Universitatea Cluj vs Politehnica Iasi Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 09 Feb 2025

We’re Siding With the Favourites

We’re expecting things to be one-sided enough to back Universitatea Cluj at -1.25 on the Asian Handicap against Politehnica Iasi. Odds of -102 will be landed for a two-goal winning margin, with half stake back for a one-goal triumph.

Poli Iasi Claimed 1-0 Win in Previous H2H

Universitatea Cluj have won four home games on the bounce. Away at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco in their last game, they were beaten 1-0 by Universitatea Craiova. Ioan Sabau's team had seven shots on target and enjoyed 59% possession.

Politehnica Iasi have suffered six consecutive losses, recently being beaten at home by UTA Arad 1-0 at Stadionul E. Alexandrescu. The Copou Squad were 50% in the possession stakes and managed two shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Poli Iasi beat U Cluj in their last head-to-head clash. It was a 1-0 home win at Stadionul E. Alexandrescu. The previous 4 H2H meetings have involved three Poli Iasi triumphs and just one win for U Cluj.

U Cluj have 4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 5.1 shots on goal and 17.1 attempts. The Cluj-Napoca outfit have averaged 61.2% possession, 519.5 passes and 6.7 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.1 goals from 3.0 shots on goal, 8.4 attempts and 3.2 corners.

Top goalscorers are Lucas Masoero and Vladislav Blanuta on 4 goals, while Mamadou Khady Thiam has bagged 2. Mamadou Khady Thiam has recorded the most assists with 2.

Poli Iasi have 8 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 0.6 goals from 2.8 shots on goal and 11.3 attempts. There’s been an average of 48.7% possession, 392.3 passes, 4.7 corners awarded and 5.8 corners against, while they’ve conceded 2.0 goals from 5.3 shots on goal and 13.9 attempts.

Alin Roman has scored 2 goals, followed by Tailson, Guilherme Soares, Andrei Gheorghita and Florian Kamberi on 1. Andrei Gheorghita, Guilherme Soares and Shayon Harrison have managed 1 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Universitatea Cluj confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Stefan Lefter (GK), Radu Boboc, Lucas Masoero, Jasper van der Werff, Dorinel Oancea, Gabriel Simion, Andrei Artean, Ovidiu Bic, Dan Nistor, Mamadou Thiam, Vladislav Blanuta.

Politehnica Iasi confirmed lineup (4-4-1-1): Ionut Ailenei (GK), Guilherme Soares, Nicolas Samayoa, Claudio Silva, Rares Ispas, Stefan Stefanovici, Samuel Gouet, Julian Marchioni, Tailson, Alin Roman, Sekou Camara.

Universitatea Cluj vs Politehnica Iasi Prediction & Betting Tips

We’re expecting Universitatea Cluj to be too strong for the opposition in this SuperLiga clash. Our Asian Handicap bet on the home team at -1.25 looks like the best betting angle to take, with odds of -102 available.

Knowing the players that are injured give us a helping hand when putting together football betting tips. Once we’ve also looked at the form guide, we use the available stats and make predictions.

Key Universitatea Cluj vs Politehnica Iasi league stats:

• The +1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Poli Iasi in 3 of their last 5 games.

U Cluj -1.25 Probability

The bookies make it a 50.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

U Cluj Asian Hcp -1.25 @ -102 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

U Cluj 2 - 0 Poli Iasi

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves U Cluj winning 2-0. Odds of +460 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Corners Prediction

U Cluj Over 5.5 Corners -137

It’s been an average of 7.20 corners for Universitatea Cluj in their past 5 games, with Poli Iasi conceding over 5.5 corners in the previous three away matches. There are odds of -137 available when it comes to this Team Corners bet and we think Universitatea Cluj can cover the line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

U Cluj

Total

9.90 6.70 3.20

Home

10.10 6.00 4.10

Away

10.00 6.40 3.60

Poli Iasi

Total

10.50 4.70 5.80

Home

9.70 5.00 4.70

Away

10.80 3.60 7.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-105

Under 9.5

-139

U Cluj Corners

Over 5.5

-147

Under 5.5

+105

Poli Iasi Corners

Over 3.5

+133

Under 3.5

-192

Most Corners

1

-370

X

+650

2

+310

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Universitatea Cluj vs Politehnica Iasi Odds

Universitatea Cluj are massive -294 favourites to win this Liga I game with the bookies and are regarded as 75% likely to win the match judging by the latest betting odds. If you want to back the outsider for this match, Politehnica Iasi are available at +750.

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Full-Time Result

1

-294

X

+370

2

+750

Half-Time Result

1

-114

X

+140

2

+575

Double Chance

1X

-1429

12

-526

X2

+195

Draw No Bet

1

-1000

2

+540

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.25

-114

2 Hcp +1.25

-114

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-111

Over 2.5

-116

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+114

No

-161

Universitatea Cluj vs Politehnica Iasi Lineups & Team News

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