Univ. Craiova host U. Cluj in Romania's Superliga on 7 September. Univ. Craiova are fourth in the league with 11 points, in a Championship Group qualification spot, while U. Cluj are 13th with 9 points, in a Relegation Group position.
Univ. Craiova have a recent record of one win, one draw, and one loss, drawing 1-1 away at Rapid Bucuresti, losing 0-1 away at Ararat-Armenia, and winning 3-1 at home to Voluntari. U. Cluj also have one win but two losses in their last three, with a 2-3 home loss to Pet1rolul 52, a 1-2 away loss to Dinamo Bucuresti, and a 2-1 home win against UTA Batrana Doamna. In 13 head-to-head meetings, Univ. Craiova have won five, U. Cluj have won two, and there have been six draws. Univ. Craiova's squad has a market value of EUR 38.6 million, managed by Filipe Coelho, while U. Cluj's squad is valued at EUR 17.23 million, managed by Cristiano Bergodi. Univ. Craiova have made 8 incoming and 14 outgoing transfers in the last 90 days, including Alexandru Maxim leaving for CSM Slatina on loan. U. Cluj have seen 14 players arrive and 15 depart, with Ibuchi Chukwu moving to Gloria Bistrita on loan.
| Metric | Univ. Craiova | U. Cluj |
|---|---|---|
| League position | 4 of 16 | 13 of 16 |
| Points | 11 (+5 GD) | 9 (+0 GD) |
| Recent form | 1W 1D 1L | 1W 0D 2L |
| Squad market value | EUR 38.6m | EUR 17.23m |
| Playing for | Promotion - Superliga (Championship Group) | Superliga (Relegation Group) |
| Previous meetings (13, 6 draws) | 5 wins | 2 wins |
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