CS Universitatea Craiova - Universitatea Cluj prediction 07/09/2026

CS Universitatea Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj prediction for the Liga I match on Sep 07, 2026 at 17:30. Based on the latest odds, team form, and head-to-head record, CS Universitatea Craiova is the favorite with a 52% win probability. The draw sits at 28%, and Universitatea Cluj has a 20% chance to win.

Team Form

CS Universitatea Craiova comes into this match with a mixed run: W, D, W, D, L in their last five games. They beat ASC Bacau 2-1 away in the Cup, drew 1-1 at Rapid Bucuresti, and won 3-1 at home against Voluntari. A 1-1 draw at Otelul Galati and a 0-1 home loss to Champions Argesul Pitesti round out the recent results. At home in the league, they have 3 wins and 1 loss from 4 matches, scoring 11 goals and conceding only 2.

Universitatea Cluj shows W, L, L, W, W in their last five. They won 1-0 at home against Petrolul Ploiesti, lost 2-3 at home to the same opponent, and fell 2-1 away at Dinamo Bucuresti 1948. Home wins over UTA Arad (2-1) and FC Botosani (2-1) complete the picture. Their away form in the standings is not listed in the top 8, but they have 3 wins and 1 loss at home overall.

Head-to-Head Record

The head-to-head record between CS Universitatea Craiova and Universitatea Cluj shows 4 wins for CS Universitatea Craiova, 2 draws, and 2 wins for Universitatea Cluj. The most recent meeting was on May 17, 2026, where CS Universitatea Craiova won 5-0 at home. Before that, a 0-0 draw in the Cup on May 13, 2026. Universitatea Cluj won 4-0 at home on Apr 13, 2026. The other two matches were a 0-0 draw on Dec 01, 2025, and a 2-1 home win for CS Universitatea Craiova on Jul 28, 2025.

League Table Positions

In the Liga I overall standings, CS Universitatea Craiova sits 4th with 11 points from 7 matches (3 wins, 2 draws, 2 losses). They have scored 14 goals and conceded 9. Universitatea Cluj is not in the top 12 of the provided overall table. In the home table, CS Universitatea Craiova is 3rd with 9 points from 4 games. Universitatea Cluj appears 4th in the home table with 9 points from 4 home matches. The away table data does not include Universitatea Cluj in the top 8.

Win Probability: CS Universitatea Craiova or Universitatea Cluj?

We calculate the win probability based on bookmaker odds and team stats. The average odds imply a home win chance around 52%, a draw at 28%, and an away win at 20%. CS Universitatea Craiova has a strong home record (3 wins in 4 league games, 11 goals scored) and a dominant 5-0 head-to-head win in the last meeting. Universitatea Cluj has been inconsistent on the road and lost the last away H2H heavily. The home advantage and recent H2H give CS Universitatea Craiova a clear edge. The draw probability is also significant, given two draws in the last five H2H matches. Universitatea Cluj's 20% chance reflects their underdog status but they have won 2 of the last 8 H2H encounters, so an upset is possible.

Odds & Match Prediction

The best available odds for this match are: home win at 1.95, draw at 2.30, and away win at 4.80. Other bookmakers offer similar lines, with the home win as low as 1.50 in some places. The odds clearly point to CS Universitatea Craiova as the favorite. Based on the stats, our CS Universitatea Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj prediction is a home win, but the draw is a real possibility given the H2H history. For betting tips, the home win odds around 1.95 offer value when you consider the 52% implied probability and the strong home form.