On Saturday, starting with 19:45, the match Craiova – Voluntari will be played, within the 4th stage of League 1. Craiova is undefeated in the last 8 direct matches with Voluntari, winning the most recent 6 duels. The previous 5 meetings between Craiova and Voluntari were with at least 3 goals scored, in which both teams managed to score.
Craiova is located in the leading seat of League 1, with 9 points out of 9 possible. Cristiano Bergodi’s Oltenians defeated Sepsi, score 1-0, Astra Giurgiu, score 2-0 and Viitorul Constanta, score 4-1. The disappointment of the elimination from the 1st preliminary round of the Europa League remains, but Craiova can now focus on the two internal trophies. If they win the dispute with the opponent from Ilfov, Oltenia will remain on the first position in the ranking, at least for another stage.
Voluntari comes after the superb victory registered in the 3rd round with FCSB, score 2-1 at home. Even if it was not successful against Craiova, the team coached by Mihai Teja proved that it can score and put problems to any opponent. Voluntari has always scored in the last 5 matches with Craiova, also in 5 of the 7 trips to Banie. Regarding the League 1 ranking, Ilfov are on the last step of the podium, with 7 points, after previously defeating Gaz Metan (2-1) and drawing with UTA Arad (0-0).
-In the last 5 direct meetings, at least 3 goals were scored and both teams scored;
-Craiova has won in the previous 6 disputes with Voluntari;
-Oltenia are undefeated in the last 8 matches with Ilfov;
PREDICTION: U Craiova to win @ 1,52
