FC Hermannstadt vs Universitatea Craiova: Prediction, Head-to-Head, Odds & Stats (Sun, 14 Dec '25)

On Sunday, December 14, 2025, the Romanian SuperLiga match will see FC Hermannstadt face off against Universitatea Craiova at the Municipal Sibiu Romania. This meeting is part of a continuing rivalry, where in their last three head-to-head encounters, Universitatea Craiova has emerged victorious twice, with one match resulting in a draw.

The most recent clash between these two teams occurred on Sunday, August 10, 2025, with Universitatea Craiova securing a 1-0 victory on home ground. Heading into this encounter, both teams boast recent successes: FC Hermannstadt triumphed 3-1 over FC Botoșani, while Universitatea Craiova claimed a commanding 4-0 win against FC Petrolul Ploiești.

Currently, in the domestic league standings, FC Hermannstadt finds itself at 15th position, whereas Universitatea Craiova holds a more favorable 4th spot. A key player for FC Hermannstadt to watch is A. Chițu, their leading scorer this season with three goals. Similarly, FC Hermannstadt must keep an eye on Universitatea Craiova's A. Mekvabishvili, known for providing four assists this season.

Player ratings highlight FC Hermannstadt's strengths: Silviu Balaure (7.08), Nana Antwi (7.04), and Ianis Stoica (7.00) are top performers. In comparison, Universitatea Craiova boasts even higher-rated players such as Oleksandr Romanchuk (7.24), Carlos Mora (7.22), and Anzor Mekvabishvili (7.18).

Statistically, FC Hermannstadt holds an average possession percentage of 44.3% this season, contrasting with Universitatea Craiova's 58.78% dominance. When considering corner statistics, FC Hermannstadt averages 5.5 corners per match, while Universitatea Craiova records an average of 5.44.

Both teams have faced disciplinary actions this season; FC Hermannstadt has received 28 yellow cards, 2 red cards, and conceded 1 penalty goal. In comparison, Universitatea Craiova has accumulated 38 yellow cards, 2 red cards, and also conceded 1 penalty goal.

Considering these statistics, form, and recent performances, Universitatea Craiova appears to be the stronger side and is likely to emerge victorious in this upcoming encounter, though FC Hermannstadt's potential cannot be entirely discounted.