CS U Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj: match statistics
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CS U Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
CS U Craiova plays Universitatea Cluj in Liga I (Romania). The game is scheduled for September 7, 2026. Venue: Stadionul Ion Oblemenco (Craiova).
Recent form
CS U Craiova has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Universitatea Cluj has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
CS U Craiova scores 2.00 goals per game and allows 1.29. Universitatea Cluj scores 1.50 and allows 1.50. Games in this league average 2.36 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 57% of CS U Craiova's games and 83% of Universitatea Cluj's. The Over 2.5 rates are 57% and 83%, compared with league averages of 46% for BTTS and 43% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
CS U Craiova has the higher season xG average, 2.05 to 1.84 per game. CS U Craiova takes 19.0 shots per game, while Universitatea Cluj takes 16.7.
First-half and second-half trends
CS U Craiova leads at halftime in 43% of its games and scores 1.43 goals per game after halftime. Universitatea Cluj leads at halftime in 33% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
CS U Craiova's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (4 goals). For Universitatea Cluj, it is minutes 46-60 (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga I games average 2.36 goals. Both teams score in 46% of games, and 43% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 25% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| CS U Craiova | Universitatea Cluj | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.30 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
CS U Craiova is 33% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - CS U Craiova · 1.2 pts / game - Universitatea Cluj
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
CS U Craiova is 33% better for: goals scored per game.
2 goals / game - CS U Craiova · 1.5 goals / game - Universitatea Cluj
CS U Craiova is 16% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.29 goals / game - CS U Craiova · 1.5 goals / game - Universitatea Cluj
CS U Craiova scores in 86% of games (6 of 7 meczów), while Universitatea Cluj keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 6 meczów).
Universitatea Cluj scores in 83% of games (5 of 6 meczów), while CS U Craiova keeps a clean sheet in 29% (2 of 7 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - CS U Craiova
Over / Under - Universitatea Cluj
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
CS U Craiova is 57% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.57 pts / game - CS U Craiova · 1 pts / game - Universitatea Cluj
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
CS U Craiova - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 43% of games and wins 43%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Universitatea Cluj - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (3 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
CS U Craiova
Universitatea Cluj
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Liga I).
Teams vs league
| CS U Craiova | Liga | Universitatea Cluj | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.29 | 2.36 | ▲ 3.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 57% | 46% | ▲ 83% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 57% | 43% | ▲ 83% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 29% | 33% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 71% | 63% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 86% | 71% | ▲ 83% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from CS U Craiova's perspective: 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Universitatea Cluj. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 25% of them.
FAQ
When do CS U Craiova and Universitatea Cluj play?
CS U Craiova face Universitatea Cluj on September 7, 2026 in Liga I at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco (Craiova). The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between CS U Craiova and Universitatea Cluj?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches CS U Craiova won 2, Universitatea Cluj won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 25% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before CS U Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj?
CS U Craiova score 2.00 goals per game on average and Universitatea Cluj 1.50. The Liga I average is 2.36 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 57% of CS U Craiova's matches and 83% of Universitatea Cluj's.
What form are CS U Craiova and Universitatea Cluj in?
Over the last 5 games CS U Craiova have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Universitatea Cluj 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for CS U Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for CS U Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.