CFR Cluj vs FCSB: match statistics
CFR Cluj vs FCSB: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
CFR Cluj played FCSB in Liga I (Romania). The match was played on 23 August 2026. Venue: Stadionul Dr. Constantin Rădulescu. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
CFR Cluj: 1-0-3, 0.75 points/match. FCSB: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
CFR Cluj scores 1.75 and concedes 2.00 goals per match. FCSB scores 1.80 and concedes 0.80. League average: 2.41 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: CFR Cluj 50%, FCSB 40%. Over 2.5: CFR Cluj 100%, FCSB 40%. League level: BTTS 45%, Over 2.5 45%.
xG, shots and style
FCSB has higher xG: 2.02 vs 1.94. CFR Cluj: 17.5 shots per match, FCSB: 18.2.
Match halves
CFR Cluj: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 1.00. FCSB: half-time lead 40%, second-half goals 0.80.
Goals by minute
CFR Cluj: 46-60 (3 goals). FCSB: 0-15 (2 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Liga I: 2.41 goals per match, BTTS 45%, Over 2.5 45%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 1-1-0. Average goals 4.50, BTTS 100%.
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
Despite their poor overall run, with four defeats in their last five matches, CFR Cluj have been exceptionally strong at home: they have won 100% of their home games, scoring an average of 5 goals and conceding none. The hosts also create significantly more high-quality chances, with an average home xG of 2.63 compared with FCSB’s 2.04 away from home, while they lead the shot count by 21 to 18 per match. FCSB are the league leaders and remain unbeaten throughout the season, but they average just 1 goal away from home and fail to score in 50% of their away fixtures. The visitors have shown more consistent form over their last five matches, taking 8 points compared with CFR’s 3, but their low 6% shot-conversion rate could limit their ability to capitalise on chances. Home advantage and CFR Cluj’s significantly superior attacking efficiency point towards a narrow home win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The scenario in which at least one team fails to score has a slight edge, primarily due to FCSB’s very strong results in this market: the visitors have not conceded a goal yet, have kept a clean sheet in 100% of their matches, and BTTS in their away games stands at 0%. CFR Cluj are effective at home, scoring an average of 2.33 goals and recording an xG of 2.01, but over their last five matches they have managed only 1.0 goal per game. FCSB have strong chance-creation metrics, with an xG of 2.04 and an average of 8.5 shots on target per match, but they have also failed to score in half of their away games, averaging just 1.0 goal. The hosts’ recent form increases the risk of an FCSB goal, as CFR conceded an average of 2.6 goals in their last five appearances; however, the visitors’ defensive profile remains the stronger signal. CFR’s BTTS rate of 67% contrasts with FCSB’s 0%, making a result in which one side fails to score the most likely outcome.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The strongest signal is Over 1.5 goals, as CFR Cluj conceded an average of as many as 2.6 goals over their last five matches, while FCSB scored 1.6 goals per game. During this period, FCSB generated a high xG of 2.19, whereas CFR Cluj allowed opponents an xG of 1.65. All five of CFR Cluj’s last matches ended with at least three goals, while the 2.5-goal line was exceeded in 60% of FCSB’s matches. At the same time, the hosts have recently scored only 1.0 goal per game, which limits confidence in Over 2.5 despite an expected total of 2.75 goals. The 1.5 line offers a clearer edge, combining the visitors’ attacking potential with CFR Cluj’s very poor recent defensive record.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest signal points to FCSB leading at the break and maintaining their advantage until the final whistle. CFR Cluj were trailing at half-time in 80% of their last five matches, scoring only 0.4 goals before the interval while conceding as many as 1.6. FCSB have yet to concede away from home, keeping a clean sheet in 100% of their away fixtures; they led at half-time in 50% of them and were never behind. The visitors are also creating more high-quality chances, with an average xG of 2.04 compared with CFR’s 2.01, while registering 8.5 shots on target per match against CFR’s 6.33. CFR’s poor current form, including four defeats in their last five matches and an average of 2.6 goals conceded, further strengthens the 2/2 scenario.
View first-half and second-half statisticsHalf-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
| CFR Cluj | FCSB | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 40% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
FCSB is 193% better for: last-5 form.
0.75 pts / match - CFR Cluj · 2.2 pts / match - FCSB
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 150% better for: goals conceded per match.
2 goals / match - CFR Cluj · 0.8 goals / match - FCSB
CFR Cluj scores in 75% of matches (3 of 4 matches), while FCSB keeps a clean sheet in 60% (3 of 5 matches).
FCSB scores in 80% of matches (4 of 5 matches), while CFR Cluj keeps a clean sheet in 25% (1 of 4 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 - CFR Cluj
Over / Under - FCSB
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 113% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.75 pts / match - CFR Cluj · 1.6 pts / match - FCSB
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
CFR Cluj - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 25%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
FCSB - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 40% of matches and wins 60%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.75 | 1.75 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.3 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 2.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 75% |
| 3 goals | 50% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 25% | 50% |
| No goal | 75% | 25% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +3 |
* 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 46-60 (3 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (2 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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
CFR Cluj
FCSB
* 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
| CFR Cluj | Liga | FCSB | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.75 | 2.41 | ▲ 2.60 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 50% | 45% | ▼ 40% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 100% | 45% | ▼ 40% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 25% | 33% | ▲ 60% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 66% | ▲ 80% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 68% | ▼ 40% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): CFR Cluj 1 - 1 - 0 FCSB. Average goals 4.50, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of CFR Cluj vs FCSB?
The Liga I match finished CFR Cluj 1:0 FCSB. 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 FCSB?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches CFR Cluj won 1, FCSB won 0 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 CFR Cluj vs FCSB?
CFR Cluj score 1.75 goals per game on average and FCSB 1.80. The Liga I average is 2.41 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 50% of CFR Cluj's matches and 40% of FCSB's.
What form are CFR Cluj and FCSB in?
Over the last 5 games CFR Cluj have a 1-0-3 record (0.75 points per game) and FCSB 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for CFR Cluj vs FCSB?
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.