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FC Universitatea Cluj

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  4. Team News
  5. Squads
  6. Table

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
2 U Craiova logo U Craiova 27 13 9 5 42 25 17 42:25 48
3 U Cluj logo U Cluj 27 13 9 5 41 25 16 41:25 48
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Universitatea Craiova – Last 10 League Games

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 Games

U 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:

  • 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.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 U Cluj games on the road.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 U Cluj games on the road.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 U Cluj games on the road.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

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

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Correct Score Prediction

U Craiova U Craiova logo 1 - 0 U Cluj logo U Cluj

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.

Corners Prediction

U Cluj Over 3.5 Corners -132 DraftKings logo

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.

Corner Stats

League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
U Craiova Logo U Craiova
Total
8.00 4.10 3.90
Home
8.20 5.40 2.80
Away
9.40 5.20 4.20
U Cluj Logo U Cluj
Total
10.00 6.70 3.30
Home
10.10 6.00 4.10
Away
9.30 5.90 3.40

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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.

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Team Stats

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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

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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

21 Laurentiu Popescu
17 Carlos Mora 3 Denil Maldonado 26 Gjoko Zajkov 11 Nicusor Bancu
20 Alexandru Cicaldau 6 Vladimir Screciu 14 Lyes Houri
10 Stefan Baiaram 9 Alisson Safira 28 Alexandru Mitrita
30 Edvinas Gertmonas
26 Dorinel Oancea 5 Lucas Masoero 6 Iulian Cristea 27 Alexandru Chipciu
98 Gabriel Simion 18 Andrei Artean
93 Mamadou Khady Thiam 10 Dan Nistor 94 Ovidiu Bic
77 Vladislav Blanuta

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

02 Feb Liga I
U Craiova 4-1 Poli Iasi
25 Jan Liga I
Rapid Bucharest 1-0 U Craiova
19 Jan Liga I
U Craiova 1-1 Dinamo Bucharest
21 Dec Liga I
Gloria Buzau 0-2 U Craiova
14 Dec Liga I
U Craiova 2-1 Sepsi
07 Dec Liga I
Petrolul Ploiesti 1-1 U Craiova

Previous Universitatea Cluj Lineups

01 Feb Liga I
U Cluj 2-1 Rapid Bucharest
24 Jan Liga I
Dinamo Bucharest 0-0 U Cluj
18 Jan Liga I
U Cluj 2-1 Gloria Buzau
20 Dec Liga I
Sepsi 0-0 U Cluj
14 Dec Liga I
U Cluj 4-1 Petrolul Ploiesti
09 Dec Liga I
U Cluj 3-2 CFR Cluj

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2024/2025 Season

# Team G W D L +/- P
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
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