CFR Cluj vs SSC Farul: match statistics
CFR Cluj vs SSC Farul: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
CFR Cluj played against SSC Farul in Liga I (Romania). The game was played on September 4, 2026. Venue: Stadionul Dr. Constantin Rădulescu. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
CFR Cluj has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. SSC Farul has 1 win, 4 draws and 0 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
CFR Cluj scores 1.83 goals per game and allows 1.67. SSC Farul scores 1.43 and allows 1.14. Games in this league average 2.40 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of CFR Cluj's games and 71% of SSC Farul's. The Over 2.5 rates are 83% and 43%, compared with league averages of 47% for BTTS and 44% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
CFR Cluj has the higher season xG average, 1.73 to 1.62 per game. CFR Cluj takes 15.2 shots per game, while SSC Farul takes 15.3.
First-half and second-half trends
CFR Cluj leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. SSC Farul leads at halftime in 29% and scores 0.57 after halftime.
When the teams score
CFR Cluj's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (3 goals). For SSC Farul, it is minutes 16-30 (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga I games average 2.40 goals. Both teams score in 47% of games, and 44% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% 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 have been exceptionally strong at home, winning every home match so far, scoring an average of 3 goals and conceding none. The hosts are also creating better chances, reflected in their average xG of 1.73 compared with Farul’s 1.44, while they register 6 shots on target per game versus 4.5 for their opponents. Farul are yet to win away from home, drawing 75% of their matches and conceding an average of 1.5 goals, with an xG against of 1.63. The visitors have been difficult to beat in their last five matches, recording three draws and just one defeat, but their away conversion rate is only 8%, compared with CFR’s 21%. Both teams’ recent results have been inconsistent, but Cluj’s home advantage and significantly stronger defensive solidity point to a home win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
CFR Cluj have kept a clean sheet in 67% of their matches, while at home they concede an average of just 0.67 goals, with an xG against of 0.96. Farul are not prolific scorers, averaging 1.25 goals per match and just 1.0 goal across their last five outings. The hosts possess strong attacking potential, averaging 1.67 goals, an xG of 1.87, and 7.33 shots on target per match, making a CFR goal clearly likely. At the same time, CFR’s BTTS rate is only 33%, compared with 46% for the league as a whole, which, combined with the quality of their defense, suggests that Farul may fail to score. Although Farul have recorded BTTS in 100% of their matches so far, their recent results and the hosts’ solid defense reduce the significance of this signal. Therefore, the BTTS - No / No Goal scenario is preferred: it means that at least one team will fail to score, not necessarily that the match will finish 0:0 or that neither team will score.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
CFR Cluj average 1.87 xG at home and score 1.67 goals per match, while Farul allow opponents 1.63 xG away from home and concede an average of 1.50 goals. Farul score an average of 1.25 goals and record 1.44 xG, while Cluj’s recently weaker defense has conceded as many as 12 goals in five matches, allowing opponents an average of 1.80 xG. The 1.5 line was covered in 67% of Cluj’s matches and in every Farul match, clearly supporting the scenario of at least two goals. At the same time, higher lines are less reliable, as 67% of Cluj’s matches finished below 2.5 goals and 75% of Farul’s matches featured no more than three goals. The strongest edge therefore lies with Over 1.5, in line with the forecast of 2.45 goals in the match.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
CFR Cluj have a clear advantage in their home results: they average 2.33 points per match, win 67% of their games and concede just 0.67 goals, while Farul have not won away from home and draw 75% of their away matches. The opening period could nevertheless be evenly balanced, as the hosts were level at the break in 67% of their home games, compared with 50% of Farul’s away fixtures. In their last five appearances, CFR scored just 0.4 goals before half-time and conceded 1.2, which reduces the likelihood of the hosts taking an early lead. After the break, their stronger season-long quality works in their favor: their xG stands at 1.87 compared with Farul’s 1.44, while opponents average 1.63 xG against them. A draw at half-time followed by a CFR Cluj victory at the final whistle best combines a cautious first-half profile with the hosts’ clear advantage in full-time results.
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 | SSC Farul | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 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.
CFR Cluj is 29% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - CFR Cluj · 1.4 pts / game - SSC Farul
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.
CFR Cluj is 28% better for: goals scored per game.
1.83 goals / game - CFR Cluj · 1.43 goals / game - SSC Farul
SSC Farul is 46% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.67 goals / game - CFR Cluj · 1.14 goals / game - SSC Farul
CFR Cluj scores in 83% of games (5 of 6 games), while SSC Farul keeps a clean sheet in 29% (2 of 7 games).
SSC Farul scores in 86% of games (6 of 7 games), while CFR Cluj keeps a clean sheet in 33% (2 of 6 games).
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 - SSC Farul
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.
SSC Farul is 22% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.17 pts / game - CFR Cluj · 1.43 pts / game - SSC Farul
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
CFR Cluj - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
SSC Farul - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 29%. 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 | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 60% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +4 | -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 31-45 (3 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (4 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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
SSC Farul
* 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 | SSC Farul | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.50 | 2.40 | ▲ 2.57 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 50% | 47% | ▲ 71% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 83% | 44% | • 43% |
| Clean sheets | • 33% | 32% | ▼ 29% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 83% | 64% | ▼ 57% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 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
Substitutes
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.
Head-to-head
Record from CFR Cluj's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss against SSC Farul. Games average 2.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of CFR Cluj vs SSC Farul?
The Liga I match finished CFR Cluj 0:0 SSC Farul. 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 SSC Farul?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches CFR Cluj won 1, SSC Farul won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before CFR Cluj vs SSC Farul?
CFR Cluj score 1.83 goals per game on average and SSC Farul 1.43. The Liga I average is 2.40 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 50% of CFR Cluj's matches and 71% of SSC Farul's.
What form are CFR Cluj and SSC Farul in?
Over the last 5 games CFR Cluj have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and SSC Farul 1-4-0 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for CFR Cluj vs SSC Farul?
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.