Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS: Stats and Head-to-Head Record

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 second encounter will decide who progresses towards the main phase of the competition. For anyone studying Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS stats, this is effectively a knockout scenario with significant European stakes.

The fixture follows the opening match of the tie in Kuopio, leaving everything to play for in front of the Romanian side’s home crowd. With both clubs still early in their 2026 European campaigns, progression here would be a major boost to their season objectives and UEFA coefficient ambitions. The Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS stats from the first leg and their short shared history set the stage for a tense return meeting in Craiova.

Head-to-head record

The record shows that Universitatea Craiova and KuPS have met only once so far in UEFA competition, making this a very new European matchup.

• 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 begins with their first recorded meeting on 6 August 2026 in the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round at Savon Sanomat Areena in Kuopio. In that match, KuPS were the home side and Universitatea Craiova travelled as the away team, setting the initial tone for this two-legged tie.

On 6 August 2026, KuPS vs Universitatea Craiova finished 1-1 in regular time. KuPS trailed 0-1 at half-time but managed to level the score by full-time, producing a balanced outcome in front of their own supporters. The match was played over 90 minutes without extra time or penalties, leaving the tie completely open heading into the second leg.

With only this single encounter in the books, the rivalry’s history is still being written. The available Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS timeline therefore centres on that 1-1 draw in Kuopio, where both sides showed they can trouble each other both in attack and defense. The second leg in Craiova will immediately become a key chapter in this emerging European matchup.

Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS stats provide a compact but clear picture of how evenly matched these teams have been across their limited history.

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 Universitatea Craiova's stadium: 0 matches played here — Universitatea Craiova won 0 (as home side), KuPS won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
• 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

For Universitatea Craiova, the available figures come from their UEFA Europa League season to date, which currently consists of the away leg against KuPS. That 1-1 draw in Kuopio reflects a balanced performance: one goal scored and one conceded, no clean sheet, but also no defeat. Their season to date form line in this competition is a single draw, with a 3-4-3 formation used and no failures to score so far.

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

Last 5 KuPS Matches Results and Stats

KuPS also have one UEFA Europa League match recorded in the current season, the 1-1 home draw against Universitatea Craiova. Season to date, they have matched their opponents exactly in this competition: one draw, one goal scored, one conceded, and no clean sheets. Lining up in a 4-2-3-1 system, KuPS showed resilience by coming from behind in that opening leg, but they now face the challenge of securing a result away from home.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

The historical numbers for Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS are limited but very clear: one match, one draw, and identical goal returns of 1-1. The head-to-head record is perfectly balanced, with neither side yet managing a victory and the only venue-tested meeting ending level in Kuopio. Season to date in the UEFA Europa League, both teams share the same basic profile — one draw, one goal scored, one conceded, and no clean sheets — underlining how evenly matched this tie appears on paper.

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