FCSB vs Universitatea Cluj: match statistics
Universitatea Cluj is in impressive form, boasting five consecutive victories and a strong record of 15 wins this season. The visitors have netted 15 goals in their last 5 outings while conceding just 3, demonstrating excellent offensive and defensive shape. FCSB, despite a 50% home win rate, sits only 7th in the table and shows weaker recent form with one defeat in their last five matches. The xG statistics also favor the visitors (1.53 xG For vs 1.65 xG Against in away games), whereas FCSB records a higher xG Against (1.21) compared to Universitatea Cluj in home fixtures. Given the distinct disparity in form, PPG (3.0 vs 2.0), and the visitors' 12% shot conversion rate, Universitatea Cluj stands a real chance of taking all three points.
FCSB vs Universitatea Cluj: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
FCSB played against Universitatea Cluj in Liga I (Romania). The game was played on March 7, 2026. Final score: 1:3.
Recent form
FCSB has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.40 points per game. Universitatea Cluj has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.
Scoring records
FCSB scores 1.62 goals per game and allows 1.28. Universitatea Cluj scores 1.55 and allows 0.90. Games in this league average 2.57 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 59% of FCSB's games and 45% of Universitatea Cluj's. The Over 2.5 rates are 52% and 45%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
FCSB has the higher season xG average, 2.00 to 1.40 per game. FCSB takes 18.2 shots per game, while Universitatea Cluj takes 12.4.
First-half and second-half trends
FCSB leads at halftime in 48% of its games and scores 0.76 goals per game after halftime. Universitatea Cluj leads at halftime in 48% and scores 0.76 after halftime.
When the teams score
FCSB's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (11 goals). For Universitatea Cluj, it is minutes 31-45+ (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga I games average 2.57 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games, and 48% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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
Universitatea Cluj is in impressive form, boasting five consecutive victories and a strong record of 15 wins this season. The visitors have netted 15 goals in their last 5 outings while conceding just 3, demonstrating excellent offensive and defensive shape. FCSB, despite a 50% home win rate, sits only 7th in the table and shows weaker recent form with one defeat in their last five matches. The xG statistics also favor the visitors (1.53 xG For vs 1.65 xG Against in away games), whereas FCSB records a higher xG Against (1.21) compared to Universitatea Cluj in home fixtures. Given the distinct disparity in form, PPG (3.0 vs 2.0), and the visitors' 12% shot conversion rate, Universitatea Cluj stands a real chance of taking all three points.
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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
| FCSB | Universitatea Cluj | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.25 | 0.38 |
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.
FCSB is 5% better for: goals scored per game.
1.62 goals / game - FCSB · 1.55 goals / game - Universitatea Cluj
Universitatea Cluj is 42% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.28 goals / game - FCSB · 0.9 goals / game - Universitatea Cluj
FCSB scores in 83% of games (24 of 29 meczów), while Universitatea Cluj keeps a clean sheet in 38% (11 of 29 meczów).
Universitatea Cluj scores in 76% of games (22 of 29 meczów), while FCSB keeps a clean sheet in 28% (8 of 29 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 - FCSB
Over / Under - Universitatea Cluj
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
FCSB - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 48% of games and wins 45%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Universitatea Cluj - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 48% of games and wins 52%. 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 | 2.40 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 2.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 60% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.40 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 2.0 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 2.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 60% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 0% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +6 | +4 |
* 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 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (9 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - 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
FCSB
Universitatea Cluj
* 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
| FCSB | Liga | Universitatea Cluj | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.90 | 2.57 | ▼ 2.45 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 59% | 52% | ▼ 45% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 52% | 48% | ▼ 45% |
| Clean sheets | • 28% | 27% | ▲ 38% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 76% | 70% | ▼ 66% |
| Goal after half-time | • 76% | 75% | ▲ 79% |
^ 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
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 FCSB's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Universitatea Cluj. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of FCSB vs Universitatea Cluj?
The Liga I match finished FCSB 1:3 Universitatea 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 Universitatea Cluj?
FCSB score 1.62 goals per game on average and Universitatea Cluj 1.55. The Liga I average is 2.57 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 59% of FCSB's matches and 45% of Universitatea Cluj's.
What form are FCSB and Universitatea Cluj in?
Over the last 5 games FCSB have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Universitatea Cluj 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for FCSB vs Universitatea Cluj?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for FCSB vs Universitatea Cluj: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.