CS U Craiova and İstanbul Başakşehir face each other on Thursday 08.28.2025, at 18:30 (UK Time), in a UEFA Europa Conference League 2025/26 match. The game will take place at CS U Craiova's home ground, the Stadionul Ion Oblemenco.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between CS U Craiova and İstanbul Başakşehir, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for CS U Craiova vs İstanbul Başakşehir
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CS U Craiova preview
CS U Craiova heads into the match with the following record in the UEFA Europa Conference League: in 5 matches, Alb-albaștrii secured 3 victories, 0 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 1.8 points per game.
Taking a broader look at CS U Craiova's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 9 victories so far.
CS U Craiova has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 29 goals, of which 13 were scored in the UEFA Europa Conference League, resulting in an average of 2.6 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Aimé Steven Nsimba Labe, who has found the back of the net 4 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Anzor Mekvabishvili has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, CS U Craiova has conceded 7 goals in the UEFA Europa Conference League (an average of 1.4 per game) and 15 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.25 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
İstanbul Başakşehir preview
İstanbul Başakşehir comes into the game with 5 matches played so far in the UEFA Europa Conference League. They have secured 3 victories, 1 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 2 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 3 wins, 2 draws, and 1 losses.
İstanbul Başakşehir's attack has been highly effective, scoring 11 goals during this period. Of that total, 10 were netted in the UEFA Europa Conference League, with an average of 2 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.83.
İstanbul Başakşehir's offensive system is led by Ömer Ali Şahiner, the team's top scorer this season. The turkish midfielder has found the back of the net 1 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Nuno da Costa. The forward has contributed with 1 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 4 goals with an average of 0.8 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 5 goals in 6 matches, averaging 0.83 per match.
Head to head: CS U Craiova vs İstanbul Başakşehir
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Home Team
CS U Craiova
Europe - UEFA Europa Conference League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L W W L |
1.8 |
| Home | W W |
3 |
| Away | W L L |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 100% | 33% |
| Goals | 4 | 3.5 | 4.33 |
| Scored | 2.6 | 3.5 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.4 | 0 | 2.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 40% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 60% | 100% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.59 | 1.92 | 1.36 |
|
xGA
|
1.65 | 1.05 | 2.05 |
Away Team
İstanbul Başakşehir
Europe - UEFA Europa Conference League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D W W W |
2 |
| Home | L D W |
1.33 |
| Away | W W |
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 33% | 100% |
| Goals | 2.8 | 3 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Conceded | 0.8 | 1 | 0.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 67% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 40% | 33% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 60% | 33% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.19 | 1.35 | 0.94 |
|
xGA
|
1.36 | 1.39 | 1.32 |
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