FCSB vs CFR Cluj Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 25 Jan 2026
SuperLiga Betting Preview: FCSB vs CFR Cluj
FCSB square off against CFR Cluj at Stadionul Steaua, with kick-off set for 14:00 on Sunday 25 January.
We are not anticipating a huge number of goals when FCSB clash with CFR Cluj. The price of -128 for Under 2.5 stands out on the coupon and we can wager on the Total Goals market with optimism.
FCSB were defeated in their last SuperLiga game. Away from home, they suffered a 1-0 loss against Arges Pitesti at Stadionul Orasenesc. The Bucharest club dominated possession with 68% of the ball and had four shots on target.
Three days ago, FCSB were beaten 4-1 away to Dinamo Zagreb in the Europa League.
CFR Cluj have won their previous three games. The latest was a 1-0 home win at Stadionul Dr. Constantin Radulescu against Otelul Galati. The Railwaymen had 41% possession and four shots on goal, with Adrian Paun striking early in the first half.
Head-to-Head Statistics
FCSB have not lost any of the past five games against CFR, with the last clash seeing a 2-2 draw played out at Stadionul Dr. Constantin Radulescu. The previous 10 H2H matches have featured five draws, four victories for FCSB and just one for CFR.
| SuperLiga | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | CFR Cluj |
30 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 49 | 40 | 9 | 49:40 | 53 |
| 7 | FCSB |
30 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 48 | 40 | 8 | 48:40 | 46 |
FCSB have 5 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.7 goals from 6.0 shots on goal and 16.9 attempts. Elias Charalampous' side have averaged 62.1% possession, 533.9 passes and 6.5 corners per match, with their opponents getting 0.9 goals from 2.1 shots on goal, 7.9 attempts and 2.5 corners.
Darius Olaru leads the way with 4 goals, Florin Tanase has 3, with Alexandru Stoian and two others on 2. Florin Tanase is the leading assists maker on 3.
CFR have 5 victories, 4 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 5.6 shots on goal, 10.4 attempts and 1.1 goals. The Cluj-Napoca team average 47.6% possession, 375.0 passes, 4.1 corners awarded and 4.1 corners against, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 12.6 attempts and 3.8 shots on goal.
Andrei Cordea has landed 6 goals, Adrian Paun 2, with Louis Munteanu and two others scoring 1. Louis Munteanu has managed to clock up 3 assists in the last 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
FCSB confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Stefan Tarnovanu (GK), Valentin Cretu, Siyabonga Ngezana, Andre Duarte, Alexandru Pantea, Baba Alhassan, Juri Cisotti, David Miculescu, Darius Olaru, Mihai Toma, Daniel Birligea.
CFR Cluj confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Mihai Popa (GK), Viktor Kun, Sheriff Sinyan, Matei Cristian Ilie, Camora, Adrian Paun, Tidiane Keita, Damjan Djokovic, Andrei Cordea, Alibek Aliev, Meriton Korenica.
FCSB vs CFR Cluj Prediction & Betting Tips
Dive into our full FCSB vs CFR Cluj betting preview, featuring an expert match prediction, a projected scoreline, valuable corners advice, top player prop bet and a bet builder designed for value.
Match Prediction
The best plan of attack could be backing Under 2.5 Goals for this SuperLiga encounter. We can land odds of -128 when it comes to this wager and that looks to be a very fair price.
Our football experts are keen to follow the latest form and understand any patterns that emerge. The same applies to injuries that could affect key players. Combined with the best SuperLiga stats, there is plenty of information to make a verdict.
Key FCSB vs CFR Cluj league stats:
If you go by the top bookies, there’s a 56.2% likelihood of our pick winning. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 60-65%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
FCSB are available at +430 to win by a 1-0 scoreline. Correct score betting allows us to bet at bigger odds and it’s also a fun type of wager.
Player Prop Picks
Darius Olaru (FCSB) has managed four goals in his past ten SuperLiga matches. We’ll throw a dart at +265 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look pretty attractive.
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Corners Prediction
The 3.5 corners line has not been covered by CFR Cluj in their past two away games, with the corner count against FCSB going under 3.5 in their last five home matches. We’re going to bet on CFR to fall short for Team Corners and this selection is available at -100.
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Bet Builder Tips
If you’re up for a same-game multi, then we’ve got two or less goals in total, FCSB to claim a victory as well as Darius Olaru (FCSB) to find the net.
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FCSB vs CFR Cluj Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
With a roughly 51% chance of triumphing, the bookmakers aren’t giving too much away with their -105 betting odds for FCSB winning this SuperLiga clash. CFR Cluj are operating at larger odds than the opposition and the underdogs can be wagered at +300.
There are different ways to bet on FCSB including the Asian Handicap -0.5 market. This option is -114, although CFR +0.5 is a viable alternative at -125 and you can cheer on the draw with the latter.
For the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this interesting contest. Both Teams to Score No is available at -127 for anyone expecting at least one side to draw a blank.
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Daniel Birligea is available at +195 when it comes to Anytime Goalscorer. The favourite is now priced at odds of +400 to find the net first.
FCSB are unbeaten in the last three games at Stadionul Steaua. The Bucharest club have four victories, three draws and two defeats in the last 9 home matches, netting an average of 1.44 goals per game and conceding 0.78.
CFR have clocked up four draws, four losses and two wins in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 1.60.
FCSB won 3-2 when they last played CFR at Stadionul Steaua.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FCSB Home Stats |
4-3-2 | 2.22 | 1.44 | 0.78 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 4 | |
CFR Cluj Away Stats |
2-4-4 | 2.60 | 1.00 | 1.60 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 4 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- SuperLiga: 31/08 2025 CFR Cluj 2 FCSB 2
- SuperLiga: 23/05 2025 CFR Cluj 1 FCSB 1
- SuperLiga: 20/04 2025 FCSB 3 CFR Cluj 2
- SuperLiga: 02/02 2025 FCSB 1 CFR Cluj 1
- SuperLiga: 15/09 2024 CFR Cluj 2 FCSB 2
- SuperLiga: 11/05 2024 FCSB 0 CFR Cluj 1
- SuperLiga: 14/04 2024 CFR Cluj 0 FCSB 1
- SuperLiga: 10/12 2023 CFR Cluj 1 FCSB 1
- SuperLiga: 06/08 2023 FCSB 1 CFR Cluj 0
- SuperLiga: 14/05 2023 FCSB 1 CFR Cluj 0
FCSB League Stats
CFR Cluj League Stats
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 6.50 corners awarded and 2.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.10 corners awarded and 3.60 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.70 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.10 corners awarded and 4.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.80 corners awarded and 4.00 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 8.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.80 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 62.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 59.10% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 47.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 48.90% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for FCSB this season are Florin Tanase (10), Darius Olaru (4), Mamadou Thiam (4)
- Top Assistors for FCSB this season are Florin Tanase (4), Risto Radunovic (4), Darius Olaru (2)
FCSB vs CFR Cluj Lineups & Team News
Be prepared — check the FCSB vs CFR team news before wagering. We’ll share the confirmed lineups for the SuperLiga plus the newest injury information.
FCSB Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
CFR Cluj Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
FCSB Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
CFR Cluj Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
FCSB Substitutes
- 4Daniel Graovac
- 5Joyskim Dawa
- 12David Kiki
- 15David Popa
- 16Mihai Lixandru
- 20Dennis Politic
- 33Risto Radunovic
- 34Mihai Udrea
- 37Octavian Popescu
- 38Lukas Zima
- 90Alexandru Stoian
- 93Mamadou Thiam
CFR Cluj Substitutes
- 1Rares Gal
- 3Aly Abeid
- 4Ilija Masic
- 8Alin Razvan Fica
- 16Ovidiu Perianu
- 19Islam Slimani
- 31Octavian Valceanu
- 46Christopher Braun
- 49Lorenzo Biliboc
- 73Karlo Muhar
- 77Andres Sfait
Previous FCSB Lineups
Previous CFR Cluj Lineups
FCSB Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Elias Charalampous
CFR Cluj Player Stats & Squad
SuperLiga Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | U Craiova | 30 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 53:27 | 60 |
| 2 | Rapid Bucharest | 30 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 47:30 | 56 |
| 3 | U Cluj | 30 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 48:27 | 54 |
| 4 | CFR Cluj | 30 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 49:40 | 53 |
| 5 | Dinamo Bucharest | 30 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 42:28 | 52 |
| 6 | Arges Pitesti | 30 | 15 | 5 | 10 | 37:28 | 50 |
| 7 | FCSB | 30 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 48:40 | 46 |
| 8 | UTA Arad | 30 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 39:44 | 43 |
| 9 | Botosani | 30 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 37:29 | 42 |
| 10 | Otelul Galati | 30 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 39:32 | 41 |
| 11 | Farul Constanta | 30 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 39:37 | 37 |
| 12 | Petrolul Ploiesti | 30 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 24:31 | 32 |
| 13 | Csikszereda | 30 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 30:58 | 32 |
| 14 | Unirea Slobozia | 30 | 7 | 4 | 19 | 27:46 | 25 |
| 15 | Hermannstadt | 30 | 5 | 8 | 17 | 29:50 | 23 |
| 16 | Metaloglobus | 30 | 2 | 6 | 22 | 25:66 | 12 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | U Craiova | 15 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 30:11 | 36 |
| 2 | CFR Cluj | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 30:21 | 30 |
| 3 | Dinamo Bucharest | 15 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 23:11 | 29 |
| 4 | Rapid Bucharest | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 26:16 | 28 |
| 5 | Arges Pitesti | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 18:10 | 27 |
| 6 | Botosani | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 24:12 | 26 |
| 7 | U Cluj | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 23:12 | 26 |
| 8 | Otelul Galati | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 26:17 | 25 |
| 9 | Farul Constanta | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 26:17 | 25 |
| 10 | FCSB | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 20:17 | 24 |
| 11 | Csikszereda | 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 20:18 | 24 |
| 12 | UTA Arad | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 20:22 | 22 |
| 13 | Petrolul Ploiesti | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 11:17 | 16 |
| 14 | Unirea Slobozia | 15 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 15:21 | 13 |
| 15 | Hermannstadt | 15 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 15:27 | 10 |
| 16 | Metaloglobus | 15 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 12:25 | 10 |
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