Universitatea Craiova vs CFR Cluj: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 February

Universitatea Craiova

L D D W L

10th place in Relegation Quarter

1-3

17/02/2024 15:30

CFR Cluj

L W W W W

2nd place in Championship Playoffs

Romania Liga I

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Universitatea Craiova vs CFR Cluj on 17 February 2024 (kick-off: 15:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Universitatea Craiova vs CFR Cluj preview before placing your bet.

Universitatea Craiova will face CFR Cluj in Romania Liga I on February 17, 2024 at 15:30.
Universitatea Craiova are currently 10th with 22 points after 9 matches.
CFR Cluj sit 2nd with 46 points from 10 matches.
Current model prediction leans yellow with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 2.38.

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

15:30

2024-02-17

Universitatea Craiova vs CFR Cluj - Prediction & Odds

Universitatea Craiova

CFR Cluj

2024-02-17 15:30

STANDINGS UP TO 17/02/2024

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

01 FC Steaua Bucuresti	49	10	5	2	3	12	11	1
02 CFR Cluj	46	10	6	1	3	19	14	5
03 CS Universitatea Craiova	44	10	6	1	3	18	14	4
04 Farul Constanta	36	10	4	2	4	19	20	-1
05 Sepsi OSK Sfantul Gheorghe	34	10	3	3	4	17	17	0
06 Rapid Bucuresti	32	10	1	1	8	13	22	-9

Relegation Quarter	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 UTA Arad	37	9	5	2	2	15	11	4
02 FC Otelul Galati	36	9	6	1	2	11	7	4
03 Hermannstadt	34	9	4	2	3	13	7	6
04 Universitaea Cluj	33	9	3	3	3	12	10	2
05 Petrolul Ploiesti	29	9	3	2	4	8	14	-6
06 CSM Politehnica Iasi	27	9	3	1	5	7	8	-1
07 FC Botosani	25	9	4	2	3	11	11	0
08 Dinamo Bucuresti	25	9	2	4	3	10	12	-2
09 FC Voluntari	24	9	2	4	3	11	10	1
10 Universitatea Craiova	22	9	1	3	5	8	16	-8

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 FC Steaua Bucuresti	64	30	19	7	4	53	28	25
02 Rapid Bucuresti	55	30	15	10	5	55	32	23
03 CFR Cluj	53	30	15	8	7	54	29	25
04 CS Universitatea Craiova	49	30	13	10	7	47	38	9
05 Sepsi OSK Sfantul Gheorghe	43	30	12	7	11	43	34	9
06 Farul Constanta	43	30	11	10	9	37	38	-1
07 Universitaea Cluj	42	30	10	12	8	35	38	-3
08 Hermannstadt	40	30	9	13	8	36	31	5
09 UTA Arad	40	30	10	10	10	36	43	-7
10 Petrolul Ploiesti	35	30	7	14	9	29	32	-3
11 FC Otelul Galati	34	30	6	16	8	31	36	-5
12 CSM Politehnica Iasi	33	30	7	12	11	33	44	-11
13 Universitatea Craiova	31	30	9	4	17	43	50	-7
14 Dinamo Bucuresti	29	30	8	5	17	22	41	-19
15 FC Voluntari	28	30	6	10	14	31	49	-18
16 FC Botosani	21	30	3	12	15	30	52	-22

Head To Head

01/10/2023 14:00

CFR Cluj

2 - 0

Universitatea Craiova

ROM D1

01/06/2023 13:30

CFR Cluj

0 - 0

Universitatea Craiova

ROM D1

07/11/2022 15:00

CFR Cluj

3 - 1

Universitatea Craiova

ROM D1

24/07/2022 09:00

Universitatea Craiova

3 - 1

CFR Cluj

ROM D1

20/11/2021 14:30

Universitatea Craiova

0 - 2

CFR Cluj

ROM D1

16/07/2021 14:30

CFR Cluj

3 - 2

Universitatea Craiova

ROM D1

CFR Cluj

67%

Draw

17%

Universitatea Craiova

17%

Universitatea Craiova Last 6 matches

09/02/2024 11:00

FC Otelul Galati 1 - 0 Universitatea Craiova

ROM D1

02/02/2024 14:00

Universitatea Craiova 2 - 1 Dinamo Bucuresti

ROM D1

26/01/2024 14:00

Farul Constanta 1 - 0 Universitatea Craiova

ROM D1

19/01/2024 14:00

Rapid Bucuresti 4 - 3 Universitatea Craiova

ROM D1

14/01/2024 07:00

Universitatea Craiova 2 - 4 CSM Politehnica Iasi

INT CF

19/12/2023 11:30

Universitatea Craiova 2 - 0 Petrolul Ploiesti

ROM D1

Win

33%

Draw

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches CFR Cluj

03/02/2024 11:00

Petrolul Ploiesti 1 - 2 CFR Cluj

ROM D1

29/01/2024 14:00

CFR Cluj 4 - 1 FC Voluntari

ROM D1

21/01/2024 09:00

FC Botosani 1 - 0 CFR Cluj

ROM D1

12/01/2024 06:00

CFR Cluj 1 - 2 KAA Gent

INT CF

21/12/2023 13:45

CFR Cluj 4 - 0 Universitaea Cluj

ROM D1

17/12/2023 15:00

Sepsi OSK Sfantul Gheorghe 2 - 1 CFR Cluj

ROM D1

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Romania Liga I

Played games

Universitatea Craiova

CFR Cluj

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.31

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.69

Scored

Avg. per game

1.83

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.08

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 39 matches

YesNo

30 (77%)9 (23%)

In last 39 matches

NoYes

32 (80%)8 (20%)

Universitatea Craiova

Recent matches

CFR Cluj

Under /Over

(74%)29 10(26%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(70%)28 12(30%)

Under /Over

(44%)17 22(56%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(50%)20 20(50%)

Under /Over

(38%)15 24(62%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(43%)17 23(57%)

/Yes

(62%)24 15(38%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(58%)23 17(42%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Universitatea Craiova

CFR Cluj

Shots

Universitatea Craiova

Total shots

11.33 avg / game

Blocked

129 total

Avg. 3.49

CFR Cluj

Total shots

14.35 avg / game

Blocked

138 total

Avg. 3.54

Universitatea Craiova Pass CFR Cluj

Total passes

17348

Avg. 445 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

53%

Total passes

17465

Avg. 448 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

52%

TOTAL ATTACKS

Universitatea Craiova

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

Universitatea Craiova

OTHERS

Universitatea Craiova

Played games

CFR Cluj

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.21

Clean sheets

0.28

4.41

172

Corners

224

5.60

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

1.64

Offsides

2.08

3.31

129

GK saves

117

2.93

Universitatea Craiova

DISCIPLINARY

CFR Cluj

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.18

1.85

0.10

0.05

11.41

445

Fouls

523

13.08

14.33

559

Tackles

693

17.33

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How We Build the Universitatea Craiova vs CFR Cluj Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Universitatea Craiova vs CFR Cluj on 17 February 2024 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.

Universitatea Craiova vs CFR Cluj Form Analysis

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

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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