CS Universitatea Craiova vs Universitaea Cluj: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 May

CS Universitatea Craiova
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1st place in Championship Playoffs
1
5-0
FT
17/05/2026 13:30
Universitaea Cluj
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2nd place in Championship Playoffs
Romania Liga I
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for CS Universitatea Craiova vs Universitaea Cluj on 17 May 2026 (kick-off: 13:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full CS Universitatea Craiova vs Universitaea Cluj preview before placing your bet.

  • CS Universitatea Craiova will face Universitaea Cluj in Romania Liga I on May 17, 2026 at 13:30.
  • CS Universitatea Craiova are currently 1st with 50 points after 10 matches.
  • Universitaea Cluj sit 2nd with 46 points from 10 matches.
  • Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 1.91.
Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards
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favorite match
13:30

2026-05-17

CS Universitatea Craiova vs Universitaea Cluj - Prediction & Odds

CS Universitatea Craiova
CS Universitatea Craiova
Universitaea Cluj
Universitaea Cluj
2026-05-17 13:30
48
27
25
1
1 - 1
1 - 1
2.25
1.91
FT
5-0 2-0
-
weather
14°C
STANDINGS UP TO 17/05/2026
Championship Playoffs PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 CS Universitatea Craiova CS Universitatea Craiova
50 10 6 2 2 12 6 6
02 Universitaea Cluj Universitaea Cluj
46 10 6 1 3 13 11 2
03 CFR Cluj CFR Cluj
43 10 4 4 2 8 7 1
04 Dinamo Bucuresti Dinamo Bucuresti
39 10 3 4 3 13 12 1
05 Rapid Bucuresti Rapid Bucuresti
34 10 1 3 6 8 14 -6
06 Arges Arges
32 10 1 4 5 6 10 -4
Playoffs PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 UTA Arad UTA Arad
39 9 5 2 2 14 7 7
02 FCSB FCSB
37 9 4 2 3 13 9 4
03 FC Otelul Galati FC Otelul Galati
35 9 4 2 3 17 15 2
04 FK Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc FK Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc
33 9 5 2 2 11 8 3
05 FC Botosani FC Botosani
33 9 3 3 3 13 17 -4
06 Hermannstadt Hermannstadt
25 9 3 4 2 13 10 3
07 Farul Constanta Farul Constanta
25 9 1 3 5 8 11 -3
08 Petrolul Ploiesti Petrolul Ploiesti
25 9 2 3 4 9 15 -6
09 FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia
22 9 2 3 4 11 13 -2
10 Metaloglobus Metaloglobus
16 9 2 4 3 10 14 -4
League PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 CS Universitatea Craiova CS Universitatea Craiova
60 30 17 9 4 53 27 26
02 Rapid Bucuresti Rapid Bucuresti
56 30 16 8 6 47 30 17
03 Universitaea Cluj Universitaea Cluj
54 30 16 6 8 48 27 21
04 CFR Cluj CFR Cluj
53 30 15 8 7 49 40 9
05 Dinamo Bucuresti Dinamo Bucuresti
52 30 14 10 6 42 28 14
06 Arges Arges
50 30 15 5 10 37 28 9
07 FCSB FCSB
46 30 13 7 10 48 40 8
08 UTA Arad UTA Arad
43 30 11 10 9 39 44 -5
09 FC Botosani FC Botosani
42 30 11 9 10 37 29 8
10 FC Otelul Galati FC Otelul Galati
41 30 11 8 11 39 32 7
11 Farul Constanta Farul Constanta
37 30 10 7 13 39 37 2
12 Petrolul Ploiesti Petrolul Ploiesti
32 30 7 11 12 24 31 -7
13 FK Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc FK Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc
32 30 8 8 14 30 58 -28
14 FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia
25 30 7 4 19 27 46 -19
15 Hermannstadt Hermannstadt
23 30 5 8 17 29 50 -21
16 Metaloglobus Metaloglobus
12 30 2 6 22 25 66 -41
Head To Head
13/04/2026 14:30
Universitaea Cluj Universitaea Cluj
4 - 0
CS Universitatea Craiova CS Universitatea Craiova
ROM D1
01/12/2025 13:00
Universitaea Cluj Universitaea Cluj
0 - 0
CS Universitatea Craiova CS Universitatea Craiova
ROM D1
28/07/2025 14:30
CS Universitatea Craiova CS Universitatea Craiova
2 - 1
Universitaea Cluj Universitaea Cluj
ROM D1
26/04/2025 13:00
Universitaea Cluj Universitaea Cluj
2 - 1
CS Universitatea Craiova CS Universitatea Craiova
ROM D1
14/03/2025 14:00
CS Universitatea Craiova CS Universitatea Craiova
3 - 0
Universitaea Cluj Universitaea Cluj
ROM D1
05/02/2025 14:30
CS Universitatea Craiova CS Universitatea Craiova
1 - 0
Universitaea Cluj Universitaea Cluj
ROM D1
Universitaea Cluj
5
83%
Draw
1
17%
CS Universitatea Craiova
0
0%
CS Universitatea Craiova CS Universitatea Craiova Last 6 matches
08/05/2026 14:00
CFR Cluj 0 - 0 CS Universitatea Craiova
ROM D1
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
Win
50%
Draw
33%
Lost
17%
Last 6 matches Universitaea Cluj Universitaea Cluj
09/05/2026 14:00
Universitaea Cluj 1 - 0 Rapid Bucuresti
ROM D1
02/05/2026 13:30
Universitaea Cluj 1 - 0 Arges
ROM D1
25/04/2026 13:30
CFR Cluj 1 - 0 Universitaea Cluj
ROM D1
21/04/2026 12:30
Arges 1 - 1 Universitaea Cluj
ROMC
18/04/2026 14:00
Dinamo Bucuresti 2 - 1 Universitaea Cluj
ROM D1
13/04/2026 14:30
Universitaea Cluj 4 - 0 CS Universitatea Craiova
ROM D1
Win
50%
Draw
17%
Lost
33%
Overall Home/Away
Full time First half Second half
All leagues Romania Liga I
Played games
CS Universitatea Craiova
CS Universitatea Craiova
20
 Universitaea Cluj
Universitaea Cluj
20
Goals
Scored
40
Avg. per game
2.00
Conceded
13
Avg. per game
0.65
Scored
32
Avg. per game
1.60
Conceded
14
Avg. per game
0.70
Scored a goal
In last 6 home matches
YesNo
5 (83%)1 (17%)
In last 6 home matches
NoYes
6 (100%)0 (0%)
In last 20 home matches
YesNo
19 (95%)1 (5%)
In last 20 home matches
NoYes
15 (75%)5 (25%)
CS Universitatea Craiova

CS Universitatea Craiova

Recent matches

Universitaea Cluj

Universitaea Cluj

Under /Over

(75%)15 5(25%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(65%)13 7(35%)

Under /Over

(30%)6 14(70%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(30%)6 14(70%)

Under /Over

(55%)11 9(45%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(25%)5 15(75%)

/Yes

(45%)9 11(55%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(40%)8 12(60%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
CS Universitatea Craiova CS Universitatea Craiova
Universitaea Cluj Universitaea Cluj
Shots
CS Universitatea Craiova
CS Universitatea Craiova
Total shots
16.10 avg / game
Blocked
57 total
Avg. 3.35
Universitaea Cluj
Universitaea Cluj
Total shots
11.00 avg / game
Blocked
54 total
Avg. 3.18
CS Universitatea Craiova CS Universitatea Craiova Pass Universitaea Cluj Universitaea Cluj
Total passes
10073
Avg. 504 / game
Accurate
84%
Ball possession
59%
Total passes
9203
Avg. 460 / game
Accurate
83%
Ball possession
52%
TOTAL ATTACKS
CS Universitatea Craiova
CS Universitatea Craiova
2052
Avg. 102.60 / game
 Universitaea Cluj
Universitaea Cluj
1935
Avg. 96.75 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
CS Universitatea Craiova
CS Universitatea Craiova
932
Avg. 46.60 / game
 Universitaea Cluj
Universitaea Cluj
822
Avg. 41.10 / game
OTHERS
CS Universitatea Craiova
CS Universitatea Craiova
20
Played games
Universitaea Cluj
Universitaea Cluj
20
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.50
10
Clean sheets
9
0.45
5.65
113
Corners
91
4.55
22.10
442
Throw-ins
434
21.70
1.80
36
Offsides
16
0.80
1.75
35
GK saves
61
3.05
CS Universitatea Craiova
CS Universitatea Craiova
DISCIPLINARY
Universitaea Cluj
Universitaea Cluj
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
1.65
33
Yellow card
30
1.50
0.10
2
Red card
1
0.05
10.70
214
Fouls
200
10.00
10.20
204
Tackles
189
9.45
NEXT MATCHES
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VS
CS Universitatea Craiova CS Universitatea Craiova
UEF
07/25
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VS
CS Universitatea Craiova CS Universitatea Craiova
ROM
07/29
CS Universitatea Craiova CS Universitatea Craiova
VS
Levski Sofia Levski Sofia
UEF
08/01
CS Universitatea Craiova CS Universitatea Craiova
VS
Petrolul Ploiesti Petrolul Ploiesti
ROM
08/08
CS Universitatea Craiova CS Universitatea Craiova
VS
Arges Arges
ROM
NEXT MATCHES
07/23
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VS
Brann Brann
UEF
07/26
Sepsi OSK Sfantul Gheorghe Sepsi OSK Sfantul Gheorghe
VS
Universitaea Cluj Universitaea Cluj
ROM
07/30
Brann Brann
VS
Universitaea Cluj Universitaea Cluj
UEF
08/01
Universitaea Cluj Universitaea Cluj
VS
FC Botosani FC Botosani
ROM
08/08
CFR Cluj CFR Cluj
VS
Universitaea Cluj Universitaea Cluj
ROM

How We Build the CS Universitatea Craiova vs Universitaea Cluj Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for CS Universitatea Craiova vs Universitaea Cluj on 17 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.

CS Universitatea Craiova vs Universitaea Cluj Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess CS Universitatea Craiova's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Universitaea Cluj'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 CS Universitatea Craiova and Universitaea Cluj sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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