Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS Stats: Head-to-head Record Before August 2026 Match
Universitatea Craiova and KuPS meet on 13 August 2026 in the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco in Craiova, with kick-off scheduled for 17:00 UTC. This second-leg tie will decide who progresses further in the qualification path, adding weight to every tactical decision and key moment over the 90 minutes.
With the first leg in Finland ending level, the stakes are clear: a home win would send Universitatea Craiova through, while any positive result for KuPS in Romania would represent a major achievement. For fans and analysts looking at Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS stats, this is a developing European matchup where small sample head-to-head data must be balanced against early-season form in the 2026 UEFA Europa League campaign.
Head-to-head record
The head-to-head record between Universitatea Craiova and KuPS is based on a very limited but highly relevant sample from this Europa League qualifying campaign.
- 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 recorded meeting on 6 August 2026 in the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round. Played at Savon Sanomat Areena in Kuopio, the Finnish side hosted the Romanians in a tightly contested first leg that finished 1-1.
In that match on 6 August 2026, KuPS vs Universitatea Craiova ended 1-1, with the visitors taking a 1-0 lead by half-time before KuPS responded in the second half. The half-time score was 0-1, and by full time the hosts had restored parity, leaving the tie finely balanced heading into the return leg in Craiova.
With only this single fixture on record, the rivalry is still in its infancy. However, even this short Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS timeline already shows a pattern of competitiveness: neither side has managed to secure a win, and both have demonstrated the ability to score and respond under pressure in a European qualifying environment.
Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS Head to Head Overall Breakdown
The overall Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS stats highlight a perfectly balanced contest so far, with identical outcomes and goal figures from their only meeting.
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 Stadionul Ion Oblemenco: 0 matches played here — Universitatea Craiova won 0 (as home side), KuPS won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
- At Savon Sanomat Areena: 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 Europa League campaign so far consists of the away draw in Kuopio. In that match they showed an ability to score on the road but also conceded once, resulting in a balanced goal profile. Their season to date in the 2026 UEFA Europa League shows a team that has been competitive but has yet to convert performances into victories, with no clean sheets but also no defeats.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 1, Lose 0
Last 5 KuPS Matches Results and Stats
KuPS enter the second leg with a similar statistical profile in this Europa League season. Their single recorded fixture is the 1-1 home draw against Universitatea Craiova, underlining both attacking threat and defensive vulnerability. Season to date in the 2026 UEFA Europa League, KuPS have matched their Romanian opponents in every key metric: one draw, one goal scored, one conceded, and no clean sheets or defeats.
- Recent Results Summary: 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 level: one draw, one goal each, and no clear dominance in any area. The venue split shows that KuPS have already been tested at home, while Universitatea Craiova now gain the potential advantage of playing in front of their own supporters at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco. Early-season Europa League statistics indicate two evenly matched sides, both capable of scoring and both still searching for a first win in this tie. Overall, the limited head-to-head data and mirrored season-to-date numbers suggest a finely balanced contest where home advantage and small tactical margins could tilt the outcome rather than any entrenched historical trend.
Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS H2H Statistics updated on 08 August 2026.
