Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS: Head-to-Head Stats and Historical Context

Universitatea Craiova and KuPS meet at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco in Craiova on 13 August 2026 at 17:00 UTC in the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round. With the tie finely poised after the first leg, this return match will decide who advances closer to the group stage, raising the importance of every detail in the Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS stats profile.

The fixture comes in the early qualifying phase of the 2026 Europa League season, with both clubs still unbeaten in the competition so far. Universitatea Craiova return home after a draw in Kuopio, while KuPS travel to Romania knowing that any scoring draw or better could be decisive depending on the aggregate outcome. In this context, understanding the Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS stats and historical trends is crucial to assessing how this qualifier might unfold.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a very new European matchup, with only one competitive meeting between Universitatea Craiova and KuPS so far.

• 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-leg encounter in the 3rd Qualifying Round of the 2026 UEFA Europa League. On 6 August 2026, the sides met at Savon Sanomat Areena in Kuopio, a match that set the tone for this emerging rivalry.

In that fixture on 6 August 2026, KuPS hosted Universitatea Craiova in the Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round and the game finished KuPS 1–1 Universitatea Craiova. The Romanian side led 1–0 at half-time before KuPS responded after the break to level the score. With the half-time score at 0–1 and the full-time result locked at 1–1, neither club could establish a clear advantage in the tie.

With only that single contest in the archive, the Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS timeline is short but already competitive, reflecting a balanced matchup in this qualification phase. The second leg in Craiova now becomes the next key chapter in this developing European pairing.

Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall head-to-head picture is based entirely on their first-leg draw, but it still offers a basic statistical snapshot of how the teams match up.

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 Savon Sanomat Areena (KuPS home): 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

For Universitatea Craiova, the available numbers reflect their Europa League campaign season to date. They have played one match so far in the 2026 Europa League, the 1–1 away draw against KuPS. That result underlines both their attacking ability to score on the road and a defense that also conceded once, with average goals scored and conceded standing at 1.0 per game in this European run.

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

Last 5 KuPS Matches Results and Stats

KuPS show a very similar statistical profile in the Europa League season to date. They have also played one match in the 2026 competition, the home leg that ended 1–1 against Universitatea Craiova. That leaves their European record at one draw, with 1.0 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, indicating a balanced side that can both create and allow chances.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

With only one match in the books, the historical record between Universitatea Craiova and KuPS is perfectly balanced: one draw, one goal each, and no clear dominance in any key metric. The first leg in Kuopio finished 1–1, suggesting that the sides are closely matched in terms of attacking output and defensive resilience at this early stage of the Europa League season. Season-to-date stats in the competition reinforce that symmetry, as both teams share identical records of one draw, 1.0 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per game, and no clean sheets. As the tie shifts to Stadionul Ion Oblemenco for the second leg, the historical trends offer no decisive edge, leaving the outcome to be shaped by tactical adjustments, home advantage for Universitatea Craiova, and the small margins that typically decide European qualifiers.

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