CFR Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 03 Aug 2025

SuperLiga Betting Preview: CFR Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova

CFR Cluj host Universitatea Craiova in this Romanian SuperLiga match at Stadionul Dr. Constantin Radulescu, with kick-off set for 14:30 on Sunday 3 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

CFR Value to Beat U Craiova

CFR Cluj have the capability of securing a victory when they clash with Universitatea Craiova. For this reason, we are going to take the Full-Time Result odds of +105 with a large degree of confidence.

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Previous H2H Encounter Ended 2-2

CFR Cluj lost when last in SuperLiga action. In a home game at Stadionul Dr. Constantin Radulescu, they were turned over 2-0 by Arges Pitesti. The Cluj-Napoca side enjoyed 63% possession and had one shot on target.

On Thursday night, CFR landed a 1-0 extra-time win (0-0 after 90 mins) at home to FC Lugano in the Europa League qualifier.

Universitatea Craiova beat Universitatea Cluj in their previous league game, making it back-to-back SuperLiga victories. It was a 2-1 home win at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco. The Lions from Bănie had five shots on goal and boasted 62% possession, with Assad Al Hamlawi finding the net twice.

Three days ago, U Craiova triumphed 4-0 at home to FK Sarajevo in the Europa Conference League qualifier.

Head-to-Head Statistics

CFR are unbeaten when it comes to the past three meetings against U Craiova, with the last encounter ending in a 2-2 draw at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco. The previous 10 H2H games have included four draws coupled with three victories apiece.

SuperLiga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	U Craiova	9	7	2	0	19	9	10	19:9	23
12	CFR Cluj	8	1	4	3	12	17	-5	12:17	7

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CFR have 3 wins, 2 losses and 5 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 12.2 attempts and 4.2 shots on goal. The Railwaymen have averaged 45.5% possession, 346.3 passes and 4.9 corners per game, conceding 1.3 goals and 3.8 corners from 10.7 attempts and 4.2 shots on goal.

Top goalscorers Virgiliu Postolachi and Louis Munteanu have found the net 3 times, with Leonardo Bolgado scoring 2. Karlo Muhar, Sheriff Sinyan and Beni Nkololo have racked up the most assists with 1 each.

U Craiova have 4 victories, 3 defeats and 3 draws, averaging 12.1 attempts, 4.3 shots on goal and 1.6 goals. Mirel Radoi's team average 55.5% possession, 452.3 passes, 5.4 corners awarded and 4.9 corners against them, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 3.0 shots on goal and 10.3 attempts.

Alexandru Mitrita has scored 5 goals, followed by Stefan Baiaram on 3 and Assad Al Hamlawi with 2. Lyes Houri has managed to clock up 2 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

CFR Cluj confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Otto Hindrich (GK), Aly Abeid, Leonardo Bolgado, Matei Cristian Ilie, Camora, Alin Razvan Fica, Damjan Djokovic, Adrian Paun, Meriton Korenica, Marko Gjorgjievski, Andres Sfait.

Universitatea Craiova confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Pavlo Isenko (GK), Vasile Mogos, Nikola Stevanovic, Juraj Badelj, Mihnea Radulescu, Alexandru Cretu, Anzor Mekvabishvili, Florin Stefan, Lyes Houri, Steven Nsimba, Luca Basceanu.

CFR Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova Prediction & Betting Tips

Head into CFR Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova with expert betting insights, including our main match prediction, expected scoreline, top corners angle, key player props and a thoughtfully built bet builder.

Match Prediction

CFR Cluj look like a standout bet and we’re expecting them to triumph. There are odds of +105 that the home team win this SuperLiga clash and we’re confident that this is a value play.

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Key CFR Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova league stats:

• CFR have won 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• CFR have won 12 of their last 20 games at home.
• U Craiova have lost 3 of their last 5 games on the road.

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 48.8% prospect of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

CFR 1 - 0 U Craiova

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves CFR winning 1-0. Odds of +600 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Virgiliu Postolachi to Score +180

Virgiliu Postolachi (CFR) has racked up three goals in his past five SuperLiga games. When it comes to him scoring, we think that the +180 available is attractive when betting on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Virgiliu Postolachi Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+190

First

+440

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -120

We’ve seen the 9.5 Total Corners line covered in three of the past five CFR Cluj home games. The amount of corners might be larger than the line implies and that means a bet at odds of -120.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

CFR

Total

8.70 4.90 3.80

Home

8.70 5.20 3.50

Away

8.80 4.10 4.70

U Craiova

Total

10.30 5.40 4.90

Home

9.80 5.50 4.30

Away

10.30 4.70 5.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-130

Under 9.5

-112

CFR Corners

Over 5.5

+107

Under 5.5

-149

U Craiova Corners

Over 4.5

+105

Under 4.5

-147

Most Corners

1

-147

X

+540

2

+143

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CFR Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Have CFR as Favourites

With an approximate 45% chance of succeeding, the bookies are being cautious with their +120 betting odds for CFR Cluj triumphing in this SuperLiga encounter. If you want to wager on the underdog, Universitatea Craiova have been priced up at +215.

A win for CFR would see a full payout on the Asian Handicap -0.25 option. You can get -111 that they overcome U Craiova going down this route and half stake refunded if it’s a draw.

If you’re anticipating that two goals or less will be netted throughout the contest, then Under 2.5 Goals is a definite runner. For the Both Teams to Score betting option, it’s up in the air odds-wise as to whether Yes or No will be the end result.

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Full-Time Result

1

+120

X

+235

2

+215

Half-Time Result

1

+180

X

+110

2

+265

Double Chance

1X

-294

12

-333

X2

-156

Draw No Bet

1

-172

2

+120

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-111

2 Hcp +0.25

-118

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-135

Over 2.5

+104

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-125

No

-114

Louis Munteanu Favourite to Score the First Goal

Louis Munteanu is the market leader at +360 to be First Goalscorer but if you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

Louis Munteanu (CFR)

First

+155

Anytime

+360

Virgiliu Postolachi (CFR)

First

+190

Anytime

+440

Peter Godly Michael (CFR)

First

+280

Anytime

+575

Stipe Juric (CFR)

First

+290

Anytime

+575

Beni Nkololo (CFR)

First

+310

Anytime

+650

Stefan Baiaram (U Craiova)

First

+310

Anytime

+650

Mohammed Kamara (CFR)

First

+335

Anytime

+700

Meriton Korenica (CFR)

First

+340

Anytime

+750

Ciprian Deac (CFR)

First

+380

Anytime

+750

Damjan Djokovic (CFR)

First

+410

Anytime

+900

Carlos Mora (U Craiova)

First

+430

Anytime

+850

Alexandru Radu (CFR)

First

+460

Anytime

+950

Karlo Muhar (CFR)

First

+480

Anytime

+1050

Luis Paradela (U Craiova)

First

+480

Anytime

+950

Lyes Houri (U Craiova)

First

+480

Anytime

+1050

Alexandru Cicaldau (U Craiova)

First

+510

Anytime

+1000

Alin Răzvan Fica (CFR)

First

+540

Anytime

+1050

Robert Filip (CFR)

First

+575

Anytime

+1200

Anzor Mekvabishvili (U Craiova)

First

+600

Anytime

+1200

Nicusor Bancu (U Craiova)

First

+700

Anytime

+1400

Vasile Mogos (U Craiova)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Camora (CFR)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Léo Bolgado (CFR)

First

+1150

Anytime

+2200

Vladimir Screciu (U Craiova)

First

+1150

Anytime

+2200

CFR Tough to Defeat in Recent Home Games

CFR have collected seven wins, two draws and one defeat in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.90 goals per match and conceding 0.60.

Universitatea Craiova have failed to win in their last three matches on their travels. The Lions from Bănie have five defeats, three wins and two draws in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.10 goals per match and conceding 1.30.

The most recent Stadionul Dr. Constantin Radulescu meeting saw CFR claim a 2-0 win over U Craiova. There have been four CFR victories, three draws and three U Craiova wins in the previous 10 H2H meetings at Stadionul Dr. Constantin Radulescu.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
CFR Cluj Home Stats		7-2-1	2.50	1.90	0.60	4	6	4	6
Universitatea Craiova Away Stats		3-2-5	2.40	1.10	1.30	4	6	4	6

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

CFR Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova Lineups & Team News

Stay ahead of the game by checking the CFR vs U Craiova team news before betting. We’ll share the confirmed lineups for the SuperLiga plus the newest injury information.

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