CFR Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 08 Nov 2026
CFR Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova Predictions
There’s a value bet when it comes to backing Universitatea Craiova who are trading at a price of -154. You can squeeze plenty of juice from the odds when it comes to this Full-Time Result pick and the visitors can defeat CFR Cluj.
Explore our full CFR Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova betting preview, which features the complete write-up for our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
CFR Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova Preview
CFR Cluj take on Universitatea Craiova at Stadionul Dr. Constantin Radulescu, with kick-off set for 12:00 on Sunday 8 November.
CFR Cluj played out a 1-1 draw in their last game. This was away from home at Stadionul Ilie Oana against Petrolul Ploiesti. The Railwaymen recorded just 29% possession and had six shots on target, while Stefan Drazic was the goalscorer.
Universitatea Craiova made it seven consecutive wins after a 2-1 home success over Botosani at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco. Filipe Coelho's men managed two shots on goal and enjoyed 54% possession, while David Matei and Assad Al Hamlawi found the net.
On Thursday night, U Craiova won 2-0 when hosting Egnatia in the Europa Conference League.
H2H: Goalless Draw in in Pair’s Previous Head-to-Head
U Craiova haven’t lost to CFR in their past five games, with the last clash ending 0-0 at Stadionul Dr. Constantin Radulescu. The previous 10 H2H games have featured four U Craiova wins, three draws and three CFR victories.
| SuperLiga | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  U Craiova |
14 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 34 | 10 | 24 | 34:10 | 32 |
| 9 |  CFR Cluj |
14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 20 | 21 | -1 | 20:21 | 18 |
4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 11.6 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal. CFR have had 40.9% possession and 3.7 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.3 goals from 17.5 attempts and 5.2 shots on goal, while earning 5.1 corners.
Top goalscorer is Stefan Drazic on 4 goals, while Andrei Cordea has bagged 3 and Lorenzo Biliboc 2. Christopher Braun and Andrei Cordea have been top assistors with 2.
U Craiova have 8 victories and 2 draws, with an average of 2.5 goals from 7.1 shots on goal and 18.3 attempts. The Lions from Bănie have averaged 54.2% possession, 4.1 corners awarded and 2.9 corners against, while they’ve conceded 0.4 goals from 2.4 shots on goal and 8.4 attempts.
The top scorers have been Assad Al Hamlawi and Simon Elisor on 7, with Oleksandr Romanchuk getting 3. Stefan Baiaram, Alexandru Cicaldau and Nicusor Bancu have managed 3 assists in the last 10 games.
Main Match Prediction
We’ll confidently go for Universitatea Craiova when it comes to winning this SuperLiga encounter. This looks a value proposition at -154 which means we are able to bank a nice return if the visitors are able to triumph.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
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The betting apps are estimating that there is a 60.6% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 70%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.
If you’re looking for a larger price, take a look at U Craiova on the Asian Handicap. There’s the option to bet them at -1 or even -1.5 if you’re anticipating a sizeable win.
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Correct Score Prediction
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We’re predicting U Craiova to land a 2-0 victory and this is available at +540. The correct score betting option provides plenty of fun and entertainment.
Player Prop Picks
Simon Elisor (U Craiova) has found the net in five straight SuperLiga games. There are odds of +155 on offer for this Anytime Goalscorer bet and we think this is an attractive wager for the player to be on the scoresheet.
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Corners Prediction
CFR Cluj have covered the 3.5 corners line in four consecutive home matches. There are odds of -132 being served up when it comes to this Team Corners wager and we think CFR will cover the line.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve loaded up a bet builder with the picks of Universitatea Craiova to claim a victory, two or less goals to be registered along with CFR Cluj Over 3.5 corners.
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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.
Universitatea Craiova are the -154 favourites on the 1x2 betting. That implies a 61% chance of triumphing in this SuperLiga encounter according to the latest odds. At +400, CFR Cluj are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.
There’s the chance to wager U Craiova at +102 on the Asian Handicap -1 market. This means a refund if they only win by one, although a 2+ goal victory over CFR would see a full payout.
Over 2.5 Goals is trading at a shorter price than Under 2.5 Goals right now. If both teams to score is something you think will happen, there’s an opportunity to wager Yes at -147 on the BTTS market.
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Assad Al Hamlawi is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +350 while there’s also the chance to back him to find the net at +138.
Stats: Last 10 SuperLiga matches only.
CFR have five draws, four wins and one defeat in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.50 goals per match and conceding 0.80.
Universitatea Craiova have managed three consecutive victories on the road. Filipe Coelho's men have clocked up four wins, four draws and two defeats in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.10 goals per match and conceding 1.10.
It was a 0-0 draw when CFR last played U Craiova at Stadionul Dr. Constantin Radulescu. It’s been four CFR victories, three draws and three U Craiova wins in the previous 10 H2H games 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 |
4-5-1 | 2.30 | 1.50 | 0.80 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 5 | |
| Universitatea Craiova Away Stats |
4-4-2 | 2.20 | 1.10 | 1.10 | 3 | 7 | 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
- SuperLiga: 08/05 2026 CFR Cluj 0 U Craiova 0
- SuperLiga: 06/04 2026 U Craiova 2 CFR Cluj 0
- SuperLiga: 07/12 2025 U Craiova 1 CFR Cluj 1
- SuperLiga: 03/08 2025 CFR Cluj 2 U Craiova 3
- SuperLiga: 10/05 2025 U Craiova 2 CFR Cluj 2
- SuperLiga: 07/04 2025 CFR Cluj 2 U Craiova 0
- SuperLiga: 01/12 2024 U Craiova 0 CFR Cluj 2
- SuperLiga: 28/07 2024 CFR Cluj 0 U Craiova 2
- SuperLiga: 25/04 2024 U Craiova 0 CFR Cluj 1
- SuperLiga: 16/03 2024 CFR Cluj 1 U Craiova 2
CFR Cluj League Stats
Universitatea Craiova League Stats
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 1 defeat and 5 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 8 wins and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.50 goals scored and 0.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.70 corners awarded and 5.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.80 corners awarded and 3.20 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.00 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.10 corners awarded and 2.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.70 corners awarded and 3.80 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 7.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.50 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 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 40.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 44.90% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 54.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 54.30% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for CFR Cluj this season are Stefan Drazic (7), Andrei Cordea (6), Lorenzo Biliboc (2)
- Top Assistors for CFR Cluj this season are Aly Abeid (2), Andrei Cordea (2), Andres Sfait (2)
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CFR Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova Lineups & Team News
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Manager: Marius Sumudica
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SuperLiga Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dinamo Bucharest | 15 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 32:11 | 33 |
| 2 | U Craiova | 14 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 34:10 | 32 |
| 3 | Rapid Bucharest | 14 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 23:13 | 30 |
| 4 | Petrolul Ploiesti | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 20:18 | 27 |
| 5 | U Cluj | 14 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 26:20 | 25 |
| 6 | Farul Constanta | 14 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 23:21 | 23 |
| 7 | FCSB | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 20:20 | 21 |
| 8 | Corvinul Hunedoara | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 16:16 | 19 |
| 9 | CFR Cluj | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 20:21 | 18 |
| 10 | UTA Arad | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 16:20 | 18 |
| 11 | Arges Pitesti | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 10:17 | 15 |
| 12 | Sepsi | 14 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 9:19 | 15 |
| 13 | Botosani | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 18:19 | 14 |
| 14 | Otelul Galati | 14 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 16:22 | 12 |
| 15 | FC Voluntari | 14 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 14:31 | 8 |
| 16 | Csikszereda | 14 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 9:28 | 5 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | U Craiova | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 24:3 | 21 |
| 2 | Dinamo Bucharest | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 21:3 | 21 |
| 3 | Rapid Bucharest | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 14:5 | 19 |
| 4 | Farul Constanta | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 16:8 | 16 |
| 5 | U Cluj | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 17:12 | 16 |
| 6 | FCSB | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 15:10 | 14 |
| 7 | Corvinul Hunedoara | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 13:8 | 14 |
| 8 | Petrolul Ploiesti | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 8:4 | 14 |
| 9 | UTA Arad | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 9:4 | 12 |
| 10 | CFR Cluj | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 12:6 | 11 |
| 11 | Botosani | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10:4 | 11 |
| 12 | Arges Pitesti | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 6:6 | 11 |
| 13 | Otelul Galati | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 9:9 | 10 |
| 14 | FC Voluntari | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9:12 | 8 |
| 15 | Sepsi | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5:9 | 8 |
| 16 | Csikszereda | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5:10 | 4 |
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