Universitatea Cluj vs CS U Craiova: match statistics
Universitatea Cluj vs CS U Craiova: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Universitatea Cluj played CS U Craiova in Liga I (Romania). The match was played on 1 December 2025. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Universitatea Cluj: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match. CS U Craiova: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Universitatea Cluj scores 1.24 and concedes 1.12 goals per match. CS U Craiova scores 1.71 and concedes 1.12. League average: 2.59 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Universitatea Cluj 53%, CS U Craiova 65%. Over 2.5: Universitatea Cluj 41%, CS U Craiova 59%. League level: BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 48%.
xG, shots and style
CS U Craiova has higher xG: 1.63 vs 1.44. Universitatea Cluj: 12.8 shots per match, CS U Craiova: 15.1.
Match halves
Universitatea Cluj: half-time lead 41%, second-half goals 0.65. CS U Craiova: half-time lead 41%, second-half goals 0.82.
Goals by minute
Universitatea Cluj: 31-45+ (6 goals). CS U Craiova: 31-45+ (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Liga I: 2.59 goals per match, BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 48%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 100%.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
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
| Universitatea Cluj | CS U Craiova | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 28% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.35 |
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.
Universitatea Cluj is 13% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / match - Universitatea Cluj · 1.6 pts / match - CS U Craiova
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 38% better for: goals scored per match.
1.24 goals / match - Universitatea Cluj · 1.71 goals / match - CS U Craiova
Universitatea Cluj scores in 71% of matches (12 of 17 matches), while CS U Craiova keeps a clean sheet in 24% (4 of 17 matches).
CS U Craiova scores in 82% of matches (14 of 17 matches), while Universitatea Cluj keeps a clean sheet in 24% (4 of 17 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 - Universitatea Cluj
Over / Under - CS U Craiova
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Universitatea Cluj - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 41% of matches and wins 35%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.6 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
CS U Craiova - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 41% of matches and wins 53%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | 0 |
* 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 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* 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
Universitatea Cluj
CS U Craiova
* 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
| Universitatea Cluj | Liga | CS U Craiova | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.35 | 2.59 | ▲ 2.82 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 53% | 55% | ▲ 65% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 41% | 48% | ▲ 59% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 24% | 26% | ▼ 24% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 59% | 71% | ▲ 82% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 88% | 74% | ▼ 71% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Universitatea Cluj 0 - 0 - 1 CS U Craiova. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Universitatea Cluj vs CS U Craiova?
The Liga I match finished Universitatea Cluj 0:0 CS U Craiova. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Universitatea Cluj vs CS U Craiova?
Universitatea Cluj score 1.24 goals per game on average and CS U Craiova 1.71. The Liga I average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 53% of Universitatea Cluj's matches and 65% of CS U Craiova's.
What form are Universitatea Cluj and CS U Craiova in?
Over the last 5 games Universitatea Cluj have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and CS U Craiova 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Universitatea Cluj vs CS U Craiova?
The statistical background for Universitatea Cluj vs CS U Craiova — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.