Universitatea Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 01 Dec 2025

SuperLiga Betting Preview: Universitatea Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova

Universitatea Cluj take on Universitatea Craiova at Cluj Arena, with kick-off set for 12:00 on Monday 1 December.

We’ll back U Cluj +0.25 on the Asian Handicap and split our stake between 0 and +0.5 when they clash with U Craiova. A victory delivers a nice payout at -135 although a draw would still mean a return.

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Universitatea Cluj have won two SuperLiga games on the spin, triumphing 2-0 in their previous league encounter. This was away to UTA Arad at Arena Francisc Neuman. Cristiano Bergodi's side recorded 49% possession and managed six shots on target, while Jovo Lukic and Iulian Cristea scored one goal each.

Universitatea Craiova got the win in their previous SuperLiga game. It was on their travels where Arges Pitesti were beaten 2-1 at Stadionul Orasenesc. The Lions from Bănie enjoyed 56% possession and recorded four shots on goal, with Stefan Baiaram and Monday Etim on the scoresheet.

Four days ago, U Craiova hosted Mainz 05 and won 1-0 in the Europa Conference League.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco, with U Craiova claiming the home win. Beating U Cluj by a 2-1 scoreline. In the 10 previous H2H meetings, there have been five draws, four U Craiova triumphs and a win for U Cluj.

SuperLiga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	U Craiova	17	9	5	3	29	19	10	29:19	32
8	U Cluj	17	6	5	6	21	19	2	21:19	23

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U Cluj have 4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 13.0 attempts. The Cluj-Napoca club have averaged 53.9% possession, 443.9 passes and 6.7 corners per match, conceding 1.1 goals and 5.1 corners from 4.8 shots on goal and 13.5 attempts.

Jovo Lukic leads the way with 4 goals, Dan Nistor has 3, with Iulian Cristea and two others on 1. Issouf Macalou and Dan Nistor are the top assists makers with 2.

U Craiova have 3 victories, 3 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 4.8 shots on goal, 15.2 attempts and 1.3 goals. Filipe Coelho's team average 60.0% possession, 483.8 passes, 6.5 corners awarded and 5.4 corners against, while 1.1 goals have been conceded from 9.9 attempts and 3.4 shots on goal.

Stefan Baiaram and Steven Nsimba have 2 and they’re top of the team’s scoring charts, with Monday Etim on 1. Alexandru Cicaldau, Florin Stefan and Stefan Baiaram have managed 2 assists in the last 10 games.

Universitatea Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova Prediction & Betting Tips

Explore our top Universitatea Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova betting tips, including a match prediction, correct score forecast, expected corners bet, player performance props and a bet builder ready to use.

Match Prediction

When U Cluj line up for this SuperLiga game, we will back them at -135 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. We think the hosts are more than capable of avoiding defeat and might be able to land a win.

Plenty of research goes into our football picks. It begins by focusing on the latest SuperLiga form and knowing the injury situation. The important numbers can then be utilised to help complete the picture.

Key Universitatea Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by U Cluj in 14 of their last 20 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by U Cluj in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by U Cluj in 2 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by U Craiova in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by U Craiova in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by U Cluj in 6 of their last 10 games against U Craiova.

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 57.5% chance of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 60-65%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

U Cluj 2 - 1 U Craiova

You can secure odds of +700 that U Cluj are able to land a 2-1 victory. Correct score betting can provide plenty of fun and it’s a way of landing bigger odds.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Dan Nistor to Score +340

Dan Nistor (U Cluj) has scored two goals in his past four SuperLiga games. We think this is the pick of the player props, with a generous +340 available when it comes to backing him to score at any time.

Latest Dan Nistor Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+340

First

+750

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -116

The 9.5 Total Corners line has been covered in six consecutive U Craiova matches, with the last ten U Cluj games averaging 11.80 corners. There are odds of -116 being served up when it comes to this Total Corners wager and we think the teams can cover the line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

U Cluj

Total

11.80 6.70 5.10

Home

9.40 5.20 4.20

Away

11.80 6.80 5.00

U Craiova

Total

11.90 6.50 5.40

Home

11.10 6.10 5.00

Away

11.00 4.20 6.80

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-116

Under 9.5

-125

U Cluj Corners

Over 4.5

-123

Under 4.5

-115

U Craiova Corners

Over 4.5

-112

Under 4.5

-127

Most Corners

1

-105

X

+650

2

+108

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Universitatea 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.

The bookmakers have betting odds of +135 for Universitatea Craiova to triumph in this SuperLiga clash, with Universitatea Cluj trading at a price of +205 if you think they’ll win, while the draw is chalked up at +220.

U Craiova can be backed at -156 on the Draw No Bet and you’ll get stakes refunded if the game ends level. Alternatively, U Cluj can be chanced at +110 on the same market.

Under 2.5 Goals is operating at the shortest price for those anticipating two or less goals. If you think both teams will score, then you can back BTTS Yes at -130.

The top sports betting sites provide a quality service including hundreds of markets being created for every SuperLiga game. It’s great for football bettors to choose from so many options.

Full-Time Result

1

+205

X

+220

2

+135

Half-Time Result

1

+255

X

+117

2

+190

Double Chance

1X

-192

12

-333

X2

-313

Draw No Bet

1

+110

2

-156

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-135

2 Hcp -0.25

-105

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-147

Over 2.5

+102

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-130

No

-109

Assad Al Hamlawi is the market leader at +500 to be First Goalscorer but if you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

Assad Al Hamlawi (U Craiova)

First

+235

Anytime

+500

Steven Nsimba (U Craiova)

First

+245

Anytime

+550

Virgiliu Postolachi (U Cluj)

First

+260

Anytime

+575

Stefan Baiaram (U Craiova)

First

+265

Anytime

+550

Jovo Lukic (U Cluj)

First

+265

Anytime

+600

Dan Nistor (U Cluj)

First

+340

Anytime

+750

Mihnea Radulescu (U Craiova)

First

+390

Anytime

+800

Samuel Teles (U Craiova)

First

+420

Anytime

+900

Carlos Mora (U Craiova)

First

+450

Anytime

+950

Andrei Gheorghita (U Cluj)

First

+460

Anytime

+1000

Andrej Fabry (U Cluj)

First

+475

Anytime

+1000

Alexandru Cicaldau (U Craiova)

First

+500

Anytime

+1000

Luis Paradela (U Craiova)

First

+500

Anytime

+1000

Lyes Houri (U Craiova)

First

+510

Anytime

+1100

Anzor Mekvabishvili (U Craiova)

First

+575

Anytime

+1150

Nicusor Bancu (U Craiova)

First

+650

Anytime

+1300

Ovidiu Bic (U Cluj)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Andrei Artean (U Cluj)

First

+700

Anytime

+1500

Florin Ştefan (U Craiova)

First

+750

Anytime

+1500

Alessandro Murgia (U Cluj)

First

+750

Anytime

+1600

Rares Scocilca (U Cluj)

First

+800

Anytime

+1800

Alexandru Chipciu (U Cluj)

First

+850

Anytime

+1800

Vladimir Screciu (U Craiova)

First

+950

Anytime

+1900

Vasile Mogos (U Craiova)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Adrian Rus (U Craiova)

First

+1100

Anytime

+2000

U Cluj have clocked up five draws, four losses and one win in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 0.90 goals per match and conceding 1.40.

U Craiova have finished with four defeats, three wins and three draws in the past 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

When the teams previously met at Cluj Arena, U Cluj defeated U Craiova 2-1. In the previous 3 meetings at Cluj Arena, it’s been two draws and a victory for U Cluj.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Universitatea Cluj Home Stats		1-5-4	2.30	0.90	1.40	3	7	5	5
Universitatea Craiova Away Stats		3-3-4	2.50	1.20	1.30	5	5	6	4

• 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

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Universitatea Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova Lineups & Team News

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