Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS Stats: Head-to-Head Record and Past Meetings

Universitatea Craiova host KuPS at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco in Craiova on 13 August 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 17:00 UTC in the UEFA Europa League 2026 season, 3rd Qualifying Round. This second-leg tie comes with a place in the next qualifying stage at stake, making every detail in the Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS stats highly relevant for assessing how this matchup might unfold.

With the first leg in Kuopio already played, the return in Romania will decide which club progresses in the UEFA Europa League. The 3rd Qualifying Round context adds pressure on both sides: Universitatea Craiova aim to capitalize on home advantage at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco, while KuPS travel knowing that any positive result could be enough to continue their European campaign.

Head-to-head record

The head-to-head record between Universitatea Craiova and KuPS is based on a single UEFA Europa League qualifying encounter so far.

• 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, that match set the tone for this emerging continental pairing and provided the only direct reference point between the two clubs so far.

On 6 August 2026, KuPS hosted Universitatea Craiova in the first leg of this tie. The match finished KuPS 1–1 Universitatea Craiova, with the Romanian side leading 1–0 at half-time before the hosts responded after the break. The half-time score of 0–1 underlined Universitatea Craiova’s strong start away from home, while the full-time 1–1 result reflected KuPS’ resilience in front of their own supporters in Kuopio.

With only that single encounter on record, the rivalry is still in its infancy, but it already shows signs of being a finely balanced contest. The early Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS timeline therefore revolves around this tightly contested 1–1 draw in the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round, setting up a decisive second leg in Craiova where the aggregate score is level and everything remains to be decided.

Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS stats from their direct meetings show a perfectly balanced matchup in both result and goals.

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 Universitatea Craiova's stadium: 0 matches played here — Universitatea Craiova won 0 (as home side), KuPS won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
• At KuPS's stadium: 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

Universitatea Craiova’s recent UEFA Europa League form in the 2026 season to date is built on a single away draw in Kuopio. In that match, they showed an ability to score on the road and take a first-half lead, but also conceded once after the interval, indicating a balanced profile between attack and defense. Their season to date numbers in Europe show one goal scored and one conceded, with no clean sheets but also no defeats, suggesting a solid if still limited sample of competitive form.

• 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 the UEFA Europa League 2026 season to date. Their only recorded match is the 1–1 home draw against Universitatea Craiova, where they recovered from a half-time deficit to level the score. Season to date, KuPS have played one home fixture, scoring once and conceding once, with no wins or losses. Like their opponents, they have yet to keep a clean sheet but have also avoided defeat, underlining the evenly matched nature of this tie so far.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 1, Lose 0

Historical Statistical Verdict

From a historical and statistical standpoint, this UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round tie between Universitatea Craiova and KuPS is finely poised. The head-to-head record shows one draw from one meeting, with both clubs scoring once and sharing identical averages of one goal for and one against per match. Venue split data indicates that KuPS were unable to turn home advantage into a win in Kuopio, while Universitatea Craiova proved they can score away in Europe. Season to date form in the competition is identical for both sides, each with one draw, one goal scored, and one conceded. Taken together, these factors suggest a balanced contest, with the decisive edge likely to come from how Universitatea Craiova handle the shift to home conditions at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco and whether KuPS can replicate their competitive resilience on foreign soil.

Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS H2H Statistics updated on 08 August 2026.