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Cluj-Napoca vs SCM Craiova Result & Analysis

Date: Wed 20 May 2026
Tip-off: 16:00
Final 103-83
29-18 30-15 19-27 25-23
Position#1
Record5-0
FormLWLWW
Points / game89.0
Allowed / game78.4
Cluj-Napoca 🏆
Romania
vs
SCM Craiova
Romania
Position#7
Record20-14
FormLWWLL
Points / game89.1
Allowed / game84.5
RomaniaDivizia ADivizia A - Semi-finals· BTarena
Other2025-26
Meetings · Cluj-Napoca v SCM Craiova
20 May 2026
CNA103
SCM 83
05 Apr 2025
CNA98
SCM 79
14 Apr 2023
CNA79
SCM 70
12 Apr 2023
CNA86
SCM 81
13 Feb 2023
CNA88
SCM 64
27 Dec 2022
CNA84
SCM 65
26 Apr 2022
CNA100
SCM 97
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Cluj-Napoca winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
SCM Craiova winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Cluj-NapocaRomaniaLast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Crvena zvezda
#4
L
76-86
76
86
-10
A13/04
ABA League
Buducnost
#3
L
72-110
72
110
-38
H19/04
ABA League
CSU Sibiu
#10
W
101-94
101
94
+7
A24/04
Divizia A
CSU Sibiu
#10
W
87-84
87
84
+3
A26/04
Divizia A
CSU Sibiu
#10
W
87-65
87
65
+22
H30/04
Divizia A
Buducnost
#3
L
73-86
73
86
-13
A05/05
ABA League
Buducnost
#3
W
94-90
94
90
+4
H08/05
ABA League
Buducnost
#3
L
81-112
81
112
-31
A12/05
ABA League
SCM Craiova
#7
W
85-75
85
75
+10
A14/05
Divizia A
SCM Craiova
#7
W
85-74
85
74
+11
A16/05
Divizia A
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
19-25
20-26
23-15
14-20
23-31
18-37
15-15
16-27
21-26
27-27
29-22
24-19
25-20
19-16
18-21
25-27
30-12
21-25
20-14
16-14
17-25
23-14
20-24
13-23
25-24
19-23
29-23
21-20
19-29
24-26
27-25
11-32
20-25
26-20
21-19
18-11
27-18
24-17
17-19
17-20
171.7Avg total
84.1Scored
87.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (5)89.078.4167.4+10.6100%
Season at home (1)87.065.0152.0+22.0100%
Season away (4)89.581.8171.2+7.8100%
Last 10 (10)84.187.6171.7-3.560%
Last 5 (5)83.687.4171.0-3.860%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (11)84.297.7181.9-13.59%
vs Similar (6)91.085.3176.3+5.767%
vs Weaker ◀ (13)93.885.1178.9+8.885%
This opponent (SCM Craiova) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
SCM CraiovaRomaniaLast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Corona Brasov
#13
L
94-104 OT
94
104
-10
H02/04
Divizia A
Arges Pitesti
#11
W
102-85
102
85
+17
A07/04
Divizia A
Rapid Bucuresti
#5
W
97-93
97
93
+4
H14/04
Divizia A
Petrolul Ploiesti
#14
W
105-88
105
88
+17
A18/04
Divizia A
Voluntari
#3
W
82-64
82
64
+18
A26/04
Divizia A
Voluntari
#3
L
86-95
86
95
-9
A28/04
Divizia A
Voluntari
#3
W
90-80
90
80
+10
H01/05
Divizia A
Voluntari
#3
W
89-70
89
70
+19
H03/05
Divizia A
Cluj-Napoca
#1
L
75-85
75
85
-10
H14/05
Divizia A
Cluj-Napoca
#1
L
74-85
74
85
-11
H16/05
Divizia A
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
24-26
21-24
18-22
25-16
23-22
28-20
26-14
25-29
20-29
18-14
31-23
28-27
25-20
27-27
31-16
22-25
21-16
17-17
21-12
23-19
25-24
19-22
23-19
19-30
23-13
28-18
15-22
24-27
21-18
24-12
26-16
18-24
25-20
20-26
19-21
11-18
18-27
17-24
19-17
20-17
174.3Avg total
89.4Scored
84.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (34)89.184.5173.6+4.659%
Season at home (18)90.084.5174.5+5.567%
Season away (16)88.184.5172.6+3.650%
Last 10 (10)89.484.9174.3+4.560%
Last 5 (5)82.883.0165.8-0.240%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (4)79.591.0170.5-11.50%
vs Similar (18)89.486.8176.2+2.661%
vs Weaker (8)94.284.6178.9+9.662%
This opponent (Cluj-Napoca) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

No spread forecast for this game yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -0.9-0.9Q1: +1.0+1.0Q2Q2: -1.0-1.0Q2: +1.5+1.5Q3Q3: +2.2+2.2Q3: +4.7+4.7Q4Q4: -3.8-3.8Q4: -1.7-1.7
Cluj-NapocaSCM Craiova
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
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Cluj-NapocaLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Crvena zvezda
#4
L
39-51
39
51
-12
A13/04
ABA League
Buducnost
#3
L
41-68
41
68
-27
H19/04
ABA League
CSU Sibiu
#10
L
48-53
48
53
-5
A24/04
Divizia A
CSU Sibiu
#10
W
44-36
44
36
+8
A26/04
Divizia A
CSU Sibiu
#10
W
51-37
51
37
+14
H30/04
Divizia A
Buducnost
#3
W
40-39
40
39
+1
A05/05
ABA League
Buducnost
#3
L
44-47
44
47
-3
H08/05
ABA League
Buducnost
#3
L
43-55
43
55
-12
A12/05
ABA League
SCM Craiova
#7
W
46-45
46
45
+1
A14/05
Divizia A
SCM Craiova
#7
W
51-35
51
35
+16
A16/05
Divizia A
91.3Avg total
44.7Scored
46.6Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)45.344.089.3+1.357%-
Last 30 at home (11)47.743.290.9+4.573%-
Last 30 away (19)43.844.588.3-0.647%-
Last 10 (10)44.746.691.3-1.950%-
Last 5 (5)44.844.289.0+0.660%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (11)41.349.991.2-8.618%-
vs Similar (6)46.741.388.0+5.367%-
vs Weaker ◀ (13)48.040.288.2+7.885%-
This opponent (SCM Craiova) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
SCM CraiovaLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Corona Brasov
#13
L
45-50
45
50
-5
H02/04
Divizia A
Arges Pitesti
#11
W
51-42
51
42
+9
A07/04
Divizia A
Rapid Bucuresti
#5
L
38-43
38
43
-5
H14/04
Divizia A
Petrolul Ploiesti
#14
W
52-47
52
47
+5
A18/04
Divizia A
Voluntari
#3
W
38-33
38
33
+5
A26/04
Divizia A
Voluntari
#3
L
44-46
44
46
-2
A28/04
Divizia A
Voluntari
#3
W
51-31
51
31
+20
H01/05
Divizia A
Voluntari
#3
W
45-30
45
30
+15
H03/05
Divizia A
Cluj-Napoca
#1
L
45-46
45
46
-1
H14/05
Divizia A
Cluj-Napoca
#1
L
35-51
35
51
-16
H16/05
Divizia A
86.3Avg total
44.4Scored
41.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)43.442.185.5+1.353%-
Last 30 at home (14)42.742.785.4+0.036%-
Last 30 away (16)44.041.685.6+2.469%-
Last 10 (10)44.441.986.3+2.550%-
Last 5 (5)44.040.884.8+3.240%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (4)41.848.089.8-6.20%-
vs Similar (18)43.941.084.9+2.967%-
vs Weaker (8)43.041.884.8+1.250%-
This opponent (Cluj-Napoca) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
1st half bets · Pythia's probability, the best price and the edge
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Cluj-Napocatheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Cluj-Napoca: 83.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀50%
🏀🏀🏀29%
🏀21%
🏀🏀 2-pointers41.8 pts a game · 50% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers24.6 pts a game · 29% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.5 pts a game · 21% of the points
League average for comparison: 85.2 points a game
52%
29%
18%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers37.320.9
56.0%
55.9%41.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers26.58.2
30.9%
33.8%24.6
🏀 Free throws22.717.5
77.1%
73.0%17.5
They take 63.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 26.5 of them are 3-pointers, so 42% of their shots are threes (league average: 38%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
SCM Craiovatheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

SCM Craiova: 88.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀47%
🏀🏀🏀38%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers41.4 pts a game · 47% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers34.2 pts a game · 38% of the points
🏀 Free throws13.3 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 85.2 points a game
52%
29%
18%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers33.620.7
61.6%
55.9%41.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers31.411.4
36.3%
33.8%34.2
🏀 Free throws19.513.3
68.2%
73.0%13.3
They take 65.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 31.4 of them are 3-pointers, so 48% of their shots are threes (league average: 38%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 20 May 2026 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Cluj-Napoca
WWLWLWWWLL
SCM Craiova
LLWWLWWWWL
#1
League position
#7
-3.8
Net rating
+6.0
96.3
Offensive rating
104.5
100.1
Defensive rating
98.5
52.0%
Effective FG%
58.2%
54.6%
Opp. effective FG%
51.0%
14.4%
Turnover %
11.3%
0.36
Free-throw rate
0.30
30.9%
3-point %
36.3%
70.1%
Assist %
53.3%
60%
Form (last 10/10)
60%

Profile

Offence96.3 · 104.5Defence100.1 · 98.5Shooting52.0% · 58.2%3-point %30.9% · 36.3%Ball care14.4% · 11.3%Free throws0.36 · 0.30Form (last 10/10)60% · 60%
■ Cluj-Napoca   ■ SCM Craiova
The middle ring is the league average on each axis; outward = better than the league (defence and ball care: fewer points / turnovers is better). Form: share of the last 10 won. The figures are each team's own, the better one bold.

🤝 10. Games History

Head-to-head record
9
Cluj-Napoca wins
1
SCM Craiova wins
DateGameScore
16/05/26SCM Craiova v Cluj-Napoca74-85
14/05/26SCM Craiova v Cluj-Napoca75-85
05/04/25Cluj-Napoca v SCM Craiova98-79
07/12/24SCM Craiova v Cluj-Napoca73-65
18/04/23SCM Craiova v Cluj-Napoca94-97 OT
14/04/23Cluj-Napoca v SCM Craiova79-70
12/04/23Cluj-Napoca v SCM Craiova86-81
13/02/23Cluj-Napoca v SCM Craiova88-64
27/12/22Cluj-Napoca v SCM Craiova84-65
15/10/22SCM Craiova v Cluj-Napoca71-93
Cluj-Napocalast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
16/05/26ASCM Craiova85-74
14/05/26ASCM Craiova85-75
12/05/26ABuducnost81-112
08/05/26HBuducnost94-90
05/05/26ABuducnost73-86
30/04/26HCSU Sibiu87-65
26/04/26ACSU Sibiu87-84
24/04/26ACSU Sibiu101-94
19/04/26HBuducnost72-110
13/04/26ACrvena zvezda76-86
SCM Craiovalast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
16/05/26HCluj-Napoca74-85
14/05/26HCluj-Napoca75-85
03/05/26HVoluntari89-70
01/05/26HVoluntari90-80
28/04/26AVoluntari86-95
26/04/26AVoluntari82-64
18/04/26APetrolul Ploiesti105-88
14/04/26HRapid Bucuresti97-93
07/04/26AArges Pitesti102-85
02/04/26HCorona Brasov94-104 OT

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Cluj-Napoca
Divizia A 2025-26
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWWW100%
HomeW100%
AwayWWWW100%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games514
Win %100%100%100%
Points / game89.087.089.5
Allowed / game78.465.081.8
Point differential+10.6+22.0+7.8
Avg total167.4152.0171.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+60%100%50%
Close games (≤5 pts) won100% (1)-100% (1)
Overtime %0%0%0%
SCM Craiova
Divizia A 2025-26
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWLL59%
HomeWWWLL67%
AwayLWWWL50%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games341816
Win %59%67%50%
Points / game89.190.088.1
Allowed / game84.584.584.5
Point differential+4.6+5.5+3.6
Avg total173.6174.5172.6
Over main line---
Win by 10+41%44%38%
Close games (≤5 pts) won57% (7)67% (3)50% (4)
Overtime %3%6%0%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 Cluj-Napoca550100%89.078.4+10.6
2 CSM Oradea3529683%87.576.8+10.7
3 Voluntari34231168%86.881.8+5.0
4 Dinamo Bucharest37241365%85.582.0+3.5
5 Valcea33201361%88.785.2+3.5
6 Rapid Bucuresti35211460%85.683.0+2.7
7 SCM Timisoara34201459%87.682.8+4.8
8 SCM Craiova34201459%89.184.5+4.6
9 CSM Targu Mures34171750%94.094.6-0.6
10 Arges Pitesti33161748%81.680.2+1.5
11 CSU Sibiu33161748%85.085.3-0.3
12 BC Steaua Bucuresti34161847%82.180.6+1.5
13 Corona Brasov35161946%87.188.2-1.1
14 Petrolul Ploiesti33112233%85.491.4-5.9
15 CSM Targu Jiu3443012%77.790.1-12.3
16 Municipal Galati351343%75.094.1-19.1
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -).

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Cluj-Napoca29301925103
SCM Craiova1815272383
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