FCSB vs CFR Cluj: match statistics
FCSB presents solid form in the last five matches (3 wins), although CFR Cluj remains unbeaten in the same period (3 wins, 2 draws). The key advantage for the hosts is their efficiency at their own stadium – 40% wins in home matches and a higher average xG (1.84 vs 1.33 for the visitors). CFR Cluj has a weaker away record with only 18% victories and a negative goal difference (-6), which further speaks in favor of FCSB. The hosts also hold an advantage in ball possession (59% vs 47%) and better shot conversion in home matches. Taking all factors into account, FCSB has better chances of victory, although CFR Cluj's solid recent form makes a draw a realistic scenario.
FCSB vs CFR Cluj: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
FCSB play CFR Cluj in Liga I (Romania). The match date is 25 January 2026 at 19:00. Final score: 1:4.
Current form
FCSB: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. CFR Cluj: 2-3-0, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
FCSB scores 1.63 and concedes 1.29 goals per match. CFR Cluj scores 1.43 and concedes 1.18. League average: 2.53 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: FCSB 56%, CFR Cluj 57%. Over 2.5: FCSB 54%, CFR Cluj 48%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 46%.
xG, shots and style
FCSB has higher xG: 1.94 vs 1.57. FCSB: 17.7 shots per match, CFR Cluj: 14.1.
Match halves
FCSB: half-time lead 44%, second-half goals 0.76. CFR Cluj: half-time lead 30%, second-half goals 0.73.
Goals by minute
FCSB: 0-15 (13 goals). CFR Cluj: 76-90+ (11 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Liga I: 2.53 goals per match, BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 46%.
Head-to-head
1 H2H matches: 0-1-0. Average goals 4.00, BTTS 100%.
Match description
FCSB presents solid form in the last five matches (3 wins), although CFR Cluj remains unbeaten in the same period (3 wins, 2 draws). The key advantage for the hosts is their efficiency at their own stadium – 40% wins in home matches and a higher average xG (1.84 vs 1.33 for the visitors). CFR Cluj has a weaker away record with only 18% victories and a negative goal difference (-6), which further speaks in favor of FCSB. The hosts also hold an advantage in ball possession (59% vs 47%) and better shot conversion in home matches. Taking all factors into account, FCSB has better chances of victory, although CFR Cluj's solid recent form makes a draw a realistic scenario.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| FCSB | CFR Cluj | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.28 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
CFR Cluj is 29% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - FCSB · 1.8 pts / match - CFR Cluj
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 14% better for: goals scored per match.
1.63 goals / match - FCSB · 1.43 goals / match - CFR Cluj
CFR Cluj is 9% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.29 goals / match - FCSB · 1.18 goals / match - CFR Cluj
FCSB scores in 78% of matches (32 of 41 matches), while CFR Cluj keeps a clean sheet in 30% (12 of 40 matches).
CFR Cluj scores in 83% of matches (33 of 40 matches), while FCSB keeps a clean sheet in 29% (12 of 41 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — FCSB
Over / Under — CFR Cluj
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 16% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.66 pts / match - FCSB · 1.43 pts / match - CFR Cluj
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
FCSB - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 44% of matches and wins 46%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
CFR Cluj - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 30% of matches and wins 48%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | 0 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (13 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (16). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goli). Concedes most in 31-45 (12). 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
FCSB
CFR Cluj
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Liga I).
Teams vs league
| FCSB | Liga | CFR Cluj | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.93 | 2.53 | • 2.60 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 56% | 51% | ▲ 57% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 54% | 46% | ▲ 48% |
| Clean sheets | • 29% | 28% | ▲ 30% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 73% | 67% | ▼ 65% |
| Goal after half-time | • 76% | 76% | ▲ 78% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: FCSB 0 - 1 - 0 CFR Cluj. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of FCSB vs CFR Cluj?
The Liga I match finished FCSB 1:4 CFR Cluj. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before FCSB vs CFR Cluj?
FCSB score 1.63 goals per game on average and CFR Cluj 1.43. The Liga I average is 2.53 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 56% of FCSB's matches and 57% of CFR Cluj's.
What form are FCSB and CFR Cluj in?
Over the last 5 games FCSB have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and CFR Cluj 2-3-0 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for FCSB vs CFR Cluj?
The statistical background for FCSB vs CFR Cluj — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.