CFR Cluj vs CS Universitatea Craiova: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 08 May

CFR Cluj

W W W D D

3rd place in Championship Playoffs

0-0

08/05/2026 14:00

CS Universitatea Craiova

W W W D W

1st place in Championship Playoffs

Romania Liga I

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for CFR Cluj vs CS Universitatea Craiova on 08 May 2026 (kick-off: 14:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full CFR Cluj vs CS Universitatea Craiova preview before placing your bet.

CFR Cluj will face CS Universitatea Craiova in Romania Liga I on May 8, 2026 at 14:00.
CFR Cluj are currently 3rd with 43 points after 10 matches.
CS Universitatea Craiova sit 1st with 50 points from 10 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 2.25.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

14:00

2026-05-08

CFR Cluj vs CS Universitatea Craiova - Prediction & Odds

CFR Cluj

CS Universitatea Craiova

2026-05-08 14:00

STANDINGS UP TO 08/05/2026

Championship Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 CS Universitatea Craiova	50	10	6	2	2	12	6	6
02 Universitaea Cluj	46	10	6	1	3	13	11	2
03 CFR Cluj	43	10	4	4	2	8	7	1
04 Dinamo Bucuresti	39	10	3	4	3	13	12	1
05 Rapid Bucuresti	34	10	1	3	6	8	14	-6
06 Arges	32	10	1	4	5	6	10	-4

Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 UTA Arad	39	9	5	2	2	14	7	7
02 FCSB	37	9	4	2	3	13	9	4
03 FC Otelul Galati	35	9	4	2	3	17	15	2
04 FK Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc	33	9	5	2	2	11	8	3
05 FC Botosani	33	9	3	3	3	13	17	-4
06 Hermannstadt	25	9	3	4	2	13	10	3
07 Farul Constanta	25	9	1	3	5	8	11	-3
08 Petrolul Ploiesti	25	9	2	3	4	9	15	-6
09 FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia	22	9	2	3	4	11	13	-2
10 Metaloglobus	16	9	2	4	3	10	14	-4

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 CS Universitatea Craiova	60	30	17	9	4	53	27	26
02 Rapid Bucuresti	56	30	16	8	6	47	30	17
03 Universitaea Cluj	54	30	16	6	8	48	27	21
04 CFR Cluj	53	30	15	8	7	49	40	9
05 Dinamo Bucuresti	52	30	14	10	6	42	28	14
06 Arges	50	30	15	5	10	37	28	9
07 FCSB	46	30	13	7	10	48	40	8
08 UTA Arad	43	30	11	10	9	39	44	-5
09 FC Botosani	42	30	11	9	10	37	29	8
10 FC Otelul Galati	41	30	11	8	11	39	32	7
11 Farul Constanta	37	30	10	7	13	39	37	2
12 Petrolul Ploiesti	32	30	7	11	12	24	31	-7
13 FK Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc	32	30	8	8	14	30	58	-28
14 FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia	25	30	7	4	19	27	46	-19
15 Hermannstadt	23	30	5	8	17	29	50	-21
16 Metaloglobus	12	30	2	6	22	25	66	-41

Head To Head

06/04/2026 13:30

CS Universitatea Craiova

2 - 0

CFR Cluj

ROM D1

04/03/2026 14:30

CS Universitatea Craiova

1 - 1

CFR Cluj

ROMC

07/12/2025 14:30

CS Universitatea Craiova

1 - 1

CFR Cluj

ROM D1

03/08/2025 14:30

CFR Cluj

2 - 3

CS Universitatea Craiova

ROM D1

10/05/2025 13:30

CS Universitatea Craiova

2 - 2

CFR Cluj

ROM D1

07/04/2025 13:30

CFR Cluj

2 - 0

CS Universitatea Craiova

ROM D1

CS Universitatea Craiova

33%

Draw

50%

CFR Cluj

17%

CFR Cluj Last 6 matches

04/05/2026 13:30

Rapid Bucuresti 1 - 2 CFR Cluj

ROM D1

25/04/2026 13:30

CFR Cluj 1 - 0 Universitaea Cluj

ROM D1

17/04/2026 13:30

Arges 0 - 1 CFR Cluj

ROM D1

12/04/2026 14:00

CFR Cluj 1 - 1 Dinamo Bucuresti

ROM D1

06/04/2026 13:30

CS Universitatea Craiova 2 - 0 CFR Cluj

ROM D1

28/03/2026 05:00

CFR Cluj 3 - 2 FCM Targu Mures

INT CF

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches CS Universitatea Craiova

03/05/2026 14:00

CS Universitatea Craiova 2 - 1 Dinamo Bucuresti

ROM D1

27/04/2026 13:30

Arges 0 - 1 CS Universitatea Craiova

ROM D1

23/04/2026 13:30

Dinamo Bucuresti 0 - 0 CS Universitatea Craiova

ROMC

19/04/2026 14:00

CS Universitatea Craiova 1 - 0 Rapid Bucuresti

ROM D1

13/04/2026 14:30

Universitaea Cluj 4 - 0 CS Universitatea Craiova

ROM D1

06/04/2026 13:30

CS Universitatea Craiova 2 - 0 CFR Cluj

ROM D1

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Romania Liga I

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

CFR Cluj

CS Universitatea Craiova

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.73

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.60

Scored

Avg. per game

0.90

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.43

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 40 matches

YesNo

21 (53%)19 (48%)

In last 40 matches

NoYes

24 (60%)16 (40%)

CFR Cluj

Recent matches

CS Universitatea Craiova

Under /Over

(73%)29 11(27%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(68%)27 13(32%)

Under /Over

(48%)19 21(52%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(35%)14 26(65%)

Under /Over

(33%)13 27(67%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(50%)20 20(50%)

/Yes

(58%)23 17(42%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(43%)17 23(57%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

CFR Cluj

CS Universitatea Craiova

Shots

CFR Cluj

Total shots

13.90 avg / game

Blocked

139 total

Avg. 3.86

CS Universitatea Craiova

Total shots

14.93 avg / game

Blocked

118 total

Avg. 3.47

CFR Cluj Pass CS Universitatea Craiova

Total passes

15278

Avg. 392 / game

Accurate

75%

Ball possession

48%

Total passes

19647

Avg. 491 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

58%

TOTAL ATTACKS

CFR Cluj

3699

Avg. 92.48 / game

CS Universitatea Craiova

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

CS Universitatea Craiova

1964

Avg. 49.10 / game

OTHERS

CFR Cluj

Played games

CS Universitatea Craiova

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.30

Clean sheets

0.48

4.65

186

Corners

201

5.03

22.30

892

Throw-ins

911

22.78

1.80

Offsides

1.70

2.68

107

GK saves

1.88

CFR Cluj

DISCIPLINARY

CS Universitatea Craiova

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.85

2.00

0.05

0.15

11.25

450

Fouls

459

11.48

10.08

403

Tackles

400

10.00

NEXT MATCHES

NEXT MATCHES

CS Universitatea Craiova

UEF

07/25

Dinamo Bucuresti

CS Universitatea Craiova

ROM

07/29

CS Universitatea Craiova

Levski Sofia

UEF

08/01

CS Universitatea Craiova

Petrolul Ploiesti

ROM

08/08

CS Universitatea Craiova

Arges

ROM

How We Build the CFR Cluj vs CS Universitatea Craiova Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for CFR Cluj vs CS Universitatea Craiova on 08 May 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Romania Liga I fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

CFR Cluj vs CS Universitatea Craiova Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess CFR Cluj's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against CS Universitatea Craiova's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Romania Liga I Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Romania Liga I standings and the Romania Liga I form table to understand exactly where CFR Cluj and CS Universitatea Craiova sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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