Universitatea Craiova vs Politehnica Iasi Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

Universitatea Craiova took on Politehnica Iasi in the Liga 1 of Romania on February 2. Universitatea Craiova emerged victorious with a 4-1 win.

On the 2nd minute, Stefan Baiaram netted the first goal of the match, tipping the balance in Universitatea Craiova's favor. Goals from Alexandru Mitrita, Alin Roman and Alexandru Cicaldau followed, setting the final scoreline at 4-1.

Anticipation reaches a fever pitch as the upcoming encounter sees Universitatea Craiova and Politehnica Iasi prepare to meet again, 21 days after their friendly meeting which Universitatea Craiova won 1-0. Universitatea Craiova come into this match following a defeat to Rapid B on January 25, looking to bounce back with a stronger performance.

Politehnica Iasi are in horrible form, coming off four consecutive defeats to Hermannstadt, Rapid B, Universitatea Craiova and FCSB, having failed to win in their last seven outings. They've had trouble holding their opponents at bay, conceding goals in their last eight away matches in a row.

This Liga 1 match offers a platform for Universitatea Craiova and Politehnica Iasi’s goal-scorers to step up and leave their mark on the contest. Universitatea Craiova’s attacking options, under Constantin Galca’s management, have been bolstered by Alexandru Mitrita, the team’s top scorer, and Stefan Baiaram, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. In Liga 1, Mitrita has been Universitatea Craiova’s standout scorer with nine goals, and has also shown his creativity, leading the team with four assists this campaign. Universitatea Craiova have also relied on Nicusor Bancu, Lyes Houri and Elvir Koljic to energize their attack through key shots and passes.

Meanwhile, Politehnica Iasi’s offensive unit, under the tactical direction of Emil Sandoi, has leaned on Alin Roman and Andrei Gheorghita, as they continue to drive the team’s attacking efforts forward. Bordeianu has already scored five goals in Liga 1 this season, with Roman leading their creative tally in the league with seven assists. Politehnica Iasi have also relied on Tailson, Guilherme and Stefan Stefanovici to energize their attack through key shots and passes.

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AI Prediction

The AI gives an initial outlook on Universitatea Craiova vs Politehnica Iasi before the match - and once the match begins, it keeps observing the play and adjusts its forecast minute by minute.

Line-up

We are updating team formations and line-ups for Universitatea Craiova - Politehnica Iasi in real time.

Universitatea Craiova kicked off the game with Laurentiu Popescu, Nicusor Bancu, Juraj Badelj, Gjoko Zajkov, Carlos Mora, Lyes Houri who got substituted by Anzor Mekvabishvili on the 65th minute, Vladimir Screciu, Alexandru Cicaldau who got substituted by David Barbu on the 80th minute, Alexandru Mitrita, Safira Alisson who got substituted by Jovo Lukic on the 80th minute and Stefan Baiaram who got substituted by Stefan Daniel Bana on the 73rd minute as starters, with Silviu Lung, Relu Stoian, Marcus Pacurar, Basilio Ndong, Florin Gaspar, Stefan Daniel Bana, Takuto Oshima, Mihai Capatina, Anzor Mekvabishvili, Jovo Lukic, Elvir Koljic and David Barbu on the bench.

Politehnica Iasi's starting eleven were Jesus Fernandez, Rares Ispas, Claudio Silva, Florin Ilie who got substituted by Stefan Stefanovici on the 59th minute, Guilherme, Andrei Gheorghita, Samuel Oum Gouet who got substituted by Sekou Camara on the 59th minute, Mihai Bordeianu, Mihai Adascalitei, Tailson who got substituted by Catalin Cret on the 73rd minute and Alin Roman, with Ionut Ailenei, Catalin Cret, Umar Mohammed, Stefan Stefanovici, Nicolas Samayoa, Julian Augusto Marchioni, Denis-Andrei Ciobanu, Matei Tanasa and Sekou Camara on the bench.

Stats

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• Expected Goals: 1.39 - 0.52
• Ball Possession: 60 - 40
• Big Scoring Chances: 1 - 0
• Total Attempts: 19 - 8
• Shots On Target: 6 - 4
• Blocked Shots: 6 - 2
• Shots in the Box: 10 - 3
• Shots from Outside the Box: 9 - 5
• Woodwork Hits: 0 - 0
• Fouls: 11 - 11
• Corners: 9 - 2
• Throw-Ins: 15 - 21
• Saves: 3 - 2
• Free Kicks: 11 - 11
• Offsides: 4 - 2
• Passes into Final Third: 134 - 80
• Completed Passes in Final Third: 89 - 53
• Touches in Opponent's Box: 29 - 14
• Tackles: 32 - 14
• Completed Tackles: 19 - 11
• Total Crosses: 15 - 10
• Successful Crosses: 9 - 4
• Interceptions: 11 - 13
• Clearances: 10 - 16

Referee showed the yellow card twice throughout the game. Alexandru Cicaldau and Mihai Adascalitei were the ones to receive it.

Head-to-head

Since August 2023, the teams have clashed four times. Universitatea Craiova have won twice, Politehnica Iasi once, while one match ended level. Their latest meeting occurred on January 12, 2025, during a friendly, with Universitatea Craiova winning 1-0. Universitatea Craiova have scored seven goals across these four encounters, while Politehnica Iasi have scored five. So, overall, Universitatea Craiova have the edge in head-to-head matches against Politehnica Iasi in their recent history.

Recent Form

Universitatea Craiova are coming off a loss in their last match against Rapid B, while Politehnica Iasi are in the middle of a four-match losing streak, having lost to Hermannstadt, Rapid B, Universitatea Craiova and FCSB in their last four matches. Overall, over their most recent twenty games, Universitatea Craiova have claimed nine victories, suffered four defeats, and drawn seven times, while in their last twenty matches, Politehnica Iasi have recorded six wins, nine losses, and five draws.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Universitatea Craiova and Politehnica Iasi in real time. You can watch the goals by Stefan Baiaram, Alexandru Mitrita, Alin Roman and Alexandru Cicaldau 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 - Politehnica Iasi are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.