CS U Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj: match statistics
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CS U Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
CS U Craiova play Universitatea Cluj in Liga I (Romania). The match date is 7 September 2026. Venue: Stadionul Ion Oblemenco (Craiova).
Current form
CS U Craiova: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. Universitatea Cluj: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
CS U Craiova scores 2.00 and concedes 1.29 goals per match. Universitatea Cluj scores 1.50 and concedes 1.50. League average: 2.36 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: CS U Craiova 57%, Universitatea Cluj 83%. Over 2.5: CS U Craiova 57%, Universitatea Cluj 83%. League level: BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 43%.
xG, shots and style
CS U Craiova has higher xG: 2.05 vs 1.84. CS U Craiova: 19.0 shots per match, Universitatea Cluj: 16.7.
Match halves
CS U Craiova: half-time lead 43%, second-half goals 1.43. Universitatea Cluj: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 1.00.
Goals by minute
CS U Craiova: 46-60 (4 goals). Universitatea Cluj: 46-60 (3 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Liga I: 2.36 goals per match, BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 43%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 4 previous H2H matches were available: 2-1-1. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 25%.
Before the match
1X2 odds
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
CS U Craiova is 33% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / match - CS U Craiova · 1.2 pts / match - 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 match.
2 goals / match - CS U Craiova · 1.5 goals / match - Universitatea Cluj
CS U Craiova is 16% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.29 goals / match - CS U Craiova · 1.5 goals / match - Universitatea Cluj
CS U Craiova scores in 86% of matches (6 of 7 matches), while Universitatea Cluj keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 6 matches).
Universitatea Cluj scores in 83% of matches (5 of 6 matches), while CS U Craiova keeps a clean sheet in 29% (2 of 7 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - CS U Craiova
Over / Under - Universitatea Cluj
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - CS U Craiova · 1 pts / match - Universitatea Cluj
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
CS U Craiova - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 43% of matches and wins 43%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Universitatea Cluj - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 0.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
CS U Craiova
Universitatea Cluj
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▲ 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
Recent meetings (4): CS U Craiova 2 - 1 - 1 Universitatea Cluj. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 25% matches.
FAQ
When do CS U Craiova and Universitatea Cluj play?
CS U Craiova face Universitatea Cluj on 7 September 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.