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Getafe will make the trip to Stadionul Ion Oblemenco for their UEFA Europa League clash with Universitatea Craiova on Thursday.
The visitors will be eyeing their first win of the season after an abysmal run of results on the road.
Craiova, meanwhile, will look to extend their winning streak.
Read our Craiova vs Getafe prediction, preview and betting tips below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Craiova vs Getafe key stats
- Universitatea Craiova have won six games in a row.
- Five of Getafe's last six matches have gone below the 2.5-goal margin.
- At least five cards were awarded in six of the visiting team's last seven outings.
Craiova vs Getafe preview: Business as usual for the hosts?
Craiova vs Getafe — Tale of the Tape
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*These figures were accurate at the time of publishing.
Universitatea Craiova needed a late goal to beat Csikszereda in the Romanian Superliga over the weekend. They have now won six games in a row and are unbeaten in their last seven matches across all competitions.
Filipe Coelho's troops will look to kickstart their Conference League campaign on a winning note. They narrowly missed out on the knockout phase of this competition last season due to goal difference.
Interestingly, the Romanian champions have been solid defensively, having not conceded a single goal in their last five outings.
Craiova will enter the clash with a clean bill of health; however, Carlos Mora will serve a one-game suspension following the direct red card he received at the end of their Europa League play-off tie against Ararat-Armenia in August.
On the other hand, Getafe suffered a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Barcelona over the weekend. The Madrid-based outfit have struggled to find their stride, managing only one win in their last seven games in all competitions.
Moreover, the visiting team's results on the road do not inspire much confidence, as they have lost all five of their away games this season, failing to score in four of them.
Jose Bordalas' side have Zaid Romero ruled out through injury, with the defender needing at least another week to fully recover from a muscular problem. Enes Unal and Andres Garcia have fitness issues to deal with, making both players doubtful for this trip.
Not only are these teams meeting for the first time, but this will also be Getafe's first encounter with a Romanian side, as well as Craiova's first clash with a Spanish outfit.
Craiova vs Getafe form guide & betting tips
| Craiova | vs | Getafe |
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W
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W
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L
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Whispers Predicts: Craiova 1-0 Getafe
Priced at 7/5 (2.40), Getafe are considered favourites by the bookmakers ahead of this clash.
The visitors have lost five consecutive matches on the road, and considering Craiova's winning streak, we are confident that the hosts will emerge victorious after 90 minutes.
Fewer than three goals were scored in five of Getafe's last six outings, and this can be backed at 4/6 (1.67).
We also fancy Craiova to win-to-nil at 39/10 (4.90). This has landed in the hosts' last five matches.
> Over 2.5 total goals at 4/6 (1.67) | Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS – No at 5/6 (1.83) | Likelihood: Probable
> Match result: Craiova at 23/10 (3.30) | Likelihood: Possible
> Craiova & BTTS – No at 39/10 (4.90) | Likelihood: Possible
> Correct Score: 1-0 at 7/1 (8.00) | Likelihood: Outsider