Universitatea Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 28 Jul 2025

SuperLiga Betting Preview: Universitatea Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj

Universitatea Craiova host Universitatea Cluj in this Romanian SuperLiga match at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco, with kick-off set for 14:30 on Monday 28 July 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Don’t Write Off U Cluj For This Clash

U Cluj +0.25 at -100 on the Asian Handicap could be the bet to have. We’re expecting them to avoid defeat against U Craiova, with our stake divided equally between 0 and +0.5 in the hope the away team can land a win.

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U Cluj Overcame U Craiova in Last H2H

Universitatea Craiova won their last SuperLiga game, beating Arges Pitesti at home. They triumphed 3-1 at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco. The Lions from Bănie had two shots on target and boasted 65% possession, with Rober Sierra (own goal), Mihnea Radulescu and Stefan Baiaram scoring one goal apiece.

On Thursday night, U Craiova visited FK Sarajevo and were beaten 2-1 in the Europa Conference League qualifier.

Universitatea Cluj drew 1-1 in their previous SuperLiga game. This was at home against UTA Arad at Cluj Arena. Ioan Sabau's side boasted 70% possession and had four shots on goal, with Elio Capradossi on the scoresheet.

Four days ago, U Cluj played out a 0-0 draw when visiting Ararat Armenia in the Europa Conference League qualifier.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was U Cluj who were victorious when they last faced U Craiova. At Cluj Arena, a 2-1 home triumph was recorded. The past 9 H2H meetings have seen five draws, three U Craiova victories and one U Cluj triumph.

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

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3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 10.2 attempts. U Craiova have had 55.0% possession, 449.6 passes and 5.2 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.4 goals from 2.8 shots on goal and 9.9 attempts, while being awarded 4.9 corners.

Alexandru Mitrita is the top goalscorer with 5, Stefan Baiaram has 3, with Mihnea Radulescu and two other players on 1. Lyes Houri is the top assists maker on 2.

U Cluj have 4 victories, 4 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.6 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 10.3 attempts. The Cluj-Napoca outfit have averaged 52.9% possession, 460.3 passes, 5.5 corners taken and 4.3 corners against, while conceding 1.4 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 9.7 attempts.

The leading scorer has been Issouf Macalou with 4, while Mamadou Khady Thiam and Jovo Lukic have 2. Andrej Fabry and Issouf Macalou have been the top assists providers with 3 in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Universitatea Craiova predicted lineup (3-5-2): Pavlo Isenko (GK), Nikola Stevanovic, Vasile Mogos, Oleksandr Romanchuk, Basilio Ndong, Teles, Lyes Houri, Tudor Baluta, Nicusor Bancu, Stefan Baiaram, Assad Al Hamlawi.

Universitatea Cluj predicted lineup (4-3-1-2): Edvinas Gertmonas (GK), Alexandru Chipciu, Dorin Codrea, Iulian Cristea, Miguel Silva, Gabriel Simion, Andrei Artean, Ovidiu Bic, Dan Nistor, Issouf Macalou, Mamadou Khady Thiam.

Universitatea Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Universitatea Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj betting preview covers everything you need, including a key match prediction, a corners betting angle, correct score insight, top player prop bets and a value-packed bet builder recommendation.

Match Prediction

U Cluj look a quality wager for this SuperLiga encounter and we can bet the away team at -100 with a +0.25 goal handicap. The latest numbers imply that they can swerve defeat and claim a victory.

Our job is to consult the latest SuperLiga team news in order to produce the best football predictions. Then we crack on with the job of analysing the stats that are going to be the most effective.

Key Universitatea Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by U Cluj in 4 consecutive games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by U Cluj in 14 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by U Cluj in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by U Craiova in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by U Craiova in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by U Craiova in 6 of their last 9 games against U Cluj.

U Cluj +0.25 Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 50% chance of winning. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

U Craiova 0 - 1 U Cluj

There could be merit in backing U Cluj to win 1-0. Odds of +850 are available about a correct score bet where a nice potential return is on the cards.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Dan Nistor To Score +340

Dan Nistor (U Cluj) can be backed to score at +340. He looks like a value pick and we think that the odds offer plenty of appeal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Dan Nistor Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+340

First

+700

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -125

We’ve seen the past five U Craiova games feature an average 8.00 corners, while none of the previous two U Cluj matches have covered the 9.5 Total Corners line. On this evidence, we can take a price of -125 that this Total Corners wager falls short of 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 Craiova

Total

10.10 5.20 4.90

Home

9.70 5.70 4.00

Away

10.30 4.70 5.60

U Cluj

Total

9.80 5.50 4.30

Home

10.90 6.40 4.50

Away

8.60 4.40 4.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-110

Under 9.5

-125

U Craiova Corners

Over 5.5

+130

Under 5.5

-189

U Cluj Corners

Over 4.5

+107

Under 4.5

-149

Most Corners

1

-128

X

+575

2

+123

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Universitatea Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj 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.

Latest Full-Time Odds Suggest U Craiova Victory

With the bookies giving them a 49% probability of winning, Universitatea Craiova might be a popular acca pick. Their current betting odds are +105 when it comes to triumphing in this SuperLiga clash. If you want to wager on the underdog, Universitatea Cluj have been priced up at +225.

For those wanting to reduce their risk, U Craiova are -200 on the Draw No Bet market. This means a refund if the game ends level, with U Cluj being priced up at +150 with the same money back guarantee.

There’s no difference between the Over and Under 2.5 Goals price, with the odds being -111 for each pick. For those expecting both sides to find the net, Both Teams to Score Yes is available at -138.

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Full-Time Result

1

+105

X

+230

2

+225

Half-Time Result

1

+175

X

+120

2

+300

Double Chance

1X

-333

12

-333

X2

-150

Draw No Bet

1

-200

2

+150

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-125

2 Hcp +0.25

-100

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-111

Over 2.5

-111

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-138

No

-100

Stefan Baiaram Favourite to Score the First Goal

You will find Stefan Baiaram at +540 to be First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite. There’s the chance to get +240 that he finds the net at anytime.

Stefan Baiaram (U Craiova)

First

+240

Anytime

+540

Assad Al Hamlawi (U Craiova)

First

+265

Anytime

+575

Carlos Mora (U Craiova)

First

+335

Anytime

+700

Luis Paradela (U Craiova)

First

+335

Anytime

+750

Dan Nistor (U Cluj)

First

+340

Anytime

+700

Mamadou Thiam (U Cluj)

First

+340

Anytime

+750

Alexandru Cicaldau (U Craiova)

First

+390

Anytime

+800

Lyes Houri (U Craiova)

First

+390

Anytime

+850

Andrej Fabry (U Cluj)

First

+480

Anytime

+1100

Anzor Mekvabishvili (U Craiova)

First

+480

Anytime

+950

Nicusor Bancu (U Craiova)

First

+540

Anytime

+1050

Ovidiu Bic (U Cluj)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Andrei Artean (U Cluj)

First

+700

Anytime

+1500

Vasile Mogos (U Craiova)

First

+750

Anytime

+1600

Vladimir Screciu (U Craiova)

First

+800

Anytime

+1700

Alexandru Chipciu (U Cluj)

First

+850

Anytime

+1800

Rares Scocilca (U Cluj)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Dorin Codrea (U Cluj)

First

+900

Anytime

+1700

Basilio Ndong (U Craiova)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2000

Juraj Badelj (U Craiova)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2000

U Craiova Undefeated in Previous Five H2H Stadionul Ion Oblemenco Clashes

U Craiova are unbeaten in the last three games at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco. The Lions from Bănie have managed seven victories, two draws and one loss in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.90 goals per game and conceding 0.80.

U Cluj have recorded four victories, four defeats and two draws in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 0.90.

U Craiova beat U Cluj 3-0 when they last met at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco. The 5 most recent H2H meetings at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco have included three U Craiova victories along with two draws.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Universitatea Craiova Home Stats		7-2-1	2.70	1.90	0.80	7	3	6	4
Universitatea Cluj Away Stats		4-2-4	2.00	1.10	0.90	3	7	3	7

• 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 Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj Lineups & Team News

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