Inter Club d'Escaldes vs Universitatea Craiova Prediction and Betting Tips | Europa Conference League Gameweek 2
Europa Conference League · Thursday 22 October 2026 · 16:45 UTC · Camp de Futbol d'Aixovall, Sant Julià de Lòria · updated 2026-10-17
Inter Club d'Escaldes welcome Universitatea Craiova to Camp de Futbol d'Aixovall in Sant Julià de Lòria in Europa Conference League Gameweek 2 action on Thursday 22 October 2026, kick-off 16:45 UTC.
Inter Club d'Escaldes have played 5 matches in the Europa Conference League this season, scoring 1.6 and conceding 0.8 goals a game and winning 40% of them. At home they average 1.0 goals scored and 0.0 conceded over 2 matches, with a 50% win rate. Universitatea Craiova have played 4 matches in the Europa Conference League this season, scoring 1.8 and conceding 1.0 goals a game and winning 50% of them. Away from home they average 2.0 goals scored and 1.0 conceded over 2 matches, with a 50% win rate.
On Moneyball's model, from this season's numbers, there is little to separate them: Inter Club d'Escaldes 32%, the draw 31%, Universitatea Craiova 36%.
Moneyball's estimate
- Expected goals: Inter Club d'Escaldes 1.02, Universitatea Craiova 1.09.
- Over 2.5 goals: 35% · both teams to score: 43%.
- Most likely score: 1–1 (14%).
From each side's goals and expected goals this season (Sportmonks), pulled toward the league average while a side has played few matches (5 and 4 so far), through a Dixon-Coles score model. No bookmaker prices are in it; once the odds are out, the full model in the app reads them too.
Inter Club d'Escaldes: form and key numbers
- Expected goals: 0.08 a match created (goals minus xG: +7.6).
- Shots: 14.2 a match, 4.2 on target.
- Possession: 47.6% on average.
- Clean sheets: 60% of matches (67% at home).
- Both teams scored in 20% of their matches.
- Corners: 4.4 a match.
- Discipline: 3.0 yellow cards a match.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.51.
Universitatea Craiova: form and key numbers
- Shots: 12.5 a match, 6.3 on target.
- Possession: 54.8% on average.
- Clean sheets: 25% of matches (0% away).
- Both teams scored in 50% of their matches.
- Corners: 6.5 a match.
- Discipline: 2.0 yellow cards a match.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.42.
Inter Club d'Escaldes vs Universitatea Craiova: season averages side by side
| Inter Club d'Escaldes | Per match this season | Universitatea Craiova |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Matches | 4 |
| 1.6 | Goals scored | 1.8 |
| 0.8 | Goals conceded | 1.0 |
| 0.08 | Expected goals (xG) | – |
| 14.2 | Shots | 12.5 |
| 4.2 | On target | 6.3 |
| 47.6 | Possession % | 54.8 |
| 60% | Clean sheets % | 25% |
| 20% | Both teams scored % | 50% |
| 4.4 | Corners | 6.5 |
| 3.0 | Yellow cards | 2.0 |
| 6.51 | Average rating | 6.42 |
Inter Club d'Escaldes vs Universitatea Craiova prediction
Moneyball's model expects about 2.1 goals - 1.02 for Inter Club d'Escaldes and 1.09 for Universitatea Craiova - with over 2.5 goals at 35% and both teams scoring at 43%. Little separates the sides on the numbers, and a draw is the single likeliest result.
Prediction: Inter Club d'Escaldes 1-1 Universitatea Craiova
Inter Club d'Escaldes vs Universitatea Craiova betting tips
- Tip 1: Draw or either side by one goal is the shape of it - avoid the result market no side above 36%
- Tip 2: Under 2.5 goals 65% by the model, 2.11 goals expected
- Tip 3: Over 3.5 cards the two sides average 5.0 cards a match between them
- Tip 4: Over 9.5 corners 10.9 corners a match between them
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Inter Club d'Escaldes vs Universitatea Craiova: questions and answers
When is Inter Club d'Escaldes vs Universitatea Craiova?
Inter Club d'Escaldes vs Universitatea Craiova is on Thursday 22 October 2026, kick-off 16:45 UTC, in Europa Conference League Gameweek 2.
Where is Inter Club d'Escaldes vs Universitatea Craiova played?
At Camp de Futbol d'Aixovall, Sant Julià de Lòria, Inter Club d'Escaldes's home ground.
Who will win Inter Club d'Escaldes vs Universitatea Craiova?
It is close: Inter Club d'Escaldes 32%, draw 31%, Universitatea Craiova 36%. Our prediction is Inter Club d'Escaldes 1-1 Universitatea Craiova.
How many goals will there be in Inter Club d'Escaldes vs Universitatea Craiova?
Moneyball's model expects about 2.1 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 35%.
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