ML Vitebsk vs Universitatea Craiova preview

Europe flag 2026/2027 Champions League, Europe
Today - 5:00 PM
Champions League
ML Vitebsk ML Vitebsk
Universitatea Craiova Universitatea Craiova
KICKOFF : Today - 5:00 PM
1st Qualifying Round Leg 1 of 2

CONTEXT

The opening fixture of the Champions League first qualifying round pits ML Vitebsk against Universitatea Craiova. Equal power ratings leave neither side with a clear edge on paper. Venue details remain unspecified while the tie opens over two legs. Domestic league positions offer no guidance because both clubs compete outside their usual environments. Recent match data is absent, preventing any assessment of current rhythm. Set-piece metrics sit unavailable owing to insufficient tracking information. Overall preparation therefore rests on broader squad attributes rather than granular statistics. The encounter marks an early test for both participants seeking progress through the preliminary stages.

TL;DR

  • Structural: This first-leg qualifier opens a two-match tie in the Champions League preliminary phase.
  • Form: Neither side carries a recorded form score ahead of the fixture.
  • Squad: ML Vitebsk holds the designation of stronger team despite identical power scores.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency indicators remain unavailable for both participants.
  • Transition: Transition data provides no measurable insight into either attack.
  • Set pieces: Set-piece statistics sit unavailable because of low data confidence.
  • xVariable: No expected-goal differentials exist to differentiate the sides.
  • Market: ML Vitebsk 21.5% (Δ+0%) | Draw 27.4% (Δ+0%) | Universitatea Craiova 51.1% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
ML Vitebsk ML Vitebsk
ML Vitebsk
VS
Universitatea Craiova Universitatea Craiova
Universitatea Craiova
0
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0
0 i
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0 i
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home ML Vitebsk
21.52%
Draw
27.39%
Away Universitatea Craiova
51.09%

Team Power Ranking

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What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
50
50
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
ML Vitebsk
Universitatea Craiova
Power Score
50
50
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
-
-

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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ML Vitebsk — Opponent-weighted form score
Universitatea Craiova — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) ML Vitebsk Universitatea Craiova

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 0 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

ML Vitebsk ML Vitebsk Home
0 matches
Universitatea Craiova Universitatea Craiova Away
Match Record
0
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
0
Goals
0
Goals Scored
0
0
Goals Conceded
0
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-06T00:03:23+00:00

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 08, 2026, 05:00 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Champions League, Europe · 1st Qualifying Round · Leg 1 of 2
Stadium
,
Capacity
N/A
Pitch Surface
N/A
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Luka Bilbija
Stefan Tešanović
Marko Perić
Antonio Tomić

Squad

Referee : Luka Bilbija

Squad ▼

30
Pavel Sherbachenya
Pavel Sherbachenya Goalkeeper
1
Pavel Pavlyuchenko
Pavel Pavlyuchenko Goalkeeper
23
Sergey Balanovich
Sergey Balanovich Defender
20
Zakhar Volkov
Zakhar Volkov Defender
45
Ilya Moskalenchik
Ilya Moskalenchik Defender
3
Nikita Baranok
Nikita Baranok Defender
6
Kirill Gomanov
Kirill Gomanov Defender
25
Nikita Bykov
Nikita Bykov Defender
55
Valeriy Gromyko
Valeriy Gromyko Midfielder
18
Vladislav Zukh
Vladislav Zukh Midfielder
2
Aleksey Nosko
Aleksey Nosko Midfielder
—
Silas Gnaka
Silas Gnaka Midfielder
27
Aleksandar Mesarović
Aleksandar Mesarović Midfielder
14
Ruslan Lisakovich
Ruslan Lisakovich Midfielder
15
Valeri Bocherov
Valeri Bocherov Midfielder
22
Yan Skibskiy
Yan Skibskiy Midfielder
4
Abdullahi Ode
Abdullahi Ode Midfielder
17
Daniil Galyata
Daniil Galyata Midfielder
21
Nikita Glushkov
Nikita Glushkov Attacker
11
Shamar Amaro Nicholson
Shamar Amaro Nicholson Attacker
80
Artem Kontsevoy
Artem Kontsevoy Attacker
—
Radivoj Bosić
Radivoj Bosić Attacker
—
Denilho Cleonise
Denilho Cleonise Attacker
79
Bassekou Diabate
Bassekou Diabate Attacker
—
Saliou Thioune
Saliou Thioune Attacker
99
Mark Bulanov
Mark Bulanov Attacker
7
Timur Ivanov
Timur Ivanov Attacker
Referee : Luka Bilbija

Squad ▼

21
Iulian-Laurenţiu Popescu
Iulian-Laurenţiu Popescu Goalkeeper
—
Razvan Sava
Razvan Sava Goalkeeper
77
Pavlo Andriiovych Isenko
Pavlo Andriiovych Isenko Goalkeeper
—
Alexandru Gabriel Maxim
Alexandru Gabriel Maxim Goalkeeper
31
Matei Goga
Matei Goga Goalkeeper
33
Alexandru Cristian Glodean
Alexandru Cristian Glodean Goalkeeper
28
Adrián Rus
Adrián Rus Defender
11
Nicușor Silviu Bancu
Nicușor Silviu Bancu Defender
6
Vladimir Screciu
Vladimir Screciu Defender
24
Nikola Stevanović
Nikola Stevanović Defender
3
Oleksandr Romanchuk
Oleksandr Romanchuk Defender
—
Ronaldo Webster
Ronaldo Webster Defender
25
Darius Falcusan
Darius Falcusan Defender
15
Juraj Badelj
Juraj Badelj Defender
2
Florin Eugen Alexandru Gașpăr
Florin Eugen Alexandru Gașpăr Defender
4
Alexandru Crețu
Alexandru Crețu Midfielder
20
Alexandru Cicâldău
Alexandru Cicâldău Midfielder
8
Tudor Cristian Băluţă
Tudor Cristian Băluţă Midfielder
23
Samuel Teles Pereira Nunes Silva
Samuel Teles Pereira Nunes Silva Midfielder
5
Anzor Mekvabishvili
Anzor Mekvabishvili Midfielder
17
Carlos Mora Montoya
Carlos Mora Montoya Midfielder
30
David Matei
David Matei Midfielder
—
Heriberto Moreno Borges Tavares
Heriberto Moreno Borges Tavares Attacker
12
Monday Bassey Etim
Monday Bassey Etim Attacker
7
Aimé Steven Nsimba Labe
Aimé Steven Nsimba Labe Attacker
9
Assad Al Hamlawi
Assad Al Hamlawi Attacker
—
Simon Elisor
Simon Elisor Attacker
10
Ștefan Baiaram
Ștefan Baiaram Attacker
—
Ștefan Daniel Bană
Ștefan Daniel Bană Attacker
18
Mihnea Gabriel Rădulescu
Mihnea Gabriel Rădulescu Attacker
27
David Barbu
David Barbu Attacker
29
Luca Băsceanu
Luca Băsceanu Attacker
38
Denys Muntean
Denys Muntean Attacker

CONCLUSION

ML Vitebsk welcomes Universitatea Craiova for the initial encounter of their qualifying tie. Balanced ratings suggest an even contest where preparation and squad depth may decide the outcome. Absence of recent form leaves observers reliant on historical squad profiles. Limited metrics on efficiency and transitions further narrow the scope for detailed comparison. Both teams must navigate unfamiliar conditions without domestic league context to draw upon. The opening leg therefore serves as an exploratory stage before the return fixture. Progress hinges on execution across open play and defensive organisation rather than specialised set-piece advantages. Observers anticipate a measured approach from each camp seeking to secure a platform for the second leg.