Universitatea Craiova vs CFR 1907 Cluj: Prediction, Head-to-Head, Odds & Stats (Sun, 07 Dec '25)

The anticipation for the Romanian SuperLiga clash at the Stadionul Ion Oblemenco is mounting as Universitatea Craiova is set to host CFR 1907 Cluj on Sunday, 7th December 2025. But what might we expect from this match considering their past encounters and current form? Well, the storyline between these two squads is quite balanced: in their last three direct face-offs, Craiova has clinched victory once, Cluj has claimed one win, and they’ve shared the spoils in a draw.

The most recent meeting was on Sunday, 3rd August 2025, where Universitatea Craiova emerged victorious with a nail-biting 3-2 win away from home. From a momentum perspective coming into this match, Universitatea Craiova appears to have the upper hand. Fresh off a win against 1. FSV Mainz 05 with a scoreline of 1-0, they seem to be riding a wave of confidence. In contrast, CFR 1907 Cluj is looking to bounce back following a 0-3 defeat at the hands of FC Argeș Pitești.

In terms of league standings, Universitatea Craiova holds the 4th position, clearly outpacing CFR 1907 Cluj, which finds itself down at 11th. Could this difference in their rankings be a predictor of the match outcome? Universitatea’s S. Nsimba, who is leading their scorers' chart with six goals, could tilt the scales. On the flipside, CFR 1907 Cluj will rely on L. Munteanu, the architect behind five assists this season, to unhinge the Craiova defense.

When we examine individualized performances, the top-rated Universitatea Craiova players include Oleksandr Romanchuk with a rating of 7.23, Carlos Mora at 7.22, and Mihnea Rădulescu at 7.15. For CFR 1907 Cluj, leading performers are Andrei Cordea and Lindon Emërllahu, both rated at 7.09, closely followed by Béni Nkololo at 7.02. Also notable, Craiova's ball control is evident with an average possession stat sitting at 58.71%, which surpasses Cluj’s 51.39%.

Corners, always a crucial facet, show Craiova with an average of 5.18 corners per match, while Cluj slightly exceeds this with 5.78. As for discipline, each team carries identical records of three red cards, albeit Craiova's players have accumulated more yellow cards this season at 37, compared to Cluj's 28.

Given these dynamics, the imminent battle seems to favor Universitatea Craiova, given their psychological edge, league position, and overall momentum. Yet, there’s always room for surprises when the whistle blows. Will Craiova's current ascendancy translate into a decisive win? Based on current form and strategic positioning, they appear well-poised to edge out their rivals, CFR 1907 Cluj, in this SuperLiga confrontation.