Universitatea Craiova vs Universitaea Cluj: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 28 July

Universitatea Craiova

L D D W L

10th place in Relegation Quarter

3 - 4

28/07/2023 15:30

Universitaea Cluj

L L W L D

4th place in Relegation Quarter

Romania Liga I

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Universitatea Craiova vs Universitaea Cluj on 28 July 2023 (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 Universitaea Cluj preview before placing your bet.

Universitatea Craiova are currently 10th with 22 points after 9 matches.
Universitaea Cluj sit 4th with 33 points from 9 matches.
Head-to-head history is evenly balanced: Universitatea Craiova and Universitaea Cluj have each won 2 of the last 6 meetings, while 2 matches ended in draws.

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

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Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

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Weather

STANDINGS UP TO 28/07/2023

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

08/04/2023 14:30

Universitaea Cluj

1 - 3

Universitatea Craiova

ROM D1

03/02/2023 18:00

Universitatea Craiova

5 - 0

Universitaea Cluj

ROM D1

02/09/2022 18:30

Universitaea Cluj

1 - 1

Universitatea Craiova

ROM D1

12/03/2021 15:59

Universitaea Cluj

1 - 0

Universitatea Craiova

ROM D2

24/09/2019 18:30

Universitatea Craiova

2 - 2

Universitaea Cluj

ROMC

18/04/2011 15:00

Universitaea Cluj

3 - 0

Universitatea Craiova

ROM D1

Universitatea Craiova

33%

Draw

33%

Universitaea Cluj

33%

Universitatea Craiova Last 6 matches

21/07/2023 15:30

Sepsi OSK Sfantul Gheorghe 1 - 0 Universitatea Craiova ROM D1

16/07/2023 18:30

Universitatea Craiova 1 - 3 FC Steaua Bucuresti ROM D1

04/07/2023 15:00

Lokomotiv Plovdiv 2 - 0 Universitatea Craiova INT CF

02/07/2023 14:00

Koln Am 7 - 2 Universitatea Craiova INT CF

01/06/2023 17:30

CFR Cluj 0 - 0 Universitatea Craiova ROM D1

26/05/2023 17:00

Universitatea Craiova 3 - 3 FC Voluntari ROM D1

Win

Draw

33%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Universitaea Cluj

23/07/2023 18:30

Universitaea Cluj 0 - 3 Rapid Bucuresti ROM D1

16/07/2023 15:30

Petrolul Ploiesti 1 - 1 Universitaea Cluj ROM D1

05/07/2023 09:00

Rakow Czestochowa 2 - 1 Universitaea Cluj INT CF

04/07/2023 15:59

MSK Zilina 1 - 1 Universitaea Cluj INT CF

29/06/2023 16:30

Universitaea Cluj 0 - 3 Maccabi Haifa INT CF

24/06/2023 15:00

Slovan Bratislava 3 - 0 Universitaea Cluj INT CF

Win

Draw

33%

Lost

67%

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

Universitatea Craiova

Universitaea Cluj

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.69

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.95

Scored

Avg. per game

0.68

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.61

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 39 matches

YesNo

19 (49%)20 (51%)

In last 39 matches

NoYes

20 (49%)21 (51%)

Universitatea Craiova

Recent matches

Universitaea Cluj

Under /Over

(74%)29 10(26%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(61%)25 16(39%)

Under /Over

(44%)17 22(56%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(32%)13 28(68%)

Under /Over

(38%)15 24(62%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(34%)14 27(66%)

/Yes

(62%)24 15(38%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(46%)19 22(54%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Universitatea Craiova

Universitaea Cluj

Shots

Universitatea Craiova

Total shots

11.33 avg / game

Blocked

129 total

Avg. 3.49

Universitaea Cluj

Total shots

11.07 avg / game

Blocked

134 total

Avg. 3.72

Universitatea Craiova Pass Universitaea Cluj

Total passes

17348

Avg. 445 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

53%

Total passes

18590

Avg. 465 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

52%

TOTAL ATTACKS

Universitatea Craiova

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

Universitatea Craiova

OTHERS

Universitatea Craiova

Played games

Universitaea Cluj

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.21

Clean sheets

0.39

4.41

172

Corners

204

4.98

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

1.64

Offsides

1.32

3.31

129

GK saves

2.17

Universitatea Craiova

DISCIPLINARY

Universitaea Cluj

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.18

1.98

0.10

0.07

11.41

445

Fouls

524

12.78

14.33

559

Tackles

716

17.46

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How We Build the Universitatea Craiova vs Universitaea Cluj Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Universitatea Craiova vs Universitaea Cluj on 28 July 2023 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 Universitaea 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 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 Universitatea Craiova and Universitaea Cluj sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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