Universitatea Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj prediction & analysis
59%
Footrivo pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.71 · bookmaker 1.73 · Lost ✗
5/10Rating
1.73Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultUniversitatea Craiova to win ✓60% · @1.55
Double chanceEither team to win ✓81% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗59% · @1.73
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓82% · fair 1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.10
Universitatea Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj preview and prediction
The match
Universitatea Craiova host Universitatea Cluj in the Liga I on Monday 7 September, 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: WDLWD Most recently they beat FC Bacau 2–1 away. They average 1.3 scored and 1.0 conceded.
Universitatea Cluj's last 5: WLLWW Most recently they beat Petrolul Ploiesti 1–0 at home. They average 1.5 scored and 1.7 conceded.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 12 July 2026, finished Universitatea Craiova 1–1 Universitatea Cluj. Across their last 3 meetings Universitatea Craiova have won 1, Universitatea Cluj 1, with 1 draw and 3.7 goals per game; both teams scored in 1 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.2 goals: 2.1 for Universitatea Craiova and 1.1 for Universitatea Cluj. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 61% likely and both teams score in 59% of our simulations.
Betting angles
Win chances: Universitatea Craiova 60%, draw 19%, Universitatea Cluj 21%.
Both teams to score: yes (59%) at 1.73.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 59% chance at odds of 1.73. Predicted score: Universitatea Craiova 2–1 Universitatea Cluj. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Universitatea Craiova60%fair 1.66 · @1.55
Draw19%fair 5.20 · @4.00
Universitatea Cluj21%fair 4.86 · @5.00
3.15Expected goals
2.05Universitatea Craiova xG
1.10Universitatea Cluj xG
59%Both score
61%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–110%
1–110%
2–09%
1–09%
3–17%
3–06%
From our goals model: Universitatea Craiova 2.1 – 1.1 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✓
60%
1.66
1.55
Double chance
Either team to win✓
81%
1.24
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
59%
1.71
1.73
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
82%
1.22
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
61%
1.64
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
61%
1.63
–
Half-time result
Universitatea Craiova ahead at half-time✗
44%
2.28
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Universitatea Craiova / FT Universitatea Craiova✗
What is the prediction for Universitatea Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 59% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.73.
Who will win Universitatea Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj?
On our numbers Universitatea Craiova have a 60% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Universitatea Cluj 21%.
How many goals will there be in Universitatea Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj?
We expect about 3.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 61% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Universitatea Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj?
Our predicted score is Universitatea Craiova 2–1 Universitatea Cluj, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.2 goals in total.
When is Universitatea Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj?
Universitatea Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj (Liga I) kicks off on Monday 7 September 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.
