CFR 1907 Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova match summary and prediction — Liga I
Our model makes Universitatea Craiova the pick at 54% for CFR 1907 Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova. Form trajectory, comparison data, head-to-head and the reasoning behind the call.
The fixture at a glance
Universitatea Craiova travel to CFR 1907 Cluj on 8 November 2026. Universitatea Craiova are the model's favourite, with a win probability of roughly 54%. This matchday 15 fixture in Liga I is listed as CFR 1907 Cluj - Universitatea Craiova. Kick-off is 17:00 UTC.
Form analysis and trajectory
CFR 1907 Cluj: they come in on the back of a draw, following one win, one draw and two defeats before that. That is one win, two draws and two defeats from the last five, worth 5 points. It leaves them winless in four. Their 2026-season record in our dataset (11 scored and 17 conceded in nine matches, 1.22 and 1.89 per game) points to a fairly even balance between the two ends of the pitch. That is reflected in a form rating of 41.4 out of 100, and they sit 9th on a goal difference of -1.
Universitatea Craiova: they come in on the back of a win, following three wins and one draw before that. That is four wins, one draw and no defeats from the last five, worth 13 points. It leaves them unbeaten in five. Their 2026-season record in our dataset (26 scored and 5 conceded in eleven matches, 2.36 and 0.45 per game) points to a side doing the job at both ends. That is reflected in a form rating of 81.0 out of 100, and they sit 2nd on a goal difference of +24.
Side by side
| Statistic | CFR 1907 Cluj | Universitatea Craiova |
|---|---|---|
| League position | 9th | 2nd |
| Goal difference | -1 | +24 |
| Form (last 5, most recent first) | DLDLW | WDWWW |
| Points from last 5 | 5 | 13 |
| Goals scored / conceded (last 5) | 5 / 7 | 13 / 3 |
| Clean sheets (last 5) | 1 | 2 |
| Matches in our dataset (2026 season) | 9 | 11 |
| Goals per game, scored / conceded (2026) | 1.22 / 1.89 | 2.36 / 0.45 |
| Points per game (2026) | 0.67 | 2.55 |
| Form rating (0-100) | 41.4 | 81.0 |
| Players unavailable | 0 | 0 |
| Model win probability | 20% | 54% |
Key match insights
- Pre-match form ratings: CFR 1907 Cluj 41.4 versus Universitatea Craiova 81.0, a gap of 39.6, which aligns with the model's favourite.
- Availability: No absentees listed for either side in our injury feed at the time of writing.
- Goals outlook: A combined scoring line of 3.40, over 2.5 goals at 49% and both teams to score at 56%.
- First goal: Leans Universitatea Craiova's way at 57%.
Sentiment and prediction
The model tilts to Universitatea Craiova at 54%, without enough room to treat it as a formality. Universitatea Craiova's stronger recent metrics back it and the goals line points to under 2.5 goals.
This is a data-led read, not a certainty. The numbers are shown as they come out of the model so the basis for the call can be checked rather than assumed.
Frequently asked questions
Who is favoured to win the match: CFR 1907 Cluj or Universitatea Craiova?
Universitatea Craiova, with an implied win probability of roughly 54%. The full split is 20% CFR 1907 Cluj, 26% the draw and 54% Universitatea Craiova.
When and where is CFR 1907 Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova being played?
8 November 2026, kick-off 17:00 UTC.
What was the result of the last match between CFR 1907 Cluj and Universitatea Craiova?
Universitatea Craiova 2-0 CFR 1907 Cluj on 06 April 2026.
What is the recent form of CFR 1907 Cluj and Universitatea Craiova?
CFR 1907 Cluj have taken 5 points from their last five (DLDLW), Universitatea Craiova 13 from theirs (WDWWW). Most recently CFR 1907 Cluj took a 1-1 draw away at Petrolul Ploiesti and Universitatea Craiova a 2-1 win at home to FC Botosani.
How many goals are expected in CFR 1907 Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova?
The model's combined scoring line is 3.40 — 0.80 for CFR 1907 Cluj and 2.60 for Universitatea Craiova. It rates over 2.5 goals at 49%.
Will both teams score?
The model rates both teams to score at 56%, so its call is yes.