Universitatea Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova Prediction, Lineups & Odds

FC Universitatea Cluj

CS Universitatea Craiova
Take U Craiova With Some Insurance
We think that U Craiova 0.0 looks like the best bet to have against U Cluj. The Asian Handicap odds of 1.78 looks really appealing, with money refunded if the game is drawn.
U Craiova Won 3-0 in Teams’ Last Meeting
Universitatea Cluj won their last game. It was on the road where Rapid Bucharest were beaten 2-0 at Stadionul Rapid-Giulesti. The Cluj-Napoca club recorded three shots on target and had 52% possession, with Ovidiu Bic and Issouf Macalou each scoring one goal.
Universitatea Craiova got the win in their previous game. A 2-0 triumph occurred away from home at Arena Nationala when playing Dinamo Bucharest. Mirel Radoi's team managed six shots on goal and enjoyed 56% possession, with Stefan Baiaram and Alexandru Mitrita on the scoresheet.
U Craiova have claimed back-to-back wins over U Cluj, with both home victories coming at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco by scorelines of 3-0 and 1-0. U Craiova have landed victory in three of the past 8 games between the teams, with five draws happening.
Liga I | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
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3 | ![]() |
9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 13 | -3 | 10:13 | 38 |
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9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 11:10 | 37 |
U Cluj have 4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 10.1 attempts. Ioan Sabau's side have averaged 52.3% possession, 480.8 passes and 4.4 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.4 goals from 4.5 shots on goal, 11.6 attempts and 4.4 corners.
Vladislav Blanuta is the top scorer with 3 goals, while Issouf Macalou, Mamadou Khady Thiam and Dan Nistor each have 2. The leading assistors are Mamadou Khady Thiam and Dan Nistor with 2.
Universitatea Craiova – Last 10 League GamesU Craiova have 6 victories, 2 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 5.7 shots on goal, 12.0 attempts and 1.3 goals. The Lions from Bănie average 53.6% possession, 454.9 passes, 5.2 corners awarded and 5.0 corners against, while 0.7 goals have been conceded from 9.9 attempts and 3.3 shots on goal.
Stefan Baiaram and Alexandru Mitrita have top scored with 3 goals, while Anzor Mekvabishvili is next on 2. Alisson Safira and Stefan Baiaram have been the top assists providers with 3 in the last 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Universitatea Cluj confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Edvinas Gertmonas (GK), Dorinel Oancea, Lucas Masoero, Iulian Cristea, Alexandru Chipciu, Dorin Codrea, Andrei Artean, Gabriel Simion, Ovidiu Bic, Mamadou Khady Thiam, Vladislav Blanuta.
Universitatea Craiova confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Laurentiu Popescu (GK), Carlos Mora, Gjoko Zajkov, Juraj Badelj, Nicusor Bancu, Takuto Oshima, Vladimir Screciu, Anzor Mekvabishvili, Stefan Baiaram, Alisson Safira, Alexandru Mitrita.
Expert Liga I Analysis
It's important to understand the players who are unavailable for the upcoming action and the respective form of each team. If you want stats, you have come to the right place and they form the basis of our football predictions.
Key Universitatea Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova league stats:
Universitatea Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova Prediction
Our Asian Handicap selection of U Craiova 0.0 stands out and the away team could have the upper hand. We can secure odds of 1.78 that they are able to win this Liga I clash.
Wanting bigger odds when it comes to your pick? With the line being moved, you can secure a larger price although the wager is a more risky one.
U Craiova 0.0 Probability
The betting sites are estimating that there is a 56.3% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, we think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.
Our Pick
U Craiova Asian Hcp 0.0 @ 1.78
Correct Score Prediction
A potentially entertaining bet is going for U Craiova to win by a 2-1 scoreline. At odds of 9.50, there’s the chance to get a handsome return should this wager win.
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Player Props
Stefan Baiaram (U Craiova) has netted four goals in his past nine Liga I games away from home. Based on the stats, we think that odds of 3.80 are really appealing when it comes to betting on Anytime Goalscorer.
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Corners Prediction
There’s been an average 6.30 U Cluj corners in their past 10 home games, while U Craiova have conceded more than 4.5 corners in four consecutive away matches. We’re happy to back the 1.98 when it comes to U Cluj covering the Team Corners line which looks generous.
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Universitatea Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova 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 Betting Odds Suggest a Close Encounter
You can get Liga I betting odds of 2.40 for a Universitatea Cluj win and the bookies have Universitatea Craiova available at 2.80. If you want to back the draw, it’s on offer at 3.20.
A tight game could be on the cards and that is reflected in the short odds about Under 2.5 Goals being scored. Both Teams to Score is a popular bet and the Yes/No options are something of a toss-up here.
Should you want to back Universitatea Cluj to win this Liga I match, then there is 1.73 available on the Draw No Bet market, with Universitatea Craiova chalked at 2.00.







Alexandru Mitrita Favourite to Be First Goalscorer
Alexandru Mitrita is the market leader at 6.40 to be First Goalscorer but if you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.
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Head to Head
U Cluj vs U Craiova
- Liga I: 14/03 2025 U Craiova 3 U Cluj 0
- Liga I: 05/02 2025 U Craiova 1 U Cluj 0
- Liga I: 22/09 2024 U Cluj 1 U Craiova 1
- Liga I: 26/05 2024 U Craiova 6 U Cluj 5
- Liga I: 09/02 2024 U Craiova 2 U Cluj 2
- Liga I: 23/09 2023 U Cluj 1 U Craiova 1
- Liga I: 05/11 2022 U Craiova 1 U Cluj 0
- Liga I: 24/07 2022 U Cluj 1 U Craiova 1
Team Stats
Universitatea Cluj League Stats
Universitatea Craiova League Stats
Full-Time Result
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draws in previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in previous 10 away matches
Goals
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 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 7 of the previous 10 home matches
Goals
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
Corners
- An average of 4.40 corners awarded and 4.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.30 corners awarded and 4.30 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.60 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 5 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 5.20 corners awarded and 5.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 5.00 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.20 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 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
Possession
- An average of 52.30% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 57.70% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 home matches
Possession
- An average of 53.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 56.60% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 away matches
Team News
It’s important to be as informed as possible, with the U Cluj vs U Craiova team news helping you find out who is available for the next game.
Universitatea Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova Lineups
U Cluj Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
U Craiova Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
U Cluj Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
U Craiova Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
U Cluj Substitutes
- 1Stefan Lefter
- 3Bogdan Mitrea
- 4Razvan Oaida
- 7Robert Mihai Silaghi
- 10Dan Nistor
- 11Artur Miranyan
- 12Denis Moldovan
- 13Andrej Fabry
- 19Issouf Macalou
- 20Alex Bota
- 23Ovidiu Popescu
- 66Stefan Opris
U Craiova Substitutes
- 3Denil Maldonado
- 12Basilio Ndong
- 14Lyes Houri
- 19Vasile Mogos
- 22Iago Carracedo
- 23Mihai Capatina
- 24Jovo Lukic
- 27David Barbu
- 31Stefan Bana
- 32Relu Stoian
- 33Silviu Lung Jr.
- 39Robert Lapadatescu
Previous Universitatea Cluj Lineups
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Romania Liga I Table
Superliga Championship Group Season
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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1 | FCSB | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 17:8 | 51 |
2 | CFR Cluj | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 16:10 | 42 |
3 | U Cluj | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 10:13 | 38 |
4 | U Craiova | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 11:10 | 37 |
5 | Rapid Bucharest | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 10:15 | 32 |
6 | Dinamo Bucharest | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 9:17 | 31 |
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