Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

Cluj took on Universitatea Craiova in the Liga 1 of Romania on August 3. Universitatea Craiova came out on top, securing a 2-3 win.

On the 20th minute, Steven Nsimba netted the first goal of the match, tipping the balance in Universitatea Craiova's favor. Mihnea Radulescu and Matei Ilie then scored with Nsimba adding another one, ending the game at 2-3.

The spotlight turns to the field where Cluj and Universitatea Craiova renew their battle, 3 months after the Liga 1 Championship Group face-off that concluded in a 2-2 stalemate. Cluj come into this match fresh off a victory over Lugano in Europa League 2nd qualifying round last Thursday.

After their recent two-win streak against Sarajevo and Universitatea Cluj, Universitatea Craiova approach this match with renewed confidence in the same manner. For all that, their backline remains a concern, having conceded goals in each of their last five away matches.

This Liga 1 encounter highlights the attacking players who have stood out for Cluj and Universitatea Craiova throughout the campaign, even in challenging moments. Cluj’s attacking options, under the tactical direction of Dan Petrescu, have been bolstered by Karlo Muhar and Virgiliu Postolachi, the team’s top scorer, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. Postolachi leads Cluj’s scoring charts in Liga 1 this season with two goals, while Muhar has been their leading creator in the competition with one assist. Adding further support are Alin Razvan Fica, Sheriff Sinyan and Meriton Korenica, who have combined to deliver key goals and assists for the team.

Meanwhile, Assad Al-Hamlawi and Stefan Baiaram have been pivotal for Universitatea Craiova’s attack, under Mirel Radoi’s management, combining to deliver important goals. In Liga 1, Al-Hamlawi has been Universitatea Craiova’s standout scorer with two goals, while Houri remains their top assist provider in the competition with two. Supporting them are Oleksandr Romanchuk, Carlos Mora and Andrei Ivan, who have also chipped in with important goals and assists, adding depth to Universitatea Craiova’s attack.

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Line-Ups

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

Cluj kicked off the game with Otto Hindrich, Camora, Matei Ilie, Leo Bolgado, Aly Abeid, Adrian Paun who got substituted by Beni Nkololo on the 25th minute, Damjan Djokovic who got substituted by Sheriff Sinyan on the 62nd minute, Alin Razvan Fica, Andres Sfait who got substituted by Lorenzo Biliboc on the 46th minute, Marko Gjorgjievski who got substituted by Virgiliu Postolachi on the 46th minute and Meriton Korenica who got substituted by Louis Munteanu on the 62nd minute as starters, with Alessandro Micai, Daniel Dumbravanu, Sheriff Sinyan, Drilon Islami, Viktor Kun, Beni Nkololo, Ciprian Deac, Lorenzo Biliboc, David Ciubancan, Louis Munteanu, Virgiliu Postolachi and Mohamed Badamosi on the bench.

Universitatea Craiova's starting eleven were Pavlo Isenko, Juraj Badelj, Nikola Stevanovic, Vasile Mogos, Florin Stefan who got substituted by Nicusor Bancu on the 60th minute, Anzor Mekvabishvili who got substituted by Tudor Baluta on the 90th minute, Alexandru Cretu, Mihnea Radulescu, Luca Basceanu who got substituted by David Barbu on the 60th minute, Steven Nsimba who got substituted by Assad Al-Hamlawi on the 74th minute and Lyes Houri who got substituted by Vladimir Screciu on the 73rd minute, with Silviu Lung, Oleksandr Romanchuk, Nicusor Bancu, Samuel Teles, Stefan Baiaram, Alexandru Cicaldau, Tudor Baluta, David Matei, Carlos Mora, Vladimir Screciu, Assad Al-Hamlawi and David Barbu on the bench.

Stats

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• Ball Possession: 54 - 46
• Big Scoring Chances: 0 - 1
• Total Attempts: 24 - 7
• Shots On Target: 6 - 4
• Blocked Shots: 8 - 2
• Shots in the Box: 17 - 5
• Shots from Outside the Box: 7 - 2
• Woodwork Hits: 0 - 0
• Fouls: 15 - 16
• Corners: 9 - 1
• Throw-Ins: 14 - 21
• Saves: 1 - 4
• Free Kicks: 16 - 15
• Offsides: 2 - 2
• Passes into Final Third: 169 - 63
• Completed Passes in Final Third: 119 - 39
• Touches in Opponent's Box: 38 - 10
• Tackles: 13 - 15
• Completed Tackles: 8 - 11
• Total Crosses: 34 - 5
• Successful Crosses: 11 - 1
• Interceptions: 8 - 7
• Clearances: 6 - 41

Referee showed the yellow card eight times throughout the game. Lyes Houri, Luca Basceanu, Nikola Stevanovic, Camora, Beni Nkololo, Matei Ilie, Assad Al-Hamlawi and Mihnea Radulescu were the ones to receive it.

Head-to-head

The teams have met six times since April 2024. Cluj have won four times, Universitatea Craiova once, and one game ended in draw. The most recent match between them was on May 10, 2025, in the Championship Group of the Liga 1 in Romania, ending in a 2-2 draw. Over the course of these six head-to-head games, Cluj have found the net eight times, whereas Universitatea Craiova have scored five. Overall, Cluj hold a stronger head-to-head record against Universitatea Craiova in recent meetings.

Cluj have won one of their three matches in Liga 1 this season, with one draw and one defeat, scoring three goals, averaging 1.00 per match, while conceding four, an average of 1.33 per match. This season in Liga 1, Universitatea Craiova have recorded two wins, one draw, and zero losses in three matches, netting eight goals (2.67 per match) and conceding five (1.67 per match).

Recent Form

Cluj are coming off a win in their last match against Lugano, while Universitatea Craiova are in the middle of a two-match winning streak, with victories against Sarajevo and Universitatea Cluj in their last two matches. Overall, in their last twenty matches, Cluj have recorded nine wins, four losses, and seven draws, while over their most recent twenty games, Universitatea Craiova have claimed nine victories, suffered seven defeats, and drawn four times.

Live Standings

As always, Romania Liga 1's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Cluj are currently 12th in the table with four points from three matches, while Universitatea Craiova sit 4th with seven points from three matches.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Cluj and Universitatea Craiova in real time. You can watch the goals by Steven Nsimba, Mihnea Radulescu and Matei Ilie as 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.