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CS Universitatea Craiova hosts FC Universitatea Cluj in a pivotal Liga I encounter on July 28, 2025, at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco. This Round 3 fixture features Romania's top two teams early in the season, with Cluj leading the table and Craiova just one point behind. Both sides enter this match unbeaten in league play, though their recent form diverges significantly - Craiova boasts an undefeated streak in their last five matches while Cluj has struggled with three losses in the same period. Historically, Craiova dominates this matchup with four wins in their last five meetings. The outcome could reshape the league standings as these regional rivals battle for early supremacy in Romanian football's top flight.
Craiova enters this match in formidable form, undefeated in their last five fixtures across all competitions. Their offensive prowess is evident with 14 goals scored during this stretch, though defensive vulnerabilities surfaced in two high-scoring draws. Manager Ivaylo Petev Bogdanov has cultivated a resilient squad capable of securing results both home and away, demonstrated by recent victories against Argeş and MTK Budapest.
Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
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2025-07-18 | FC Argeş | Win | 3-1 |
2025-07-12 | UTA Arad | Draw | 3-3 |
2025-07-04 | MTK Budapest | Win | 0-1 |
2025-06-28 | Bohemians Praha 1905 | Draw | 3-3 |
2025-05-24 | FC Dinamo București | Win | 2-1 |
Cluj's form presents significant concerns with three losses in their last five matches. While they opened league play strongly, recent heavy defeats against Slavia Praha and Sigma Olomouc exposed defensive frailties. Manager Ioan Ovidiu Sabau faces challenges stabilizing the backline after conceding 11 goals during this period. Their lone bright spot came against Metaloglobus București, suggesting potential when executing counter-attacking strategies.
Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
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2025-07-19 | UTA Arad | Draw | 1-1 |
2025-07-11 | FC Metaloglobus București | Win | 1-4 |
2025-07-04 | FC Slovan Liberec | Loss | 4-1 |
2025-07-02 | Slavia Praha | Loss | 5-2 |
2025-06-30 | SK Sigma Olomouc | Loss | 1-3 |
Historical encounters heavily favor Craiova, who've won four of the last five matchups. In nine all-time meetings, Craiova holds a 44% win rate compared to Cluj's 11%, with 44% ending as draws. Goals are frequent in this fixture with over 2.5 goals occurring in 50% of matches and both teams scoring in 60%. Recent clashes include Craiova's 3-0 home victory and a dramatic 6-5 win last May. This historical dominance gives Craiova psychological advantage entering the fixture. Expert analysis and predictions for this CS Universitatea Craiova vs FC Universitatea Cluj encounter .
Date | Competition | Result |
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Sat Apr 26 | Liga I | FC Universitatea Cluj 2-1 CS Universitatea Craiova |
Fri Mar 14 | Liga I | CS Universitatea Craiova 3-0 FC Universitatea Cluj |
Wed Feb 05 | Liga I | CS Universitatea Craiova 1-0 FC Universitatea Cluj |
Sun Sep 22 | Liga I | FC Universitatea Cluj 1-1 CS Universitatea Craiova |
Sun May 26 | Liga I | CS Universitatea Craiova 6-5 FC Universitatea Cluj |
Expert Betting Analysis
by Oscar Hasley, Football Betting Analyst
Professional betting insights and statistical analysis for this fixture
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This top-of-the-table clash features Liga I's top two teams early in the season. FC Universitatea Cluj currently leads the standings with 4 points from 2 matches, boasting the league's best goal difference (+3). CS Universitatea Craiova sits just one point behind in second place with an identical unbeaten record (1 win, 1 draw). Both teams have shown attacking strength - Craiova leads with 6 goals scored while Cluj has conceded the fewest goals (2). The outcome could see either side extend their lead or create separation in this crucial early-season battle for supremacy.
1 | FC Universitatea Cluj | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5:2 | 4 | ||
2 | Universitatea Craiova | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6:4 | 4 |
Universitatea Craiova
Victories
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Victories
FC Universitatea Cluj
label | first team | second team |
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Victories | 4 | 1 |
Scored goals | 17 | 12 |
Average per game | 1.89 | 1.33 |
The biggest victory | 3-0 | 1-2 |
Based on the corners statistics of the last 10 games of each team, we advise you to bet on
Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 |
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The match is scheduled for July 28, 2025 at 18:30 UTC.
The match will be played at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco with a capacity of 30,929 spectators.
In their 9 previous meetings, CS Universitatea Craiova has won 4 times, FC Universitatea Cluj has won 1 time, and there have been 4 draws. The goal difference is 17-12 in favor of CS Universitatea Craiova.
Coming into this match, FC Universitatea Cluj is 1st in the table with 1 point from 2 matches. CS Universitatea Craiova is 2nd with 2 points.
According to CheckForm ratings, CS Universitatea Craiova is in excellent form (rating: 11) compared to FC Universitatea Cluj's bad form (rating: -2).
This is the 3rd round of the Liga I season.
This match is a crucial encounter in Liga I between 1st and 2nd placed teams. Both teams will be looking to secure three points to strengthen their position in the league table early in the season.
This Liga I encounter between 2nd-placed CS Universitatea Craiova and league leaders FC Universitatea Cluj presents a fascinating contrast in form. Craiova enters with excellent momentum (CheckForm rating 11), unbeaten in their last five matches with three wins and two draws. Cluj, despite leading the table, comes in with concerning form (CheckForm rating -2), having lost three of their last five. The head-to-head history favors Craiova with four wins in nine meetings. Key factors will include Craiova's home advantage at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco and whether Cluj can overcome recent defensive vulnerabilities. For Craiova to win, they must capitalize on their attacking momentum, while Cluj needs to stabilize their defense and convert limited opportunities efficiently.
Gary Redknapp
Football Analyst
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label | first team | second team |
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Victories | 0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 |
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