KuPS vs 06.08.26 15:001 – 1Full Time
Universitatea Craiova — UEFA Europa League: stats, lineups & analysis
Match report
KuPS fight back to draw with Universitatea Craiova in Europa League qualifying
KuPS and Universitatea Craiova shared the points in a 1-1 draw at Vare Areena in the UEFA Europa League third qualifying round. Craiova took control before the break, while KuPS needed a second-half response to level matters, leaving the tie finely balanced.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
Ștefan Baiaram put the visitors ahead in the 38th minute, converting an assist from Adrián Rus to send Craiova into the interval with a 1-0 lead. KuPS emerged from the break with renewed purpose and were rewarded in the 72nd minute when Jaime Moreno, teed up by Tommi Jyry, restored parity and made it 1-1, a scoreline that held until the final whistle.
KuPS held the greater share of possession at 54 percent and won six corners to Craiova's two, reflecting their territorial dominance, yet it was the away side who created the more clear-cut chances, registering four shots on target compared to KuPS's one. The hosts also committed more fouls, 17 to 11, as they pressed for the equaliser.
Baiaram provided the decisive early moment for Craiova, scoring the opener in the 38th minute after being set up by Rus.
Despite dominating possession with 54 percent of the ball, KuPS managed just one shot on target compared to Craiova's four.
KuPS and Universitatea Craiova drew 1–1 (half-time 0–1).
KuPS met Universitatea Craiova in the UEFA Europa League (3rd Qualifying Round). Kick-off was Thursday, 6 August 2026, 15:00 UTC at Savon Sanomat Areena. Referee: Ondrej Berka.
Team pages: KuPS · Universitatea Craiova · UEFA Europa League
Key moments
- 38' Goal: Ștefan Baiaram (assist: Adrián Rus) — 0–1 · Watch Ștefan Baiaram's goal video (38')
- 72' Goal: Jaime Moreno (assist: Tommi Jyry) — 1–1
Starting line-ups
KuPS (4-2-3-1)
Universitatea Craiova (3-4-3)
Pre-match read
Over 1.5 Goals. League base rate: 75% over 1.5 goals On the other hand: Team over/under identity — KuPS have gone over 1.5 in 66% of their last 38 matches and Universitatea Craiova in 71% of their last 38, agains
Under 3.5 Goals. League base rate: 28% over 3.5 goals On the other hand: Low-scoring environment — Recent form across both sides projects just 2.0 goals per match.
Under 2.5 Goals. League base rate: 53% over 2.5 goals On the other hand: Team over/under identity — KuPS have gone over 2.5 in 42% of their last 38 matches and Universitatea Craiova in 45% of their last 38, agains
Both Teams to Score — No. League base rate: 48% both teams score
KuPS to Score. League base rate: 77% home sides score On the other hand: Class edge (the hosts rated 220 Elo points below their opponents) — Sides with this class edge scored −8.6pp vs their league norm across 4,5
Model-generated pre-match read. Not betting advice.
About this match
On this page: the KuPS vs Universitatea Craiova final score and result, goal highlights and video clips of every goal, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this UEFA Europa League fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
Watch the goals: goal highlights and video clips of every goal from KuPS 1–1 Universitatea Craiova. Explore more on the KuPS and Universitatea Craiova team pages or the UEFA Europa League page.
Quick answers
›What was the final score of KuPS vs Universitatea Craiova?
KuPS and Universitatea Craiova drew 1–1 (half-time 0–1).
›Who scored in KuPS vs Universitatea Craiova?
Ștefan Baiaram (38') for Universitatea Craiova; Jaime Moreno (72') for KuPS.
›Where can I watch KuPS vs Universitatea Craiova highlights?
Goal highlights and video clips from KuPS 1–1 Universitatea Craiova are on this page — open the videos tab to watch every goal.