Universitatea Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj Prediction 28.07.2025 | Superliga
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- Competition: Romania - Superliga
- Date: Monday, 28th, July 2025
- Kickoff: 19:30 UK / 20.30 CEST
- Venue: Stadionul Ion Oblemenco (Craiova)
Monday’s matchweek three encounter in the Romanian SuperLiga sees Universitatea Craiova looking to overtake Universitatea Cluj at the summit in a direct showdown at Ion Oblemenco.
Fuelled by their podium finish last term, Universitatea Craiova have hit the ground running in the new season, first sharing the spoils in a rollercoaster 3-3 encounter against UTA Arad before dismantling FC Arges with an assertive 3-1 triumph that underlined their top-tier credentials.
Craiova’s namesakes from Cluj made a long-awaited return to the continental spotlight after more than five decades away, securing their European ticket thanks to a fourth-place finish in last season’s playoff round, and they’ve kicked off their 2025-26 Superliga campaign in confident fashion, hammering Metaloglobus Bucharest 4-1 before grinding out a 1-1 draw against UTA Arad which was enough to catapult them to the summit.
Universitatea Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj Betting Tips : U. CRAIOVA TO WIN
Looking to dethrone the current table-toppers in a direct head-to-head, Universitatea Craiova will aim to replicate last season’s dominant home displays against their namesakes from Cluj, having recorded controlled wins of 1-0 and 3-0. The White-Blues showed incredible resilience on their home turf last season, dropping just two games out of twenty, and they backed up their dominant form with an impressive 3-1 victory over FC Arges last Friday, so they will be fired up to defend their fortress and maintain their home dominance. Universitatea Cluj will be eager to keep the momentum rolling after a strong start to the Superliga campaign, yet their away form has been inconsistent, managing only three wins in eleven competitive road trips, and failing to find the net on six occasions during that stretch. A hugely exciting clash between the two is expected, but given that they have shown an enviable level of form on home soil in recent months, we remain confident that the Craiova-based club can delight their loyal supporters with a safe and comfortable victory that will launch them to the summit.
U Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Universitatea Cluj
2 : 1
U Craiova
Liga 1
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U Craiova
1 : 0
Universitatea Cluj
Liga 1
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Universitatea Cluj
1 : 1
U Craiova
Liga 1
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U Craiova
0 : 0
Universitatea Cluj
Liga 1
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U Craiova
2 : 2
Universitatea Cluj
Liga 1
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Universitatea Cluj
1 : 1
U Craiova
Liga 1
Universitatea Craiova team news
With first-choice goalkeeper Laurentiu Popescu still nursing a muscle issue, summer signing Pavlo Isenko is expected to step in between the posts.
Key midfielder Vladimir Screciu remains on the injury list, while Mihnea Radulescu was left on the bench during the midweek European clash to avoid any risk of aggravating a previous issue.
Last matches of U Craiova
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FK Sarajevo
2 : 1
U Craiova
Europa Conference League
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U Craiova
3 : 1
Argeş
Liga 1
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UTA Arad
3 : 3
U Craiova
Liga 1
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U Craiova
2 : 1
Dinamo Bucuresti
Liga 1
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FCSB
1 : 0
U Craiova
Liga 1
U Craiova lineup
Goalkeeper
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77
Pavlo Isenko
Defenders
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3
Oleksandr Romanchuk
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19
Vasile Mogoș
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24
Nikola Stevanovic
Midfielders
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11
Nicușor Bancu
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23
Samuel Teles
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8
Tudor Băluță
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27
David Barbu
Forwards
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10
Ștefan Baiaram
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14
Lyes Houri
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9
Assad Al-Hamlawi
Universitatea Cluj team news
Miguel Silva, who arrived from Otelul Galati this summer, picked up an injury in the second half of the midweek European clash against Sarajevo, putting his availability for Monday in doubt.
With Jasper van der Werff and Jonathan Cisse sidelined by undisclosed injuries, head coach Ovidiu Sabau is expected to once again pair Iulian Cristea and Elio Capradossi at the heart of the defense.
Last matches of Universitatea Cluj
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Ararat Armenia
0 : 0
Universitatea Cluj
Europa Conference League
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Universitatea Cluj
1 : 1
UTA Arad
Liga 1
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Metaloglobus
1 : 4
Universitatea Cluj
Liga 1
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Slovan Liberec
4 : 1
Universitatea Cluj
Club Friendlies 3
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Amstetten
1 : 2
Universitatea Cluj
Club Friendlies 3
Universitatea Cluj lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Ștefan Lefter
Defenders
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27
Alexandru Chipciu
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23
Elio Capradossi
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6
Iulian Cristea
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18
Andrei Artean
Midfielders
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10
Dan Nistor
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94
Ovidiu Bic
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11
Alessandro Murgia
Forwards
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93
Mamadou Thiam
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17
Jovo Lukic
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19
Issouf Macalou
3 Reasons why we expect Universitatea Craiova to Win
- Universitatea Craiova have recorded seven victories in their last 10 home matches.
- Universitatea Cluj have been beaten in half of their last six visits.
- Universitatea Craiova have defeated U. Cluj in both home encounters last season with a combined score of 4-0.
Main prediction U Craiova - Universitatea Cluj
U Craiova to win
U Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj standings in Liga 1
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Farul Constanța | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 - 5 | +3 | 10 |
| 2 | UTA Arad | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 - 5 | +2 | 8 |
| 3 | Rapid Bucuresti | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 - 1 | +4 | 7 |
| 4 | Universitatea Craiova | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 - 5 | +3 | 7 |
| 5 | Botoşani | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 - 1 | +4 | 5 |
| 6 | FCSB | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 - 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 7 | Universitatea Cluj | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 - 4 | +2 | 4 |
| 8 | Otelul | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 - 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 9 | CFR Cluj | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 - 4 | -1 | 4 |
| 10 | Petrolul 52 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 - 3 | +1 | 4 |
| 11 | Unirea Slobozia | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 - 7 | 0 | 3 |
| 12 | Argeş | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 - 5 | -2 | 3 |
| 13 | Dinamo Bucureşti | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 - 4 | -1 | 2 |
| 14 | Hermannstadt | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 - 4 | -1 | 2 |
| 15 | Metaloglobus | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 - 11 | -7 | 1 |
| 16 | Csikszereda | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 - 10 | -7 | 1 |