Universitatea Craiova
- Universitatea Craiova sit top of the SuperLiga with 56 points from 28 games in 2025/26.
- The hosts come into this game in good form, having won five of their last six games, with one defeat to Farul Constanța the only blot on their record.
- They have the creative energy of Alexandru Cicâldău, who is a goal threat when fit, and the speed of Ștefan Baiaram, who always seems to be on hand when it matters in the wide areas.
CFR 1907 Cluj
- CFR 1907 Cluj are on a five-game win streak in all competitions, including a 4-1 statement win over FCSB and a 3-2 derby victory against Universitatea Cluj.
- They have been scoring freely and have the pace and goals of Meriton Korenica to add to their dynamism in the front two.
Head-to-Head
- Craiova and CFR have played to draws in three of their last four matches in all competitions, with the other being won by a single goal by Craiova.
- The sides last met in April 2025 in a Cup clash that was settled on penalties after a 1-1 draw and Craiova will want revenge after losing to their Transylvanian rivals on penalties last season.
Universitatea Craiova
- Alexandru Cicâldău is a goal threat when fit.
- Ștefan Baiaram provides important speed and threat from wide areas.
- Silviu Lung Jr. is an experienced goalie who keeps Craiova in games.
CFR 1907 Cluj
- Meriton Korenica offers pace and goals in the front two.
- Andrei Cordea is a talisman for CFR and has scored multiple goals in recent matches for them.
- Louis Munteanu can also chip in with a goal.
Betting Insights
- CFR are playing well and could edge this one at 3.02, but the draw at 3.12 looks a solid pick, too.
- Under 2.5 goals at 1.62 and both teams to score at 1.86 are also decent wagers, given the history of tight games between these two sides.
- Set-pieces and penalties could prove crucial in this contest.
Prediction
- With home advantage, recent form and a Cup quarter-final on the line, the winner will progress to the 2025-26 Cupa României semi-final, meaning silverware and a place in European competition are at stake.
- This is a fixture that is usually very close and these two teams are evenly matched.
- Look for a big play to decide this one, possibly in extra time.
