Universitatea Cluj vs CFR Cluj: match statistics
Universitatea Cluj presents impressive form with five consecutive victories and a 16:4 goal difference in their recent matches, putting them in excellent shape. CFR Cluj is also in good form (4 wins in their last 5 fixtures), but their away results are less convincing - they draw 33% of their away matches and have a neutral goal difference on the road this season. The hosts hold a ball possession advantage (52% vs 45%) and a better clean sheet rate at home (40%), but CFR Cluj stands out with a higher number of shots on target away (4.8 vs 3.4). Given the prestigious nature of the Cluj derby, the evenly matched quality of both teams, and CFR's historical tendency for away draws (33%), I expect a fiercely contested clash with a slight edge for the hosts, although a draw seems to be the most probable outcome.
Universitatea Cluj vs CFR Cluj: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Universitatea Cluj played against CFR Cluj in Liga I (Romania). The game was played on March 15, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Universitatea Cluj has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.40 points per game. CFR Cluj has 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses, with 3.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Universitatea Cluj scores 1.60 goals per game and allows 0.90. CFR Cluj scores 1.63 and allows 1.33. Games in this league average 2.57 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 47% of Universitatea Cluj's games and 63% of CFR Cluj's. The Over 2.5 rates are 47% and 57%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
CFR Cluj has the higher season xG average, 1.63 to 1.39 per game. Universitatea Cluj takes 12.4 shots per game, while CFR Cluj takes 14.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Universitatea Cluj leads at halftime in 50% of its games and scores 0.77 goals per game after halftime. CFR Cluj leads at halftime in 37% and scores 0.83 after halftime.
When the teams score
Universitatea Cluj's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (10 goals). For CFR Cluj, it is minutes 0-15 (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, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 4.50 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
Universitatea Cluj presents impressive form with five consecutive victories and a 16:4 goal difference in their recent matches, putting them in excellent shape. CFR Cluj is also in good form (4 wins in their last 5 fixtures), but their away results are less convincing - they draw 33% of their away matches and have a neutral goal difference on the road this season. The hosts hold a ball possession advantage (52% vs 45%) and a better clean sheet rate at home (40%), but CFR Cluj stands out with a higher number of shots on target away (4.8 vs 3.4). Given the prestigious nature of the Cluj derby, the evenly matched quality of both teams, and CFR's historical tendency for away draws (33%), I expect a fiercely contested clash with a slight edge for the hosts, although a draw seems to be the most probable outcome.
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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
| Universitatea Cluj | CFR Cluj | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 41% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.39 | 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 games and season record, overall, at home and away.
CFR Cluj is 25% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / game - Universitatea Cluj · 3 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.
Universitatea Cluj is 48% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.9 goals / game - Universitatea Cluj · 1.33 goals / game - CFR Cluj
Universitatea Cluj scores in 77% of games (23 of 30 meczów), while CFR Cluj keeps a clean sheet in 23% (7 of 30 meczów).
CFR Cluj scores in 87% of games (26 of 30 meczów), while Universitatea Cluj keeps a clean sheet in 37% (11 of 30 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 - Universitatea Cluj
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.
Universitatea Cluj is 22% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.83 pts / game - Universitatea Cluj · 1.5 pts / game - CFR Cluj
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Universitatea Cluj - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 53%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
CFR Cluj - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 37% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.40 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 2.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 3.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 100% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 80% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 0% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +6 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +6 | 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 31-45 (10 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (9 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
Universitatea Cluj
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
| Universitatea Cluj | Liga | CFR Cluj | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.50 | 2.57 | ▲ 2.97 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 47% | 52% | ▲ 63% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 47% | 48% | ▲ 57% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 37% | 27% | ▼ 23% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 70% | ▲ 77% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 80% | 75% | ▲ 80% |
^ 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 Universitatea Cluj's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against CFR Cluj. Games average 4.50 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Universitatea Cluj vs CFR Cluj?
The Liga I match finished Universitatea Cluj 2:1 CFR Cluj. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Universitatea Cluj and CFR Cluj?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Universitatea Cluj won 0, CFR Cluj won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 4.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Universitatea Cluj vs CFR Cluj?
Universitatea Cluj score 1.60 goals per game on average and CFR Cluj 1.63. The Liga I average is 2.57 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 47% of Universitatea Cluj's matches and 63% of CFR Cluj's.
What form are Universitatea Cluj and CFR Cluj in?
Over the last 5 games Universitatea Cluj have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and CFR Cluj 5-0-0 (3.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Universitatea Cluj vs CFR Cluj?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Universitatea Cluj vs CFR Cluj: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.