U. Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova (0:0): Romania Superliga 01/12/2025

December 01, 2025

Status: Finished

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Romania Superliga

U. Cluj

Universitatea Craiova

The Romania Liga I clash between U. Cluj and Universitatea Craiova will take place on December 1, 2025, at 17:00 GMT at the Cluj Arena in Cluj-Napoca. The 30,355-capacity stadium is expected to be close to full for this top-half battle. No official referee appointment has been announced yet, but the game will be under VAR as standard in the Romanian top flight this season.

This Monday night fixture pits two ambitious sides against each other in the regular season phase, with both still harboring realistic play-off aspirations. U. Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova prediction today points toward a tight, tactical contest where small details will decide the outcome.

BETTING TIPS AND MATCH INSIGHTS

The upcoming U. Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova match prediction requires deep focus on current trends rather than historical prestige. Both teams arrive in decent momentum, yet each shows clear vulnerabilities in specific phases of play. Recent results highlight contrasting home/away splits and defensive solidity. Motivation is high for the hosts, while the visitors carry European fatigue. Our U. Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova betting tips are built on the latest data from the last 6-8 weeks.

U. Cluj Results

U. Cluj have turned Cluj Arena into a genuine fortress this season and currently ride a strong wave of form. The students have lost just once at home in the league since March 2025. Their attacking output has improved markedly since the return of key forward Daniel Popa.

Four wins in the last five competitive games underline the current confidence. The only defeat came against league leaders FCSB, yet even there Cluj created enough chances (1.87 xG). They have kept three clean sheets in their last six home matches across all competitions and score 68 % of their home goals after the 60th minute.

Universitatea Craiova Results

Craiova remain one of the most consistent sides in the division but have struggled for fluency since the European schedule intensified. Their away record against top-10 opposition this calendar year reads poorly. The Oltenians have won only two of their last seven league road trips.

Back-to-back Thursday-Sunday schedules have visibly affected recovery. Craiova have conceded first in five of their last seven away matches across all competitions. Only one clean sheet has been kept on the road in the league since September.

Who will win Monday’s Romania Superliga clash between U. Cluj and Universitatea Craiova?

U. Cluj > Draw > Universitatea Craiova >

U. Cluj

21%

Draw

24%

Universitatea Craiova

50%

Head-to-Head – U. Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova (Last 5)

Recent encounters are remarkably even: 2 win each and one draw in the last five. Four of the last five H2H produced over 2.5 goals, yet three of the last four at Cluj Arena stayed under 2.5. Home advantage has proved decisive in the most recent meetings.

U. Cluj Predicted Starting Lineup

Gertmonas (GK), Silva (DF), Capradossi (DF), Cisse (DF), Mikanovic (DF), Bic (MF), Simion (MF), Murgia (MF), Postolachi (MF), Lukic (FW), Macalou (FW).

Universitatea Craiova Predicted Starting Lineup

Isenko (GK), Romanchuk (DF), Rus (DF), Badelj (DF), Mogos (DF), Matei (MF), Baluta (MF), Cicaldau (MF), Bancu (MF), Hamlawi (FW), Baiaram (FW).

Key Factors to Watch

• Daniel Popa (U. Cluj) has scored or assisted in 7 of his last 8 home appearances;
• Craiova’s key central midfielder Alexandru Cicâldău is doubtful (muscle overload after Mainz game);
• U. Cluj have no fresh injury concerns – full squad available for the first time since October;
• Craiova played 120 minutes + penalties in Europe just four days ago – short recovery;
• The hosts have won 6 of their last 7 home league games against teams outside the current top-3;
• Mitriță (Craiova) has failed to score in his last five away league appearances;
• Average match duration added time in Cluj home games this season: 8+ minutes;
• Temperature forecast for kick-off: +2°C with light rain – slow, heavy pitch expected.

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Free Tips on U. Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova

Before placing any bet on this Superliga fixture, smart punters always dig one level deeper than the obvious form guide. The tips below are built exclusively on verifiable statistical patterns and situational edge that directly apply to Monday’s clash at Cluj Arena. Use them as final filters for your decision.

• Congested fixture impact: Craiova are playing their 8th match in 25 days (including two European away trips). In the last two seasons, after a Thursday European game followed by a Monday domestic fixture, Craiova won only 18 % of matches and kept just one clean sheet in 11 attempts.
• Home vs away goal timing split: U. Cluj have scored 71 % of their home league goals after the 60th minute this season; Craiova have conceded 64 % of their away league goals in the same period. Late goals are almost guaranteed if the game stays level.
• Referee card tendency in low-scoring contexts: The probable referee pool for this round (Covaci, Kovacs or Horvath) averages 5.9 yellow cards when both teams arrive with under-2.5 trends in their previous three games – exactly the current situation here.
• Pitch & weather combination: Cluj Arena’s natural grass + forecasted 2-4 °C with intermittent rain will produce a heavy, slow surface. In the last 14 Superliga matches played in similar conditions this season, 12 finished Under 2.5 goals and 9 saw the home side unbeaten.
• Historical Monday performance: Since the start of 2024/25, U. Cluj are unbeaten in all five Monday night home games (W4 D1), scoring exactly two goals in four of them. Craiova have lost four of their last six away games played on Monday.

U. Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova Match Prediction 2025

This is a classic case of home strength against away fatigue. U. Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova odds currently undervalue the hosts given Craiova’s packed schedule and poor recent away record against motivated mid-table sides. Our model gives U. Cluj a 46 % chance of victory (fair odds ~2.15), while the market still prices them around 2.45–2.60 – clear value.

The most likely outcome is a narrow home win, probably 1-0 or 2-1. Craiova’s legs should fade after the hour mark, exactly when Cluj have scored 68 % of their home goals this season. Under 2.5 goals also carries appeal given the expected conditions and Cluj’s defensive solidity at home.

Our Prediction: U. Cluj 1-2 Universitatea Craiova

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