Value bet: Universitatea Craiova to win @ 2.52 – our chance 45% vs 40% implied by the price (edge +13%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Picks by market
ResultUniversitatea Craiova to win ✗45% · @2.52
Double chanceEither team to win ✗74% · @1.28
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗54% · @1.85
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓77% · @1.20
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 10.78
CFR 1907 Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
19:00 WAT, Friday 8 May: CFR 1907 Cluj v Universitatea Craiova in the Liga I, played at Dr. Constantin Radulescu. In the table, CFR 1907 Cluj are 9th, lower half, on 19 points after 15 matches; Universitatea Craiova are 1st (leading the league) with 33. There are 14 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
CFR 1907 Cluj, last 5: WWLWL Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Rapid, away. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 0.8 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Universitatea Craiova, last 5: WLWWL Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Arges Pitesti, away. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 4. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Head to head
When they last met (6 Apr 2026) it ended Universitatea Craiova 2–0 CFR 1907 Cluj. The last 2 head-to-heads: CFR 1907 Cluj 0 wins, Universitatea Craiova 1, draws 1. Those games averaged 2.0 goals and saw GG land 1 time.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give CFR 1907 Cluj 1.0 xG, Universitatea Craiova 1.5 xG – a total near 2.5. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 44%, GG 54%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to stay under 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – CFR 1907 Cluj 29%, draw 26%, Universitatea Craiova 45%.
GG/NG: GG (54%) at 1.85.
Price worth noting: Universitatea Craiova to win @2.52 – the bookmaker implies 40%, our ratings say 45%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (77%, odds 1.20). Most likely score in line with that pick: CFR 1907 Cluj 0–1 Universitatea Craiova. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
CFR 1907 Cluj29%fair 3.45 · @2.68
Draw26%fair 3.84 · @3.10
Universitatea Craiova45%fair 2.22 · @2.52
2.51Expected goals
1.00CFR 1907 Cluj xG
1.51Universitatea Craiova xG
54%Both score
44%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
0–112%
1–112%
0–29%
1–29%
0–08%
1–08%
From our goals model: CFR 1907 Cluj 1.0 – 1.5 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✗
45%
2.22
2.52 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✗
74%
1.35
1.28
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
54%
1.86
1.85
Draw no bet
Universitatea Craiova (draw no bet)
61%
1.65
–
Asian handicap
CFR 1907 Cluj +1 (Asian handicap)✓
67%
1.49
–
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✓
77%
1.30
1.20
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
89%
1.12
–
First team to score
Universitatea Craiova to score first✗
55%
1.81
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
44%
2.30
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Universitatea Craiova / FT Universitatea Craiova✗
What is the prediction for CFR 1907 Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win CFR 1907 Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova?
On our numbers CFR 1907 Cluj have a 29% chance of winning, the draw 26% and Universitatea Craiova 45%.
How many goals will there be in CFR 1907 Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 44% likely and both teams score 54% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for CFR 1907 Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova?
Our predicted score is CFR 1907 Cluj 0–1 Universitatea Craiova, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is CFR 1907 Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova?
CFR 1907 Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova (Liga I) kicks off on Friday 8 May 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time) at Dr. Constantin Radulescu.
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.
