KuPS and CS Universitatea Craiova have been drawn to face each other in the Europa League qualifiers in Round 3. The winner of the two-legged tie will advance to Play-off of the Europa League qualifiers. The loser of the tie will play in the Play-off of the Conference League qualifiers.
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Matches 2026/27
| 06.08.2026 | KuPS | 1:1 | CS Universitatea Craiova | 2026/27 | Europa League | Qualifications - Round 3 | ||
| 13.08.2026 | CS Universitatea Craiova | 2:1 | KuPS | 2026/27 | Europa League | Qualifications - Round 3 | ||
The last meeting between CS Universitatea Craiova and KuPS took place on 13.08.2026 and finished with a 2:1 scoreline. CS Universitatea Craiova have posted a recent record of 2 victories, 2 draws, and 1 defeat from their last five games. Over the previous five fixtures, KuPS picked up 1 win, settled for 2 draws, and suffered 2 losses. CS Universitatea Craiova carry an Elo rating of 1482 points, with KuPS currently rated at 1273.
Ranking position (UEFA)
| Club | 2021/22 | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | 2024/25 | 2025/26 | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 119 |
|
KuPS | 2.500 | 2.000 | 1.500 | 1.500 | 6.500 | 14.000 |
| 146 |
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CS Universitatea Craiova | 1.500 | 2.500 | 0.000 | 1.500 | 5.000 | 10.500 |
Form in recent games
| CS Universitatea Craiova | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23.08.2026 | 🏠 | win 3:1 | FC Voluntari | Superliga | |
| 20.08.2026 | 🏠 | draw 1:1 | Ararat-Armenia | Europa League | |
| 16.08.2026 | 🚌 | draw 1:1 | Otelul Galati | Superliga | |
| 13.08.2026 | 🏠 | win 2:1 | KuPS | Europa League | |
| 09.08.2026 | 🏠 | loss 0:1 | Arges Pitesti | Superliga | |
| KuPS | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23.08.2026 | 🏠 | loss 2:4 | IFK Mariehamn | Veikkausliiga | |
| 20.08.2026 | 🚌 | draw 1:1 | Shamrock Rovers | Conference League | |
| 16.08.2026 | 🚌 | win 2:1 | FC Lahti | Veikkausliiga | |
| 13.08.2026 | 🚌 | loss 1:2 | CS Universitatea Craiova | Europa League | |
| 09.08.2026 | 🏠 | draw 1:1 | Turun Palloseura | Veikkausliiga | |
Elo ranking
| Club | Elo | Last changes | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 186 |
|
CS Universitatea Craiova | 1482 |
23.08.2026 3:1 vs FC Voluntari Superliga +3.09 |
20.08.2026 1:1 vs Ararat-Armenia Europa League Qualifications - Play-off -4.55 |
16.08.2026 1:1 vs Otelul Galati Superliga -2.51 |
13.08.2026 2:1 vs KuPS Europa League Qualifications - Round 3 +6.77 |
09.08.2026 0:1 vs Arges Pitesti Superliga -15.68 |
06.08.2026 1:1 vs KuPS Europa League Qualifications - Round 3 -7.12 |
01.08.2026 4:0 vs Petrolul Ploiesti Superliga +4.33 |
29.07.2026 2:2 vs Levski Sofia Champions League Qualifications - Round 2 +0.99 |
25.07.2026 1:5 vs Dinamo Bucharest Superliga -14.98 |
22.07.2026 0:1 vs Levski Sofia Champions League Qualifications - Round 2 -10.73 |
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| 644 |
|
KuPS | 1273 |
23.08.2026 2:4 vs IFK Mariehamn Veikkausliiga -18.35 |
20.08.2026 1:1 vs Shamrock Rovers Conference League Qualifications - Play-off +1.73 |
16.08.2026 2:1 vs FC Lahti Veikkausliiga +5.11 |
13.08.2026 1:2 vs CS Universitatea Craiova Europa League Qualifications - Round 3 -6.77 |
09.08.2026 1:1 vs Turun Palloseura Veikkausliiga -7.75 |
06.08.2026 1:1 vs CS Universitatea Craiova Europa League Qualifications - Round 3 +7.12 |
01.08.2026 1:0 vs IF Gnistan Veikkausliiga +5.90 |
28.07.2026 0:2 vs Sabah FK Champions League Qualifications - Round 2 -8.94 |
21.07.2026 0:1 vs Sabah FK Champions League Qualifications - Round 2 -5.54 |
18.07.2026 2:0 vs SJK Seinäjoki Veikkausliiga +6.93 |
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Featured matches CS Universitatea Craiova - KuPS
CS Universitatea Craiova - KuPS, 13.08.2026
Progression to the Europa League play-off round was secured by CS Universitatea Craiova following a 2–1 home win over Kuopion Palloseura on 13 August 2026. Played at Ion Oblemenco Stadium, the match saw the Romanian side overturn a first-leg deficit to win 3–2 on aggregate.
Valentín Gasc gave KuPS an early lead in the 4th minute, but Steven Nsimba equalised from the penalty spot in the 43rd minute. The decisive goal came in the 62nd minute through Carlos Mora, assisted by Assad Al-Hamlawi.
Craiova registered more possession and created the clearer chances, finishing with five shots on target compared to KuPS' three. The victory marks a significant European milestone for the club from western Romania.
Matches Romania - Finland
| 31.08.2023 | HJK | 2:0 | Farul Constanta | 2023/24 | Conference League | Qualifications - Play-off | |||
| 24.08.2023 | Farul Constanta | 2:1 | HJK | 2023/24 | Conference League | Qualifications - Play-off | |||
Match history is still being compiled and expanded.
FAQ
On 13.08.2026, the match CS Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS took place, ending with a score of 2:1.