Craiova vs CFR Prediction

    📣How will an early goal change the strategy of both teams? If it happens, we will see an interesting development in the confrontation between the teams Craiova and CFR Cluj. Recall that the meeting is scheduled for 18:30 7 December. The tournament match will take place at the Stadionul Ion Oblemenco stadium in the city of Craiova. Note the odds - bookmakers offer to bet on the victory of the side for and , respectively.

    Head-to-Head

    The last official encounter between the teams took place on 03 August 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 2:3. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - CFR Cluj):

    • ball possession percentage: 54% vs 46%;
    • corner kicks: 9 vs 1;
    • fouls: 15 vs 16;
    • yellow cards: 3 vs 5;
    • shots on target: 6 vs 4.

    📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Craiova and CFR Cluj:

    • played 48 matches;
    • number of wins for the home team - 16, for the away team - 19, draws - 13;
    • number of goals - 48 against 56;
    • average total in the 1st half - 0.69, in the 2nd half - 1.48;
    • average total goals in the match - 2.17.

    H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

    35%
    18 Wins
    29%
    15 Draws
    37%
    19 Wins
    Total games
    52
    Total Goals Avg
    2.15
    Both teams scored
    44%
    1.04
    Total average
    1.12
    2.44
    Yellow cards
    2.63
    Last matches
    08.05.26
    Liga I
    CFR Cluj
    CFR Cluj
    Craiova
    Craiova
    -
    -
    3
    2
    15
    13
    1
    3
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    -
    -
    3
    2
    15
    13
    1
    3
    06.04.26
    Liga I
    Craiova
    Craiova
    CFR Cluj
    CFR Cluj
    -
    -
    6
    6
    10
    17
    3
    3
    2
    0
    0
    0
    2
    0
    -
    -
    6
    6
    10
    17
    3
    3
    04.03.26
    Romania Cup
    Craiova
    Craiova
    CFR Cluj
    CFR Cluj
    -
    -
    11
    3
    13
    14
    2
    3
    3
    1
    0
    0
    1
    1
    2
    0
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    -
    11
    3
    13
    14
    2
    3
    07.12.25
    Liga I
    Craiova
    Craiova
    CFR Cluj
    CFR Cluj
    2.47
    0.18
    8
    3
    6
    8
    1
    2
    1
    1
    1
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    1
    2.47
    0.18
    8
    3
    6
    8
    1
    2
    03.08.25
    Liga I
    CFR Cluj
    CFR Cluj
    1
    Craiova
    Craiova
    1.77
    0.53
    9
    1
    15
    16
    3
    5
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    0.53
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    Craiova Team Overview

    The team's last official match took place on 4 December 2025 as part of the Romania Cup tournament (home team - Petrolul Ploiesti, away team - Craiova). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:4.

    Here are the game statistics (Craiova vs Petrolul Ploiesti):

    • ball possession: 58% vs 42%;
    • corner kicks: 9 vs 2;
    • yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
    • shots on target: 8 vs 0.
    🏆Throughout the Liga I season, the team Craiova has engaged in 18 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 9 wins,
    • 3 losses,
    • 6 draws.

    📈Currently, Craiova stands at a mid-tier position within the Liga I standings, with a win percentage of 50% and a loss percentage of 17%.

    ⚽️Craiova has scored a total of 29 goals. On the defensive end, Craiova has allowed 19 goals over the season.

    Match Results: Craiova

    Last matches
    25.05.26
    Liga I
    Rapid Bucuresti 1923
    Rapid Bucuresti 1923
    Craiova
    Craiova
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    -
    3
    6
    7
    13
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    -
    -
    3
    6
    7
    13
    0
    1
    D
    17.05.26
    Liga I
    Craiova
    Craiova
    Universitatea Cluj
    Universitatea Cluj
    1
    -
    -
    6
    1
    12
    13
    2
    5
    5
    0
    2
    0
    3
    0
    -
    -
    6
    1
    12
    13
    2
    5
    W
    13.05.26
    Romania Cup
    Universitatea Cluj
    Universitatea Cluj
    Craiova
    Craiova
    -
    -
    2
    3
    12
    7
    1
    1
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    5
    6
    -
    -
    2
    3
    12
    7
    1
    1
    W
    08.05.26
    Liga I
    CFR Cluj
    CFR Cluj
    Craiova
    Craiova
    -
    -
    3
    2
    15
    13
    1
    3
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    -
    -
    3
    2
    15
    13
    1
    3
    D
    03.05.26
    Liga I
    Craiova
    Craiova
    Dinamo Bucuresti
    Dinamo Bucuresti
    -
    -
    4
    6
    6
    7
    0
    1
    2
    1
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    0
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    1
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    6
    6
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    CFR Cluj Team Overview

    The away team played their last official match on 4 December 2025 as part of the Romania Cup tournament (home team - Metaloglobus Bucuresti, away - CFR Cluj). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:2.

    Here are the match stats (CFR Cluj vs Metaloglobus Bucuresti):

    • ball possession: 50% vs 50%;
    • corner kicks: 8 vs 4;
    • fouls: 13 vs 13;
    • yellow cards: 3 vs 4;
    • shots on target: 3 vs 4.
    🏆Throughout the Liga I season, the team CFR Cluj has engaged in 18 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 4 wins,
    • 7 losses,
    • 7 draws.

    📈Currently, CFR Cluj stands at a mid-tier position within the Liga I standings, with a win percentage of 22% and a loss percentage of 39%.

    ⚽CFR Cluj has scored a total of 24 goals. On the defensive end has allowed 31 goals over the season.

    Match Results: CFR Cluj

    Last matches
    22.05.26
    Liga I
    CFR Cluj
    CFR Cluj
    FC Arges
    FC Arges
    1
    -
    -
    3
    4
    7
    14
    1
    3
    1
    1
    0
    0
    1
    1
    -
    -
    3
    4
    7
    14
    1
    3
    D
    16.05.26
    Liga I
    Dinamo Bucuresti
    Dinamo Bucuresti
    CFR Cluj
    CFR Cluj
    -
    -
    5
    5
    8
    15
    3
    2
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    -
    -
    5
    5
    8
    15
    3
    2
    D
    08.05.26
    Liga I
    CFR Cluj
    CFR Cluj
    Craiova
    Craiova
    -
    -
    3
    2
    15
    13
    1
    3
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    -
    -
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    2
    15
    13
    1
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    D
    04.05.26
    Liga I
    Rapid Bucuresti 1923
    Rapid Bucuresti 1923
    CFR Cluj
    CFR Cluj
    -
    -
    5
    7
    10
    8
    1
    1
    1
    2
    0
    2
    1
    0
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    -
    5
    7
    10
    8
    1
    1
    W
    25.04.26
    Liga I
    CFR Cluj
    CFR Cluj
    Universitatea Cluj
    Universitatea Cluj
    -
    -
    7
    2
    14
    12
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    Prediction for the 1st half

    Head-to-Head Matches:

    • Total encounters - 48;
    • First-half wins at home for hosts - 3; for visitors away - 4; number of draws - 15;
    • Average first-half total: 0.69;
    • Today's home team scores on average 0.31, while the visitors net 0.38.

    First-Half Stats: Craiova (home) vs CFR Cluj (away)

    • matches played in the tournament: 9 vs 9;
    • wins: 4 (44.44%) vs 2 (22.22%);
    • losses: 1 (11.11%) vs 3 (33.33%);
    • draws: 4 (44.44%) vs 4 (44.44%);
    • Average goals scored: 1.44 vs 1.44;
    • Average goals conceded: 0.56 vs 0.89.

    Last 10 Matches (Overall):

    • wins: 4 vs 2;
    • losses: 1 vs 2;
    • draws: 5 vs 6;
    • Average first-half total: 1.2 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 0.4) vs 1.3 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.7).
    Trends
    • Craiova have drawn in the 1st half in 6 of last 7 home games against CFR Cluj (Liga I).
    👉Prediction: 1st Half Draw (odds: 1.5)

    Prediction on the outcome

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 48;
    • home team wins - 16, away team wins - 19, draws - 13.

    Statistics: Craiova vs CFR Cluj

    • matches played in the tournament: 18 vs 18;
    • wins: 9 vs 4;
    • win percentage: 50% vs 22%;
    • losses: 3 vs 7;
    • draws: 6 vs 7.

    Last 10 matches:

    • wins: 5 vs 4;
    • losses: 1 vs 4;
    • draws: 4 vs 2.
    Trends
    • Craiova have not lost in 15 of last 16 home games.
    • Craiova have not lost in 10 of last 11 games.
    • CFR Cluj have not won in 8 of last 9 away games (Liga I).
    👉Prediction: Craiova will not lose (odds: 1.25)

    Prediction on the over/under

    H2H

    • today's home team scores on average - 1, the guests - 1.17;
    • average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.17;
    • both teams scored: overall - 21; at the home team's field - 10.

    Statistics: Craiova vs CFR Cluj

    • average total in the tournament: 2.67 vs 3.06;
    • average total goals scored: 1.61 vs 1.33;
    • average total in the 1st half: 0.83 vs 0.61;
    • average total in the 2nd half: 0.78 vs 0.72;
    • Craiova: average total at home in the tournament -  2;
    • CFR Cluj: average total away in the tournament - 1;
    • last 10 matches (average total): 1.6 (home - 1.25) vs 1.5 (away - 1.43).
    Trends
    • Under 3.5 goals scored in 13 of last 15 Craiova games against CFR Cluj.
    • Under 3.5 goals scored in 12 of last 14 Craiova games against CFR Cluj (Liga I).
    • Under 3.5 goals scored in last 6 CFR Cluj games (Liga I).
    👉Prediction: Total goals Under (3.5) (odds: 1.27)

    Prediction on corners

    Craiova: Statistics

    • season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.44; at home field - 6.33;
    • last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.8; at home field - 6.75.

    CFR Cluj: Statistics

    • season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.78, away - 5.22;
    • last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.2; away - 6.14.
    👉Prediction: Corners - CFR Cluj Total Over (3.5) (odds: 1.43)

    Prediction on BTTS

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 48;
    • both teams scored all-time - 21 times;
    • on the home team’s field - 10 times.

    Statistics: Craiova vs CFR Cluj

    • number of matches played in the tournament: 18 vs 18;
    • number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 11 vs 12;
    • number of BTTS matches for Craiova at home - 6 (67%);
    • number of BTTS matches for CFR Cluj away - 6 (67%).

    Last 10 matches:

    • number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 4;
    • BTTS matches for Craiova at home - 3 (75%);
    • BTTS matches for CFR Cluj away - 3 (43%).
    👉Prediction: Both Teams To Score (Yes) (odds: 1.75)

    Correct score prediction

    Statistics of frequent results (current season):

    • most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (21/144, 14.6%);
    • Craiova at home most often finish matches: 2:0 , 2:2 , 3:1 (2/9, 22.2%);
    • CFR Cluj away most often play: 1:1 , 2:2 (2/9, 22.2%).

    Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:

    1:1 - 11.69% (odds 6.5)
    1:0 - 9.44% (odds 7.5)
    2:1 - 8.96% (odds 8)

    Editorial Prediction

    Key statistics:
    • Craiova scored in the 1st half in 7 of last 8 home games.
    • Craiova scored in the 1st half in last 5 home games (Liga I).

    Our choice
    1st half, Craiova to score goal at odds of -112*
    *The odds are relevant for the time of publication (5 December 2025, 19:24)

    Betting Tips: Craiova - CFR Cluj

    Craiova have drawn in the 1st half
    cs-universitatea-craiovacfr-clujin 6 of last 7 home games against CFR Cluj (Liga I).
    1st Half Draw
    Bovada
    +110
    Craiova have not lost
    cs-universitatea-craiovain 15 of last 16 home games.
    cs-universitatea-craiovain 10 of last 11 games.
    CFR Cluj have not won
    cfr-clujin 8 of last 9 away games (Liga I).
    Craiova will not lose
    Everygame
    -417
    Craiova have scored
    cs-universitatea-craiovain 18 of last 19 home games (Liga I).
    cs-universitatea-craiovain last 17 home games.
    CFR Cluj have conceded
    cfr-clujin 19 of last 21 games (Liga I).
    cfr-clujin 17 of last 18 away games (Liga I).
    Craiova will score goal
    Everygame
    -500
    Under 3.5 goals scored
    cs-universitatea-craiovacfr-clujin 13 of last 15 Craiova games against CFR Cluj.
    cs-universitatea-craiovacfr-clujin 12 of last 14 Craiova games against CFR Cluj (Liga I).
    cfr-clujin last 6 CFR Cluj games (Liga I).
    in 19 of last 20 Szabolcs Kovacs games (in the Liga I).
    Total goals Under (3.5)
    Everygame
    -357
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    Craiova - CFR Table position

    League
    gWDLGDPForm
    1.
    Craiova
    Craiova
    30179453-2760
    2.
    Rapid Bucuresti 1923
    Rapid Bucuresti 1923
    30168647-3056
    3.
    Universitatea Cluj
    Universitatea Cluj
    30166848-2754
    4.
    CFR Cluj
    CFR Cluj
    30158749-4053
    5.
    Dinamo Bucuresti
    Dinamo Bucuresti
    301410642-2852

    Comparison of Teams Stats

    10 matches
    7 - Wins
    2 - Draws
    1 - Lose
    Wins - 4
    Draws - 4
    Loses - 2
    10 matches
    Scored - 12
    Conceded - 6
    +6
    +1
    8 - Scored
    7 - Conceded
    7
    Wins
    4
    2
    Draws
    4
    1
    Loses
    2
    Goal difference
    12
    Scored
    8
    6
    Conceded
    7
    1.8
    Match goals average
    1.5
    1.2
    Goals scored per match on average
    0.8
    0.6
    Goals conceded per match on average
    0.7
    2
    Both teams scored
    4
    80'
    Minutes / Goal scored
    113'
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