{"id":2359,"date":"2026-07-13T17:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T17:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/universitatea-craiova-vs-ml-vitebsk-predictions-picks-odds-15-07-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-07-13T17:30:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T17:30:00","slug":"universitatea-craiova-vs-ml-vitebsk-predictions-picks-odds-15-07-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/universitatea-craiova-vs-ml-vitebsk-predictions-picks-odds-15-07-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Universitatea Craiova vs ML Vitebsk Predictions, Picks & Odds – 15\/07\/2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n \"\"\n Champions League<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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\n \"Universitatea\n Universitatea Craiova<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n 15 Jul 2026<\/span>\n 18:30<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n \"ML\n ML Vitebsk<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n Prediction:<\/span>\n
\n Universitatea Craiova to win<\/span>\n 1.26<\/span><\/span>\n <\/div>\n View Odds\"Stake\" ><\/a>\n \n <\/div>\n
\n Pick your prediction<\/span>\n
\"\" Universitatea Craiova<\/a>Draw<\/a>\"\" ML Vitebsk<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>

Universitatea Craiova vs ML Vitebsk Predictions, Picks & Odds – 15\/07\/2026<\/h1>
\"\"Champions League · 1st Qualifying Round<\/div>
<\/rect><\/line><\/line><\/line><\/svg> 15 Jul 2026<\/span>\n<\/path><\/circle><\/svg> Louis Hecq<\/span><\/div>
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Universitatea Craiova vs ML Vitebsk – Best bets of the match<\/h3>\n
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Bookmaker<\/th>1<\/th>X<\/th>2<\/th>Bonus info<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n
Stake<\/strong><\/td>1.26<\/span><\/td>5.40<\/span><\/td>11.00<\/span><\/td>View Odds<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>
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<\/polygon><\/svg> Our prediction<\/div>\n
1: Universitatea Craiova to win<\/div>\n
\n 1.26<\/span><\/span>\n on Stake\"Stake\"<\/span>\n · Confidence Medium<\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n
<\/circle><\/polyline><\/svg> Odds recorded on 16 Jul 2026 at 05:28 · Odds are subject to change<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/path><\/path><\/path><\/path><\/path><\/path><\/svg>Competition:<\/strong> Champions League<\/span><\/div>
<\/path><\/line><\/svg>Stage:<\/strong> 1st Qualifying Round<\/span><\/div>
<\/rect><\/line><\/line><\/line><\/svg>Date:<\/strong> 15 Jul 2026<\/span><\/div>
<\/circle><\/polyline><\/svg>Time:<\/strong> 18:30 BST<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Universitatea Craiova vs ML Vitebsk Preview<\/h2>

Universitatea Craiova return to European football's grandest stage after ending a 35-year drought for a Romanian league title in 2025-26. Manager Filipe Coelho oversaw a pre-season camp in Austria's Stubaital valley, and the squad looks sharper with new arrivals Alexandru Maxim and goalkeeper Răzvan Sava. Hosting this second leg at the Ion Oblemenco, Craiova carry genuine European pedigree and are priced accordingly at 1.26<\/span> to advance.<\/p>

ML Vitebsk's Champions League debut caps a fairytale rise from Belarusian second-division football to continental competition in barely two seasons. Stability remains a concern, though: coach Magomed Adiev departed after just seven matches, leaving ex-assistant Filipp Sokolinsky in charge. Key Brazilian forwards Rafael Juninho and Rafael Reis have also moved on, with Mali international Bassekou Diabate and Dutch midfielder Danilho Cleonise brought in as replacements. Adjusting mid-transition at this level is a tall order.<\/p>

Universitatea Craiova's defensive record heading into this second leg is the cornerstone of our home win recommendation at 1.26<\/span>. Across their last five competitive outings, they conceded just a single goal while recording four clean sheets. That kind of solidity, combined with the backing of a passionate crowd at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco, makes them formidable opponents for any visiting side in a qualifying round fixture.<\/p>

ML Vitebsk face considerable upheaval at the worst possible moment. Coach Magomed Adiev departed after only seven matches, leaving ex-assistant Filipp Sokolinsky to guide the team through their historic Champions League debut. The departures of Brazilian forwards Rafael Juninho and Rafael Reis further weaken their attacking options, even though Bassekou Diabate and Danilho Cleonise have arrived as replacements.<\/p>

The gulf in European pedigree cannot be overlooked either. Craiova were the first Romanian club to reach a UEFA tournament semi-final back in 1982-83, and manager Filipe Coelho<\/strong> has reinforced the squad with Alexandru Maxim and goalkeeper Razvan Sava. A thorough pre-season camp in Austria's Stubaital valley suggests peak physical readiness, reinforcing our confidence in a straightforward home victory.<\/p>

Trends to Know about Universitatea Craiova vs ML Vitebsk<\/h2>
  • Craiova conceded just one goal in five<\/li>
  • Vitebsk lost key Brazilian forward pair<\/li>
  • Craiova kept four consecutive clean sheets<\/li><\/ul>
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    Form & Statistics: Universitatea Craiova vs ML Vitebsk<\/h3>\n
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    Universitatea Craiova<\/h4>\n

    Recent form<\/p>\n

    W<\/span><\/div>\n
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    <\/span>Wins<\/span>1\/1 (100%)<\/span><\/div>\n
    <\/span>Draws<\/span>0\/1 (0%)<\/span><\/div>\n
    <\/span>Losses<\/span>0\/1 (0%)<\/span><\/div>\n <\/div>\n

    Season statistics (1)<\/p>\n

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    2.6<\/span>Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n
    48%<\/span>Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n
    1.7<\/span>Goals scored<\/span><\/div>\n
    0.9<\/span>Goals conceded<\/span><\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>
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    ML Vitebsk<\/h4>\n

    Recent form<\/p>\n

    L<\/span><\/div>\n
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    <\/span>Wins<\/span>0\/1 (0%)<\/span><\/div>\n
    <\/span>Draws<\/span>0\/1 (0%)<\/span><\/div>\n
    <\/span>Losses<\/span>1\/1 (100%)<\/span><\/div>\n <\/div>\n

    Season statistics (1)<\/p>\n

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    3.5<\/span>Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n
    71%<\/span>Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n
    2.2<\/span>Goals scored<\/span><\/div>\n
    1.3<\/span>Goals conceded<\/span><\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>
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    Statistic<\/th>Universitatea Craiova<\/th><\/th>ML Vitebsk<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n
    Last 5 results<\/td>1W<\/td>·<\/td>1L<\/td><\/tr>
    Avg goals scored<\/td>1.7<\/td>·<\/td>2.2<\/td><\/tr>
    Avg goals conceded<\/td>0.9<\/td>·<\/td>1.3<\/td><\/tr>
    Under 2.5 (last 5)<\/td>0\/1<\/td>·<\/td>0\/1<\/td><\/tr>
    H2H, last 1 meetings<\/td>1 Universitatea Craiova · 0 Draws · 0 ML Vitebsk<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n<\/div>
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    Universitatea Craiova vs ML Vitebsk: Head-to-Head<\/h3>\n
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    \n Universitatea Craiova 100 %<\/strong><\/span>\n Draws 0 %<\/strong><\/span>\n ML Vitebsk 0 %<\/strong><\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

    Average statistics (recent meetings)<\/p>\n

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    5<\/span>Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n
    100%<\/span>Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n
    1<\/span>Home goals<\/span><\/div>\n
    4<\/span>Away goals<\/span><\/div>\n
    100%<\/span>Over 2.5 goals<\/span><\/div>\n
    0%<\/span>Under 2.5 goals<\/span><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>

    How to Watch Universitatea Craiova vs ML Vitebsk Match?<\/h2>

    What time is Universitatea Craiova vs ML Vitebsk?<\/h3>

    This Champions League 1st Qualifying Round second leg kicks off on 15 July 2026 at 18:30 BST.<\/p>

    Where is Universitatea Craiova vs ML Vitebsk being played?<\/h3>

    This second leg takes place at Universitatea Craiova's home ground, Stadionul Ion Oblemenco<\/strong>, in Craiova, Romania.<\/p>

    How Can I Watch Universitatea Craiova vs ML Vitebsk on TV and Live Stream?<\/h2>

    Broadcast details for this Champions League qualifier will be confirmed closer to kickoff by local and international rights holders.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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