Sepsi vs CFR Cluj: match statistics
Sepsi vs CFR Cluj: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Sepsi played against CFR Cluj in Liga I (Romania). The game was played on September 12, 2026. Venue: Cluj Arena. Final score: 3:1.
Recent form
Sepsi has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. CFR Cluj has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Sepsi scores 0.50 goals per game and allows 1.00. CFR Cluj scores 1.57 and allows 1.43. Games in this league average 2.52 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 25% of Sepsi's games and 43% of CFR Cluj's. The Over 2.5 rates are 13% and 71%, compared with league averages of 46% for BTTS and 46% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
CFR Cluj has the higher season xG average, 1.64 to 1.21 per game. Sepsi takes 11.1 shots per game, while CFR Cluj takes 14.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Sepsi leads at halftime in 13% of its games and scores 0.25 goals per game after halftime. CFR Cluj leads at halftime in 29% and scores 0.86 after halftime.
When the teams score
Sepsi's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (1 goals). For CFR Cluj, it is minutes 31-45+ (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga I games average 2.52 goals. Both teams score in 46% of games, and 46% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
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
Sepsi remain unbeaten at home: they have won 1 of 3 matches and drawn 2, conceding just 0.33 goals per game on average and keeping a clean sheet in 67% of their outings. CFR Cluj have the stronger current run across the competition, with 3 wins in their last 5 matches, but they have lost 3 of their 4 away fixtures and allow opponents to score an average of 2.5 goals. The hosts create slightly fewer chances at home than the visitors, but their average xG stands at 1.58 compared with CFR’s 1.73, while Cluj’s defense allows a high xG against of 1.71. Sepsi must improve their finishing, converting just 5% of their shots and failing to score in 33% of home matches; however, home advantage and the visitors’ clearly weaker defense point towards a narrow home win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The BTTS - Yes pick does not have a clear edge, primarily because Sepsi have kept a clean sheet in 100% of their matches this season and have yet to concede a goal. CFR Cluj do record BTTS in 75% of their matches, but they average only 1.25 goals, with a shot conversion rate of 8%. In their last five games, both teams recorded BTTS in just 40% of matches, while Sepsi averaged 1.0 goal. CFR’s attacking potential remains credible, as shown by their average of 1.19 xG over the last five matches and 4.75 shots on target per game; however, the hosts’ solid defensive record points towards a scenario in which at least one team fails to score. In addition, the league’s BTTS rate stands at only 44%, so the broader league data also does not support a Goal/Goal bet.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The projected total of 2.65 goals is based on a combination of recent form: Sepsi conceded an average of 1.8 goals across five matches, while CFR Cluj scored 1.4 goals per game during the same period. Both teams also allowed opponents to create quality chances, with an average xG against of 1.52 for Sepsi and 1.56 for CFR Cluj. CFR Cluj’s away matches produced at least 2 goals in 100% of cases, while Over 2.5 goals also landed in 100%, although Sepsi’s more conservative results reduce confidence in higher goal lines. CFR Cluj averages 15.75 shots and 4.75 shots on target, which should give the visitors a realistic attacking contribution. The strongest selection is Over 1.5 goals, as only two goals are needed to cover it, and the offensive and defensive data for both teams clearly support this scenario.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest scenario is a draw at half-time followed by a CFR Cluj win in the match, as Sepsi were level after 45 minutes in 60% of their last five matches, compared with 40% for CFR in the same sample. During this period, the hosts failed to score before the break and conceded an average of 1.0 goal, while CFR scored 0.6 goals and conceded just 0.4. After the break, both teams regularly featured in more open matches: at least one goal was scored in 5 of Sepsi’s last 5 matches and in 4 of CFR’s last 5. The visitors are also in better current form, winning 3 of their last 5 matches and averaging 2.0 points per game, compared with Sepsi’s 1.4, which increases the likelihood of a turnaround after half-time.
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
| Sepsi | CFR Cluj | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.15 | 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.
CFR Cluj is 17% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Sepsi · 1.4 pts / game - 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.
CFR Cluj is 214% better for: goals scored per game.
0.5 goals / game - Sepsi · 1.57 goals / game - CFR Cluj
Sepsi is 43% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Sepsi · 1.43 goals / game - CFR Cluj
Sepsi scores in 50% of games (4 of 8 games), while CFR Cluj keeps a clean sheet in 43% (3 of 7 games).
CFR Cluj scores in 71% of games (5 of 7 games), while Sepsi keeps a clean sheet in 50% (4 of 8 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 - Sepsi
Over / Under - CFR 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)
Sepsi - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 13% of games and wins 25%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
CFR Cluj - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 43%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 100% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -4 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | 0 |
* 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 16-30 (1 goal). Concedes most in 0-15 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (3 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (4). 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
Sepsi
CFR 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
| Sepsi | Liga | CFR Cluj | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.50 | 2.52 | ▲ 3.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 25% | 46% | ▼ 43% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 13% | 46% | ▲ 71% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 32% | ▲ 43% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 38% | 65% | ▲ 71% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 50% | 72% | ▲ 86% |
^ 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.
FAQ
What was the result of Sepsi vs CFR Cluj?
The Liga I match finished Sepsi 3:1 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 Sepsi vs CFR Cluj?
Sepsi score 0.50 goals per game on average and CFR Cluj 1.57. The Liga I average is 2.52 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 25% of Sepsi's matches and 43% of CFR Cluj's.
What form are Sepsi and CFR Cluj in?
Over the last 5 games Sepsi have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and CFR Cluj 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sepsi vs CFR Cluj?
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.