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

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 vs Universitaea Cluj: Starting Lineups Time : 17/05/2026 13:30

CS Universitatea Craiova
5 - 0
Finished
Universitaea Cluj
87' event Nicusor Bancu
78' event Vasile Mogos / Vladimir Screciu
72' event Luca Basceanu
70' event Luca Basceanu / Matei David
66' event Steven Nsimba / Assad Al Hamlawi
66' event Cristian Baluta / Anzor Mekvabishvili
59' event Anzor Mekvabishvili
48' event Assad Al Hamlawi
46' event Samuel Teles Pereira Nunes Silva / Juan Carlos Morales
45+1' event Juan Carlos Morales
8' event Assad Al Hamlawi
3' event Matei David
event 90+1' Mouhamadou Drammeh
event 89' Miguel Angelo Gomes da Silva
event 76' Atanas Trica / Jovo Lukic
event 62' Miguel Angelo Gomes da Silva / Jug Stanojev
event 62' Gabriel Simion / Ovidiu Alexandru Bic
event 46' Mouhamadou Drammeh / Dorin Codrea
event 46' Issouf Macalou / Dan Nistor
event 45+1' Alexandru Chipciu
event 42' Oucasse Mendy
event 38' Andrei Coubis
event 27' Oucasse Mendy
event 10' Dan Nistor
87' event Nicusor Bancu
event 90+1' Mouhamadou Drammeh
78' event Vasile Mogos / Vladimir Screciu
event 89' Miguel Angelo Gomes da Silva
72' event Luca Basceanu
event 76' Atanas Trica / Jovo Lukic
70' event Luca Basceanu / Matei David
event 62' Miguel Angelo Gomes da Silva / Jug Stanojev
66' event Steven Nsimba / Assad Al Hamlawi
event 62' Gabriel Simion / Ovidiu Alexandru Bic
66' event Cristian Baluta / Anzor Mekvabishvili
event 46' Mouhamadou Drammeh / Dorin Codrea
59' event Anzor Mekvabishvili
event 46' Issouf Macalou / Dan Nistor
48' event Assad Al Hamlawi
event 45+1' Alexandru Chipciu
46' event Samuel Teles Pereira Nunes Silva / Juan Carlos Morales
event 42' Oucasse Mendy
45+1' event Juan Carlos Morales
event 38' Andrei Coubis
8' event Assad Al Hamlawi
event 27' Oucasse Mendy
3' event Matei David
event 10' Dan Nistor
CS Universitatea Craiova CS Universitatea Craiova
Substitutions
#15 Juraj Badelj
#8 Cristian Baluta
#29 Luca Basceanu
#4 Alexandru Cretu
#12 Monday Etim
#32 Joao Pedro Oliveira Goncalves
#19 Vasile Mogos
#7 Steven Nsimba
#18 Mihnea Radulescu
#2 Florin Bogdan Stefan
#24 Nikola Stevanovic
#23 Samuel Teles Pereira Nunes Silva
CS Universitatea Craiova CS Universitatea Craiova Universitaea Cluj Universitaea Cluj
22Shots5
9Shots on Goal2
12Fouls13
5Corner Kick1
13Free kick12
0Offside4
2Yellow card7
0Red card1
2Save4
12Successful Tackles3
6Interceptions4
22Long pass18
4Successful center2
9Shots off goal1
4Blocked2
12Tackle3
6Dribbles10
18Throw-in20
482Passes375
84Attacks75
40Dangerous attacks19
2Corner Kicks(HT)0
4BigChances0
2BigChancesMissed0
12ShotsInsideBox4
10ShotsOutsideBox1
44DuelsWon40
3.02ExpectedGoals0.42
4.8xGOT0.05
23Touches In Opposition Box7
18AccurateCrosses6
38GroundDuelsWon30
6AerialDuelsWon10
6Clearances28
Universitaea Cluj Universitaea Cluj
Substitutions
#99 Tudor Cosa
#7 Mouhamadou Drammeh
#88 Omar El Sawy
#30 Edvinas Gertmonas
#77 Andrei Gheorghita
#19 Issouf Macalou
#96 Lukas Pall
#93 Virgiliu Postolachi
#28 Miguel Angelo Gomes da Silva
#98 Gabriel Simion
#9 Atanas Trica
Commentary
90+1' Mouhamadou Drammeh - Universitaea Cluj receive a yellow card
89' Miguel Angelo Gomes da Silva - Universitaea Cluj receive a yellow card
87' Nicusor Bancu - CS Universitatea Craiova receive a yellow card
78' CS Universitatea Craiova — substitution: Vasile Mogos / Vladimir Screciu
76' Universitaea Cluj — substitution: Atanas Trica / Jovo Lukic
72' Goal! Luca Basceanu - CS Universitatea Craiova
70' CS Universitatea Craiova — substitution: Luca Basceanu / Matei David
66' CS Universitatea Craiova — substitution: Steven Nsimba / Assad Al Hamlawi
66' CS Universitatea Craiova — substitution: Cristian Baluta / Anzor Mekvabishvili
62' Universitaea Cluj — substitution: Miguel Angelo Gomes da Silva / Jug Stanojev
62' Universitaea Cluj — substitution: Gabriel Simion / Ovidiu Alexandru Bic
59' Goal! Anzor Mekvabishvili - CS Universitatea Craiova
48' Goal! Assad Al Hamlawi - CS Universitatea Craiova
46' CS Universitatea Craiova — substitution: Samuel Teles Pereira Nunes Silva / Juan Carlos Morales
46' Universitaea Cluj — substitution: Mouhamadou Drammeh / Dorin Codrea
46' Universitaea Cluj — substitution: Issouf Macalou / Dan Nistor
45+1' Juan Carlos Morales - CS Universitatea Craiova receive a yellow card
45+1' Alexandru Chipciu - Universitaea Cluj receive a yellow card
42' Oucasse Mendy - Universitaea Cluj receive second yellow card
38' Andrei Coubis - Universitaea Cluj receive a yellow card
27' Oucasse Mendy - Universitaea Cluj receive a yellow card
10' Dan Nistor - Universitaea Cluj receive a yellow card
8' Goal! Assad Al Hamlawi - CS Universitatea Craiova
3' Goal! Matei David - CS Universitatea Craiova

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 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.

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 standings and the 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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