Universitatea Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj: prediction and stats
Liga IRegular Season - 8Kick-off on September 5, 2026 at 04:00 PM (UTC)Complex Sportiv Craiova, Craiova
The Footlab model makes Universitatea Craiova the favourite at 65%, against 22% for a draw and 13% for Universitatea Cluj. The most likely score is 2-0.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 23, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Universitatea Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj?
A very open match: only 70 Elo points separate Universitatea Craiova (1,908) and Universitatea Cluj (1,838).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Universitatea Craiova have 7 wins, 5 draws and 3 defeats; Universitatea Cluj have 3, 6 and 6.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | FC Voluntari(home) | 3-1 | Liga I |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Ararat-Armenia(home) | 1-1 | UEFA Europa League |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Oţelul(away) | 1-1 | Liga I |
| Aug 13, 2026 | KuPS(home) | 2-1 | UEFA Europa League |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Arges Pitesti(home) | 0-1 | Liga I |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Dinamo Bucuresti(away) | 1-2 | Liga I |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Uta Arad(home) | 2-1 | Liga I |
| Aug 3, 2026 | FC Botosani(home) | 2-1 | Liga I |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Brann(away) | 1-3 | UEFA Europa Conference League |
| Jul 26, 2026 | Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe(away) | 0-1 | Liga I |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Universitatea Craiova win(s), 3 draw(s), 1 Universitatea Cluj win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2026 | Universitatea Craiova 1-1 Universitatea Cluj | Supercupa |
| May 17, 2026 | Universitatea Craiova 5-0 Universitatea Cluj | Liga I |
| May 13, 2026 | Universitatea Cluj 0-0 Universitatea Craiova | Cupa României |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Universitatea Cluj 4-0 Universitatea Craiova | Liga I |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Universitatea Cluj 0-0 Universitatea Craiova | Liga I |
| Jul 28, 2025 | Universitatea Craiova 2-1 Universitatea Cluj | Liga I |
Last archived meeting: Universitatea Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj on Jul 12, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Universitatea Craiova score 1.9 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; Universitatea Cluj score 0.8 and concede 1.6. The model gives a 51% probability of over 2.5 goals and 46% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universitatea Craiova | 1.9 | 1.3 | 3 | 10/15 | 8/15 |
| Universitatea Cluj | 0.8 | 1.6 | 3 | 8/15 | 9/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Universitatea Craiova sit 9th in Liga I (7 points from 5 matches) and Universitatea Cluj sit 6th (9 points from 5 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Universitatea Cluj | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 9 |
| 9 | Universitatea Craiova | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 7 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Universitatea Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj?
- The Footlab model makes Universitatea Craiova the favourite at 65%, against 22% for a draw and 13% for Universitatea Cluj.
- Where and when is Universitatea Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj played?
- Universitatea Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj is played on September 5, 2026 at 04:00 PM (UTC) at Complex Sportiv Craiova, in the Liga I.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 51% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.