Universitatea Craiova vs CFR Cluj Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 10 May 2025

We can’t pass up the chance to wager Under 2.5 when Universitatea Craiova clash with CFR Cluj. The Total Goals market offers us the chance to take odds of -150 and we think a return is on the cards.

Universitatea Craiova were beaten 2-1 at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco in their last game. This defeat at home to Rapid Bucharest was their second straight loss. The Lions from Bănie had four shots on target and enjoyed 64% possession, with Vasile Mogos getting the goal.

CFR Cluj secured a 1-0 home win over Universitatea Cluj at Stadionul Dr. Constantin Radulescu in their previous game. Dan Petrescu's side recorded just 35% possession and had one shot on goal, with Meriton Korenica on target in the 35th minute.

Head-to-Head Statistics

CFR have beaten U Craiova in the last two encounters. A 2-0 home win at Stadionul Dr. Constantin Radulescu came after a 2-0 victory away at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco. We’ve seen the previous 10 H2H meetings include four U Craiova triumphs, three draws and three CFR wins.

SuperLiga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	U Craiova	6	4	0	2	5	5	0	5:5	42
3	CFR Cluj	6	3	1	2	5	5	0	5:5	37

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4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 5.1 shots on goal and 10.9 attempts. U Craiova have had 53.7% possession, 432.7 passes and 5.8 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.0 goals from 3.3 shots on goal and 9.8 attempts, while being awarded 5.7 corners.

Alexandru Mitrita is the top scorer with 4 goals, while Stefan Baiaram and Anzor Mekvabishvili both have 2. Stefan Baiaram has made the most assists with 3.

CFR have 5 victories, 2 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 1.9 goals from 13.3 attempts and 5.4 shots on goal. The Railwaymen average 47.6% possession, 353.2 passes, 4.4 corners in their favour and 4.0 corners against, while conceding 0.8 goals from 7.9 attempts and 2.8 shots on goal.

Louis Munteanu and Mohammed Kamara have top scored with 6, while Meriton Korenica is next on 4. Meriton Korenica and Beni Nkololo have managed 2 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Universitatea Craiova confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Silviu Lung Jr. (GK), Vasile Mogos, Denil Maldonado, Gjoko Zajkov, Nicusor Bancu, Takuto Oshima, Vladimir Screciu, Anzor Mekvabishvili, Carlos Mora, Alexandru Mitrita, Stefan Baiaram.

CFR Cluj confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Mihai Popa (GK), Simao Rocha, Leonardo Bolgado, Matei Cristian Ilie, Aly Abeid, Alin Razvan Fica, Damjan Djokovic, Ciprian Ioan Deac, Beni Nkololo, Virgiliu Postolachi, Andres Sfait.

Universitatea Craiova vs CFR Cluj Prediction & Betting Tips

We hope you agree with our verdict of a low-scoring encounter, with an opportunity to back the -150 for the Under 2.5 Goals selection. We are not anticipating this SuperLiga clash to yield goals.

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Key Universitatea Craiova vs CFR Cluj league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 U Craiova games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 U Craiova games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 CFR games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 CFR games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 CFR games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 games between these teams.

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 60% prospect of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 65-70%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

U Craiova 1 - 1 CFR

We’re taking a correct score bet which involves a 1-1 scoreline. The odds of +480 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.

Corners Prediction

U Craiova To Have Most Corners -109

We’ve seen Universitatea Craiova average 7.00 corners in their past 5 home matches, with an average 4.00 CFR Cluj corners over the previous 5 away games. There could be more corners awarded to U Craiova and we like the -109 available.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

U Craiova

Total

8.00 5.00 3.00

Home

10.50 7.20 3.30

Away

8.10 4.80 3.30

CFR

Total

8.20 3.70 4.50

Home

8.40 5.10 3.30

Away

8.60 3.10 5.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-111

Under 9.5

-132

U Craiova Corners

Over 4.5

-149

Under 4.5

+107

CFR Corners

Over 4.5

+118

Under 4.5

-172

Most Corners

1

-143

X

+550

2

+140

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Universitatea Craiova vs CFR Cluj 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 +114 with the bookies to beat CFR Cluj, with the latter having betting odds of +235. The draw in this Liga I match can be backed at +235.

Under 2.5 Goals is a short-priced option for those customers expecting two goals or less.

You can back Universitatea Craiova at -189 on the Draw No Bet market, with money back if the game is a draw. CFR Cluj are +132 with the football betting sites to win this SuperLiga game.

Full-Time Result

1

+114

X

+235

2

+235

Half-Time Result

1

+175

X

+108

2

+280

Double Chance

1X

-333

12

-333

X2

-147

Draw No Bet

1

-189

2

+132

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-120

2 Hcp +0.25

-109

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-147

Over 2.5

+112

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-119

No

-119

Those interested in Alexandru Mitrita to find the net anytime can get +230, with the favourite on offer to score the first goal at odds of +480.

Alexandru Mitrita (U Craiova)

First

+230

Anytime

+480

Alisson Safira (U Craiova)

First

+245

Anytime

+540

Louis Munteanu (CFR)

First

+245

Anytime

+540

Ștefan Bană (U Craiova)

First

+255

Anytime

+540

Stefan Baiaram (U Craiova)

First

+280

Anytime

+575

Luka Juricic (CFR)

First

+295

Anytime

+600

Stipe Juric (CFR)

First

+340

Anytime

+700

Carlos Mora (U Craiova)

First

+360

Anytime

+700

Beni Nkololo (CFR)

First

+390

Anytime

+850

Mohammed Kamara (CFR)

First

+410

Anytime

+850

Luis Paradela (U Craiova)

First

+410

Anytime

+850

Meriton Korenica (CFR)

First

+430

Anytime

+850

Alexandru Cicaldau (U Craiova)

First

+440

Anytime

+900

Ciprian Deac (CFR)

First

+440

Anytime

+850

Lyes Houri (U Craiova)

First

+460

Anytime

+950

Mihai Capatina (U Craiova)

First

+475

Anytime

+1000

Anzor Mekvabishvili (U Craiova)

First

+540

Anytime

+1050

Alexandru Radu (CFR)

First

+540

Anytime

+1100

Takuto Oshima (U Craiova)

First

+540

Anytime

+1100

Damjan Djokovic (CFR)

First

+540

Anytime

+1100

Robert Lăpădătescu (U Craiova)

First

+575

Anytime

+1150

Nicusor Bancu (U Craiova)

First

+600

Anytime

+1200

Alin Răzvan Fica (CFR)

First

+650

Anytime

+1300

Vasile Mogos (U Craiova)

First

+850

Anytime

+1800

Vladimir Screciu (U Craiova)

First

+950

Anytime

+1900

Denil Maldonado (U Craiova)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2000

Daniel Graovac (CFR)

First

+1150

Anytime

+2200

Universitatea Craiova vs CFR Cluj Lineups & Team News

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