Craiova vs. Metaloglobus: Clash of Teams Separated by 45 Points!
The match between Universitatea Craiova and Metaloglobus took place at 15:00 at the Ion Oblemenco Stadium. The teams entered this penultimate regular season match with a significant gap of 45 points between them. This encounter, seen as a routine victory for Craiova, aimed to provide them with momentum ahead of the final playoff battles.
Craiova vs. Metaloglobus: Overview of the Match
The game kicked off amidst anticipation. Universitatea Craiova was on the hunt for another win to boost their morale for the upcoming title challenge.
Match Details
- Venue: Ion Oblemenco Stadium
- Kick-off Time: 15:00
- Referee: Andrei Moroiță
- Assistant Referees: Romică Bîrdeș and Marius Bobe
- VAR Officials: Iulian Călin and Claudiu Marcu
Team Lineups
Universitatea Craiova (3-5-2):
- L. Popescu
- Rus, Stefanovic, Screciu
- Teles, Băluță, D. Matei, Anzor, Bancu (c)
- Etim, Nsimba
Metaloglobus (4-4-2):
- Gavrilaș (c)
- Țîrlea, G. Dumitru, R. Bădescu, Pasagic
- Irimia, Purece, Sabater, Zakir
- Visic, Huiban
Statistics and Insights
- Craiova has only one Superliga loss under coach Filipe Coelho since February 1, 2026.
- The team has recorded eight wins and three draws during this period.
- Metaloglobus remains the only team in the league without an away victory, with only two draws to their name.
- Craiova leads the league in scoring, netting a total of 50 goals, with 25 in each half.
- Metaloglobus recorded 21 losses, 12 of which were by two or more goals.
- Of the 33 players used by Craiova, 22 have contributed offensively.
- Dragoș Huiban from Metaloglobus is the only player to have participated in all 28 rounds, registering six goals.
- The average attendance for Craiova home games is 14,055, securing their top spot in home game spectators.
- Metaloglobus utilized all 140 substitutions permitted in the first 28 matches.
- The teams previously met on October 26, 2025, ending in a 0-0 stalemate.
This match represents a crucial moment for both teams, especially as they prepare for the next stages of the competition. Craiova aims to maintain their winning streak, while Metaloglobus strives to change their fortunes.
