Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

Cluj faced Universitatea Craiova in the Championship Group of the Liga 1 in Romania on May 8. The match concluded with both teams sharing the points in a 0-0 draw.

As Cluj and Universitatea Craiova renew their battle, the memory of Cluj's 2-0 win in their Liga 1 Championship Group encounter from a month ago still lingers. On a solid run, Cluj recently defeated Rapid B, Universitatea Cluj and Arges, stretching their unbeaten streak to four matches.

In their last two matches, Universitatea Craiova emerged victorious against Dinamo B and Arges, giving them confidence as they approach this game, bringing their unbeaten streak to four.

This Liga 1 Championship Group match offers a platform for Cluj and Universitatea Craiova’s goal-scorers to step up and leave their mark on the contest. Cluj’s top finisher Andrei Cordea and Meriton Korenica have played important roles in ensuring their attack, carefully orchestrated by Daniel Pancu, remains effective. Cluj’s top scorer in Liga 1 Championship Group, Cordea, has two goals this season, while Korenica has been their leading creator in the competition with one assist. Cluj have also relied on Adrian Paun, Lorenzo Biliboc and Karlo Muhar to energize their attack through key shots and passes.

Meanwhile, Stefan Baiaram and Assad Al-Hamlawi have been pivotal for Universitatea Craiova’s attack, under Filipe Coelho’s guidance, combining to deliver important goals and assists. Al-Hamlawi has already scored two goals in Liga 1 Championship Group this season, while Mekvabishvili has been their leading creator in the competition with two assists. Supporting them are Steven Nsimba, Alexandru Cicaldau and Carlos Mora, who have also chipped in with important goals and assists, adding depth to Universitatea Craiova’s attack.

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Live Streaming

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AI Prediction

The AI gives an initial outlook on Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova before the match, and then continues to track the action live, updating its forecast every minute as the game unfolds. AI projections, calculated before kick-off, indicated Cluj’s victory had the highest chance, at 38%, while a draw was at 34% and Universitatea Craiova’s victory was at 28%.

Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for Cluj - Universitatea Craiova in real time.

Cluj kicked off the game with Mihai Popa, Matei Ilie who got substituted by Adrian Paun on the 85th minute, Marian Huja, Sheriff Sinyan, Camora, Karlo Muhar, Tidiane Keita, Viktor Kun who got substituted by Lorenzo Biliboc on the 46th minute, Meriton Korenica who got substituted by Christopher Braun on the 46th minute, Luka Zahovic who got substituted by Alibek Aliev on the 66th minute and Andrei Cordea who got substituted by Ciprian Deac on the 90th minute as starters, with Octavian Valceanu, Aly Abeid, Christopher Braun, Ciprian Deac, Lorenzo Biliboc, Damjan Djokovic, Alin Razvan Fica, Andres Sfait, Razvan Gligor, Adrian Paun, Ovidiu Perianu and Alibek Aliev on the bench.

Universitatea Craiova's starting eleven were Laurentiu Popescu, Vladimir Screciu, Adrian Rus, Oleksandr Romanchuk, Nicusor Bancu, Anzor Mekvabishvili who got substituted by Alexandru Cretu on the 75th minute, Alexandru Cicaldau who got substituted by Tudor Baluta on the 61st minute, Carlos Mora, Samuel Teles who got substituted by Stefan Baiaram on the 46th minute, Steven Nsimba who got substituted by Assad Al-Hamlawi on the 66th minute and David Matei who got substituted by Luca Basceanu on the 61st minute, with Alexandru Glodean, Joao Goncalves, Vasile Mogos, Nikola Stevanovic, Florin Stefan, Alexandru Cretu, Tudor Baluta, Mihnea Radulescu, Stefan Baiaram, Luca Basceanu, Monday Etim and Assad Al-Hamlawi on the bench.

Stats

Explore stats from Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova on ScoreBat - we are updating the numbers on this page every second of the game.

• Expected Goals: 0.37 - 0.22
• Ball Possession: 45 - 55
• Big Scoring Chances: 1 - 0
• Total Attempts: 7 - 7
• Shots On Target: 1 - 0
• Blocked Shots: 2 - 2
• Shots in the Box: 5 - 1
• Shots from Outside the Box: 2 - 6
• Woodwork Hits: 1 - 0
• Fouls: 15 - 13
• Corners: 3 - 2
• Throw-Ins: 27 - 20
• Saves: 0 - 1
• Free Kicks: 13 - 15
• Offsides: 8 - 1
• Passes into Final Third: 111 - 93
• Completed Passes in Final Third: 59 - 61
• Touches in Opponent's Box: 20 - 8
• Tackles: 9 - 9
• Completed Tackles: 6 - 6
• Total Crosses: 19 - 13
• Successful Crosses: 6 - 4
• Interceptions: 8 - 11
• Clearances: 14 - 31

Referee showed the yellow card four times throughout the game. David Matei, Carlos Mora, Stefan Baiaram and Marian Huja were the ones to receive it.

Head-to-head

The teams have met five times since May 2025. Out of the five matches, Universitatea Craiova have won three, and the other two games were draws. Their latest meeting occurred on April 6, 2026, during the Championship Group of the Liga 1 in Romania, with Universitatea Craiova winning 2-0. In total, Cluj have managed six goals in these five meetings, compared to Universitatea Craiova's eleven. Overall, Universitatea Craiova hold a stronger head-to-head record against Cluj in recent meetings.

Cluj have won four of their eight matches in Liga 1 Championship Group this season, with two draws and two defeats, netting seven goals (0.88 per match) and conceding six (0.75 per match). This season in Liga 1 Championship Group, Universitatea Craiova have recorded five wins, one draw, and two losses in eight matches, scoring seven goals, averaging 0.88 per match, while conceding six, an average of 0.75 per match.

Recent Form

Cluj are on a three-game winning streak, with victories against Rapid B, Universitatea Cluj and Arges in their last three matches, while Universitatea Craiova are in the middle of a two-match winning streak, having won Dinamo B and Arges in their last two matches. Overall, over their most recent nineteen games, Cluj have claimed fourteen victories, suffered three defeats, and drawn two times, while Universitatea Craiova have won twelve of their last twenty matches, losing four and drawing four.

Live Standings

As always, Romania Liga 1 Championship Group's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Cluj hold 3rd place with 41 points after eight matches, while Universitatea Craiova sit 1st with 46 points from eight matches.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Cluj and Universitatea Craiova in real time. The videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of Cluj - Universitatea Craiova are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.