What is the best bet for Univ. Craiova vs Mainz?

Based on AI analysis, the best bet is 'under 3.5' at odds of 1.33.

What are the latest odds for Univ. Craiova vs Mainz?

The latest odds are: Home Win - 4.6, Draw - 3.74, Away Win - 1.8.

What is the predicted total goals (Under/Over) for Univ. Craiova vs Mainz?

Our AI predicts the best bet for total goals in this match is 'under 3.5' goals. The available odds for this selection are 1.33.

What is the best 1X2 betting tip for Univ. Craiova vs Mainz?

Our AI-powered prediction suggests that the best 1X2 bet for this match is '2'. The available odds for this selection are 1.81.

What is the predicted final score for Univ. Craiova vs Mainz?

Our AI predicts a final score of 0:1.

What is the predicted halftime score for Univ. Craiova vs Mainz?

Our AI predicts the halftime score will be 0:1.

What is the expected ball possession for Univ. Craiova vs Mainz?

Our AI predicts Univ. Craiova will have 45% possession, while Mainz will have 55% possession.

How many shots are expected in Univ. Craiova vs Mainz?

The total number of shots is expected to be 24, with Univ. Craiova taking 11 shots and Mainz taking 13 shots.

How many corners are predicted in Univ. Craiova vs Mainz?

The match is expected to have a total of 6 corners, with Univ. Craiova earning 2 corners and Mainz earning 4 corners.

What is the predicted number of yellow cards for Univ. Craiova vs Mainz?

According to our AI prediction, this match is expected to have a total of 4 yellow cards. Univ. Craiova is projected to receive 3 yellow cards, while Mainz is expected to receive 1 yellow cards.

What is the squad value of Univ. Craiova before the match against Mainz?

The current estimated market value of Univ. Craiova is €26.05m. This reflects the financial strength of their squad before facing Mainz.

What is the squad value of Mainz before the match against Univ. Craiova?

The current estimated market value of Mainz is €157.78m. This represents their squad’s financial standing before playing against Univ. Craiova.

How many goals are expected in the first half of Univ. Craiova vs Mainz?

Our AI predicts that the first half of Univ. Craiova vs Mainz will have a total of 1 goals, based on the predicted halftime score of 0:1.

How many total goals are expected in Univ. Craiova vs Mainz?

According to our AI prediction, the match between Univ. Craiova and Mainz is expected to have a total of 1 goals, based on the predicted full-time score of 0:1.

Univ. Craiova vs Mainz Prediction

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World

UEFA Europa Conference

Univ. Craiova

€26.05m

27 Nov12:45

1 : 0

Mainz

€157.78m

Preview

Univ. Craiova vs Mainz Prediction UEFA Europa Conference League

Univ. Craiova vs Mainz Prediction: Odds, Form, and AI Insights

Football fans, get ready for an intriguing Europa Conference League night as we dive into our Univ. Craiova vs Mainz prediction. With both teams eager to impress on the continental stage, this first-ever head to head encounter promises plenty of tactical intrigue, betting odds to ponder, and a few storylines worth following. Let’s break down what to expect when these two sides meet on November 27, 2025, at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco.

Match Context: Two Teams, Two Stories

This is a meeting between two clubs with very different backgrounds and ambitions in European football. For Universitatea Craiova, simply reaching the group stage is a milestone—this is their debut at this level. Meanwhile, Mainz (or FSV Mainz 05, for the purists) are balancing a strong Conference League run with a Bundesliga campaign that’s been, well, less than inspiring.

Recent Form and Standings

Univ. Craiova have been unpredictable lately, with 3 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses in their last 10 matches. They’re averaging 1.4 goals per game, and currently sit 19th in the Conference League phase. However, they’ve made their home ground a bit of a fortress with three wins in this competition.
Mainz are in 3rd place in the group, thanks to four straight Conference League wins after a shaky start in Trondheim. Domestically, though, they’re struggling—17th in the Bundesliga, and scoring just 0.9 goals per match over their last 10 games.

Team News, Tactics, and Staff

Mainz might rotate their squad due to a busy schedule and some Bundesliga suspensions. Expect to see Dominik Kohr and Nadiem Amiri in the lineup, as they’re banned from the next league game. Anthony Caci could return from injury, while the attack—featuring Hollerbach, Weiper, Bøving, and Sieb—has struggled for goals in Germany.
Craiova are under new management, with Filipe Coelho taking over as head coach. His arrival has brought a fresh technical staff, but pressure is mounting on the club after a string of mixed results. Key players like Samuel Teles, Oleksandr Romanchuk, and Ștefan Baiaram have been criticized for inconsistent performances.

Interesting Facts and Historical Notes

This is the first time these teams meet in any competition—so no head to head history to draw on.
Craiova’s squad is valued at €26.05m, while Mainz’s is a whopping €157.78m. Talk about a financial gulf!
Both teams have pulled off recent upsets: Craiova beat Rapid away (odds 5.21), and Mainz shocked Bayern Munich (odds 6.5) last December.

Betting Odds and Market Insights

Home win: 4.6
Draw: 3.74
Away win: 1.8

The betting odds clearly favor Mainz, but Craiova’s home record and recent giant-killing act suggest they can’t be written off entirely. The total goals market is also interesting, with under 3.5 goals priced at 1.33—reflecting expectations of a tight, tactical battle.

Univ. Craiova vs Mainz Prediction: AI and Stats

Our AI-driven prediction for Univ. Craiova vs Mainz points to a low-scoring affair, with under 3.5 goals as the top betting option (trust level: 6.3/10, odds: 1.33). The best 1x2 bet, according to our data, is an away win for Mainz (trust score: 1.9, odds: 1.81). Here’s how the numbers stack up:

Predicted final score: 0:1 to Mainz
Predicted halftime score: 0:1
Possession: Craiova 45%, Mainz 55%
Shots: Craiova 11 (3 on target), Mainz 13 (3 on target)
Corners: Craiova 2, Mainz 4
Yellow cards: Craiova 3, Mainz 1

The stats suggest a match where Mainz will control more of the ball and create slightly more chances, but don’t expect a goal-fest. Both sides have struggled to score freely in their respective leagues, and with so much at stake, a cautious approach is likely. Our AI’s trust level for the under 3.5 goals market is notably higher than for the 1x2 outcome, which matches the narrative of two teams who prefer to keep things tight.

Final Thoughts and Betting Tips

Mainz to win (1.8) is the standout 1x2 bet, but the trust level is only moderate—so maybe don’t bet the house.
Under 3.5 total goals (1.33) is a safer option, with both teams likely to keep things cagey.
Keep an eye on team news before kickoff—if Mainz rotate heavily, Craiova’s home advantage could come into play.

To wrap up our Univ. Craiova vs Mainz prediction: expect a competitive, tactical match with few goals and a slight edge for the visitors. But as football fans know, the Europa Conference League loves a surprise—so don’t rule out some late drama in Craiova!

Univ. Craiova vs Mainz Prediction: Odds, Form, and AI Insights

Match Context: Two Teams, Two Stories

Recent Form and Standings

Univ. Craiova have been unpredictable lately, with 3 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses in their last 10 matches. They’re averaging 1.4 goals per game, and currently sit 19th in the Conference League phase. However, they’ve made their home ground a bit of a fortress with three wins in this competition.
Mainz are in 3rd place in the group, thanks to four straight Conference League wins after a shaky start in Trondheim. Domestically, though, they’re struggling—17th in the Bundesliga, and scoring just 0.9 goals per match over their last 10 games.

Team News, Tactics, and Staff

Mainz might rotate their squad due to a busy schedule and some Bundesliga suspensions. Expect to see Dominik Kohr and Nadiem Amiri in the lineup, as they’re banned from the next league game. Anthony Caci could return from injury, while the attack—featuring Hollerbach, Weiper, Bøving, and Sieb—has struggled for goals in Germany.
Craiova are under new management, with Filipe Coelho taking over as head coach. His arrival has brought a fresh technical staff, but pressure is mounting on the club after a string of mixed results. Key players like Samuel Teles, Oleksandr Romanchuk, and Ștefan Baiaram have been criticized for inconsistent performances.

Interesting Facts and Historical Notes

This is the first time these teams meet in any competition—so no head to head history to draw on.
Craiova’s squad is valued at €26.05m, while Mainz’s is a whopping €157.78m. Talk about a financial gulf!
Both teams have pulled off recent upsets: Craiova beat Rapid away (odds 5.21), and Mainz shocked Bayern Munich (odds 6.5) last December.

Betting Odds and Market Insights

Home win: 4.6
Draw: 3.74
Away win: 1.8

Univ. Craiova vs Mainz Prediction: AI and Stats

Predicted final score: 0:1 to Mainz
Predicted halftime score: 0:1
Possession: Craiova 45%, Mainz 55%
Shots: Craiova 11 (3 on target), Mainz 13 (3 on target)
Corners: Craiova 2, Mainz 4
Yellow cards: Craiova 3, Mainz 1

Final Thoughts and Betting Tips

Mainz to win (1.8) is the standout 1x2 bet, but the trust level is only moderate—so maybe don’t bet the house.
Under 3.5 total goals (1.33) is a safer option, with both teams likely to keep things cagey.
Keep an eye on team news before kickoff—if Mainz rotate heavily, Craiova’s home advantage could come into play.

AI Predictions

Best Tip

The best betting football prediction for Univ. Craiova vs Mainz

U3.5 -303

No more than 3 goals will be scored in the match with odds of -303

6/10

1x2 Tip

2 -123

Mainz is expected to win with odds of -125

1/10

Total Goals

Under 3.5 -303

No more than 3 goals will be scored in the match

6/10

Both Teams To Score

No 100

At least one team is not expected to score

1/10

Bet Builder Tip

X2&U4.5 -250

Away win/draw and under 4.5 goals

4/10

Both Teams To Score

Half-Time Score

0:1

Correct Score

0:1

Stats Predictions

0.98

1.65

45%

Ball Possession

55%

Total Shots

Shots on Goal

Shots Off Goal

Corners

Yellow Cards

Average / Match

1.33

Expected Goals

1.41

2.5

Total Goals

2.6

1.4

Goals Scored

1.1

Goals Against

1.6

58%

Possession

50%

14.1

Total Shots

11.8

4.2

Shots on Goal

2.8

6.1

Shots off Goal

15.8

Fouls

13.7

5.3

Corners

4.3

1.8

Offsides

2.5

2.56

Yellow Cards

2.5

462

Total Passes

412

Overview Last 10 Matches

Wins

Over 1.5 Goals

Over 2.5 Goals

Over 3.5 Goals

Both Teams Scored

Unexpected Wins

Unexpected Loses

Head to Head

0 - 0 - 0

Recent Matches of Univ. Craiova

22 Dec		Univ. Craiov.	-	Csikszereda.
18 Dec	L	AEK Athens F.	3:2	Univ. Craiov.
14 Dec	W	AFC H.	0:2	Univ. Craiov.
11 Dec	L	Univ. Craiov.	1:2	Sparta Pragu.
07 Dec	D	Univ. Craiov.	1:1	CFR Cluj.
04 Dec	W	Petrolul.	0:4	Univ. Craiov.
01 Dec	D	U. Cluj.	0:0	Univ. Craiov.
27 Nov	W	Univ. Craiov.	1:0	Mainz.
21 Nov	W	Arges P.	1:2	Univ. Craiov.
09 Nov	L	Univ. Craiov.	1:2	UTA Arad.

Recent Matches of Mainz

21 Dec		Mainz.	-	St. Pauli.
18 Dec	W	Mainz.	2:0	Samsunspor.
14 Dec	D	Bayern Munic.	2:2	Mainz.
11 Dec	D	Lech Poznan.	1:1	Mainz.
05 Dec	L	Mainz.	0:1	Borussia M.
30 Nov	L	Freiburg.	4:0	Mainz.
27 Nov	L	Univ. Craiov.	1:0	Mainz.
21 Nov	D	Mainz.	1:1	Hoffenheim.
09 Nov	L	Frankfurt.	1:0	Mainz.
06 Nov	W	Mainz.	2:1	Fiorentina.

World - UEFA Europa Conference League

	Team	Matches	Goals	Points
1	Strasbourg	5	8-4	13
2	Shakhtar Donet	5	10-5	12
3	Raków Często	5	8-2	11
4	AEK Athens FC	5	11-5	10
5	Samsunspor	5	10-4	10
6	Sparta Praha	5	7-3	10
7	Rayo Vallecano	5	10-7	10
8	FSV Mainz 05	5	5-3	10
9	Crystal Palace	5	9-4	9
10	AEK Larnaca	5	6-1	9
11	Fiorentina	5	8-4	9
12	Celje	5	8-7	9
13	AZ Alkmaar	5	7-7	9
14	HNK Rijeka	5	5-2	8
15	Omonia Nicosia	5	5-3	8
16	Lausanne	5	5-3	8
17	FC Noah	5	6-5	8
18	Jagiellonia	5	5-4	8
19	Drita	5	4-5	8
20	Lech Poznan	5	10-7	7
21	Shkendija	5	4-4	7
22	Sigma Olomouc	5	6-7	7
23	Universitatea	5	4-5	7
24	Lincoln Red Im	5	6-11	7
25	KuPS	5	4-3	6
26	Zrinjski	5	7-9	6
27	Breidablik	5	5-8	5
28	Dynamo Kyiv	5	7-9	3
29	BK Hacken	5	5-7	3
30	Legia Warszawa	5	4-7	3
31	Slovan Bratisl	5	4-9	3
32	Hamrun Spartan	5	3-8	3
33	Aberdeen	5	3-11	2
34	Shelbourne	5	0-7	1
35	Shamrock Rover	5	4-12	1
36	Rapid Vienna	5	2-13	0