Live CFR Cluj – Craiova University, derby in the 4th stage of Superliga

After winning their matches in the Europa League, respectively Conference League, CFR Cluj and Craiova University, returning to Superliga, in a match that the Transylvanians wanted to postpone, but the Oltenians refused.

CFR Cluj – Craiova University, live from 21:30

CFR Cluj – Craiova University, Probable teams

CFR Cluj (4-3-3): Hindrich – Kun, Bolgado, Dumbrăvanu, Abeid – Păun, Fică, Deac – Samake, Gjorgjievski, Sfait
Reserves: Micai, Camora, Țîrlea, M. Ilie, Djokovic, Korenica, Gligor, Biliboc, Nkololo, Postolachi, Munteanu, Badamosi
Coach: Dan Petrescu

Craiova University (3-5-2): Isnko – Mogoș, Screciu, Romanchuk – M. Rădulescu, Teles, T. Băluță, Cicâldău, Bancu – Al Hamlawi, Baiaram
Reserves: Long, Mora, A. Crețu, Mekvabishvili, Nchama, Houri, Badelj, Markovic, Rădulescu, Stefanovic, D. Barbu, D. Matei
Coach: Mirel Rădoi

Stadium: CFR Dr. Constantin Rădulescu (Cluj-Napoca)
Referee: Rareș Vidican // Assistants: Vasile Marinescu, Sebastian Gheorghe
Var Referee: Ovidiu Hațegan // Assistant lime: Cristian Moldoveanu

Before this match, Craiova University is in 3rd place, with 7 points (two victories, one equal). And with a success they would climb the first place, equal to the lighthouse. On the other side, CFR Cluj has 4 points and comes after the first defeat of the season, 0-2 with FC Argeș. If necessary, Dan Petrescu's team will climb on 4, on a rival today.

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The best statistics before CFR Cluj – Craiova University

• The Cluj people lost in the previous stage the first home match of the last 15 disputed on their own ground, 0-2 with FC Argeș. On the other side, the Oltenians have a successful start, with seven points and the best attack at the end of the third round, eight goals scored.
• Since the return of Craiovean football on the first stage of 2014, the two teams have met in the main internal competition 42 times, 13 times the Oltenians have won, 16 times the Cluj has been imposed, and another 13 games ended up. With the University in the position of host (21 games), each has passed seven victories.
• The first match of the mentioned interval took place on December 7, 2014, CFR Cluj-U Craiova 0-0. The Transylvanians were trained at that time by Francisc Dican, while on the guest bench was the couple Emil Săndoi – Sorin Cârţu.
• The biggest score difference: May 26, 2016, CFR Cluj-U Craiova 4-0 (Camora, Jakolis Double, Petrucci), decisive result for visitors in missing the qualification in the European Cups.
• The most recent direct dispute in Superliga: May 10, 2025, U Craiova-CFR Cluj 2-2 (Al. Mitriță-Double / L. Emerllahu, B. Nkololo).