Universitatea Craiova vs FC Viitorul
Universitatea Craiova vs FC Viitorul will meet on April 4, 2019, in the semifinals of the Romanian Cup, the first leg at the “Ion Oblemenco” stadium in Craiova, at 20:00.
Universitatea Craiova scored 9 goals in the Romanian Cup
Universitatea Craiova lost on Sunday the match played on the National Arena with FCSB, with the score of 3-2 (Ioan Hora 8, Dennis Man 30, Harlem Gnohéré 71 – Nicuşor Bancu 23 penalty, Alexandru Cicâldău 45 + 2), in the third round playoffs phase of League 1 Betano. It was a spectacular game, attended by 21,178 spectators. As a result of this defeat, the team coached by Devis Mangia dropped third in the rankings, having 29p, after CFR Cluj 36p and FCSB 31p. “White-blue” came out of the fight for the title, but they will try to win the Romanian Cup this season as well. So far, the Olympians have eliminated Sportul Snagov (2-0, away), Turris-Olt Turnu Magurele (4-1, away) and AFK Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc (3-0, away). Craiova’s science only played with teams from the lower leagues, scoring not less than 9 goals in the three matches of sixteen, eighth and quarters.
- Probabil Team Universitatea Craiova (4-2-3-1): Pigliacelli – Donkor, Acka, Tiago Ferreira, Bancu – Mateiu, Cicadlu – Barbuz, V. Mihaila, S. Draghici – Carlos Fortes
- Coach: Devis Mangia
- Injured: Elvir Koljić
- Suspend: does not exist
- Reserves: L. Popescu, Martić, Kelić, Tiago Ferreira, Fedele, Meza Colli, Nuno Rocha, A. Cristea
The following 3 matches: CFR Cluj (home), FC Viitorul (away) and Astra Giurgiu (away)
FC Viitorul wants to win the Romanian Cup for the first time
FC Viitorul finished the match played with Sepsi Sfântu Gheorghe, scoring 0-0, Monday night, in the third stage of the playoffs phase of League 1 Betano. In the third place, the last of the Europa League, coach and owner Gheorghe Hagi decided to keep a few titles in the championship game with “Szeklers”, Victor Cojocaru, Bradley De Nooijer, Tudor Băluţă, Ianis Hagi, Denis Drăguş and Lyes Houri, to bring them fresh to Craiova in the semifinals of the Romanian Cup. Constants were satisfied with a white draw at Sfântu Gheorghe, because they still won 1p away and will concentrate all their energy in the match from Craiova with the University, because they can play again in the Europa League only through the Romanian Cup. Until now, the Dobrogeans have eliminated Concordia Chiajna (3-0, away), CSM Politehnica Iasi (2-2, 5-3p, away) and FC Hermannstadt (3-2, away).
- Probable Team FC Viitorul (4-3-3): Cojocaru – Boboc, Ţaru, V. Ghiţă, De Nooijer – Houri, T. Băluţă, Vână – Calcan, I. Hagi, Drăguş
- Technical Manager: Gheorghe Hagi
- Injured: Buzbuchi
- Suspend: does not exist
- Reserves: Tordai, Mladen, Artean, V. Achim, Eric de Oliveira, Rivaldinho, Casap
The following 3 matches: Astra Giurgiu (away), Craiova University (home) and FCSB Football Club (home)
Universitatea Craiova vs FC Viitorul Picks
Universitatea Craiova is the owner of the trophy and will try this season to win the Romanian Cup. FC Viitorul also hopes to win the Cup, because that’s how it can play again in the Europa League. In the regular season, Universitatea defeated FC Viitorul 2-0 in Craiova, and Ovidiu scored 0-0. Universitatea Craiova vs FC Viitorul will be a very interesting match, in which I recommend you to bet that the guests will score at least one goal, because they wish very much to win the Romanian Cup. They rested the titles, while the Oltenians put a lot of effort into the FCSB game.
U Craiova vs FC Viitorul in League 1 Betano: 14 matches, 4 successes Viitorul, 5 draws, 5 wins U Craiova
Our Prediction: 2
Odds: 4.15
