CFR Cluj vs Universitatea Cluj Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 03 May 2025
Get ready for the Cluj derby as fierce rivals CFR and Universitatea clash at Stadionul Dr. Constantin Radulescu.
We’re going for a straight pick on CFR when it comes to the Full-Time Result market. We think the hosts can achieve some kind of victory against Universitatea, with odds of -138 currently available.
CFR Cluj played Dinamo Bucharest away in their last game. It was a 1-1 draw at Stadionul Arcul de Triumf. Dan Petrescu's side had just 35% possession and recorded one shot on target, with Meriton Korenica scoring the goal.
Universitatea Cluj beat Universitatea Craiova in their previous game, making it back-to-back victories. It was a 2-1 home win at Cluj Arena. They were 53% in the possession stakes and had two shots on goal, with Mamadou Khady Thiam and Gjoko Zajkov (own goal) both on target.
Head-to-Head Statistics
It has been three consecutive victories for U Cluj when playing CFR. Their last encounter was at Cluj Arena, with U Cluj claiming a 1-0 home win. The previous 7 games involving these sides have featured four CFR wins and three U Cluj triumphs.
| SuperLiga | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  U Cluj |
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3:1 | 33 |
| 4 |  CFR Cluj |
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2:2 | 30 |
4 wins, 2 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.9 goals from 14.2 attempts and 6.0 shots on goal. CFR have had 50.2% possession, 366.5 passes and 4.2 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 0.9 goals from 8.3 attempts and 3.2 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 4.3 corners.
Top scorers Louis Munteanu and Mohammed Kamara have found the net 6 times, with Meriton Korenica getting 4. Meriton Korenica, Beni Nkololo and Camora are the leading assists makers with 2.
U Cluj have won 5, lost 4 and drawn 1, with an average of 1.2 goals from 10.4 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal. Ioan Sabau's team average 51.2% possession, 458.9 passes, 5.1 corners awarded and 4.2 corners against them, while conceding 1.3 goals from 10.7 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal.
Mamadou Khady Thiam and Vladislav Blanuta top the team’s scoring charts on 3 goals, with Issouf Macalou on 2. Vladislav Blanuta, Mamadou Khady Thiam and Dan Nistor have managed 2 assists in the last 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
CFR Cluj confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Otto Hindrich (GK), Daniel Graovac, Leonardo Bolgado, Sheriff Sinyan, Camora, Alin Razvan Fica, Damjan Djokovic, Lindon Emerllahu, Meriton Korenica, Louis Munteanu, Mohammed Kamara.
Universitatea Cluj confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Edvinas Gertmonas (GK), Gabriel Simion, Lucas Masoero, Iulian Cristea, Alexandru Chipciu, Andrei Artean, Dorin Codrea, Mamadou Thiam, Dan Nistor, Ovidiu Bic, Vladislav Blanuta.
CFR Cluj vs Universitatea Cluj Prediction & Betting Tips
We’re keeping things simple with our standout bet considering that CFR Cluj are currently priced at -138. We think they can secure a victory in this SuperLiga match and the hosts looks a value play.
The team news that filters through can have a knock-on effect as far as the odds are concerned. We use this information along with the form guide, while the latest stats are also taken into consideration.
Key CFR Cluj vs Universitatea Cluj league stats:
According to the betting sites, our pick has a 57.9% chance of landing a return. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 60-65%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.
If you’re feeling confident that CFR will win, why not consider a Match Result & Total bet? It provides a bigger odds option and you need to predict the number of goals along with our team to triumph.
Correct Score Prediction
2
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0
U Cluj
There could be merit in backing CFR to win 2-0. Odds of +600 are available about a correct score bet where a nice potential return is on the cards.
Player Prop Picks
Mohammed Kamara (CFR) has netted five goals in his past five Liga I home matches. Based on the stats, we are happy to back the +295 when it comes to him finding the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.
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Corners Prediction
In their past four home matches, CFR have not covered the 5.5 corners line, with Universitatea Cluj conceding 3.70 corners on average in their last 10 away games. There are odds of -138 when it comes to this Team Corners bet and we can see CFR fall short of the line here.
CFR
U Cluj
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Bet Builder Tips
If you want to follow our bet builder, try CFR on the Full-Time Result, one or both teams not scoring along with CFR to record under 5.5 corners.
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CFR Cluj vs Universitatea Cluj Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
With the bookies giving them a 57% probability of winning, CFR Cluj might become a popular accumulator pick at their current betting odds. That is reflected in their -132 price of winning this Liga I clash. The market suggests that Universitatea Cluj are least likely to win at +350.
The game is predicted to be a low-scoring one and that is borne out by Under 2.5 Goals trading at short odds.
A Bet Builder allows you to combine different SuperLiga betting markets for a match. For example, you might want to predict the Match Winner and Total Goals at a football betting site.
Louis Munteanu is the market leader at +380 to be the First Goalscorer. Should you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.
- SuperLiga: 29/09 2025 U Cluj 2 CFR Cluj 2
- SuperLiga: 03/05 2025 CFR Cluj 1 U Cluj 0
- SuperLiga: 31/03 2025 U Cluj 1 CFR Cluj 0
- SuperLiga: 09/12 2024 U Cluj 3 CFR Cluj 2
- SuperLiga: 04/08 2024 CFR Cluj 2 U Cluj 3
- SuperLiga: 21/12 2023 CFR Cluj 4 U Cluj 0
- SuperLiga: 21/08 2023 U Cluj 3 CFR Cluj 4
- SuperLiga: 13/03 2023 CFR Cluj 4 U Cluj 0
- SuperLiga: 23/10 2022 U Cluj 1 CFR Cluj 2
CFR Cluj League Stats
Universitatea Cluj League Stats
- 8 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 8 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.90 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.10 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 0.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.20 corners awarded and 4.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.20 corners awarded and 2.80 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.10 corners awarded and 5.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.60 corners awarded and 5.30 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.90 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 45.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 50.40% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 48.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 55.80% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for CFR Cluj this season are Andrei Cordea (11), Meriton Korenica (7), Lindon Emerllahu (4)
- Top Assistors for CFR Cluj this season are Louis Munteanu (5), Adrian Paun (3), Alibek Aliev (3)
CFR Cluj vs Universitatea Cluj Lineups & Team News
It’s important to be as informed as possible, with the CFR vs U Cluj team news helping you find out who is available for the next game.
CFR Cluj Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
U Cluj Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
CFR Cluj Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
U Cluj Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
CFR Cluj Substitutes
- 3Aly Abeid
- 10Ciprian Ioan Deac
- 11Adrian Paun
- 13Simao Rocha
- 20Alexandru Tirlea
- 21Mihai Popa
- 23Flavius Iacob
- 27Matei Cristian Ilie
- 90Razvan Gligor
- 93Virgiliu Postolachi
- 96Beni Nkololo
- 97Andres Sfait
U Cluj Substitutes
- 1Stefan Lefter
- 3Bogdan Mitrea
- 4Razvan Oaida
- 7Robert Mihai Silaghi
- 11Artur Miranyan
- 13Andrej Fabry
- 19Issouf Macalou
- 20Alex Bota
- 23Ovidiu Popescu
- 26Dorinel Oancea
- 66Stefan Opris
- 99Tudor Andrei Cosa
Previous CFR Cluj Lineups
Previous Universitatea Cluj Lineups
CFR Cluj Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Daniel Pancu
Universitatea Cluj Player Stats & Squad
SuperLiga Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | U Cluj | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 33 |
| 2 | U Craiova | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1:1 | 33 |
| 3 | Rapid Bucharest | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:3 | 31 |
| 4 | CFR Cluj | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:2 | 30 |
| 5 | Arges Pitesti | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1:1 | 28 |
| 6 | Dinamo Bucharest | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2:4 | 26 |
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