Dinamo Bucharest vs Universitatea Craiova Prediction: match preview, predicted lineups, tips & odds on February 9, 2026
Liga 1 Romania
In the 26th round of Romania's Liga I on February 9, 2026, Dinamo Bucharest will face Universitatea Craiova. This is a duel between title contenders, and the importance of a win here cannot be overstated.
Our Prediction for Dinamo Bucharest vs Universitatea Craiova
The capital club finished fifth in the regular part of last season but slipped one position in the spring. This year, they have shown noticeable improvement and now have a real chance at the title, although competition is fierce. For example, they dropped points against Petrolul, ending in a draw, but then defeated Farul.
Their opponent from Craiova spent the 2024/2025 season fighting for second place, ultimately losing out to CFR. As a result, they had to settle for third place and a spot in the Conference League, where they finished 25th in the main stage, missing out on the playoffs only on additional criteria. However, this has left them with more energy to compete for the top spot domestically. They did suffer a heavy defeat to Farul, but then managed to overcome Oțelul.
The capital club averages 1.56 goals scored per game and concedes nearly half as many—0.88. The league leader’s matches are slightly more high-scoring: 1.8 goals scored and 0.96 conceded per game.
Dinamo Bucharest vs Universitatea Craiova: Key Statistics and Trends
- Dinamo Bucharest has won three of their last four matches
- 48% of Dinamo Bucharest's matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 2.44 goals per match
- Universitatea Craiova has won five of their last six league matches
- 52% of Universitatea Craiova's matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 2.76 goals per match.
Dinamo Bucharest vs Universitatea Craiova: Probable Starting Lineups
Dinamo Bucharest (probable lineup): Epasi - Oprut, Stoyanov, Boateng, Siviș - Kyrzhan, Nyaore, Soro - Musi, Armstrong, Karamoko
Universitatea Craiova (probable lineup): Isenko - Romanchuk, Stevanovic, Skrecu - Bancu, Mekvabishvili, Cicaldau, Matei, Mora - Bayaram, Nsimb
Previous Matches: Dinamo Bucharest vs Universitatea Craiova
In 2025, there were two draws and two victories for Universitatea.
Free Prediction for Dinamo Bucharest vs Universitatea Craiova
The hosts are considered favorites in this matchup. However, it seems the visitors are capable of avoiding defeat on their rival’s pitch on Monday (odds – 1.60).
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