Universitatea Craiova vs Istanbul Basaksehir Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

Universitatea Craiova were up against Istanbul Basaksehir in the Qualifying Playoffs of the Conference League on August 28. The match concluded with Universitatea Craiova defeating Istanbul Basaksehir 3-1.

Davie Selke scored the first goal of the game on the 7th minute of the match, putting Istanbul Basaksehir in front. This was followed by goals from Alexandru Cicaldau, Stefan Baiaram and Steven Nsimba, bringing the match to a 3-1 conclusion.

As Universitatea Craiova and Istanbul Basaksehir meet again, the memory of Universitatea Craiova's 1-2 win in their Conference League Qualifying playoffs encounter from 8 days ago still lingers. On a solid run, Universitatea Craiova recently defeated Petrolul 52, Istanbul Basaksehir and Csikszereda, looking to add another win to their streak as they face Istanbul Basaksehir. Lately, their defensive efforts have been solid, recording four straight clean sheets in home games.

Istanbul Basaksehir's form, on the other hand, has been disappointing, approaching this match after a defeat to Universitatea Craiova in the Conference League Qualifying playoffs on August 21, marking three games without a single win. Their inability to keep a clean sheet has been evident, as they have allowed goals in four consecutive matches.

This Conference League Qualifying playoffs match offers a platform for Universitatea Craiova and Istanbul Basaksehir’s goal-scorers to step up and leave their mark on the contest. Universitatea Craiova’s top finisher Assad Al-Hamlawi and Stefan Baiaram have played important roles in ensuring their attack, crafted under Mirel Radoi’s leadership, remains effective. With one goal in Conference League Qualifying playoffs, Mora is Universitatea Craiova’s top scorer in the league, as Bancu continues to lead their creative efforts in the tournament with two assists. Universitatea Craiova’s offense has also been strengthened by Anzor Mekvabishvili, Steven Nsimba and Oleksandr Romanchuk, who have provided crucial contributions in the final third.

Meanwhile, Istanbul Basaksehir’s attacking options, shaped by Cagdas Atan’s vision, have been bolstered by Christopher Operi, the team’s top scorer, and Omer Sahiner, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. Istanbul Basaksehir’s top scorer in Conference League Qualifying playoffs, Ebosele, has one goal this season, while Operi has been their leading creator in the competition with one assist. Istanbul Basaksehir’s attacking depth is further showcased by Ivan Brnic, Nuno Da Costa and Davie Selke, who have each made valuable contributions this season.

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Line-Ups

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Universitatea Craiova kicked off the game with Pavlo Isenko, Juraj Badelj, Vladimir Screciu, Oleksandr Romanchuk, Nicusor Bancu, Alexandru Cicaldau who got substituted by Anzor Mekvabishvili on the 77th minute, Tudor Baluta who got substituted by Lyes Houri on the 90th minute, Samuel Teles who got substituted by Alexandru Cretu on the 90th minute, Carlos Mora, Stefan Baiaram who got substituted by Steven Nsimba on the 77th minute and Assad Al-Hamlawi as starters, with Silviu Lung, Nikola Stevanovic, Florin Stefan, Vasile Mogos, David Matei, Lyes Houri, Alexandru Cretu, Luca Basceanu, Mihnea Radulescu, Anzor Mekvabishvili, David Barbu and Steven Nsimba on the bench.

Istanbul Basaksehir's starting eleven were Volkan Babacan, Christopher Operi, Jerome Opoku, Ousseynou Ba, Festy Ebosele, Miguel Crespo who got substituted by Olivier Kemen on the 46th minute, Berat Ayberk Ozdemir who got substituted by Umut Gunes on the 63rd minute, Onur Ergun who got substituted by Abbosbek Fayzullaev on the 63rd minute, Ivan Brnic who got substituted by Yusuf Sari on the 81st minute, Davie Selke who got substituted by Nuno Da Costa on the 73rd minute and Eldor Shomurodov, with Deniz Dilmen, Hamza Gureler, Omer Beyaz, Deniz Turuc, Abbosbek Fayzullaev, Olivier Kemen, Yusuf Sari, Umut Gunes and Nuno Da Costa on the bench.

Stats

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• Expected Goals: 1.37 - 0.81
• Ball Possession: 43 - 57
• Big Scoring Chances: 3 - 0
• Total Attempts: 14 - 10
• Shots On Target: 6 - 3
• Blocked Shots: 3 - 2
• Shots in the Box: 11 - 7
• Shots from Outside the Box: 3 - 3
• Woodwork Hits: 0 - 0
• Fouls: 15 - 17
• Corners: 4 - 5
• Throw-Ins: 18 - 21
• Saves: 2 - 3
• Free Kicks: 17 - 15
• Offsides: 2 - 0
• Passes into Final Third: 78 - 105
• Completed Passes in Final Third: 50 - 73
• Touches in Opponent's Box: 28 - 19
• Tackles: 17 - 15
• Completed Tackles: 11 - 10
• Total Crosses: 7 - 25
• Successful Crosses: 3 - 7
• Interceptions: 5 - 12
• Clearances: 27 - 15

Referee showed the yellow card seven times throughout the game. Tudor Baluta, Juraj Badelj, Davie Selke, Eldor Shomurodov, Nicusor Bancu, Christopher Operi and Umut Gunes were the ones to receive it.

Head-to-head

They met only once since August 2025. The meeting took place on August 21, 2025, with Universitatea Craiova winning 1-2. So, overall, Universitatea Craiova have the edge in head-to-head matches against Istanbul Basaksehir in their recent history.

Recent Form

Universitatea Craiova are currently on a run of three straight wins, with victories against Petrolul 52, Istanbul Basaksehir and Csikszereda in their last three matches, while Istanbul Basaksehir are coming off a loss in their last match against Universitatea Craiova. Overall, in their last twenty matches, Universitatea Craiova have recorded twelve wins, five losses, and three draws, while Istanbul Basaksehir have won ten of their last nineteen matches, losing six and drawing three.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Universitatea Craiova and Istanbul Basaksehir in real time. You can watch the goals by Davie Selke, Alexandru Cicaldau, Stefan Baiaram and Steven Nsimba as the videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of Universitatea Craiova - Istanbul Basaksehir are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.