Match Overview and Venue

This crucial second-leg play-off fixture for the 2025/26 Conference League qualification will see Universitatea Craiova from Romania host Istanbul Basaksehir from Turkey. The match is scheduled for August 28th at the “Ion Oblemenco” stadium. Universitatea Craiova holds a narrow advantage after securing a 2-1 victory in the first leg. This article provides a comprehensive prediction, betting insights, odds, and key statistics for the Universitatea Craiova vs Istanbul Basaksehir encounter.

Referee Profile: Daniel Schlager

Daniel Schlager (Germany)

Matches officiated – 7 (International matches, 2024/25–2025/26); Total yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 32; Average yellow cards per match – 4.6; Red cards shown – 2; Average fouls per match – 21; Penalties awarded – 0%.