 3/1
Dominik Kotarski n 8	85.5	2.2 5/3
Rúnar Alex Rúnarsson n 7	83	2 4/2

FC Copenhagen Defensive

FC Copenhagen — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
F. Beijmo	20	891777 min	251.3 /90	251.3 /90	90.5 /90	593 /90	130.7 /90	00 /90
Marcos López	17	771303 min	171.2 /90	241.7 /90	80.6 /90	694.8 /90	130.9 /90	30.2 /90
Junnosuke Suzuki	17	701183 min	262 /90	120.9 /90	40.3 /90	554.2 /90	151.1 /90	20.2 /90
A. Markgráf	12	83990 min	100.9 /90	131.2 /90	00 /90	474.3 /90	222 /90	30.3 /90
A. Sørensen	12	79947 min	131.2 /90	111 /90	50.5 /90	474.5 /90	111 /90	00 /90
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FC Copenhagen — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for FC Copenhagen before kick-off, to 5 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
Alex Král n 8	78	1 4/2	1.2 6/2	—
F. Beijmo n 8	86.5	0.1 1/0	0.3 2/0	—
Mohamed Elyounoussi n 8	77.8	1.3 4/2	1 4/2	—
William Clem n 8	80.5	1 5/1	1 5/2	—
Robert n 8	68.3	1.5 5/3	0.8 4/1	—
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FC Copenhagen — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for FC Copenhagen before kick-off, to 5 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
Alex Král n 8	78	2.2 7/5
F. Beijmo n 8	86.5	1.3 4/3
Mohamed Elyounoussi n 8	77.8	1.2 5/3
William Clem n 8	80.5	2.4 8/5
Robert n 8	68.3	1 4/1
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FC Copenhagen Attacking

FC Copenhagen — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
Andreas Cornelius	14	60840 min	70.8 /90	10.1 /90	242.6 /90	131.4 /90	171.8 /90	30.3 /90
Viktor Bjarki Dadason	13	50656 min	10.1 /90	00 /90	182.5 /90	101.4 /90	60.8 /90	60.8 /90
Geovanni Vianney	10	53527 min	00 /90	00 /90	81.4 /90	40.7 /90	50.9 /90	152.6 /90
T. Maseko	5	54269 min	20.7 /90	10.3 /90	41.3 /90	31 /90	20.7 /90	20.7 /90
M. Carrizo	5	48239 min	10.4 /90	00 /90	41.5 /90	20.8 /90	51.9 /90	62.3 /90
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FC Copenhagen — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for FC Copenhagen before kick-off, to 5 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
Alex Král n 8	78	1.2 5/2	0.1 1/0
F. Beijmo n 8	86.5	0.9 5/2	0.4 3/0
Mohamed Elyounoussi n 8	77.8	2 8/6	0.7 5/0
William Clem n 8	80.5	1.7 6/5	0.6 3/1
Robert n 8	68.3	3 6/4	1 3/2
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FC Copenhagen — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for FC Copenhagen before kick-off, to 5 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
Alex Král n 8	78	0 0/0	0 0/0
F. Beijmo n 8	86.5	0.3 2/0	0 0/0
Mohamed Elyounoussi n 8	77.8	0.4 3/0	0 0/0
William Clem n 8	80.5	0 0/0	0 0/0
Robert n 8	68.3	0.2 1/0	0.2 1/0
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Universitatea Craiova v FC Copenhagen — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form

Universitatea CraiovaDLDWW

Last 5: 2W 2D 1L · 1.4 scored / 0.8 conceded per game

FC CopenhagenDDWWW

Last 5: 3W 2D 0L · 2 scored / 0.8 conceded per game

League standing · 2026/27

Universitatea Craiova#8 pos7 pts3 pl+4 GD

FC Copenhagen#7 pos7 pts3 pl+4 GD

Goals per game

Universitatea Craiova scored2

FC Copenhagen scored2.33

Universitatea Craiova conceded0.67

FC Copenhagen conceded1

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