Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS: Head-to-Head Stats and Historical Context
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 2026 season, 3rd Qualifying Round. This second-leg tie comes with a place in the next phase of qualifying at stake, and the home crowd in Romania will expect their side to make home advantage count after the first meeting in Finland.
With the tie finely poised, this fixture gains added importance for both clubs’ European ambitions. The Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS stats from the first leg provide the only direct historical reference point between the teams, but they already hint at a closely contested matchup. Progression from the 3rd Qualifying Round is crucial financially and competitively, making this encounter a high-pressure European night in Craiova.
Head-to-head record
The overall head-to-head record between Universitatea Craiova and KuPS is based solely on their first-leg meeting in this UEFA Europa League qualifying tie.
- 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 clash on 6 August 2026. Played at Savon Sanomat Areena in Kuopio, the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round fixture ended KuPS 1–1 Universitatea Craiova after 90 minutes, setting up a finely balanced second leg in Romania.
In that match on 6 August 2026, Universitatea Craiova struck first, going into half-time 1–0 up after leading at the interval. KuPS responded in the second half to level the score, and the contest finished 1–1 in regular time. There was no extra time or penalties, so the draw stands as the only result in the head-to-head record so far.
With just one match in the historical record, the rivalry is still in its infancy, but the early evidence suggests a competitive pairing. Universitatea Craiova showed they can score away from home, while KuPS demonstrated resilience to recover from a half-time deficit. As a result, the return fixture in Craiova becomes the decisive chapter in this emerging European matchup.
Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS Head to Head Overall Breakdown
The head-to-head numbers are currently minimal but still offer a useful statistical snapshot ahead of the second leg.
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:
- 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 picture in the UEFA Europa League 2026 season to date is built entirely on the first leg in Kuopio. They have played 1 match, away from home, drawing 1–1 with KuPS. Offensively, they average 1.0 goal per game, and defensively they also concede 1.0 per match, underlining the balance in their current European form. There have been no clean sheets yet, but they have also avoided defeat, and their preferred setup so far has been a 3-4-3 formation.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 1, Lose 0
Last 5 KuPS Matches Results and Stats
KuPS enter the second leg with a matching record to their opponents in this UEFA Europa League 2026 campaign. They have played 1 fixture, at home, drawing 1–1 with Universitatea Craiova. Like their Romanian counterparts, they average 1.0 goal scored and 1.0 conceded per match, with no clean sheets and no defeats so far. Their tactical setup in that match was a 4-2-3-1 formation, suggesting a balanced approach between defence and attack.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 1, Lose 0
Historical Statistical Verdict
With only one match in the Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS stats archive, the historical record is extremely tight: one draw, one goal each, and no clear head-to-head dominance. The first-leg 1–1 draw in Kuopio showed that Universitatea Craiova can threaten away from home, while KuPS are capable of responding under pressure. Season-to-date figures in the UEFA Europa League reinforce this parity, with both clubs sharing identical records in matches played, goals scored, and goals conceded. As the second leg approaches, the statistical trends point towards a finely balanced tie, where home advantage for Universitatea Craiova and the away goal dynamic could be marginal factors, but the overall numbers suggest another closely contested encounter is likely.
Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS H2H Statistics updated on 08 August 2026.
