Value bet: Universitatea Craiova to win @ 2.52 – our chance 43% vs 40% implied by the price (edge +8%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultUniversitatea Craiova to win ✗43% · @2.52
Double chanceEither team to win ✗78% · @1.28
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗54% · @1.85
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓77% · @1.20
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✗11% · fair 9.16
CFR 1907 Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova preview and prediction
The match
CFR 1907 Cluj host Universitatea Craiova in the Liga I on Friday 8 May, with kick-off at 19:00 (WAT) at Dr. Constantin Radulescu. CFR 1907 Cluj are 9th with 19 points from 15 games (in the bottom half), while Universitatea Craiova sit 1st on 33 points (top of the table). A gap of 14 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
CFR 1907 Cluj's last 5: WWLWL Most recently they beat Rapid 2–1 away. They average 1.2 scored and 0.8 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Universitatea Craiova's last 5: WLWWL Most recently they beat Arges Pitesti 1–0 away. On the road they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 4. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 6 April 2026, finished Universitatea Craiova 2–0 CFR 1907 Cluj. Across their last 2 meetings CFR 1907 Cluj have won 0, Universitatea Craiova 1, with 1 draw and 2.0 goals per game; both teams scored in 1 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.5 goals: 1.2 for CFR 1907 Cluj and 1.3 for Universitatea Craiova. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 44%, both teams to score at 54%. Their recent games have mostly stayed under 2.5.
Value angle: Universitatea Craiova to win at 2.52 – 43% on our numbers against 40% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 77% chance at odds of 1.20. Predicted score: CFR 1907 Cluj 1–1 Universitatea Craiova. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
CFR 1907 Cluj35%fair 2.88 · @2.68
Draw22%fair 4.47 · @3.10
Universitatea Craiova43%fair 2.33 · @2.52
2.51Expected goals
1.17CFR 1907 Cluj xG
1.34Universitatea Craiova xG
54%Both score
44%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–113%
0–111%
1–010%
1–29%
0–08%
2–17%
From our goals model: CFR 1907 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✗
43%
2.33
2.52 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✗
78%
1.29
1.28
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
54%
1.84
1.85
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
69%
1.45
1.40
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
56%
1.79
1.62
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
77%
1.30
1.20
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
44%
2.27
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Half-time / full-time
HT Universitatea Craiova / FT Universitatea Craiova✗
What is the prediction for CFR 1907 Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win CFR 1907 Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova?
On our numbers CFR 1907 Cluj have a 35% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Universitatea Craiova 43%.
How many goals will there be in CFR 1907 Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 44% likely and both teams score 54% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for CFR 1907 Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova?
Our predicted score is CFR 1907 Cluj 1–1 Universitatea Craiova, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is CFR 1907 Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova?
CFR 1907 Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova (Liga I) kicks off on Friday 8 May 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time) at Dr. Constantin Radulescu.
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.
