Universitatea Craiova vs CFR Cluj Prediction: The Provincial Champion aren’t bettors friends at the moment

Universitatea Craiova and CFR Cluj will slug it out at the Complex Sportiv Craiova on Thursday as the fight for a European competition slot continues. Below are previews, possible starting 11, expert betting tips, and odds.

Universitatea Craiova

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Universitatea Craiova were seen as a side that would take joy in escaping relegation after making it to the championship group. However, their desires have been growing each game week. They sit second on the table with 34 points and in the Europa League qualification spot. The last time they clinched a Europa League competition spot was in the 2020/21 season, when they finished third on the table. However, they have lost 2 of their last 3 games but returned to winning ways in their previous game, where they defeated Sepsi 3-1.

CFR Cluj

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CFR Cluj's recent form is nothing to write home about. They saw just 1 win in their last 6 games. They recorded 2 successive losses in their previous games, losing 1-0 to FCSB and, most recently, 5-1 to Farul. Their recent deep in form dropped them down to 4th on the table with 31 points, and hopes of clinching a continental ticket seem to be fading away.

Possible Starting 11

Universitatea Craiova – Laurentju Popescu, Stefan Vladoiu, Denil Maldonado, Juraj Badelj, Nicusor Bancu, Alexandru Cretu, Anzor Mekvabishvili, Stefan Baiaram, Lyes Houri, Andrei Ivan, Jovan Markovic.

CFR Cluj – Razvan Sava, Cristian Manea, Matija Boben, Anton Kresic, Camora, Karlo Muhar, Kader Keita, Durel Avounou, Ciprian Ioan Deac, Peter Michael, Philip Otele.

Expert Betting Tips

At this moment, I can’t stake my money on CFR Cluj. Their current form is concerning, and they have not been the friend of bettors during this period. Moreover, they are without a win over Universitatea Craiova in each of their last 6 meetings. Additionally, 6 of their last 7 games have seen under 2.5 goals scored.

• Universitatea Craiova Draw No Bet for 1.67 odds
• W1 for 2.38 odds
• Under 2.5 for 1.80 odds