Universitatea Craiova vs CFR Cluj – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
3:1 ET
04/03/2026 at 13:30 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • Romanian Cup - Play Offs - Quarter-finals
  • Where to Watch on TV:
romaniaRomaniaDigi Online, Digi Sport 1, Orange TV Go, Prima Sport 1

Match Stats

Ball possession
57%43%
Total shots
128
Shots on target
63
Corner kicks
125
Yellow cards
36
Total shots
128
Shots on target
63
Shots off target
65
Corner kicks
125
Offsides
06
Free kicks
2519
Throw ins
3430
Fouls
1917

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (0 - 0)
  • 32', Rus A. 🟨,
  • 32', Djokovic D. 🟨,
  • 2nd Half (1 - 1)
  • 50', Cordea A. 🟨,
  • 67', Baluta T. , Cicaldau A. ,
  • 67', Etim M. , Nsimba S. ,
  • 69', 1 - 0, Mora C. ,
  • 78', Djokovic D. , Slimani I. ,
  • 78', Muhar K. , Keita T. ,
  • 78', Paun A. , Korenica M. ,
  • 84', Baiaram S. 🟨,
  • 85', Bancu N. , Stefan F. ,
  • 86', Mekvabishvili A. , Cretu A. ,
  • 90', 1 - 1, Cordea A. ,
  • Extra Time (2 - 0)
  • 94', Aliev A. , Fica A. ,
  • 97', Matei D. , Barbu D. ,
  • 100', Slimani I. 🟨,
  • 104', Barbu D. 🟨,
  • 105+1', 2 - 1, Cretu A. ,
  • 106', Abeid A. , Huja M. ,
  • 106', Camora M. , Deac C. ,
  • 106', Huja M. 🟨,
  • 111', Biliboc L. 🟨,
  • 112', Ilie M. 🟨,
  • 117', 3 - 1, Baiaram S. ,

Chances of winning


Universitatea Craiova
57.9%
Draw
24.9%
CFR Cluj
17.2%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
40.4% 29.5% 30.1%

Our Initial ML Estimation

41.9% 30.6% 29%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Universitatea Craiova has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+17.5%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting increased confidence in Universitatea Craiova's performance.
  • CFR Cluj has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-12.9%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, and CFR Cluj might be facing challenges that affect their performance.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Universitatea Craiova than the current prediction. (-16%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests that there may be underlying issues with Universitatea Craiova that the model has picked up on.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for CFR Cluj than the current prediction. (+11.8%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests that CFR Cluj could outperform expectations, possibly based on recent matchups or player stats.
  • Universitatea Craiova - CFR Cluj Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.6
    (2.27)
    3.72
    (3.1)
    5.38
    (3.04)
    8.2%
    (9.4%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.25
    What is the prediction for Universitatea Craiova - CFR Cluj?
  • Users Predictions: 6 users predict this event. Uni Craiova will win (votes: 4 - 66.7%). Cluj will win (votes: 2 - 33.3%).
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:
    • AH -0.5 - Cluj (2.38) (votes: 2 - 100%) .
    • AH -1.5 - Uni Craiova (2.51) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
    • TQ, OT - Cluj (3.78) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
  • Overall votes from High ROI Users Predictions (including all markets): 4 high ROI users predict this event. Uni Craiova (votes: 1 - 25%). Cluj (votes: 3 - 75%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:0.
  • Preview Facts
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Uni Craiova won 1.
    • Uni Craiova is undoubtedly in great shape (last 5 games: 3 wins).
    • Cluj is showing excellent form with consecutive wins (last 5 games: 4 wins).
    • In this match, Uni Craiova is seen as the favorite.
    • We predict that Uni Craiova will win today's game, with odds of 1.79.
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Uni Craiova won 7 matches, drew 6 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 23:24. (average 1.2:1.2).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Uni Craiova won 4 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 12:10. (average 1.2:1).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Universitatea Craiova - CFR Cluj were as follows:
    07.12.2025 Universitatea Craiova - CFR Cluj 1:1
    03.08.2025 CFR Cluj - Universitatea Craiova 2:3
    10.05.2025 Universitatea Craiova - CFR Cluj 2:2
    07.04.2025 CFR Cluj - Universitatea Craiova 2:0
    03.04.2025 CFR Cluj - Universitatea Craiova 2:1
    Latest results of Universitatea Craiova
    Latest results of CFR Cluj
    Draw
    Play Offs

    Quarter-finals
    1FC Arges (A1)Gloria Bistrita (B2)3 : 2
    2U. Cluj (C1)FC Hermannstadt (D2)2 : 1
    3Dinamo Bucuresti (D1)Metalul Buzau (C2)1 : 0
    4Univ. Craiova (B1)CFR Cluj (A2)3 : 1

    Semi-finals
    1FC Arges (A1)U. Cluj (C1)
    2Dinamo Bucuresti (D1)Univ. Craiova (B1)

    Final
    1TBD #1TBD #2