The visitors’ streak should continue in Andorra: Inter Escaldes vs Universitatea Craiova prediction
The second-round clash of the Conference League league phase between Inter Escaldes and Universitatea Craiova will take place on October 22, 2026, at Estadi de la FAF in Encamp. The Andorran club began its historic appearance in the main stage of a European competition with a defeat, while the Romanians managed to take points off Getafe. Ahead of their head-to-head meeting, the visitors look significantly more consistent: they are unbeaten in their last eight matches across all competitions.
Inter Escaldes: historic debut proves a tough test
Inter Escaldes became the first club from Andorra to reach the main stage of a major European competition, but their debut ended in disappointment. In the opening round, the team lost 2-0 to Mjallby despite enjoying 56% possession. The Andorrans created just 0.48 xG, managed only one genuinely dangerous shot and failed to hit the target even once.
The situation in the domestic league is considerably better: after their European defeat, Inter beat Athletic Escaldes 4-2 and had earlier thrashed Ordino 4-0. Nevertheless, the level of opposition in the Conference League is significantly higher. Another factor is that, because their home ground does not meet UEFA requirements, the team is forced to play its European matches in Encamp.
Universitatea Craiova: excellent run and reliable away form
The Romanian club began the league phase with a 1-1 draw against Getafe. With 43% possession, Universitatea created two big chances and registered four shots on target, while the key goal was scored by Assaad Al-Hamlawi. Such a result against a La Liga side only confirmed the team’s strong form.
Heading to Andorra, the visitors are unbeaten in their last eight competitive matches. Their away run is particularly impressive: four straight victories, with the team keeping a clean sheet in each of their last three games on the road. Recent results include a 1-0 win over Csikszereda, a 4-0 victory against Slatina and a 1-0 triumph over Corvinul, underlining the reliability of their defense.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Inter Escaldes have lost two of their last four matches across all competitions.
- Universitatea Craiova are unbeaten in their last eight matches.
- The Romanian club have won their last four away matches and kept clean sheets in three of them.
The visitors’ consistency should prove decisive: Inter Escaldes vs Universitatea Craiova prediction
Inter Escaldes can look convincing in the domestic league, but their first league-phase match exposed a clear gap between the level of opposition they are used to facing and the demands of European competition. Possession against Mjallby did not translate into danger, while the lack of shots on target is especially concerning ahead of a meeting with a well-organized Romanian defense.
Universitatea Craiova have already shown their competitiveness with a draw against Getafe and come into this match on a far more convincing run. Four straight away wins and three consecutive clean sheets on the road make the Romanians the favorites, particularly given the hosts’ attacking problems.
