Universitatea Craiova vs Getafe Prediction and Betting Tips | Europa Conference League Gameweek 1
Europa Conference League · Thursday 15 October 2026 · 16:45 UTC · Stadionul Ion Oblemenco (Craiova), Craiova · updated 2026-10-10
Universitatea Craiova welcome Getafe to Stadionul Ion Oblemenco (Craiova) in Craiova in Europa Conference League Gameweek 1 action on Thursday 15 October 2026, kick-off 16:45 UTC.
Universitatea Craiova have played 4 matches in the Europa Conference League this season, scoring 1.8 and conceding 1.0 goals a game and winning 50% of them. At home they average 1.5 goals scored and 1.0 conceded over 2 matches, with a 50% win rate. Getafe have played 7 matches in the Europa Conference League this season, scoring 0.6 and conceding 1.0 goals a game and winning 29% of them. Away from home they average 0.0 goals scored and 1.7 conceded over 3 matches, with a 0% win rate.
On Moneyball's model, from this season's numbers, Universitatea Craiova are narrow favourites at 56%, with the draw at 27% and Getafe at 17%.
Moneyball's estimate
- Expected goals: Universitatea Craiova 1.58, Getafe 0.76.
- Over 2.5 goals: 42% · both teams to score: 43%.
- Most likely score: 1–0 (14%).
From each side's goals and expected goals this season (Sportmonks), pulled toward the league average while a side has played few matches (4 and 7 so far), through a Dixon-Coles score model. No bookmaker prices are in it; once the odds are out, the full model in the app reads them too.
Universitatea Craiova: form and key numbers
- Shots: 12.5 a match, 6.3 on target.
- Possession: 54.8% on average.
- Clean sheets: 25% of matches (100% at home).
- Both teams scored in 50% of their matches.
- Corners: 6.5 a match.
- Discipline: 2.0 yellow cards a match.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.42.
Getafe: form and key numbers
In style Getafe are happy without the ball, play long and direct.
- Expected goals: 0.92 a match created, 1.37 conceded (goals minus xG: -2.4).
- Shots: 11.7 a match, 2.7 on target.
- Possession: 40.3% on average.
- Clean sheets: 29% of matches (0% away).
- Both teams scored in 29% of their matches.
- Corners: 4.0 a match.
- Discipline: 3.3 yellow cards a match, 3.0 reds.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.73.
Universitatea Craiova vs Getafe: season averages side by side
| Universitatea Craiova | Per match this season | Getafe |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Matches | 7 |
| 1.8 | Goals scored | 0.6 |
| 1.0 | Goals conceded | 1.0 |
| – | Expected goals (xG) | 0.92 |
| – | xG conceded | 1.37 |
| 12.5 | Shots | 11.7 |
| 6.3 | On target | 2.7 |
| 54.8 | Possession % | 40.3 |
| 25% | Clean sheets % | 29% |
| 50% | Both teams scored % | 29% |
| 6.5 | Corners | 4.0 |
| 2.0 | Yellow cards | 3.3 |
| 6.42 | Average rating | 6.73 |
Players to watch
Getafe
- David Soria GK · Shot-stopper · Moneyball Score 54 · Long passer, Shot-stopper (top 1% of his position)
- Iván Azón CF · Pressing forward · Moneyball Score 46 · Rarely wastes a big chance, Accurate shooter (top 17% of his position)
Scouting spotlight: Zaid Romero
Zaid Romero, 26 · Getafe · CB · Stopper · Moneyball Score 49
Zaid Romero, 26, plays as a centre-back for Getafe in La Liga. Strongest for his role in interceptions and long balls. Weakest in passes. Moneyball Scout, the engine behind our Scouting Players Research, rates him against every centre-back in Europe's top five leagues - and this is what he does better than almost all of them.
Percentile against his position on each figure: 50 is the average centre-back, 90 the top tenth.
Positions he can play
- DM · Defensive midfielder Accomplished, 55
- CB · Centre-back Natural, 49
- LB · Full-back Competent, 42
Where he is strongest
| Figure | His number | Better than |
|---|---|---|
| Interceptions | 2.26 / 90 | 95% |
| Long balls | 3.66 / 90 | 81% |
| Duels won | 5.22 / 90 | 75% |
| Fouls committed | 0.70 / 90 | 61% |
| Clearances | 5.40 / 90 | 54% |
Roles he suits
- ★★★★ Anchor Defensive midfielder
- ★★★★ Inverted full-back Full-back
- ★★½ Ball-winner Defensive midfielder
Scout's notes: Reads the game, Long passer.
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Universitatea Craiova vs Getafe prediction
Moneyball's model expects about 2.3 goals - 1.58 for Universitatea Craiova and 0.76 for Getafe - with over 2.5 goals at 42% and both teams scoring at 43%. Universitatea Craiova have the stronger numbers, and we expect them to make home advantage count.
Prediction: Universitatea Craiova 1-0 Getafe
Universitatea Craiova vs Getafe betting tips
- Tip 1: Universitatea Craiova to win 56% on Moneyball's model, from this season's numbers
- Tip 2: Under 2.5 goals 58% by the model, 2.34 goals expected
- Tip 3: Over 3.5 cards the two sides average 8.3 cards a match between them
- Tip 4: Over 9.5 corners 10.5 corners a match between them
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Universitatea Craiova vs Getafe: questions and answers
When is Universitatea Craiova vs Getafe?
Universitatea Craiova vs Getafe is on Thursday 15 October 2026, kick-off 16:45 UTC, in Europa Conference League Gameweek 1.
Where is Universitatea Craiova vs Getafe played?
At Stadionul Ion Oblemenco (Craiova), Craiova, Universitatea Craiova's home ground.
Who will win Universitatea Craiova vs Getafe?
Universitatea Craiova are the favourites: Universitatea Craiova 56%, draw 27%, Getafe 17%. Our prediction is Universitatea Craiova 1-0 Getafe.
Who is the player to watch in Universitatea Craiova vs Getafe?
Zaid Romero of Getafe: a stopper with a Moneyball Score of 49 against every centre-back in Europe's top five leagues.
How many goals will there be in Universitatea Craiova vs Getafe?
Moneyball's model expects about 2.3 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 42%.
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