U Craiova and Mainz 05 face each other on Thursday 11.27.2025, at 17:45 (UK Time), in a Europa Conference League 2025/26 match. The game will take place at U Craiova's home ground, the Stadionul Ion Oblemenco.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between U Craiova and Mainz 05, 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 U Craiova vs Mainz 05
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Over 8.5 Corners
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U Craiova preview
U Craiova heads into the match with the following record in the Europa Conference League: in 9 matches, Universitatea Craiova secured 5 victories, 1 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 1.78 points per game.
Taking a broader look at U Craiova's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 14 victories so far.
U Craiova has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 47 goals, of which 18 were scored in the Europa Conference League, resulting in an average of 2 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Aimé Steven Nsimba Labe, who has found the back of the net 6 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, U Craiova has conceded 11 goals in the Europa Conference League (an average of 1.22 per game) and 30 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.15 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Mainz 05 preview
Mainz 05 comes into the game with 5 matches played so far in the Europa Conference League. They have secured 4 victories, 0 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 2.4 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 6 wins, 3 draws, and 9 losses.
Die Nullfünfer's attack has been highly effective, scoring 21 goals during this period. Of that total, 9 were netted in the Europa Conference League, with an average of 1.8 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.17.
Karnevalsverein's offensive system is led by Nadiem Amiri, the team's top scorer this season. The german midfielder has found the back of the net 3 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Benedict Hollerbach. The forward has contributed with 2 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 25 goals in 18 matches, averaging 1.39 per match.
Head to head: U Craiova vs Mainz 05
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
U Craiova
Europe - UEFA Europa Conference League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D L W W |
1.78 |
| Home | D W W W |
2.5 |
| Away | W L W L L |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 56% | 75% | 40% |
| Goals | 3.22 | 3.25 | 3.2 |
| Scored | 2 | 2.75 | 1.4 |
| Conceded | 1.22 | 0.5 | 1.8 |
| Both Teams to Score | 56% | 50% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 50% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 11% | 0% | 20% |
| 1st to Score | 56% | 75% | 40% |
|
xG
|
1.38 | 1.51 | 1.27 |
|
xGA
|
1.63 | 1.25 | 1.94 |
Mainz 05
Europe - UEFA Europa Conference League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W W L |
2.4 |
| Home | W W W |
3 |
| Away | W L |
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 80% | 100% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.6 | 3 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.8 | 2.33 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.8 | 0.67 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 67% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 40% | 33% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 56% | 67% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.79 | 1.89 | 1.64 |
|
xGA
|
0.93 | 0.71 | 1.25 |
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