University of Craiova and cf. Cluj meet this evening, at the “Ion Oblemenco” stadium, from 20:30, in stage #19 of the Superliga. The match is liveTEXT on GSP.ro and live on Prima Sport 1 and Digi Sport 1.
The complete schedule of stage #19 of the Superliga
Universitatea Craiova comes after a 0-0 in Cluj, with U, a match in which they wasted a lot of opportunities, and after a comforting 4-0 with Petrolul in Ploiesti, in the Romanian Cup.
And in Bănie, on Sunday, they also bet on a full “Ion Oblemenco”, under the conditions that the entrance is free.
UPDATE, 15:00 » Last minute announcement for fans
At around 15:00, about five hours before the start of the game at Ion Oblemenco, the Olten officials made a call for fans who ordered more tickets and who can no longer come to the match, so that they are returned to the cashier of the multipurpose hall, considering the increased demand.
Entry to this match is free, a Christmas present for the fans, who are asked, in turn, to bring shoes for the needy children in the county.
Due to the very high demand registered today, Science supporters who have several tickets for the match with CFR Cluj and do not use them are asked to return them to the ticket office located in front of the Multipurpose Hall. Let's give everyone the chance to support Craiova University from the stands or lawns!
Those who do not have tickets at the moment are expected exclusively at the ticket offices of the Multipurpose Hall.
A full stadium for the Bania lions! Together for victory!
– communicated by the University of Craiova
Craiova University – CFR Cluj, live from 20:30
- For live and statistics, click HERE
University of Craiova – CFR Cluj, starting teams;
University of Craiova: Isenko – Romanchuk, A. Rus, Screciu – Teles, T. Baluta, Anzor, Bancu – Al Hamlawi, Baiaram
reserves: S. Lung, L. Popescu, F. Stefan, Stevanovic, Badelj, A. Crețu, Cicâldău, Houri, Basceanu, Etim, Muntean, Nsimba
Absent: Mogoș, Mora, M. Rădulescu (injured)
Coach: Filipe Coelho
CFR Cluj: Hindrich – Kun, Sinyan, M. Ilie, Camora – Muhar, Djokovic, Emerllahu – Cordea, L. Munteanu, Korenica
reserves: Vâlceanu, Gal, Abeid, Coco, Kresic, T. Keita, Fică, Paun, Sfaiț, Biliboc, Deac, Badamosi
Absent: –
Coach: Daniel Pancu
Stadium: “Ion Oblemenco”
Referee: Szabolcs Kovacs // Assistants: George Neacsu, Marius Badea
VAR Referee: Sorin Costreie // AVAR Referee: Romica Birdes
Up-to-date standings in the Superliga
Craiova University – CFR Cluj, in stage #19 of the Superliga
CFR, on the other hand, comes to Craiova after a sinusoidal course. He seemed to recover with Daniel Pancu on the bench, after two consecutive victories, then recorded a setback: 0-3 with FC Argeș, at Mioveni, and 2-2 in the Romanian Cup, against Metaloglobus.
Basically, Cluj is a veritable box of surprises this season. You never know what to expect, especially since they've changed the coach so many times. He is 12th in the standings, 7 points from the play-off, but only one length away from the play-off places.
Craiova University – CFR, the most important information
- November 9, 2025, Universitatea Craiova-UTA Arad 1-2 was the only game lost by Olteni in the last six stages, during which they also recorded two successes and three draws.
- The Transylvanians scored one victory in the current championship as visitors, 1-0 against Unirea Slobozia (November 9, 2025), in the rest four draws and four defeats.
- CFR Cluj is the team in the current season with the lowest percentage regarding the average number of shots on goal converted into goals, only 20.9% (Univ. Craiova – 32.2%).
- 21 of the 29 goals scored by Olteni were scored from action. On the other side, five of the eight goals scored by Cluj in fixed phases were scored from corners (the most).
- 14,153 spectators / match is the average recorded by the group from Bănie on their own ground in the current edition, the 1st place in this chapter.
- Since the return of Craiova football to the first stage, in 2014, the two teams have met in the main domestic competition 43 times, Olten won 14 times, Cluj won 16 times, and another 13 games ended in a draw.
- The last match in the championship without a goal scored was played on April 11, 2021, on the ground of Craiova.
- The most recent direct Superliga match: August 3, 2025, CFR Cluj-Universitatea Craiova 2-3 (Matei Ilie – double / Steven Nsimba – double, Mihnea Rădulescu).
