CFR Cluj vs Oţelul Galaţi: match statistics
CFR Cluj displays solid home form with a 40% win rate at home and a positive goal difference (+2) at their own stadium. The hosts demonstrate an offensive edge in home matches, scoring an average of 1.8 goals with a high xG (1.98), indicating efficiency in chance creation. Despite good overall form (4 wins in the last 5 matches), Oţelul Galaţi struggles away from home – only a 30% win rate and as many as 50% of matches without scoring a goal. Moreover, the visitors record a lower xG away (1.51) compared to the hosts' xG Against (1.22), suggesting difficulties in breaking down CFR Cluj's defense. Considering CFR Cluj's advantage in possession (53% vs 54% for the visitors), better home effectiveness, and Oţelul's weaker away form, we predict a home win, although a draw remains a realistic scenario due to the visitors' solid defense (0.9 goals conceded away).
CFR Cluj vs Oţelul Galaţi: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
CFR Cluj played against Oţelul Galaţi in Liga I (Romania). The game was played on January 18, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
CFR Cluj has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Oţelul Galaţi has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
CFR Cluj scores 1.38 goals per game and allows 1.57. Oţelul Galaţi scores 1.52 and allows 0.86. Games in this league average 2.50 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 67% of CFR Cluj's games and 43% of Oţelul Galaţi's. The Over 2.5 rates are 57% and 48%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 45% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
CFR Cluj has the higher season xG average, 1.64 to 1.56 per game. CFR Cluj takes 14.1 shots per game, while Oţelul Galaţi takes 14.1.
First-half and second-half trends
CFR Cluj leads at halftime in 29% of its games and scores 0.76 goals per game after halftime. Oţelul Galaţi leads at halftime in 43% and scores 0.76 after halftime.
When the teams score
CFR Cluj's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (6 goals). For Oţelul Galaţi, it is minutes 31-45+ (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga I games average 2.50 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 45% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 5.00 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
CFR Cluj displays solid home form with a 40% win rate at home and a positive goal difference (+2) at their own stadium. The hosts demonstrate an offensive edge in home matches, scoring an average of 1.8 goals with a high xG (1.98), indicating efficiency in chance creation. Despite good overall form (4 wins in the last 5 matches), Oţelul Galaţi struggles away from home – only a 30% win rate and as many as 50% of matches without scoring a goal. Moreover, the visitors record a lower xG away (1.51) compared to the hosts' xG Against (1.22), suggesting difficulties in breaking down CFR Cluj's defense. Considering CFR Cluj's advantage in possession (53% vs 54% for the visitors), better home effectiveness, and Oţelul's weaker away form, we predict a home win, although a draw remains a realistic scenario due to the visitors' solid defense (0.9 goals conceded away).
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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 | Oţelul Galaţi | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 42% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.23 | 0.32 |
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.
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.
Oţelul Galaţi is 10% better for: goals scored per game.
1.38 goals / game - CFR Cluj · 1.52 goals / game - Oţelul Galaţi
Oţelul Galaţi is 83% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.57 goals / game - CFR Cluj · 0.86 goals / game - Oţelul Galaţi
CFR Cluj scores in 81% of games (17 of 21 meczów), while Oţelul Galaţi keeps a clean sheet in 38% (8 of 21 meczów).
Oţelul Galaţi scores in 67% of games (14 of 21 meczów), while CFR Cluj keeps a clean sheet in 14% (3 of 21 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 - Oţelul Galaţi
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.
Oţelul Galaţi is 38% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.24 pts / game - CFR Cluj · 1.71 pts / game - Oţelul Galaţi
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
CFR Cluj - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 29%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Oţelul Galaţi - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 43% of games and wins 43%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| 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 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (10 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - 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
Oţelul Galaţi
* 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 | Oţelul Galaţi | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.95 | 2.50 | ▼ 2.38 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 51% | ▼ 43% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 57% | 45% | ▲ 48% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 14% | 28% | ▲ 38% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 81% | 70% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 81% | 73% | ▼ 71% |
^ 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
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from CFR Cluj's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Oţelul Galaţi. Games average 5.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of CFR Cluj vs Oţelul Galaţi?
The Liga I match finished CFR Cluj 1:0 Oţelul Galaţi. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before CFR Cluj vs Oţelul Galaţi?
CFR Cluj score 1.38 goals per game on average and Oţelul Galaţi 1.52. The Liga I average is 2.50 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 67% of CFR Cluj's matches and 43% of Oţelul Galaţi's.
What form are CFR Cluj and Oţelul Galaţi in?
Over the last 5 games CFR Cluj have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Oţelul Galaţi 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for CFR Cluj vs Oţelul Galaţi?
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.