7 September 2026, 17:30 UTC

Universitatea Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj Liga I prediction & result

Stadionul Ion Oblemenco, Craiova
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Final score: Universitatea Craiova 4-0 Universitatea Cluj.

Before kick-off the model made it 46% Universitatea Craiova, 25% draw, 29% Universitatea Cluj — fair odds of 2.17, 4.00 and 3.45.

Most likely scoreline: 2-1.

The model called the result correctly.

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Has the model earned this number?

Universitatea Craiova at 46%: of 2,957 settled 40–50% forecasts, 46.1% came in (average 43.9%). It can be read literally. The full record.

How the model saw it, minute by minute

Universitatea Craiova99%Draw1%Universitatea Cluj0%

Rebuilt after the match from the model's pre-match expected goals, frozen in the log before kick-off, plus the score and cards as they stood at each minute — never anything later. A ball marks each of the 4 goals. The same replay scores the in-play model on the track record.

Match analysis

Match timeline

28'
Alexandru Chipciu
45+1'
Issouf Macalou
⚽A. Al Hamlawiassist: T. Baluta
47'
⚽A. Al Hamlawiassist: C. Mora
52'
54'
🔁G. Simionout: P. Pinho
54'
🔁M. Drammehout: M. Stefanescu
⚽V. Screciu
55'
69'
🔁I. Macalouout: D. Nistor
🔁A. Al Hamlawiout: S. Elisor
75'
🔁A. Cicaldauout: J. Lameira
76'
⚽S. Elisorassist: T. Baluta
77'
🔁D. Mateiout: L. Basceanu
83'
🔁M. Etimout: Heriberto Tavares
83'
83'
🔁O. Mendyout: A. Gheorghita
83'
🔁J. Lukicout: A. Aliev
🔁O. Romanchukout: A. Cretu
86'

Match stats — Universitatea Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj

53%Possession47%
18Shots8
7On target3
5Corners5

Line-ups

Universitatea Craiova 3-4-3
  • 21L. PopescuG
  • 3O. RomanchukD
  • 24N. StevanovicD
  • 6V. ScreciuD
  • 17C. MoraM
  • 8T. BalutaM
  • 20A. CicaldauM
  • 11N. BancuM
  • 30D. MateiF
  • 9A. Al HamlawiF
  • 12M. EtimF
Substitutes
  • 90R. SavaG
  • 1A. MaximG
  • 31R. WebsterD
  • 4A. CretuM
  • 16J. LameiraM
  • 23TelesM
  • 29L. BasceanuM
  • 19Heriberto TavaresD
  • 7S. NsimbaF
Coach: Filipe Coelho
Universitatea Cluj 4-2-3-1
  • 1S. LefterG
  • 24D. MikanovicD
  • 22F. PouloloD
  • 6L. CristeaD
  • 27A. ChipciuD
  • 94O. BicM
  • 98G. SimionM
  • 19I. MacalouM
  • 7M. DrammehM
  • 29O. MendyM
  • 17J. LukicF
Substitutes
  • 93N. MichailG
  • 21D. MoldovanG
  • 20N. LoosliD
  • 12A. FridayM
  • 23E. CapradossiD
  • 59A. TecheresD
  • 10D. NistorM
  • 18P. PinhoM
  • 77A. GheorghitaF
Coach: Cristiano Bergodi

Form going into Universitatea Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj

Universitatea Craiova

All competitions we cover

  • D1-1away to Rapid31 August 2026
  • L0-1away to Ararat-Armenia27 August 2026
  • W3-1FC Voluntari23 August 2026
  • D1-1Ararat-Armenia20 August 2026
  • D1-1away to Oțelul16 August 2026

Universitatea Cluj

All competitions we cover

  • L2-3Petrolul Ploiesti28 August 2026
  • L1-2away to Dinamo Bucuresti22 August 2026
  • W2-1Uta Arad17 August 2026
  • W2-1FC Botosani3 August 2026
  • L1-3away to Brann30 July 2026

What these results say

  • Universitatea Craiova conceded in every one of these 5 matches.
  • Universitatea Craiova failed to win 4 of these 5 matches.
  • Universitatea Craiova scored in 4 of these 5 matches.
  • Universitatea Cluj scored in every one of these 5 matches.
  • Universitatea Cluj conceded in every one of these 5 matches.
  • Every one of these 5 matches for Universitatea Cluj had three goals or more.

Up to 5 matches before kick-off, most recent first; context, not the model's input. How to read this.

Liga I table

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPts
1Universitatea Craiova1510323410+2433
5Universitatea Cluj158252620+626

Where the two sides stand today, not on the day of this match. Full table

Head-to-head: Universitatea Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj

  • 12 July 2026Universitatea Craiova 1–1 Universitatea ClujSupercupa
  • 17 May 2026Universitatea Craiova 5–0 Universitatea ClujLiga I
  • 13 May 2026Universitatea Cluj 0–0 Universitatea CraiovaCupa României
  • 13 April 2026Universitatea Cluj 4–0 Universitatea CraiovaLiga I
  • 1 December 2025Universitatea Cluj 0–0 Universitatea CraiovaLiga I

Leading scorers: Universitatea Craiova and Universitatea Cluj

Universitatea Craiova

GoalsAssists

  • S. Elisor90
  • A. Al Hamlawi70

Universitatea Cluj

GoalsAssists

  • J. Lukić73
  • A. Aliev62

Top 3 by league goals this season; player availability is not in the model. How to read this.

The result against the call

Universitatea Craiova beat Universitatea Cluj 4–0. The model had made a win for Universitatea Craiova its most likely outcome, at 46%, so the call held; the score it named was 2–1. The goals: A. Al Hamlawi 47' for Universitatea Craiova, A. Al Hamlawi 52' for Universitatea Craiova, V. Screciu 55' for Universitatea Craiova, S. Elisor 77' for Universitatea Craiova.

How the call on Universitatea Craiova v Universitatea Cluj has moved

First published on 1 Sep at 42% / 27% / 31% (home / draw / away). By kick-off, after 4 updates, it read 46% / 25% / 29%: the biggest move is Universitatea Craiova's chance of winning, up 4 points.

  1. Universitatea Craiova win46%▲ +4
  2. Draw25%▼ −2
  3. Universitatea Cluj win29%▼ −2

Each update is a full rebuild of both sides' ratings from the latest results, and now and then a change to the model itself. The thin mark is the first published figure.

Statistical estimate, not betting advice This prediction is generated from a statistical model for entertainment and informational purposes only. It does not guarantee any outcome and should not be used as the basis for placing a bet.