Universitatea Cluj vs CFR Cluj Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 29 Sep 2025
SuperLiga Betting Preview: Universitatea Cluj vs CFR Cluj
Universitatea Cluj host CFR Cluj in this Romanian SuperLiga game at Cluj Arena, with kick-off set for 14:00 on Monday 29 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.
CFR to Give U Cluj a Tough Test
We will split our stake on the Asian Handicap between 0 and +0.5 when wagering CFR Cluj +0.25 at -137 against Universitatea Cluj. We need a victory for a full payout although the draw means a return is on the cards.
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CFR Landed 1-0 Victory in Previous H2H
Universitatea Cluj suffered a defeat in their last game. A 1-0 scoreline occurred on the road at Stadionul Orasenesc against Arges Pitesti. Ioan Sabau's men dominated possession with 69% of the ball and had three shots on target.
CFR Cluj drew 1-1 in their previous game. This was at home against UTA Arad at Stadionul Dr. Constantin Radulescu. The Railwaymen had the lion’s share of the ball recording 55% possession and six shots on goal, with Lorenzo Biliboc on the scoresheet.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The last clash between CFR and U Cluj saw the former triumph at home. It was a 1-0 scoreline at Stadionul Dr. Constantin Radulescu. The previous 8 matches featuring these teams have led to five CFR victories and three U Cluj wins.
SuperLiga | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
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10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 11:9 | 13 |
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9 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 18 | -5 | 13:18 | 8 |
U Cluj have 3 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 12.1 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal. Ioan Sabau's team have averaged 57.7% possession, 502.8 passes and 5.9 corners per game, conceding 0.9 goals and 3.5 corners from 12.9 attempts and 3.6 shots on goal.
Top goalscorer Jovo Lukic has found the net 3 times, Mamadou Thiam 2, with Dan Nistor and two other players on 1. Dan Nistor, Andrej Fabry and Issouf Macalou have racked up the most assists with 2 each.
CFR Cluj – Last 10 League GamesCFR have 1 victory, 3 defeats and 6 draws, with an average of 1.4 goals from 16.1 attempts and 6.3 shots on goal. The Railwaymen average 50.0% possession, 384.3 passes, 6.2 corners awarded and 3.2 corners against them, while conceding 1.9 goals from 10.9 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal.
Meriton Korenica has scored 3, followed by Lindon Emerllahu, Matei Cristian Ilie and Virgiliu Postolachi with 2 goals apiece. Meriton Korenica and Beni Nkololo are the top assists providers with 2 in the previous 10 games.
Universitatea Cluj vs CFR Cluj Prediction & Betting Tips
Get the edge with our best Universitatea Cluj vs CFR Cluj tips: a key match prediction, expert corners pick, correct score recommendation, top player prop bets and a ready-made bet builder.
Match Prediction
When CFR Cluj kick off this SuperLiga match, we will wager them at -137 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. Avoiding defeat seems well within their capability and a win could be on the cards.
The team news that emerges can have an impact on the odds depending on which players are missing. Our football experts also study the form guide, while the latest stats are also checked before a SuperLiga verdict is reached.
Key Universitatea Cluj vs CFR Cluj league stats:
CFR +0.25 Probability
According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 57.8% chance of winning. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
A 2-1 win in favor of CFR can be backed at odds of +700. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.
Player Prop Picks
Meriton Korenica (CFR) has managed three goals in his past five SuperLiga games. When it comes to him scoring, we think that the +480 available is attractive when betting on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

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Corners Prediction
The 9.5 Total Corners line has not been covered in nine consecutive CFR away matches, while the same outcome has happened in four straight Universitatea Cluj home games. There is juice when it comes to going under the Total Corners line and this is priced at +102.






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Bet Builder Tips
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Universitatea Cluj vs CFR Cluj Odds
The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
Bookies Expecting Close Encounter
The bookmakers have priced up the Full-Time Result odds and Universitatea Cluj are +138 to come out on top, while CFR Cluj are +190. The draw is available at +230 if you expect the clash to finish level.
U Cluj can be backed alternatively on the Draw No Bet market and that means getting -147. However, if you want insurance on the underdogs instead, CFR are +102.
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U Cluj Aiming to Get Back to Winning Ways at Home
Universitatea Cluj are winless in the last six games at Cluj Arena. The Students have clocked up four draws, four losses and two wins in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 0.90 goals per match and conceding 1.30.
CFR Cluj haven’t triumphed in three straight games on the road. Andrea Mandorlini's side have recorded six draws, three losses and one win in the previous 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 1.60.
U Cluj overcame CFR 1-0 when the sides last met at Cluj Arena. There has been two wins apiece in the past 4 H2H meetings at Cluj Arena.
Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
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2-4-4 | 2.20 | 0.90 | 1.30 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 5 | |
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1-6-3 | 3.00 | 1.40 | 1.60 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 1 |
- 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: 03/05 2025 CFR Cluj 1 U Cluj 0
- SuperLiga: 31/03 2025 U Cluj 1 CFR Cluj 0
- SuperLiga: 09/12 2024 U Cluj 3 CFR Cluj 2
- SuperLiga: 04/08 2024 CFR Cluj 2 U Cluj 3
- SuperLiga: 21/12 2023 CFR Cluj 4 U Cluj 0
- SuperLiga: 21/08 2023 U Cluj 3 CFR Cluj 4
- SuperLiga: 13/03 2023 CFR Cluj 4 U Cluj 0
- SuperLiga: 23/10 2022 U Cluj 1 CFR Cluj 2


- 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 1 win, 3 defeats and 6 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win, 3 defeats and 6 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.90 corners awarded and 3.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.00 corners awarded and 3.50 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.50 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 6.20 corners awarded and 3.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.10 corners awarded and 4.30 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.40 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 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 57.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 53.90% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 50.00% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 48.10% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Universitatea Cluj this season are Jovo Lukic (3), Virgiliu Postolachi (2), Alessandro Murgia (1)
- Top Assistors for Universitatea Cluj this season are Andrej Fabry (2), Dan Nistor (2), Issouf Macalou (2)
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Universitatea Cluj vs CFR Cluj Lineups & Team News
Be prepared — check the U Cluj vs CFR team news before wagering. We’ll share the confirmed lineups for the SuperLiga plus the newest injury information.
Previous Universitatea Cluj Lineups
Previous CFR Cluj Lineups
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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1 | U Craiova | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 21:12 | 24 |
2 | Rapid Bucharest | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 16:8 | 22 |
3 | Arges Pitesti | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 18:13 | 22 |
4 | Dinamo Bucharest | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 18:11 | 20 |
5 | Botosani | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 20:10 | 19 |
6 | Unirea Slobozia | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 14:10 | 17 |
7 | UTA Arad | 11 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 15:14 | 16 |
8 | Farul Constanta | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 12:13 | 14 |
9 | U Cluj | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 11:9 | 13 |
10 | Otelul Galati | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 11:10 | 13 |
11 | Hermannstadt | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 9:14 | 10 |
12 | CFR Cluj | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 13:18 | 8 |
13 | FCSB | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 12:18 | 7 |
14 | Petrolul Ploiesti | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 7:14 | 6 |
15 | Csikszereda | 10 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 10:22 | 5 |
16 | Metaloglobus | 10 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 10:21 | 3 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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1 | U Craiova | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 12:4 | 16 |
2 | Botosani | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 15:5 | 14 |
3 | Arges Pitesti | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 8:4 | 12 |
4 | Otelul Galati | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8:4 | 11 |
5 | Unirea Slobozia | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9:3 | 10 |
6 | UTA Arad | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 10:8 | 10 |
7 | Dinamo Bucharest | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 8:5 | 9 |
8 | Farul Constanta | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7:5 | 9 |
9 | Rapid Bucharest | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8:6 | 8 |
10 | CFR Cluj | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 10:12 | 6 |
11 | Hermannstadt | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5:7 | 5 |
12 | Csikszereda | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 7:10 | 4 |
13 | U Cluj | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2:3 | 3 |
14 | FCSB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2:6 | 1 |
15 | Petrolul Ploiesti | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2:8 | 1 |
16 | Metaloglobus | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3:11 | 1 |

















