Univ. Craiova vs FCSB: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Universitatea Craiova prepare to host Steaua on February 15, 2026, with kick-off at 19:00, this ROMANIA: Liga 1 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.

Universitatea Craiova, currently 1st in the standings with 50 points from 26 games, are close to the leaders with only 0 points separating them. They've earned 30 points from 13 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.

Steaua, sitting 8th with 40 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 19 points from 13 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.

Recent meetings between Universitatea Craiova and Steaua have favored Steaua, with Steaua claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-1). This fixture has generally favored Steaua in recent years.

In their previous league match against Dinamo B, Universitatea Craiova recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Popescu, Screciu, Rus, Romanchuk, Bancu, Cicaldau, Mekvabishvili, Matei, Teles, Baiaram, Nsimba. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.

Steaua's last outing came against Otelul, where they secured a 4-1 victory using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Popa, Radunovic, Dawa, Duarte, Pantea, Alhassan, Lixandru, Olaru, Tanase, Miculescu, Birligea. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Universitatea Craiova are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Universitatea Craiova and Steaua are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Universitatea Craiova's fixtures have averaged 3.1 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Steaua's games average 3.4 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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