Universitatea Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova preview and prediction
The match
Universitatea Cluj host Universitatea Craiova in the Liga I on Monday 13 April, with kick-off at 19:30 (WAT) at Cluj Arena. Universitatea Cluj are 5th with 26 points from 15 games (in the top half), while Universitatea Craiova sit 1st on 33 points (top of the table).
Form guide
Universitatea Cluj's last 5: WWWWW Most recently they beat Rapid 2–1 away. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.6 per game.
Universitatea Craiova's last 5: WWLDD Most recently they beat CFR 1907 Cluj 2–0 at home. On the road they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 0.5 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Universitatea Cluj arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 3.0 points a game against 1.8.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.4 goals: 1.2 for Universitatea Cluj and 1.3 for Universitatea Craiova. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 43%, both teams to score at 56%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Universitatea Cluj 35%, draw 25%, Universitatea Craiova 40%.
Both teams to score: yes (56%) at 1.83.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 77% chance at odds of 1.22. Predicted score: Universitatea Cluj 1–1 Universitatea Craiova. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Universitatea Cluj35%fair 2.88 · @2.86
Draw25%fair 3.94 · @3.00
Universitatea Craiova40%fair 2.51 · @2.44
2.45Expected goals
1.17Universitatea Cluj xG
1.28Universitatea Craiova xG
56%Both score
43%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–113%
0–111%
1–010%
0–09%
1–28%
2–18%
From our goals model: Universitatea Cluj 1.2 – 1.3 Universitatea Craiova expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Universitatea Craiova to win✗
40%
2.51
2.44
Double chance
Either team to win✓
75%
1.34
1.30
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
56%
1.77
1.83
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
68%
1.46
1.40
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
57%
1.77
1.62
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
77%
1.30
1.22
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
45%
2.24
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Universitatea Craiova / FT Universitatea Craiova✗
22%
4.46
–
Correct score
Correct score 0–1✗
11%
9.05
–
Form
Universitatea Cluj – last 5
WWWWW
5 Apr
@ Rapid
2–1
W
16 Mar
vs CFR 1907 Cluj
2–1
W
3 Mar
vs AFC Hermannstadt
2–1
W
27 Feb
vs Oţelul
4–0
W
20 Feb
@ FC Botosani
3–1
W
2.6Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
80%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Universitatea Craiova – last 6
WWLDDW
6 Apr
vs CFR 1907 Cluj
2–0
W
19 Mar
@ Dinamo Bucuresti
1–0
W
13 Mar
vs Arges Pitesti
0–1
L
8 Mar
@ Rapid
1–1
D
4 Mar
vs CFR 1907 Cluj
1–1
D
22 Feb
@ Unirea Slobozia
3–0
W
1.3Scored / game
0.5Conceded / game
33%Both scored
17%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Universitatea Cluj and Universitatea Craiova.
What is the prediction for Universitatea Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Universitatea Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova?
On our numbers Universitatea Cluj have a 35% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Universitatea Craiova 40%.
How many goals will there be in Universitatea Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 43% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Universitatea Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova?
Our predicted score is Universitatea Cluj 1–1 Universitatea Craiova, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.
When is Universitatea Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova?
Universitatea Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova (Liga I) kicks off on Monday 13 April 2026 at 19:30 (West Africa Time) at Cluj Arena.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
Metaloglobus0