Prediction for match Universitatea Cluj — Universitatea Craiova, 01.12.2025

Match Analysis: Universitatea Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova

On December 1st, in the Romanian Liga I, Universitatea Cluj will face Universitatea Craiova. According to the 1X2 odds, a win for Universitatea Craiova is priced at 2.31, Universitatea Cluj at 3.06, and a draw at 3.18. The probability percentages are distributed as follows: Universitatea Cluj - 30.42%, draw - 29.28%, Universitatea Craiova - 40.30%. The odds reflect a slight edge for Universitatea Craiova, but the gap between the teams is not too large. This is confirmed by the probability distribution - Universitatea Craiova has an advantage, but Universitatea Cluj is also rated quite highly. The match promises to be interesting in terms of balance of power, and the bookmakers do not highlight a clear underdog.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last three matches, Universitatea Cluj secured two victories: defeating UTA Arad 2-0 on November 22, and overcoming Metaloglobus 3-1 on November 7, but lost to FCSB 0-2 on November 1. Universitatea Craiova, in their last three games, won against Mainz 05 with a score of 1-0 on November 27, beat Argeș Pitești 2-1 on November 21, but lost to UTA Arad 1-2 on November 9. In their last head-to-head encounter on July 28, Universitatea Craiova defeated Universitatea Cluj 2-1. In a five-match series, Universitatea Cluj averages 45.4% possession, 2.6 yellow cards, 9.4 fouls, and 0.6 offsides per game. Universitatea Craiova shows 56.4% possession, 3.6 yellow cards, 17 fouls, and 1.2 offsides. These figures suggest Universitatea Craiova is more aggressive in tackles and commits more fouls, while also having superior possession.

Goals by Match Statistics

The scoring efficiency of the teams in the last five matches is quite close: Universitatea Cluj scores an average of 1.4 goals and concedes 1.2, while Universitatea Craiova scores 1.4 and concedes 1. The total goals in a five-match series for Universitatea Cluj is an average of 2.6, and for Universitatea Craiova - 2.4. For the over 2.5 goals total, Universitatea Cluj had 2 out of 5 games go over, while Universitatea Craiova had 3 out of 5. By halves, Universitatea Cluj has 1 out of 5 over 1.5 in the first half and 3 out of 5 over 1.5 in the second. Universitatea Craiova is the opposite: 3 out of 5 over 1.5 in the first half and 1 out of 5 in the second. Universitatea Cluj most frequently scores in the 0-15, 16-30, 31-45, and 76-90 minute intervals (25% each), while Universitatea Craiova scores most often in the 31-45 minute interval (40%). Universitatea Cluj concedes most often in the 46-60 minute interval (44%), and Universitatea Craiova in the 31-45 minute interval (43%). Considering the consistent scoring of both teams, with over 2.5 goals in 5 out of the last 10 matches combined, and an average scoring above 2.4 goals, a bet on over 2.5 goals at 2.02 seems logical.

Corners: Numbers and Possible Bets

On corners, Universitatea Cluj averages 5.4, and Universitatea Craiova 5.6 per match. In the last five matches, Universitatea Cluj recorded over 9.5 corners 4 times out of 5, and Universitatea Craiova 3 out of 5. Among the totals for which there are odds, the line closest to the average sum (11) is 10.5: over 10.5 corners is priced at 2.31, under 10.5 at 1.53. For corner outcomes, Universitatea Cluj is the favorite with odds of 1.96. Given these numbers, it makes sense to consider a bet on over 10.5 corners, considering the frequent occurrence of high corner totals in recent matches of both teams.