Universitatea Craiova vs CFR Cluj Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 01 Dec 2024

Get Under 2.5 as the Value Bet

We think the odds of -141 are really attractive when it comes to betting Under 2.5 on the Total Goals market. It’s anticipated that Universitatea Craiova and CFR Cluj could play out a low-scoring contest.

U Craiova Beat CFR in their Last H2H Battle

Universitatea Craiova have triumphed in back-to-back games. The latest was away from home where UTA Arad were beaten 2-1 at Arena Francisc Neuman. The Lions from Bănie boasted 63% possession and had five shots on target, with Jovo Lukic and Alexandru Mitrita scoring one goal each.

CFR Cluj drew their previous game which was at home. The action at Stadionul Dr. Constantin Radulescu ended 1-1 against Rapid Bucharest. Dan Petrescu's men were 50% in the possession stakes and had two shots on goal, with Alin Razvan Fica finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

U Craiova won the last clash between the pair. Enjoying a 2-0 triumph when facing CFR at Stadionul Dr. Constantin Radulescu. The past 10 matches between these sides has seen three draws, U Craiova have won four games and CFR three.

SuperLiga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	CFR Cluj	1	1	0	0	2	1	1	2:1	3
5	U Craiova	1	0	1	0	3	3	0	3:3	1

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U Craiova have 3 wins, 2 losses and 5 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 14.5 attempts. Constantin Galca's side have averaged 58.2% possession, 492.6 passes and 5.6 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.1 goals from 3.5 shots on goal, 10.3 attempts and 3.6 corners.

Top scorers are Stefan Baiaram and Alexandru Mitrita on 3 goals, while Jovo Lukic has racked up 1. Alexandru Mitrita, Nicusor Bancu and Andrei Ivan are top assists makers with 2, while goalkeeper Laurentiu Popescu has kept 2 clean sheets.

CFR have won 3, lost 1 and drawn 6, averaging 11.8 attempts, 4.1 shots on goal and 1.2 goals. The Cluj-Napoca team average 50.5% possession, 5.8 corners awarded and 5.2 corners against them, while 1.1 goals have been conceded from 3.1 shots on goal and 8.8 attempts.

Louis Munteanu has scored 4 goals, followed by Virgiliu Postolachi on 3 and Mohammed Kamara with 2. Simao Rocha is top assists provider with 3, while Mihai Popa and Otto Hindrich have collectively recorded 3 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Universitatea Craiova confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Laurentiu Popescu (GK), Stefan Vladoiu, Denil Maldonado, Juraj Badelj, Nicusor Bancu, Vladimir Screciu, Luis Paradela, Alexandru Cicaldau, Anzor Mekvabishvili, Stefan Baiaram, Jovo Lukic.

CFR Cluj confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Otto Hindrich (GK), Vasile Mogos, Leonardo Bolgado, Matei Cristian Ilie, Simao Rocha, Alin Razvan Fica, Damjan Djokovic, Adrian Paun, Ciprian Ioan Deac, Louis Munteanu, Virgiliu Postolachi.

Universitatea Craiova vs CFR Cluj Prediction & Betting Tips

We’re delighted with the price of -141 when it comes to wagering Under 2.5 Goals, with these odds standing out for the SuperLiga showdown. The sides might fall short on the goal front.

The football betting tips stem from knowing the team news and the latest form for each side. We work hard to unearth the most pertinent stats which can also act as a guide.

Key Universitatea Craiova vs CFR Cluj league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 U Craiova games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 U Craiova games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in any of the last 5 CFR games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 CFR games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 5 CFR games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

Under 2.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 58.5% chance of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 65-70%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

There are similar bets available and that includes Under 1.5 Goals where you can get bigger odds although you don’t want two or more goals to be scored in order to land a return.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

U Craiova 1 - 0 CFR

We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +600 and it involves U Craiova winning 1-0. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.

Universitatea Craiova vs CFR Cluj Odds

For this Liga I match, the leading bookies’ betting odds mean Universitatea Craiova are the +123 favourite to win and that means a 45% chance of winning. At +215, CFR Cluj are regarded as having a lower probability of winning this match.

A tight game could be on the cards and that is reflected in the short odds about Under 2.5 Goals being scored.

The Draw No Bet market is popular for SuperLiga matches, with the football betting sites offering Universitatea Craiova at -167 and CFR Cluj are priced at +125 for the win.

Full-Time Result

1

+123

X

+225

2

+215

Half-Time Result

1

+180

X

+108

2

+265

Double Chance

1X

-294

12

-303

X2

-159

Draw No Bet

1

-167

2

+125

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-110

2 Hcp +0.25

-122

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-141

Over 2.5

+108

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-125

No

-111

Universitatea Craiova vs CFR Cluj Lineups & Team News

Get the U Craiova vs CFR team news as soon as it becomes available. It’s great to know which players are available for the next game.

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