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Stiinta Baia Mare vs Craiova Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 13-11-2026
Nov 1316:00
Match Prediction
Expected score: Stiinta Baia Mare 0-3 Craiova
Stiinta Baia MareDrawCraiova
Stiinta Baia Mare hosts Craiova in Divizia A1 on 13 November 2026, a fixture that pits the league's tenth-placed side against the second-ranked contender. The visitors arrive as overwhelming favourites, having built a commanding position in the standings while the hosts struggle near the bottom.
Team form
Stiinta Baia Mare
Stiinta Baia Mare's recent record is deeply troubling. Across their last five matches, they have won only once—a three-set victory over CSM Bucuresti in a friendly—whilst suffering four defeats. In Divizia A1 play specifically, the sequence is unbroken: losses to Dinamo Bucuresti (0-3), Stiinta Bucuresti (0-3), and Arcada Galati (0-3). Over these five outings, they have scored 3 sets and conceded 14, averaging 0.6 sets per game offensively and 2.8 defensively. The pattern suggests a team unable to compete at the required level.
Craiova
Craiova present a stark contrast. They have won four of their last five matches, including three consecutive Divizia A1 victories. Most recently, they defeated Zalau 3-1 at home on 7 November. Over the five-game sample, they have scored 14 sets and conceded only 6, averaging 2.8 sets per game offensively and 1.2 defensively. Their league position at second with 10 points from four games reflects consistent, dominant performances.
Head-to-head
No head-to-head record exists between these sides in the available data.
Key factors
The gulf in current form is the decisive factor. Craiova's attacking output—2.8 sets per game—far exceeds Baia Mare's defensive capability, which has conceded 2.8 sets per game. Conversely, Baia Mare's offensive production of 0.6 sets per game will struggle to trouble Craiova's defence, which has yielded only 1.2 sets per game. Craiova's three-set wins in their last three league matches demonstrate an ability to impose their system comprehensively. Baia Mare's sole recent win came in a friendly; they have no competitive victories in this sequence. The home advantage carries minimal weight given the disparity in quality and form.
Prediction
The statistical profile overwhelmingly favours the visitors. Craiova's superior attacking efficiency, combined with their miserly defensive record, positions them to control this match. Baia Mare's inability to score sets consistently and their vulnerability at the net make them unlikely to mount a serious challenge. The visitors' recent trajectory—three consecutive league wins—suggests they will extend that run. The expected set distribution strongly favours Craiova, with the model projecting a decisive outcome in their favour.
Craiova are clear favourites to win this encounter. Their second-place standing, recent form, and attacking prowess all point to a commanding performance. Baia Mare will need to overturn a troubling trend to pose a genuine threat, which appears unlikely given the evidence. Back Craiova to secure a comfortable victory.
Match info
Tournaments:
Divizia A1(2026)
Type
League
Statistics
Odds Comparison
Recent Form
Stiinta Baia Mare
W
L
L
L
W
Craiova
W
W
W
L
W
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Dinamo Bucuresti | 4 | 4 | 0 | 11 |
| 2 |  Craiova | 4 | 3 | 1 | 10 |
| 3 |  Arcada Galati | 4 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| 4 |  Brasov | 4 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| 5 |  Rapid Bucuresti | 4 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| 6 |  Zalau | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| 7 |  Stiinta Bucuresti | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| 8 |  Unirea Dej | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 9 |  Steaua Bucuresti | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 10 |  Stiinta Baia Mare | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 11 |  CSM Bucuresti | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 12 |  U. Cluj | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
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