Universitatea Craiova - Getafe

Universitatea Craiova enter their Conference League matchday 1 meeting with Getafe on 15 October 2026 riding a wave of domestic momentum. The hosts have been in ruthless form recently, highlighted by a dominant 5-0 victory over FC FCSB and a solid 1-0 win against Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc. Having navigated a busy schedule across the Superliga and cup competitions, they arrive at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco with a clear sense of purpose. Their ability to find the net consistently in recent weeks suggests they will look to dictate the tempo early on against their visitors.

Getafe travel to Romania looking to regain their footing after a difficult 3-0 defeat to Barcelona in LaLiga. Their recent form has been inconsistent, marked by a tight 1-0 win over Malaga and a series of hard-fought draws. As they transition back into European competition, the Spanish side will need to tighten their defensive structure to withstand the pressure of a hostile away environment. This opening fixture offers both teams a vital opportunity to establish a foothold in the group stage standings.