Universitatea Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Universitatea Craiova travel to face Universitatea Cluj on Monday 13 April in the Liga I, with Cluj Arena the venue – the ball rolls at 19:30 WAT. In the table, Universitatea Cluj are 5th, upper half, on 26 points after 15 matches; Universitatea Craiova are 1st (leading the league) with 33.
Current form
Universitatea Cluj, last 5: WWWWW Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Rapid, away. In their own stadium the record reads 3 won, 0 lost from 3. 2.6 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Universitatea Craiova, last 5: WWLDD Their latest outing: 2–0 win over CFR 1907 Cluj, at home. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 0.5 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours Universitatea Cluj, collecting 3.0 points per game to 1.8 for Universitatea Craiova.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Universitatea Cluj 1.1 xG, Universitatea Craiova 1.4 xG – a total near 2.5. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 44%, GG 57%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Universitatea Cluj 30%, draw 27%, Universitatea Craiova 43%.
GG/NG: GG (57%) at 1.83.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (76%, odds 1.22). Most likely score in line with that pick: Universitatea Cluj 1–1 Universitatea Craiova. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Universitatea Cluj30%fair 3.28 · @2.86
Draw27%fair 3.72 · @3.00
Universitatea Craiova43%fair 2.35 · @2.44
2.52Expected goals
1.08Universitatea Cluj xG
1.44Universitatea Craiova xG
57%Both score
44%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–113%
0–112%
1–29%
1–09%
0–28%
0–08%
From our goals model: Universitatea Cluj 1.1 – 1.4 Universitatea Craiova expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Universitatea Craiova to win✗
43%
2.35
2.44
Double chance
Either team to win✓
73%
1.37
1.30
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
57%
1.76
1.83
Draw no bet
Universitatea Craiova (draw no bet)✗
58%
1.72
–
Asian handicap
Universitatea Cluj +1 (Asian handicap)✓
71%
1.40
–
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✗
76%
1.32
1.22
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
89%
1.13
–
First team to score
Universitatea Craiova to score first✗
53%
1.90
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
44%
2.29
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Universitatea Craiova / FT Universitatea Craiova✗
27%
3.74
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
11.10
–
Recent results
Universitatea Cluj – last 5
WWWWW
5 Apr
@ Rapid
2–1
W
16 Mar
vs CFR 1907 Cluj
2–1
W
3 Mar
vs AFC Hermannstadt
2–1
W
27 Feb
vs Oţelul
4–0
W
20 Feb
@ FC Botosani
3–1
W
2.6Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
80%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Universitatea Craiova – last 6
WWLDDW
6 Apr
vs CFR 1907 Cluj
2–0
W
19 Mar
@ Dinamo Bucuresti
1–0
W
13 Mar
vs Arges Pitesti
0–1
L
8 Mar
@ Rapid
1–1
D
4 Mar
vs CFR 1907 Cluj
1–1
D
22 Feb
@ Unirea Slobozia
3–0
W
1.3Scored / game
0.5Conceded / game
33%Both scored
17%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Universitatea Cluj and Universitatea Craiova.
What is the prediction for Universitatea Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Universitatea Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova?
On our numbers Universitatea Cluj have a 30% chance of winning, the draw 27% and Universitatea Craiova 43%.
How many goals will there be in Universitatea Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 44% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Universitatea Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova?
Our predicted score is Universitatea Cluj 1–1 Universitatea Craiova, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is Universitatea Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova?
Universitatea Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova (Liga I) kicks off on Monday 13 April 2026 at 19:30 (West Africa Time) at Cluj Arena.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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