👉 Which is the recommended bet for the CFR U Craiova match?

The tip and bet suggestion for the CFR vs U Craiova match, on 7 April 2025, of the preview written by the editors of Online Betting Academy, goes to: Both teams score? Yes ⇒ bet available on betfair.

👉 In which stadium will the CFR U Craiova be played?

The CFR vs U Craiova on 7 April 2025 will be played at Cluj-Napoca, Stadionul CMC.

CFR Cluj Universitatea Craiova betting prediction

Betting suggestion:

The most likely scenario for this clash is that there will be goals at both ends. CFR tend to perform at their best when playing at home and are expected to adopt a dominant approach, although their defence has been underwhelming. Universitatea Craiova, on the other hand, usually see a drop in performance away from home, but their attack has shown consistency and strength. An open match is expected, dominated by the hosts, but with chances for both sides to find the net. Therefore, backing the 'Both Teams to Score – Yes' market appears to be a solid option.

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Preview

CFR and U Craiova face at Stadionul CMC, in a match for the 3^rd round of the Liga I. The head‑to‑head record at this stadium favours the away team, since in the last 11 head‑to‑heads they won 4, tied 4 and lost 3. Nevertheless, in the last head‑to‑head played at this stadium, on 03‑04‑2025, for the Cupa României, CFR Cluj won by (5‑3), after a penalty shootout. Mohammed Kamara (59' ) scored for CFR and Ștefan Baiaram (50' ) for U Craiova. U Craiova registers significant differences between home and away results, so special attention is due to the home/away factor.

Analysis CFR

The home team is currently in the 3^rd position of the league, with 30 points won. In their debut, they won in a home match against Dinamo Bucureşti, by (3‑1). In the second round, they lost in an away match against Universitatea Cluj, by (1‑0). This is a team that usually maintains its competitive levels in home and away matches, since in the last 30 matches they register 6 wins, 7 draws and 2 losses in away matches; against 10 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss at their stadium. In the last 10 home league matches CFR has a record of 7 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, so they have won 23 points out of 30 possible.

They have won the last 6 home matches and haven't lost any of the last 9 home matches for this competition. They haven't been very strong defensively, since they have suffered goals in 7 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored frequently, since they have scored goals in 9 of the last 10 matches for this competition. There is a tendency for goals in their home matches, since 12 of the last 16 for this competition have ended with Over 2,5 goals. In 32 matches for this competition, they have conceded the first goal 8 times and have only turned the score around in 1. there is 1 period that stands out in the last 16 home matches for this competition: they have suffered 8 of their 21 goals between minutes (76'‑90').

CFR have yet to assert themselves in the Championship Round, having lost 1-0 away to Universitatea Cluj in the previous match. Relying on a 4-3-3 formation as their main structure, the team builds their offensive play around the chemistry between Virgiliu Postolachi, Louis Munteanu, and Mohammed Kamara a trio that ensures a constant presence in the opposition half. Munteanu plays a central role in attack, being both the team's and the league’s top scorer, with a high conversion rate. On the left flank, Béni Nkololo and Adrian Păun are responsible for injecting pace and vision into the build-up, frequently feeding the front line. All indications suggest the full squad will be available for the upcoming fixture.

Confirmed Lineup: O. Hindrich, Leonardo da Costa Bolgado, Matei Ilie, Simão Rocha, Mário Camora, Damjan Đoković, Lindon Emërllahu, Alin Fica, Louis Munteanu, Meriton Korenica, Mohammed Kamara.
Coach: D. Petrescu.

Analysis U Craiova

The away team is currently in the 1^st position of the league, with 32 points won. In their debut they won in a home match against Universitatea Cluj, by (3‑0). In the second round, they won in an away match against Rapid Bucuresti, by (1‑2). This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 6 wins, 4 draws and 5 losses in away matches, with 19 goals scored and 15 conceded; against 10 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss at their stadium, with 27 goals scored and 12 conceded. In the last 10 away league matches U Craiova has a record of 4 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses, so they have won 15 points out of 30 possible. In their away league matches the most frequent result at half‑time was the 1‑0 (6 out of 16 matches). Their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In 32 matches for this competition, they have conceded the first goal 14 times and have only turned the score around in 2. In the last 16 away matches for this competition there is 1 period that stands out: they have scored 7 of their 19 goals between minutes (76'‑90').

Universitatea Craiova have made a strong start to the Championship Round, returning to winning ways in the previous match with a 2-1 away victory over Rapid, thanks to goals from Anzor Mekvabishvili and Alexandru Mitriță. Lining up in a 4-3-3 system, the team rely heavily on Alexandru Mitriță as their most influential attacking figure, taking advantage of his skill and decisiveness to break down opposing defences. Alongside him, Ștefan Baiaram and Alisson Safira provide constant movement and clinical finishing, ensuring the side remains aggressive with a strong presence in the opposition box. Left winger Luis Paradela and forward Alexandru Cicâldău remain sidelined due to injury.

Confirmed Lineup: Laurenţiu Popescu, Nicușor Bancu, Vasile Mogoș, Denil Maldonado Munguía, Juraj Badelj, Anzor Mekvabishvili, Vladimir Screciu, Lyes Houri, Stefan Baiaram, Safira, Alexandru Mitriță.
Coach: C. Gâlcă.

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Oţelul	1-0	Iaşi
Petrolul 52	2-1	Sepsi
UTA	1-0	Botoşani
FCSB	1-0	U Cluj
Hermannstadt	0-2	Gloria Buzău
Rapid	1-0	Dinamo
Farul	1-1	Slobozia
CFR	2-0	U Craiova

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