Universitatea Craiova vs Mainz Prediction and Betting Tips

The UEFA Conference League returns with a fresh set of fixtures as Universitatea Craiova and Mainz lock horns at the Ion Oblemenco Stadium on Thursday. Bo Henriksen’s men are one of just three sides with a 100% record in the continent showpiece and will be looking to take a three-point lead at the top of the table.

Universitatea Craiova moved within three points of FC Rapid Bucuresti at the top of the Romanian Superliga table last Friday when they secured a 2-1 victory over Arges Pitesti at the Stadionul Orasenesc.

This followed a 2-1 home defeat at the hands of UTA Arad in the league on November 9, a result which saw their six-game unbeaten run in all competitions (3W 3D) come to an end.

Universitatea Craiova now turn their focus to the Conference League, where they secured their first win of the campaign with a 1-0 victory over Rapid Wien on November 6.

Over in Germany, Mainz failed to stop the rot in Bundesliga as they could only salvage a 1-1 draw against Hoffenheim at the MEWA Arena last Friday.

With the result, Henriksen’s men have now gone seven consecutive matches without a win in Bundesliga, losing five and claiming two draws, a run which has seen them plunge to 17th place in the league table.

While Mainz's form back home is currently nothing to write home about, they are currently firing on all cylinders on the continental scene, having won each of their three Conference League games so far to sit third in the table.

Universitatea Craiova vs Mainz Head-To-Head and Key Numbers

This will be the first meeting between Universitatea Craiova and Mainz, and both sides will be aiming to begin their head-to-head record on a positive note.
Mainz have failed to win five of their last six matches across all competitions, losing three and picking up two draws since late October.
Universitatea Craiova are unbeaten in 14 of their 15 home games since the first week of May, while picking up 10 wins and four draws in that time.
Mainz have won each of their last four Conference League games, including matches in the qualifiers, while scoring eight goals and keeping two clean sheets.

Universitatea Craiova vs Mainz Prediction

While Universitatea Craiova will be looking to secure consecutive Conference League victories and strengthen their stake for a spot in the playoffs, they are in for a tough 90 minutes against a Mainz side who boast a 100% record in the competition this season.

Henriksen’s men journey to the Ion Oblemenco Stadium with a superior and more experienced squad, and we are backing them to come away with the desired result.

Prediction: Universitatea Craiova 0-2 Mainz