CFR Cluj vs FCSB: match statistics
CFR Cluj vs FCSB: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
CFR Cluj played against FCSB in Liga I (Romania). The game was played on August 23, 2026. Venue: Stadionul Dr. Constantin Rădulescu. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
CFR Cluj has 1 win, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.75 points per game. FCSB has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, with 2.20 points per game.
Scoring records
CFR Cluj scores 1.75 goals per game and allows 2.00. FCSB scores 1.80 and allows 0.80. Games in this league average 2.41 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of CFR Cluj's games and 40% of FCSB's. The Over 2.5 rates are 100% and 40%, compared with league averages of 45% for BTTS and 45% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
FCSB has the higher season xG average, 2.02 to 1.94 per game. CFR Cluj takes 17.5 shots per game, while FCSB takes 18.2.
First-half and second-half trends
CFR Cluj leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. FCSB leads at halftime in 40% and scores 0.80 after halftime.
When the teams score
CFR Cluj's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (3 goals). For FCSB, it is minutes 0-15 (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga I games average 2.41 goals. Both teams score in 45% of games, and 45% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 4.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Despite their poor overall run, with four defeats in their last five matches, CFR Cluj have been exceptionally strong at home: they have won 100% of their home games, scoring an average of 5 goals and conceding none. The hosts also create significantly more high-quality chances, with an average home xG of 2.63 compared with FCSB’s 2.04 away from home, while they lead the shot count by 21 to 18 per match. FCSB are the league leaders and remain unbeaten throughout the season, but they average just 1 goal away from home and fail to score in 50% of their away fixtures. The visitors have shown more consistent form over their last five matches, taking 8 points compared with CFR’s 3, but their low 6% shot-conversion rate could limit their ability to capitalise on chances. Home advantage and CFR Cluj’s significantly superior attacking efficiency point towards a narrow home win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The scenario in which at least one team fails to score has a slight edge, primarily due to FCSB’s very strong results in this market: the visitors have not conceded a goal yet, have kept a clean sheet in 100% of their matches, and BTTS in their away games stands at 0%. CFR Cluj are effective at home, scoring an average of 2.33 goals and recording an xG of 2.01, but over their last five matches they have managed only 1.0 goal per game. FCSB have strong chance-creation metrics, with an xG of 2.04 and an average of 8.5 shots on target per match, but they have also failed to score in half of their away games, averaging just 1.0 goal. The hosts’ recent form increases the risk of an FCSB goal, as CFR conceded an average of 2.6 goals in their last five appearances; however, the visitors’ defensive profile remains the stronger signal. CFR’s BTTS rate of 67% contrasts with FCSB’s 0%, making a result in which one side fails to score the most likely outcome.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The strongest signal is Over 1.5 goals, as CFR Cluj conceded an average of as many as 2.6 goals over their last five matches, while FCSB scored 1.6 goals per game. During this period, FCSB generated a high xG of 2.19, whereas CFR Cluj allowed opponents an xG of 1.65. All five of CFR Cluj’s last matches ended with at least three goals, while the 2.5-goal line was exceeded in 60% of FCSB’s matches. At the same time, the hosts have recently scored only 1.0 goal per game, which limits confidence in Over 2.5 despite an expected total of 2.75 goals. The 1.5 line offers a clearer edge, combining the visitors’ attacking potential with CFR Cluj’s very poor recent defensive record.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest signal points to FCSB leading at the break and maintaining their advantage until the final whistle. CFR Cluj were trailing at half-time in 80% of their last five matches, scoring only 0.4 goals before the interval while conceding as many as 1.6. FCSB have yet to concede away from home, keeping a clean sheet in 100% of their away fixtures; they led at half-time in 50% of them and were never behind. The visitors are also creating more high-quality chances, with an average xG of 2.04 compared with CFR’s 2.01, while registering 8.5 shots on target per match against CFR’s 6.33. CFR’s poor current form, including four defeats in their last five matches and an average of 2.6 goals conceded, further strengthens the 2/2 scenario.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| CFR Cluj | FCSB | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 40% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.25 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
FCSB is 193% better for: last-5 form.
0.75 pts / game - CFR Cluj · 2.2 pts / game - FCSB
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
FCSB is 150% better for: goals allowed per game.
2 goals / game - CFR Cluj · 0.8 goals / game - FCSB
CFR Cluj scores in 75% of games (3 of 4 meczów), while FCSB keeps a clean sheet in 60% (3 of 5 meczów).
FCSB scores in 80% of games (4 of 5 meczów), while CFR Cluj keeps a clean sheet in 25% (1 of 4 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - CFR Cluj
Over / Under - FCSB
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
FCSB is 113% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.75 pts / game - CFR Cluj · 1.6 pts / game - FCSB
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
CFR Cluj - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 25%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
FCSB - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 60%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.75 | 1.75 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.3 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 75% |
| 3 goals | 50% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 25% | 50% |
| No goal | 75% | 25% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (3 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (2 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
CFR Cluj
FCSB
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Liga I).
Teams vs league
| CFR Cluj | Liga | FCSB | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.75 | 2.41 | ▲ 2.60 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 50% | 45% | ▼ 40% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 100% | 45% | ▼ 40% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 25% | 33% | ▲ 60% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 66% | ▲ 80% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 68% | ▼ 40% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Head-to-head
Record from CFR Cluj's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses against FCSB. Games average 4.50 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of CFR Cluj vs FCSB?
The Liga I match finished CFR Cluj 1:0 FCSB. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between CFR Cluj and FCSB?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches CFR Cluj won 1, FCSB won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 4.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before CFR Cluj vs FCSB?
CFR Cluj score 1.75 goals per game on average and FCSB 1.80. The Liga I average is 2.41 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 50% of CFR Cluj's matches and 40% of FCSB's.
What form are CFR Cluj and FCSB in?
Over the last 5 games CFR Cluj have a 1-0-3 record (0.75 points per game) and FCSB 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for CFR Cluj vs FCSB?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.