Universitatea Craiova

vs

FC Dinamo Bucuresti

Predictions & Betting Tips

Rivalry match with big stakes for both clubs

Our Universitatea Craiova vs FC Dinamo Bucuresti prediction highlights that Universitatea Craiova have been more impressive than Dinamo Bucuresti in the Liga I Playoff 2025 to date, sitting 4th on 37 points after 9 matches, compared to 6th place for Dinamo on 31. Craiova are clear favorites here at -204, with the visitors available at +550, and the value bet in this game has to be on the hosts as they have the better form, home advantage and more attacking thrust than their visitors. Since Mirel Radoi took over as head coach in January 2025, Craiova have played an exciting attacking style, often controlling games through possession and creating a lot of chances. Radoi’s men have been fluid in the central areas, aggressive when on the ball and have a real goal threat in Alexandru Mitrita, who has netted 5 times in 9 Liga I Playoff 2025 matches and 4 of his side’s last 6 goals, making him a red-hot bet to score anytime this Saturday. Dinamo have been more defensive, disciplined and have played with less risk under Zeljko Kopic, who took the helm in December 2023. The Universitatea Craiova vs FC Dinamo Bucuresti preview suggests Kopic’s side have been more organised and less open to errors, but they have failed to win any of their previous 5 and look low on confidence. Dinamo’s lack of recent wins is probably down to the fact that Kopic’s system is still a work in progress, but the visitors are still likely to sit deep here and keep this matchup tight, particularly if Craiova cannot find an early break through. This Universitatea Craiova vs FC Dinamo Bucuresti prediction also considers that Craiova have been less consistent on their own patch in recent weeks, picking up 1 win, 2 draws and 1 loss from their 4 home Liga I Playoff 2025 outings, with a 1-2 defeat to Rapid Bucuresti and a 2-2 draw with CFR Cluj coming in their most recent two outings at the Ion Oblemenco Stadium. Dinamo have been woeful on the road in the 2025 playoffs, winning just 1 and losing 3 of their 4 away matches to date, conceding 9 goals and averaging 2.25 goals against. Stipe Perica is Dinamo’s key man and their main hope of breaching a solid Craiova defence on Saturday, particularly if the visitors can hit the hosts on the counter or from set pieces. As far as Universitatea Craiova vs FC Dinamo Bucuresti betting tips go, Craiova’s home record in the 2025 playoff is 1 win, 2 draws and 1 loss and it is worth noting that Dinamo have failed to record a win in their most-recent 2 visits to Craiova, which is why the draw at +310 is the best value option for those looking to back another tight matchup between these long-time rivals.