Liga I · Sunday, 08/11/2026 · 18:00
CFR Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova Prediction, Tips & Odds
Team pages: CFR Cluj · Universitatea Craiova
Full time 0-0 · Tip “Under 3.5 goals” won
Odds as of: Su 08/11 · 16:28 · Odds may change before kick-off · 18+ · not betting advice
On Sunday (8 November, 18:00), CFR Cluj host Universitatea Craiova.
The situation: CFR Cluj are fighting for the play-offs – Universitatea Craiova have won 7 games in a row
After 14 games, CFR Cluj are in position 9 with 18 points. Universitatea Craiova have collected 32 points and sit in position 2. Goal difference: 20-21 for CFR Cluj, 34-10 for Universitatea Craiova. CFR Cluj are 5 points off a play-off place. Universitatea Craiova have nothing left to play for in the table.
Form guide CFR Cluj: Inconsistent at home
At home they recently beat Botoșani (3-1). There was also a defeat against Universitatea Cluj (1-3). Against Dinamo București (2-2) they could only draw. CFR Cluj picked up 2 wins from their last 5 home games, averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.2 conceded.
Form guide Universitatea Craiova: Strong away too
On the road, Universitatea Craiova recently played 5-0 at Sepsi OSK, 1-0 at Csíkszereda Miercurea Ciuc and 1-0 at Corvinul Hunedoara. Record in the last 5 away games: 3 wins, 2 draws, no defeats, 9-2 goals. Universitatea Craiova scored in every one of those games.
CFR Cluj at home, last 5 (oldest → newest)
Universitatea Craiova away, last 5 (oldest → newest)
Head-to-head: Plenty of draws
Record in the last 4 meetings: no wins for CFR Cluj, 2 wins for Universitatea Craiova, 2 draws. There were 2.2 goals per game on average. Their last meeting ended 0-0 (CFR Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova, 08/05/2026).
- 08/05/2026 CFR Cluj – Universitatea Craiova 0-0
- 06/04/2026 Universitatea Craiova – CFR Cluj 2-0
- 07/12/2025 Universitatea Craiova – CFR Cluj 1-1
- 03/08/2025 CFR Cluj – Universitatea Craiova 2-3
Injuries and suspensions
CFR Cluj have no known absentees.
Universitatea Craiova are without: Pavlo Isenko (meniscus injury), Monday Etim (muscle injury).
Late absences on matchday may not be included yet.
Who will score?
Top scorers, odds and striker form – Liga I: Liga I goalscorer tips.
Liga I table
| Pos | Team | P | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dinamo București | 15 | 32-11 | 33 |
| 2 | Universitatea Craiova | 14 | 34-10 | 32 |
| 3 | Rapid București | 15 | 24-14 | 31 |
| 4 | Petrolul Ploiești | 15 | 20-18 | 27 |
| 7 | Corvinul Hunedoara | 15 | 17-16 | 22 |
| 8 | FCSB | 15 | 20-21 | 21 |
| 9 | CFR Cluj | 14 | 20-21 | 18 |
| 10 | UTA Arad | 15 | 16-20 | 18 |
| 11 | Argeș Pitești | 15 | 10-17 | 15 |
CFR Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova odds
Despite playing away, Universitatea Craiova are clear favourites with the bookmakers. An away win pays just 1.37, a draw 4.60, a home win 6.70. Over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.55.
Odds as of: Su 08/11 · 16:28
| Bet | Odds | implied by odds | our view |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFR Cluj to win | 6.70 | 14% | 26% |
| Draw | 4.60 | 20% | 22% |
| Universitatea Craiova to win | 1.37 | 67% | 52% |
| Double chance 1X | 2.30 | 33% | 48% |
| Double chance X2 | 1.10 | 86% | 74% |
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.14 | 80% | 79% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.55 | 59% | 57% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 2.20 | 41% | 43% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 2.30 | 40% | 37% |
| Under 3.5 goals | 1.52 | 60% | 63% |
“Implied by odds”: the probability contained in the odds (without the bookmaker margin). “Our view”: the odds and our statistical model combined.
Betting tip & prediction: CFR Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova
In short: Our tip is Under 3.5 goals at odds of 1.42. We expect a 1-1. We put the chance at around 66%. The odds reflect that quite accurately, so this tip is no bargain.
For
- Only 1 of Universitatea Craiova’s last 5 away games had three or more goals.
- Head-to-head meetings have mostly been low-scoring (1 of 4 with three or more goals).
Against
- At home, CFR Cluj saw three or more goals in 3 of 5 games.
- There are outliers: one of these games recently had 5 goals.
Tip: Under 3.5 goals · Odds 1.42 · Prediction 1-1 · Risk medium
FAQ: CFR Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova
When do CFR Cluj play Universitatea Craiova?
Kick-off is on Sunday, 08/11/2026, at 18:00 (Liga I).
Who are the favourites in CFR Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova?
Universitatea Craiova are clear favourites: an away win pays 1.37, a home win 6.70.
What is the tip for CFR Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova?
Our tip is Under 3.5 goals at odds of 1.42. We expect a 1-1. Risk: medium.
How did recent meetings between CFR Cluj and Universitatea Craiova go?
Record in the last 4 meetings: no wins for CFR Cluj, 2 wins for Universitatea Craiova, 2 draws. There were 2.2 goals per game on average. Their last meeting ended 0-0 (CFR Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova, 08/05/2026).
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