Universitatea Cluj vs CFR Cluj Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 09 Dec 2024
We Predict a Tight Affair
If you agree with our verdict that Universitatea Cluj can avoid defeat against CFR Cluj, then you can back the home team with a +0.25 goal start at -172. This means our Asian Handicap stake is split equally between 0 and +0.5.
CFR Have Claimed 4 Wins in 5 on H2H
Universitatea Cluj were defeated last time out, making it three losses on the spin. Cluj Arena saw them beaten 1-0 at home to UTA Arad. Ioan Sabau's team dominated possession with 71% of the ball and had five shots on target.
CFR Cluj have won back-to-back road games. A 2-0 triumph recently occurred at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco when playing Universitatea Craiova. The Railwaymen enjoyed just 34% possession and had four shots on goal, with Matei Cristian Ilie and Meriton Korenica both on target.
Head-to-Head Statistics
U Cluj triumphed in the last clash between these teams. A 3-2 away win was recorded against CFR at Stadionul Dr. Constantin Radulescu. The previous 5 H2H meetings have involved four CFR triumphs and just one win for U Cluj.
SuperLiga | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
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1 | ![]() |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4:1 | 3 |
3 | ![]() |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2:1 | 3 |
U Cluj have 3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 13.6 attempts. The Students have averaged 62.1% possession, 519.6 passes and 6.1 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.1 goals from 3.2 shots on goal, 9.2 attempts and 3.7 corners.
Top goalscorer Artur Miranyan has found the net 3 times, with Vladislav Blanuta, Dan Nistor and Mamadou Khady Thiam scoring 2 each. Dan Nistor has the most assists with 2, while goalie Edvinas Gertmonas has recorded 2 clean sheets.
CFR Cluj – Last 10 League GamesCFR have won 4, lost 1 and drawn 5, averaging 4.0 shots on goal, 11.8 attempts and 1.2 goals. Dan Petrescu's side average 50.1% possession, 6.0 corners taken and 5.0 corners against them, while 0.9 goals have been conceded from 9.1 attempts and 3.1 shots on goal.
Virgiliu Postolachi has top scored with 3, while Louis Munteanu and Mohammed Kamara are next best on 2. Adrian Paun and Meriton Korenica have been top assists providers with 2, while Mihai Popa has keept 2 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Universitatea Cluj confirmed lineup (4-3-1-2): Edvinas Gertmonas (GK), Dorinel Oancea, Lucas Masoero, Jasper van der Werff, Alexandru Chipciu, Razvan Oaida, Gabriel Simion, Ovidiu Bic, Dan Nistor, Mamadou Khady Thiam, Vladislav Blanuta.
CFR Cluj confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Otto Hindrich (GK), Vasile Mogos, Leonardo Bolgado, Matei Cristian Ilie, Camora, Alin Razvan Fica, Damjan Djokovic, Adrian Paun, Beni Nkololo, Louis Munteanu, Virgiliu Postolachi.
Universitatea Cluj vs CFR Cluj Prediction & Betting Tips
Universitatea Cluj +0.25 on the Asian Handicap could be the way forward at odds of -172. The home team should be able to avoid defeat in this SuperLiga clash and we’re optimistic that they can land a win.
The team at Sportsgambler.com are right across the latest injuries and suspensions and the form guide also informs our football picks. This data is combined with the latest stats.
Key Universitatea Cluj vs CFR Cluj league stats:
U Cluj +0.25 Probability
According to the betting sites, our pick has a 63.3% chance of landing a return. However, our tipsters have this number closer to 70% based on their in-depth research. This is why we regard this as a value bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
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Universitatea Cluj vs CFR Cluj Odds
The latest betting odds show that Universitatea Cluj are +205 for a Liga I victory, while CFR Cluj are +155 with the bookies and the draw is +185.
A low-scoring game will be anticipated by many and Under 2.5 Goals currently has the shortest odds.
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- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 6 wins and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 1 defeat and 6 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.30 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.60 corners awarded and 4.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.80 corners awarded and 4.30 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.10 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 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 5.10 corners awarded and 4.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.40 corners awarded and 5.70 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.10 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 57.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 59.50% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 10 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 48.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 48.70% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Universitatea Cluj this season are Dan Nistor (10), Vladislav Blanuta (10), Mamadou Khady Thiam (8)
- Top Assistors for Universitatea Cluj this season are Dan Nistor (6), Mamadou Khady Thiam (4), Vladislav Blanuta (4)
Universitatea Cluj vs CFR Cluj Lineups & Team News
We’re ready to bring you U Cluj vs CFR team news as soon as it’s announced. This will allow you to get the big picture.
U Cluj Confirmed Lineup 4-3-1-2
CFR Cluj Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
U Cluj Confirmed Lineup 4-3-1-2
CFR Cluj Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
U Cluj Substitutes
- 3Bogdan Mitrea
- 7Robert Mihai Silaghi
- 8Dorin Codrea
- 9Adel Bettaieb
- 11Artur Miranyan
- 12Denis Moldovan
- 13Franck Tchassem
- 17Daniel Lasure
- 20Alex Bota
- 23Ovidiu Popescu
- 33Andrei Gorcea
CFR Cluj Substitutes
- 1Rares Gal
- 3Aly Abeid
- 5Daniel Graovac
- 7Mohammed Kamara
- 8Robert Filip
- 10Ciprian Ioan Deac
- 17Meriton Korenica
- 18Kader Keita
- 23Flavius Iacob
- 26Andrei Artean
- 77P. Tachtsidis
- 99Peter Michael
Previous Universitatea Cluj Lineups
Previous CFR Cluj Lineups
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | U Cluj | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 3 |
2 | Rapid Bucharest | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
3 | CFR Cluj | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
4 | UTA Arad | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3:3 | 1 |
5 | U Craiova | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3:3 | 1 |
6 | FCSB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
7 | Hermannstadt | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
8 | Otelul Galati | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
9 | Petrolul Ploiesti | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
10 | Botosani | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
11 | Csikszereda | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
12 | Dinamo Bucharest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
13 | Farul Constanta | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
14 | Unirea Slobozia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
15 | Arges Pitesti | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
16 | Metaloglobus | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:4 | 0 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | CFR Cluj | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
2 | UTA Arad | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3:3 | 1 |
3 | FCSB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
4 | Otelul Galati | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
5 | U Cluj | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
6 | Rapid Bucharest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
7 | U Craiova | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
8 | Hermannstadt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
9 | Petrolul Ploiesti | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
10 | Botosani | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
11 | Csikszereda | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
12 | Dinamo Bucharest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
13 | Farul Constanta | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
14 | Unirea Slobozia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
15 | Arges Pitesti | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
16 | Metaloglobus | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:4 | 0 |

















