Universitatea Craiova have had a mixed run lately, with a win, a draw, and some tough losses, so they're not in great form but they've shown they can grind out results. Oţelul are also struggling for consistency, with a win, a draw, and a couple of defeats in their recent matches, meaning neither team comes into this one looking especially sharp.

When these two have met recently, the games have usually been tight and low-scoring, often ending level or decided by a single goal. Given how close these teams look right now and how cagey their past meetings have been, this one seems likely to be a draw.