Universitatea Craiova 58%Draw 25%Universitatea Cluj 17%Expected goals 1.75 – 0.83
83%
Betarazi pick
Universitatea Craiova or draw
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.21 · bookmaker 1.22 · Won ✓
10/10Rating
1.22Odds
1
Value bet: Universitatea Craiova to win @ 1.89 – our chance 58% vs 53% implied by the price (edge +10%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Picks by market
ResultUniversitatea Craiova to win ✓58% · @1.89
Double chanceUniversitatea Craiova or draw ✓83% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗57% · @1.85
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗75% · @1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.39
Universitatea Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Universitatea Cluj travel to face Universitatea Craiova on Sunday 17 May in the Liga I, with Stadionul Ion Oblemenco the venue – the ball rolls at 18:30 WAT. In the table, Universitatea Craiova are 1st, leading the league, on 33 points after 15 matches; Universitatea Cluj are 5th (upper half) with 26.
Current form
Universitatea Craiova, last 5: DWLWW Their latest outing: 0–0 draw with CFR 1907 Cluj, away. Scoring is the worry: just 0.7 goals a game. Defensively they have kept 4 clean sheets in that run.
Universitatea Cluj, last 5: WWWWW Their latest outing: 4–0 win over Universitatea Craiova, at home. Scoring is no problem – 2.8 a game lately.
Momentum favours Universitatea Cluj, collecting 3.0 points per game to 1.7 for Universitatea Craiova.
Head to head
When they last met (13 Apr 2026) it ended Universitatea Cluj 4–0 Universitatea Craiova.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Universitatea Craiova 1.8 xG, Universitatea Cluj 0.8 xG – a total near 2.6. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 46%, GG 57%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Universitatea Craiova 58%, draw 25%, Universitatea Cluj 17%.
Lower-risk option: Universitatea Craiova or draw (83%) at 1.22.
GG/NG: GG (57%) at 1.85.
Price worth noting: Universitatea Craiova to win @1.89 – the bookmaker implies 53%, our ratings say 58%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Universitatea Craiova or draw (83%, odds 1.22). Most likely score in line with that pick: Universitatea Craiova 1–0 Universitatea Cluj. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Universitatea Craiova58%fair 1.72 · @1.89
Draw25%fair 4.04 · @3.25
Universitatea Cluj17%fair 5.80 · @3.95
2.58Expected goals
1.75Universitatea Craiova xG
0.83Universitatea Cluj xG
57%Both score
46%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–013%
2–012%
1–111%
2–110%
0–08%
3–07%
From our goals model: Universitatea Craiova 1.8 – 0.8 Universitatea Cluj 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✓
58%
1.72
1.89 ▲
Double chance
Universitatea Craiova or draw✓
83%
1.21
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
57%
1.77
1.85
Draw no bet
Universitatea Craiova (draw no bet)✓
77%
1.30
–
Asian handicap
Universitatea Cluj +1.5 (Asian handicap)✗
66%
1.51
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
71%
1.42
1.36
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
54%
1.86
1.70
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
75%
1.34
1.25
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
88%
1.14
–
First team to score
Universitatea Craiova to score first✓
63%
1.59
–
Half-time result
Universitatea Craiova ahead at half-time✓
42%
2.38
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Universitatea Craiova / FT Universitatea Craiova✓
What is the prediction for Universitatea Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj?
Our pick is Universitatea Craiova or draw with a 83% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Universitatea Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj?
On our numbers Universitatea Craiova have a 58% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Universitatea Cluj 17%.
How many goals will there be in Universitatea Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 46% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Universitatea Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj?
Our predicted score is Universitatea Craiova 1–0 Universitatea Cluj, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Universitatea Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj?
Universitatea Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj (Liga I) kicks off on Sunday 17 May 2026 at 18:30 (West Africa Time) at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco.
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.
