Universitatea Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

Universitatea Craiova went head-to-head with Universitatea Cluj in the Liga 1 of Romania on July 28. The game ended 2-1 in Universitatea Craiova's favor.

The scoreline opened on the 32nd minute when Miguel Silva converted the chance, putting Universitatea Cluj ahead. The scoreline was shaped by further goals from Assad Al-Hamlawi, making the final score 2-1.

All eyes turn to the pitch as the upcoming encounter sees Universitatea Craiova and Universitatea Cluj renew their battle, 3 months after their Liga 1 Championship Group meeting which Universitatea Cluj won 2-1. Universitatea Craiova come into this match following a defeat to Sarajevo on July 24, looking to bounce back with a stronger performance. A more organized backline could be the foundation for success, since their inability to keep a clean sheet has been evident, as they have been conceding goals for three consecutive matches now.

Universitatea Cluj prepare for this game after drawing with Ararat-Armenia and UTA Arad, pushing their unbeaten streak to three games.

This Liga 1 clash features attacking talents who have defined the campaigns of Universitatea Craiova and Universitatea Cluj. Universitatea Craiova’s attacking options, shaped by Mirel Radoi’s vision, have been bolstered by Oleksandr Romanchuk, the team’s top scorer, and Stefan Baiaram, both of whom have contributed crucial goals. Baiaram has emerged as Universitatea Craiova’s leading scorer in Liga 1 this season, netting two goals, with Houri leading their creative tally in the league with two assists. Universitatea Craiova have also relied on Carlos Mora, Andrei Ivan and Mihnea Radulescu to energize their attack through key shots and passes.

Meanwhile, Universitatea Cluj’s Issouf Macalou and top finisher Jovo Lukic have played important roles in ensuring their attack, with Ioan Ovidiu Sabau at the helm, remains effective. Lukic leads Universitatea Cluj’s scoring charts in Liga 1 this season with two goals, as Macalou continues to lead their creative efforts in the tournament with two assists. Adding further support are Mamadou Thiam, Elio Capradossi and Dan Nistor, who have combined to deliver key goals and assists for the team.

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Live Streaming

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Line-Ups

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Universitatea Craiova kicked off the game with Pavlo Isenko, Oleksandr Romanchuk, Nikola Stevanovic who got substituted by Tudor Baluta on the 71st minute, Vasile Mogos who got substituted by Vladimir Screciu on the 71st minute, Mihnea Radulescu, Anzor Mekvabishvili who got substituted by Samuel Teles on the 82nd minute, Alexandru Cretu who got substituted on the 71st minute, Carlos Mora, Alexandru Cicaldau who got substituted by Lyes Houri on the 46th minute, Stefan Baiaram and Assad Al-Hamlawi as starters, with Steven Nsimba, Silviu Lung, Basilio Ndong, Darius Falcusan, Matei David, Tudor Baluta, Luca Basceanu, Vladimir Screciu, Samuel Teles, Lyes Houri, Jovan Markovic and David Barbu on the bench.

Universitatea Cluj's starting eleven were Stefan Lefter, Miguel Silva, Iulian Cristea who got substituted by Andrei Artean on the 46th minute, Dorin Codrea, Alexandru Chipciu, Alessandro Murgia who got substituted by Dan Nistor on the 63rd minute, Ovidiu Bic who got substituted by Gabriel Simion on the 63rd minute, Mouhamadou Drammeh, Issouf Macalou who got substituted by Atanas Trica on the 87th minute, Jovo Lukic who got substituted by Mamadou Thiam on the 63rd minute and Andrej Fabry, with Iustin Chirila, Edvinas Gertmonas, Alin Chintes, Dan Nistor, Gabriel Simion, Andrei Artean, Ioan Barstan, Alexandru Bota, Mamadou Thiam and Atanas Trica on the bench.

Stats

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  • Expected Goals: 1.95 - 0.72
  • Ball Possession: 62 - 38
  • Big Scoring Chances: 4 - 3
  • Total Attempts: 24 - 12
  • Shots On Target: 5 - 6
  • Blocked Shots: 8 - 4
  • Shots in the Box: 18 - 7
  • Shots from Outside the Box: 6 - 5
  • Woodwork Hits: 2 - 0
  • Fouls: 7 - 14
  • Corners: 7 - 5
  • Throw-Ins: 20 - 22
  • Saves: 5 - 3
  • Free Kicks: 13 - 7
  • Offsides: 2 - 0
  • Passes into Final Third: 175 - 78
  • Completed Passes in Final Third: 129 - 55
  • Touches in Opponent's Box: 42 - 25
  • Tackles: 17 - 14
  • Completed Tackles: 15 - 8
  • Total Crosses: 25 - 15
  • Successful Crosses: 8 - 7
  • Interceptions: 10 - 10
  • Clearances: 16 - 40

Referee showed the yellow card twice throughout the game. Iulian Cristea and Andrej Fabry were the ones to receive it.

Head-to-head

The teams have met five times since May 2024. Universitatea Craiova have won three times, Universitatea Cluj once, and one game ended in draw. Their latest meeting occurred on April 26, 2025, during the Championship Group of the Liga 1 in Romania, with Universitatea Cluj winning 2-1. In total, Universitatea Craiova have managed seven goals in these five meetings, compared to Universitatea Cluj's four. As things stand, Universitatea Craiova have a superior head-to-head record against Universitatea Cluj in their recent encounters.

Universitatea Craiova have won two of their three matches in Liga 1 this season, with one draw and zero defeats, scoring eight goals, averaging 2.67 per match, while conceding five, an average of 1.67 per match. Universitatea Cluj have played three matches in Liga 1, with one win, one draw, and one loss this season, netting six goals (2.00 per match) and conceding four (1.33 per match).

Recent Form

Universitatea Craiova are coming off a loss in their last match against Sarajevo, while Universitatea Cluj are currently on a run of two straight draws, with level games against Ararat-Armenia and UTA Arad in their last two matches. Overall, Universitatea Craiova have won nine of their last twenty matches, losing seven and drawing four, while in their last twenty matches, Universitatea Cluj have recorded seven wins, nine losses, and four draws.

  • Universitatea Craiova are undefeated in their previous 4 home matches.
  • Universitatea Craiova have gone 3 consecutive matches without a clean sheet.
  • Universitatea Cluj have gone 3 consecutive matches without a defeat.

Live Standings

As always, Romania Liga 1's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Universitatea Craiova sit 2nd with seven points from three matches, while Universitatea Cluj are currently 6th in the table with four points from three matches.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Universitatea Craiova and Universitatea Cluj in real time. You can watch the goals by Miguel Silva and Assad Al-Hamlawi 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 Universitatea Craiova - Universitatea Cluj are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.

Live Commentary

  1. FT
    Full Time
    Match ends. Universitatea Craiova 2, Universitatea Cluj 1.
  2. 90 + 1'
    2 - 1
    Assad Al-Hamlawi scores for Universitatea Craiova.
  3. 87'
    Substitution for Universitatea Cluj. Atanas Trica replaces Issouf Macalou
  4. 87'
    1 - 1
    Assad Al-Hamlawi scores from the penalty spot for Universitatea Craiova making the score 1 - 1.
  5. 82'
    Substitution for Universitatea Craiova. Samuel Teles replaces Anzor Mekvabishvili
  6. 71'
    Substitution for Universitatea Craiova. Vladimir Screciu replaces Vasile Mogos
  7. 71'
    Substitution for Universitatea Craiova. Tudor Baluta replaces Nikola Stevanovic
  8. 71'
    Substitution for Universitatea Craiova. Alexandru Cretu is leaving the field.
  9. 63'
    Substitution for Universitatea Cluj. Dan Nistor replaces Alessandro Murgia
  10. 63'
    Substitution for Universitatea Cluj. Mamadou Thiam replaces Jovo Lukic
  11. 63'
    Substitution for Universitatea Cluj. Gabriel Simion replaces Ovidiu Bic
  12. 52'
    Andrej Fabry is shown the yellow card.
  13. 2T
    Kick-off
    Second half begins
  14. 46'
    Substitution for Universitatea Cluj. Andrei Artean replaces Iulian Cristea
  15. 46'
    Substitution for Universitatea Craiova. Lyes Houri replaces Alexandru Cicaldau
  16. HT
    Half-Time - 0 : 1
    First half ends.
  17. 42'
    Iulian Cristea is shown the yellow card.
  18. 32'
    0 - 1
    Miguel Silva scores for Universitatea Cluj, assisted by Andrej Fabry.
  19. 1T
    Kick-off
    First half begins