CFR Cluj vs Oţelul Galaţi: match statistics
CFR Cluj displays solid home form with a 40% win rate at home and a positive goal difference (+2) at their own stadium. The hosts demonstrate an offensive edge in home matches, scoring an average of 1.8 goals with a high xG (1.98), indicating efficiency in chance creation. Despite good overall form (4 wins in the last 5 matches), Oţelul Galaţi struggles away from home – only a 30% win rate and as many as 50% of matches without scoring a goal. Moreover, the visitors record a lower xG away (1.51) compared to the hosts' xG Against (1.22), suggesting difficulties in breaking down CFR Cluj's defense. Considering CFR Cluj's advantage in possession (53% vs 54% for the visitors), better home effectiveness, and Oţelul's weaker away form, we predict a home win, although a draw remains a realistic scenario due to the visitors' solid defense (0.9 goals conceded away).
CFR Cluj vs Oţelul Galaţi: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
CFR Cluj played Oţelul Galaţi in Liga I (Romania). The match was played on 18 January 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
CFR Cluj: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match. Oţelul Galaţi: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
CFR Cluj scores 1.38 and concedes 1.57 goals per match. Oţelul Galaţi scores 1.52 and concedes 0.86. League average: 2.50 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: CFR Cluj 67%, Oţelul Galaţi 43%. Over 2.5: CFR Cluj 57%, Oţelul Galaţi 48%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 45%.
xG, shots and style
CFR Cluj has higher xG: 1.64 vs 1.56. CFR Cluj: 14.1 shots per match, Oţelul Galaţi: 14.1.
Match halves
CFR Cluj: half-time lead 29%, second-half goals 0.76. Oţelul Galaţi: half-time lead 43%, second-half goals 0.76.
Goals by minute
CFR Cluj: 46-60 (6 goals). Oţelul Galaţi: 31-45+ (10 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Liga I: 2.50 goals per match, BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 45%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 5.00, 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
CFR Cluj displays solid home form with a 40% win rate at home and a positive goal difference (+2) at their own stadium. The hosts demonstrate an offensive edge in home matches, scoring an average of 1.8 goals with a high xG (1.98), indicating efficiency in chance creation. Despite good overall form (4 wins in the last 5 matches), Oţelul Galaţi struggles away from home – only a 30% win rate and as many as 50% of matches without scoring a goal. Moreover, the visitors record a lower xG away (1.51) compared to the hosts' xG Against (1.22), suggesting difficulties in breaking down CFR Cluj's defense. Considering CFR Cluj's advantage in possession (53% vs 54% for the visitors), better home effectiveness, and Oţelul's weaker away form, we predict a home win, although a draw remains a realistic scenario due to the visitors' solid defense (0.9 goals conceded away).
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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 | Oţelul Galaţi | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 42% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.23 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
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.
Oţelul Galaţi is 10% better for: goals scored per match.
1.38 goals / match - CFR Cluj · 1.52 goals / match - Oţelul Galaţi
Oţelul Galaţi is 83% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.57 goals / match - CFR Cluj · 0.86 goals / match - Oţelul Galaţi
CFR Cluj scores in 81% of matches (17 of 21 matches), while Oţelul Galaţi keeps a clean sheet in 38% (8 of 21 matches).
Oţelul Galaţi scores in 67% of matches (14 of 21 matches), while CFR Cluj keeps a clean sheet in 14% (3 of 21 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 - Oţelul Galaţi
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.
Oţelul Galaţi is 38% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.24 pts / match - CFR Cluj · 1.71 pts / match - Oţelul Galaţi
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
CFR Cluj - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 29% of matches and wins 29%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Oţelul Galaţi - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 43% of matches and wins 43%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| 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 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (10 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - 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
Oţelul Galaţi
* 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 | Oţelul Galaţi | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.95 | 2.50 | ▼ 2.38 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 51% | ▼ 43% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 57% | 45% | ▲ 48% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 14% | 28% | ▲ 38% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 81% | 70% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 81% | 73% | ▼ 71% |
^ 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
Previous meeting: CFR Cluj 0 - 0 - 1 Oţelul Galaţi. Average goals 5.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of CFR Cluj vs Oţelul Galaţi?
The Liga I match finished CFR Cluj 1:0 Oţelul Galaţi. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before CFR Cluj vs Oţelul Galaţi?
CFR Cluj score 1.38 goals per game on average and Oţelul Galaţi 1.52. The Liga I average is 2.50 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 67% of CFR Cluj's matches and 43% of Oţelul Galaţi's.
What form are CFR Cluj and Oţelul Galaţi in?
Over the last 5 games CFR Cluj have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Oţelul Galaţi 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for CFR Cluj vs Oţelul Galaţi?
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.