Universitatea Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj prediction & analysis
88%
Footrivo pick
Universitatea Craiova or draw
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.14 · bookmaker 1.22 · Won ✓
10/10Rating
1.22Odds
1
Value bet: Universitatea Craiova to win @ 1.89 – our chance 65% vs 53% implied by the price (edge +23%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
ResultUniversitatea Craiova to win ✓65% · @1.89
Double chanceUniversitatea Craiova or draw ✓88% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗54% · @1.85
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗76% · @1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗16% · fair 6.39
Universitatea Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj preview and prediction
The match
Universitatea Craiova host Universitatea Cluj in the Liga I on Sunday 17 May, with kick-off at 18:30 (WAT) at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco. Universitatea Craiova are 1st with 33 points from 15 games (top of the table), while Universitatea Cluj sit 5th on 26 points (in the top half).
Form guide
Universitatea Craiova's last 5: DWLWW Most recently they drew with CFR 1907 Cluj 0–0 away. Goals have dried up – just 0.7 per game. 4 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Universitatea Cluj's last 5: WWWWW Most recently they beat Universitatea Craiova 4–0 at home. Goals have not been a problem: 2.8 per game.
Universitatea Cluj arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 3.0 points a game against 1.7.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 13 April 2026, finished Universitatea Cluj 4–0 Universitatea Craiova.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.4 goals: 1.8 for Universitatea Craiova and 0.6 for Universitatea Cluj. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 45%, both teams to score at 54%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Universitatea Craiova 65%, draw 23%, Universitatea Cluj 12%.
Safer route: Universitatea Craiova or draw (88%) at 1.22.
Both teams to score: yes (54%) at 1.85.
Value angle: Universitatea Craiova to win at 1.89 – 65% on our numbers against 53% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Universitatea Craiova or draw – a 88% chance at odds of 1.22, above our fair price of 1.14, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Universitatea Craiova 1–0 Universitatea Cluj. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Universitatea Craiova65%fair 1.54 · @1.89
Draw23%fair 4.32 · @3.25
Universitatea Cluj12%fair 8.38 · @3.95
2.45Expected goals
1.81Universitatea Craiova xG
0.64Universitatea Cluj xG
54%Both score
45%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–016%
2–014%
1–110%
2–19%
0–09%
3–09%
From our goals model: Universitatea Craiova 1.8 – 0.6 Universitatea Cluj 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✓
65%
1.54
1.89 ▲
Double chance
Universitatea Craiova or draw✓
88%
1.14
1.22 ▲
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
54%
1.84
1.85
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
69%
1.44
1.36
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
55%
1.80
1.70
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
76%
1.32
1.25
Half-time result
Universitatea Craiova ahead at half-time✓
46%
2.19
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Half-time / full-time
HT Universitatea Craiova / FT Universitatea Craiova✓
What is the prediction for Universitatea Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj?
Our pick is Universitatea Craiova or draw with a 88% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Universitatea Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj?
On our numbers Universitatea Craiova have a 65% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Universitatea Cluj 12%.
How many goals will there be in Universitatea Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 45% likely and both teams score 54% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Universitatea Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj?
Our predicted score is Universitatea Craiova 1–0 Universitatea Cluj, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.
When is Universitatea Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj?
Universitatea Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj (Liga I) kicks off on Sunday 17 May 2026 at 18:30 (West Africa Time) at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco.
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.
