Universitatea Craiova vs Cluj Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

Universitatea Craiova went head-to-head with Cluj in the Liga 1 of Romania on December 7. The final score was 1-1, with neither team able to find a winner.

On the 36th minute, Tudor Baluta netted the first goal of the match, putting Universitatea Craiova in front. The scoreline was shaped by further goal from Louis Munteanu, bringing the match to a 1-1 conclusion.

As Universitatea Craiova and Cluj renew their battle, the memory of Universitatea Craiova's 2-3 win in their Liga 1 encounter from 4 months ago still lingers. Universitatea Craiova enter this encounter after securing a victory over Petrolul 52 in National Cup on December 4, marking their 4th consecutive unbeaten match. Their recent form at the back has been strong, recording three straight clean sheets.

Cluj approach this clash having drawn with Metaloglobus on December 4.

This Liga 1 match offers a platform for Universitatea Craiova and Cluj’s goal-scorers to step up and leave their mark on the contest. Universitatea Craiova’s top finisher Stefan Baiaram and Steven Nsimba have played important roles in ensuring their attack, shaped by Filipe Coelho’s vision, remains effective. Nsimba has already scored six goals in Liga 1 this season, while Mekvabishvili has been their leading creator in the competition with four assists. Universitatea Craiova’s offense has also been strengthened by Assad Al-Hamlawi, Oleksandr Romanchuk and Alexandru Cicaldau, who have provided crucial contributions in the final third.

Meanwhile, Meriton Korenica and Andrei Cordea have been pivotal for Cluj’s attack, crafted under Daniel Pancu’s leadership, combining to deliver important goals and assists. Cluj’s top scorer in Liga 1, Cordea, has five goals this season, while Munteanu has been their leading creator in the competition with five assists. Adding further support are Lindon Emerllahu, Karlo Muhar and Matei Ilie, who have combined to deliver key goals and assists for the team.

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Live Streaming

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AI Prediction

The AI gives an initial outlook on Universitatea Craiova vs Cluj before the match; once underway, the AI tracks every minute and refreshes its forecast accordingly. AI projections, calculated before kick-off, indicated Universitatea Craiova’s victory had the highest chance, at 43%, while a draw was at 33% and Cluj’s victory was at 24%.

Line-Ups

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

Universitatea Craiova kicked off the game with Pavlo Isenko, Vladimir Screciu who got substituted by Alexandru Cicaldau on the 76th minute, Adrian Rus, Oleksandr Romanchuk, Nicusor Bancu, Anzor Mekvabishvili who got substituted by Lyes Houri on the 85th minute, Tudor Baluta, Samuel Teles, David Matei who got substituted by Luca Basceanu on the 85th minute, Stefan Baiaram who got substituted by Monday Etim on the 76th minute and Assad Al-Hamlawi who got substituted by Steven Nsimba on the 60th minute as starters, with Laurentiu Popescu, Silviu Lung, Florin Stefan, Nikola Stevanovic, Juraj Badelj, Luca Basceanu, Denys Muntean, Lyes Houri, Monday Etim, Alexandru Cicaldau, Alexandru Cretu and Steven Nsimba on the bench.

Cluj's starting eleven were Otto Hindrich, Camora who got substituted by Aly Abeid on the 60th minute, Matei Ilie, Sheriff Sinyan, Viktor Kun who got substituted by Lorenzo Biliboc on the 60th minute, Lindon Emerllahu who got substituted by Adrian Paun on the 73rd minute, Damjan Djokovic, Karlo Muhar, Meriton Korenica who got substituted by Marcus Coco on the 60th minute, Louis Munteanu and Andrei Cordea who got substituted by Tidiane Keita on the 90th minute, with Octavian Valceanu, Rares Gal, Aly Abeid, Anton Kresic, Marcus Coco, Adrian Paun, Andres Sfait, Tidiane Keita, Alin Razvan Fica, Ciprian Deac, Lorenzo Biliboc and Mohamed Badamosi on the bench.

Stats

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• Expected Goals: 2.37 - 0.18
• Ball Possession: 62 - 38
• Big Scoring Chances: 6 - 1
• Total Attempts: 19 - 5
• Shots On Target: 11 - 2
• Blocked Shots: 0 - 2
• Shots in the Box: 11 - 4
• Shots from Outside the Box: 8 - 1
• Woodwork Hits: 0 - 0
• Fouls: 6 - 8
• Corners: 8 - 3
• Throw-Ins: 20 - 28
• Saves: 1 - 10
• Free Kicks: 8 - 6
• Offsides: 6 - 5
• Passes into Final Third: 153 - 54
• Completed Passes in Final Third: 107 - 30
• Touches in Opponent's Box: 33 - 9
• Tackles: 16 - 16
• Completed Tackles: 12 - 10
• Total Crosses: 21 - 7
• Successful Crosses: 11 - 1
• Interceptions: 10 - 7
• Clearances: 23 - 21

Referee showed the yellow card three times throughout the game. Steven Nsimba, Otto Hindrich and Adrian Paun were the ones to receive it.

Head-to-head

The teams have met five times since December 2024. Universitatea Craiova have emerged victorious in one match, Cluj in three, and one game ended in draw. Their most recent clash took place on August 3, 2025, with Universitatea Craiova winning 2-3. In total, Universitatea Craiova have managed six goals in these five meetings, compared to Cluj's nine. So far, Cluj have proven stronger in their recent head-to-head record against Universitatea Craiova.

Universitatea Craiova have played twenty matches in Liga 1, with ten wins, seven draws, and three losses this season, netting 32 goals (1.60 per match) and conceding twenty (1.00 per match). This season in Liga 1, Cluj have recorded five wins, eight draws, and seven losses in twenty matches, scoring 28 goals, averaging 1.40 per match, while conceding 33, an average of 1.65 per match.

Recent Form

Universitatea Craiova played their last match against Petrolul 52, which ended in a win, while Cluj’s previous game resulted in a draw against Metaloglobus.. Overall, Universitatea Craiova have won ten of their last twenty matches, losing four and drawing six, while in their last twenty matches, Cluj have recorded six wins, seven losses, and seven draws.

Live Standings

As always, Romania Liga 1's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Universitatea Craiova are 4th with 37 points from their twenty games, while Cluj occupy 11th spot with 23 points in twenty matches.

Video Highlights

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