Universitatea Craiova 60%Draw 20%Universitatea Cluj 20%Expected goals 2.05 – 1.10
59%
Betarazi pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.71 · bookmaker 1.73 · Lost ✗
5/10Rating
1.73Odds
Picks by market
ResultUniversitatea Craiova to win ✓60% · @1.55
Double chanceEither team to win ✓80% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗59% · @1.73
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓82% · fair 1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.09
Universitatea Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Monday 7 September the Liga I brings Universitatea Craiova against Universitatea Cluj at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco. Kick-off: 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: WDLWD Their latest outing: 2–1 win over FC Bacau, away. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.0 conceded per game.
Universitatea Cluj, last 5: WLLWW Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Petrolul Ploiesti, at home. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.7 conceded per game.
Head to head
When they last met (12 Jul 2026) it ended Universitatea Craiova 1–1 Universitatea Cluj. The last 3 head-to-heads: Universitatea Craiova 1 win, Universitatea Cluj 1, draws 1. Those games averaged 3.7 goals and saw GG land 1 time.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Universitatea Craiova 2.1 xG, Universitatea Cluj 1.1 xG – a total near 3.2. That is an open game on paper: 61% for three or more goals, 59% for GG.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Universitatea Craiova 60%, draw 20%, Universitatea Cluj 20%.
GG/NG: GG (59%) at 1.73.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (59%, odds 1.73). Most likely score in line with that pick: Universitatea Craiova 2–1 Universitatea Cluj. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Universitatea Craiova60%fair 1.67 · @1.55
Draw20%fair 5.10 · @4.00
Universitatea Cluj20%fair 4.92 · @5.00
3.15Expected goals
2.05Universitatea Craiova xG
1.10Universitatea Cluj xG
59%Both score
61%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–110%
1–110%
2–09%
1–09%
3–17%
3–06%
From our goals model: Universitatea Craiova 2.1 – 1.1 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✓
60%
1.67
1.55
Double chance
Either team to win✓
80%
1.24
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
59%
1.71
1.73
Draw no bet
Universitatea Craiova (draw no bet)✓
75%
1.34
–
Asian handicap
Universitatea Cluj +1.5 (Asian handicap)✗
64%
1.57
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
82%
1.22
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
61%
1.64
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
61%
1.63
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
79%
1.27
–
First team to score
Universitatea Craiova to score first✓
62%
1.60
–
Half-time result
Universitatea Craiova ahead at half-time✗
44%
2.27
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Universitatea Craiova / FT Universitatea Craiova✗
What is the prediction for Universitatea Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 59% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.73.
Who will win Universitatea Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj?
On our numbers Universitatea Craiova have a 60% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Universitatea Cluj 20%.
How many goals will there be in Universitatea Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj?
We expect about 3.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 61% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Universitatea Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj?
Our predicted score is Universitatea Craiova 2–1 Universitatea Cluj, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.2 goals in total.
When is Universitatea Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj?
Universitatea Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj (Liga I) kicks off on Monday 7 September 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.
