Universitatea Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj Prediction, Lineups & Odds

CS Universitatea Craiova

FC Universitatea Cluj
Strong Case for Backing Under 2.5 Goals
We’re not anticipating that the net will be found too many times, with Under 2.5 Goals expected when U Craiova and U Cluj lock horns. This Total Goals prediction affords us attractive betting odds of -159.
1-1 Draw in Previous H2H
Universitatea Craiova won their last game 4-1. This was recorded at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco against Politehnica Iasi. The Lions from Bănie enjoyed 60% possession and had six shots on target, while Alexandru Mitrita grabbed two goals, with Stefan Baiaram and Alexandru Cicaldau getting one.
Universitatea Cluj won their previous game, beating Rapid Bucharest at home. It was a 2-1 win at Cluj Arena. Ioan Sabau's men recorded 55% possession and had five shots on goal, while Lucas Masoero and Mamadou Khady Thiam were on the scoresheet.
We’ve seen four consecutive draws between U Craiova and U Cluj, with the last clash ending 1-1 at Cluj Arena. The previous 6 H2H games have featured five draws and one U Craiova victory.
Liga I | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
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2 | ![]() |
27 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 42 | 25 | 17 | 42:25 | 48 |
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27 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 41 | 25 | 16 | 41:25 | 48 |
U Craiova have 5 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 5.1 shots on goal and 14.1 attempts. Constantin Galca's team have averaged 54.7% possession, 474.5 passes and 4.1 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.0 goals from 3.6 shots on goal, 9.9 attempts and 3.9 corners.
Stefan Baiaram and Alexandru Mitrita lead the way with 4 goals, while Alexandru Cicaldau has 2. The leading assistor is Alexandru Mitrita with 4.
Universitatea Cluj – Last 10 League GamesU Cluj have 4 victories, 3 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 1.4 goals from 17.3 attempts and 4.7 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 60.6% possession, 520.8 passes, 6.7 corners awarded and 3.3 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 1.1 goals from 7.8 attempts and 3.1 shots on goal.
Vladislav Blanuta is the leading goalscorer with 5, Lucas Masoero has 4, with Mamadou Khady Thiam and Dan Nistor getting 2. Mamadou Khady Thiam has had 2 assists in the previous 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Universitatea Craiova (confirmed lineup): Laurentiu Popescu, Carlos Mora, Denil Maldonado, Gjoko Zajkov, Nicusor Bancu, Alexandru Cicaldau, Vladimir Screciu, Lyes Houri, Stefan Baiaram, Alisson Safira, Alexandru Mitrita.
Universitatea Cluj (confirmed lineup): Edvinas Gertmonas, Dorinel Oancea, Lucas Masoero, Iulian Cristea, Alexandru Chipciu, Gabriel Simion, Andrei Artean, Mamadou Khady Thiam, Dan Nistor, Ovidiu Bic, Vladislav Blanuta.
Expert Liga I Analysis
Our football experts study the form, while injuries and suspensions can also affect the potential outcome. Before coming up with a verdict, we combine this data with the latest stats.
Key Universitatea Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj league stats:
Universitatea Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj Prediction
We can’t resist the opportunity to wager Under 2.5 Goals at a price of -159. This looks like an appealing wager, with the sides set to play out an unexciting Liga I clash.
For those searching for a larger price, a possible option could be backing Under 1.5 Goals. This is a wager that will land a return for a 0-0 draw or a 1-0 victory to either side.
Under 2.5 Probability
The bookies are estimating that there is a 61.3% likelihood of this pick landing a return. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability somewhere between 65-70%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.
Our Pick
Under 2.5 Goals @ -159
Correct Score Prediction
U Craiova can be backed at +430 to triumph by a 1-0 scoreline. It can be fun to have a wager on the correct score and there’s a big potential return if the bet wins.
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Corners Prediction
U Cluj have had over 3.5 corners in ten consecutive games. We’re expecting history to be repeated and that would mean the U Cluj Team Corners line is covered at -132.
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Universitatea Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj Odds
With the bookies giving them a 51% probability of winning, Universitatea Craiova might become a popular accumulator pick at their current betting odds. That is reflected in their -102 price of winning this Liga I clash. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +320 about Universitatea Cluj.
For those expecting a low-scoring clash, Under 2.5 Goals is the market leader on the Total Goals market. There are two Both Teams to Score options, with Yes on offer at +115 and No at -164.
You can find hundreds of markets for every Liga I match, with the leading football betting sites creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and In-Play selections before placing your bets.
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Full Time Result
1
-102
X
+205
2
+320
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Half Time Result
1
+170
X
-105
2
+360
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Double Chance
1X
-455
12
-278
X2
-130
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Both Teams to Score
Yes
+115
No
-164
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Draw No Bet
1
-250
2
+190
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Asian Handicap
1 Hcp -0.5
-102
2 Hcp +0.5
-128
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Total Goals
Under 2.5
-217
Over 2.5
+163
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Total Corners
Under 9.5
-135
Over 9.5
-108
Best Betting Offers
U Craiova
Team Stats
Universitatea Craiova Stats
Universitatea Cluj Stats
Full time Result
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 1 defeats and 4 draws in previous 10 home matches
Full time Results
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in previous 10 away matches
Goals
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
Goals
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
Corners
- An average of 4.10 corners awarded and 3.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.40 corners awarded and 2.80 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.20 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
Corners
- An average of 6.70 corners awarded and 3.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.90 corners awarded and 3.40 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.30 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 away matches
Possession
- An average of 54.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 57.30% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 home matches
Possession
- An average of 60.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 61.20% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 10 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 away matches
Team News
Universitatea Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj Lineups
Universitatea Craiova Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Universitatea Cluj Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Universitatea Craiova Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Universitatea Cluj Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Universitatea Craiova Substitutes
- 5Anzor Mekvabishvili
- 8Takuto Oshima
- 12Basilio Ndong
- 22Iago Carracedo
- 23Mihai Capatina
- 24Jovo Lukic
- 27David Barbu
- 31Stefan Bana
- 32Relu Stoian
- 33Silviu Lung Jr.
- 36Florin Gaspar
- 41Marcus Pacurar
Universitatea Cluj Substitutes
- 1Stefan Lefter
- 3Bogdan Mitrea
- 4Razvan Oaida
- 7Robert Mihai Silaghi
- 8Dorin Codrea
- 9Adel Bettaieb
- 16Jasper van der Werff
- 17Daniel Lasure
- 20Alex Bota
- 22Vadim Rata
- 66Stefan Opris
Previous Universitatea Craiova Lineups
Previous Universitatea Cluj Lineups
Romania Liga I Table
2024/2025 Season
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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1 | FCSB | 27 | 13 | 10 | 4 | 40:23 | 49 |
2 | U Craiova | 27 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 42:25 | 48 |
3 | U Cluj | 27 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 41:25 | 48 |
4 | CFR Cluj | 27 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 47:31 | 47 |
5 | Dinamo Bucharest | 27 | 11 | 12 | 4 | 36:24 | 45 |
6 | Rapid Bucharest | 26 | 9 | 12 | 5 | 31:24 | 39 |
7 | Sepsi | 27 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 35:32 | 37 |
8 | Petrolul Ploiesti | 27 | 8 | 13 | 6 | 28:26 | 37 |
9 | Hermannstadt | 27 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 31:37 | 35 |
10 | Farul Constanta | 27 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 27:33 | 34 |
11 | UTA Arad | 27 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 26:30 | 33 |
12 | Otelul Galati | 27 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 21:28 | 29 |
13 | Unirea Slobozia | 27 | 7 | 4 | 16 | 28:45 | 25 |
14 | Botosani | 26 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 22:34 | 24 |
15 | Poli Iasi | 27 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 25:44 | 24 |
16 | Gloria Buzau | 27 | 5 | 4 | 18 | 23:42 | 19 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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1 | U Cluj | 14 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 28:15 | 30 |
2 | U Craiova | 14 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 27:12 | 29 |
3 | Rapid Bucharest | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 21:10 | 26 |
4 | Dinamo Bucharest | 14 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 19:11 | 26 |
5 | Sepsi | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 17:9 | 24 |
6 | CFR Cluj | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 27:20 | 24 |
7 | FCSB | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 20:12 | 23 |
8 | Petrolul Ploiesti | 14 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 15:8 | 22 |
9 | Hermannstadt | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 15:12 | 21 |
10 | Farul Constanta | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 16:15 | 21 |
11 | Poli Iasi | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 15:17 | 18 |
12 | Otelul Galati | 13 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 10:12 | 16 |
13 | UTA Arad | 13 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 15:16 | 15 |
14 | Botosani | 13 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 14:15 | 15 |
15 | Gloria Buzau | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 11:14 | 14 |
16 | Unirea Slobozia | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 15:20 | 12 |
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