CFR Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 08 May 2026

SuperLiga Betting Preview: CFR Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova

CFR Cluj welcome Universitatea Craiova to Stadionul Dr. Constantin Radulescu, with kick-off set for 14:00 on Friday 8 May.

We can get the draw on our side when betting CFR Cluj +0.5 at Asian Handicap odds of -189. The home team should be able to avoid defeat against Universitatea Craiova and this bet has the stats to back up a positive outcome.

CFR Cluj won their last game 2-1, making it three on the spin. This was an away win at Stadionul Rapid-Giulesti against Rapid Bucharest. Daniel Pancu's side had 40% possession and totalled five shots on target, with Luka Zahovic and Andrei Cordea each scoring one goal.

Universitatea Craiova beat Dinamo Bucharest in their previous game, making it three straight victories. It was a 2-1 home win at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco. The Lions from Bănie enjoyed 56% possession and managed nine shots on goal, while Alexandru Cicaldau and Steven Nsimba found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

U Craiova have not lost any of the past four games against CFR. Their last clash took place at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco and U Craiova claimed a 2-0 home victory. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved five U Craiova wins, three CFR victories and two draws.

SuperLiga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	U Craiova	8	5	1	2	7	6	1	7:6	46
3	CFR Cluj	8	4	2	2	7	6	1	7:6	41

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7 wins, 2 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.3 goals from 14.0 attempts and 3.8 shots on goal. CFR have had 45.4% possession, 369.7 passes and 4.2 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 0.8 goals from 11.7 attempts and 3.8 shots on goal, while earning 3.8 corners.

Andrei Cordea, Meriton Korenica, Lorenzo Biliboc, Karlo Muhar and Alibek Aliev are joint-top scorers with 2 goals on the board. The top assist makers are Lorenzo Biliboc, Meriton Korenica and Andrei Cordea, all of whom have 2 on the board.

U Craiova have won 7, lost 2 and drawn 1, with an average of 1.3 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 13.8 attempts. Filipe Coelho's team have averaged 57.5% possession, 5.0 corners awarded and 3.6 corners against, while they’ve conceded 0.8 goals from 2.4 shots on goal and 7.4 attempts.

Steven Nsimba and Assad Al Hamlawi have scored 2, followed by Alexandru Cicaldau with 1. Anzor Mekvabishvili has managed to clock up 3 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

CFR Cluj confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Mihai Popa (GK), Sheriff Sinyan, Marian Huja, Matei Cristian Ilie, Viktor Kun, Tidiane Keita, Karlo Muhar, Camora, Andrei Cordea, Luka Zahovic, Meriton Korenica.

Universitatea Craiova confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Laurentiu Popescu (GK), Oleksandr Romanchuk, Adrian Rus, Vladimir Screciu, Carlos Mora, Alexandru Cicaldau, Anzor Mekvabishvili, Nicusor Bancu, David Matei, Steven Nsimba, Teles.

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 are a confident choice with a +0.5 goal start. The home team should be able to win or draw this SuperLiga game, with this Asian Handicap prediction looking like a value bet at -189.

We take note of any injuries or suspensions affecting each side before going ahead with our football predictions. The SuperLiga form guide and stats also help the team at Sportsgambler.com crunch the numbers ahead of the action.

Key CFR Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova league stats:

• The +0.5 line has been covered by CFR in 10 consecutive games at home.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by CFR in 17 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by U Craiova in 12 of their last 20 games on the road.

According to the top betting sites, our pick has a 65.4% chance of landing a return. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 70-75%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

If the initial odds don’t grab your fancy, there’s the option to shoot for more juice by moving the line when it comes to your pick. It all comes down to how confident you feel.

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Our Match Prediction

CFR Asian Hcp +0.5 @ -189 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

CFR 1 - 0 U Craiova

A 1-0 win in favor of CFR is available at odds of +575. Correct score betting can be rewarding and you can also get plenty of entertainment with this option.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Meriton Korenica to Score +380

Meriton Korenica (CFR) has registered two goals in his past five SuperLiga home matches. The Anytime Goalscorer odds look really appealing based on the stats and we’ll take a chance on him at odds of +380.

Latest Meriton Korenica Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+350

First

+800

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -118

It’s been six straight Universitatea Craiova away matches where the 9.5 Total Corners line has not been covered. We’re going to bet on the teams to fall short when it comes to Total Corners and this pick is available at -118.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

CFR

Total

8.00 4.20 3.80

Home

7.90 4.90 3.00

Away

8.70 3.30 5.40

U Craiova

Total

8.60 5.00 3.60

Home

8.70 5.10 3.60

Away

7.40 5.00 2.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-111

Under 9.5

-132

CFR Corners

Over 4.5

+102

Under 4.5

-147

U Craiova Corners

Over 4.5

-133

Under 4.5

-106

Most Corners

1

+123

X

+600

2

-120

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CFR Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova 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.

If you’re looking to wager CFR Cluj to secure victory in the SuperLiga, then the bookmakers have chalked them up at +195. Universitatea Craiova are on offer at betting odds of +133 and the draw is +220.

The Draw No Bet market simplifies things as it offers two options and money back if the game finishes level. U Craiova are -154, while CFR are alternatively priced at +107.

A low-scoring contest will be predicted by several which is reflected in the fact that Under 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds. For Both Teams to Score betting opportunities, the market suggests that BTTS Yes and No are both equally as likely to happen.

The top football betting sites definitely give customers lots of choice. When it comes to SuperLiga games, choose from hundreds of markets until you find the most attractive odds.

Full-Time Result

1

+195

X

+220

2

+133

Half-Time Result

1

+245

X

+107

2

+200

Double Chance

1X

-192

12

-345

X2

-294

Draw No Bet

1

+107

2

-154

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-137

2 Hcp -0.25

-104

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-152

Over 2.5

+107

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-123

No

-114

Monday Etim is the favourite to be First Goalscorer at +525. If you’re interested in backing him to find the net at anytime, then the price is +225.

Monday Etim (U Craiova)

First

+225

Anytime

+525

Assad Al Hamlawi (U Craiova)

First

+240

Anytime

+550

Alibek Aliev (CFR)

First

+255

Anytime

+550

Steven Nsimba (U Craiova)

First

+255

Anytime

+575

Lorenzo Biliboc (CFR)

First

+255

Anytime

+575

Luka Zahovič (CFR)

First

+285

Anytime

+600

Stefan Baiaram (U Craiova)

First

+290

Anytime

+650

Meriton Korenica (CFR)

First

+350

Anytime

+800

Samuel Teles (U Craiova)

First

+440

Anytime

+900

Carlos Mora (U Craiova)

First

+460

Anytime

+1000

Damjan Djokovic (CFR)

First

+480

Anytime

+1000

Alexandru Cicaldau (U Craiova)

First

+525

Anytime

+1100

Karlo Muhar (CFR)

First

+540

Anytime

+1200

Tidiane Keita (CFR)

First

+540

Anytime

+1100

Marian Danciu (U Craiova)

First

+540

Anytime

+1150

Anzor Mekvabishvili (U Craiova)

First

+550

Anytime

+1150

Alin Răzvan Fica (CFR)

First

+575

Anytime

+1150

Nicusor Bancu (U Craiova)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Oleksandr Romanchuk (U Craiova)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Florin Ştefan (U Craiova)

First

+800

Anytime

+1700

Christopher Braun (CFR)

First

+800

Anytime

+1700

Vladimir Screciu (U Craiova)

First

+900

Anytime

+1900

Adrian Rus (U Craiova)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Sheriff Sinyan (CFR)

First

+1100

Anytime

+2200

Marian Huja (CFR)

First

+1150

Anytime

+2200

CFR Cluj have swerved defeat at Stadionul Dr. Constantin Radulescu in the previous ten matches. Daniel Pancu's side have racked up nine wins and one draw in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 2.10 goals per game and conceding 0.70.

U Craiova have managed five victories, three draws and two losses in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.00.

U Craiova overcame CFR 3-2 when the sides last met at Stadionul Dr. Constantin Radulescu. The teams have four wins apiece along with two draws in the previous 10 H2H matches 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		9-1-0	2.80	2.10	0.70	5	5	5	5
Universitatea Craiova Away Stats		5-3-2	2.40	1.40	1.00	4	6	3	7

• 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

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