CFR Cluj vs Universitatea Cluj: match statistics
CFR Cluj are in excellent form with five consecutive wins and an impressive goal difference of 11:3 in recent matches. The hosts boast a strong offense in home matches, scoring an average of 1.92 goals with high possession (53%) and a good xG (1.96). Universitatea Cluj, despite a better league position and solid form (4 wins in the last 5 matches), shows weaker away statistics with an average of only 1.42 goals per game and lower shot accuracy (4.58 on target per match). CFR Cluj wins 50% of their home matches, while Universitatea Cluj loses one third of their away games. Considering the hosts' advantage in form, offensive statistics, and home support, CFR Cluj has a realistic chance of victory, although the visitors' defensive solidity (42% clean sheets away) could make it a closely contested match.
CFR Cluj vs Universitatea Cluj: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
CFR Cluj played Universitatea Cluj in Liga I (Romania). The match was played on 7 February 2026. Final score: 3:2.
Current form
CFR Cluj: 5-0-0, 3.00 points/match. Universitatea Cluj: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
CFR Cluj scores 1.56 and concedes 1.44 goals per match. Universitatea Cluj scores 1.28 and concedes 0.84. League average: 2.50 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: CFR Cluj 64%, Universitatea Cluj 40%. Over 2.5: CFR Cluj 56%, Universitatea Cluj 36%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 45%.
xG, shots and style
CFR Cluj has higher xG: 1.63 vs 1.35. CFR Cluj: 14.1 shots per match, Universitatea Cluj: 12.0.
Match halves
CFR Cluj: half-time lead 32%, second-half goals 0.88. Universitatea Cluj: half-time lead 44%, second-half goals 0.72.
Goals by minute
CFR Cluj: 61-75 (8 goals). Universitatea Cluj: 61-75 (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Liga I: 2.50 goals per match, BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 45%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 4.00, 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 are in excellent form with five consecutive wins and an impressive goal difference of 11:3 in recent matches. The hosts boast a strong offense in home matches, scoring an average of 1.92 goals with high possession (53%) and a good xG (1.96). Universitatea Cluj, despite a better league position and solid form (4 wins in the last 5 matches), shows weaker away statistics with an average of only 1.42 goals per game and lower shot accuracy (4.58 on target per match). CFR Cluj wins 50% of their home matches, while Universitatea Cluj loses one third of their away games. Considering the hosts' advantage in form, offensive statistics, and home support, CFR Cluj has a realistic chance of victory, although the visitors' defensive solidity (42% clean sheets away) could make it a closely contested match.
View the statistical overviewHalf-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 | Universitatea Cluj | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 42% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.34 |
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.
CFR Cluj is 25% better for: last-5 form.
3 pts / match - CFR Cluj · 2.4 pts / match - Universitatea 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 22% better for: goals scored per match.
1.56 goals / match - CFR Cluj · 1.28 goals / match - Universitatea Cluj
Universitatea Cluj is 71% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.44 goals / match - CFR Cluj · 0.84 goals / match - Universitatea Cluj
CFR Cluj scores in 84% of matches (21 of 25 matches), while Universitatea Cluj keeps a clean sheet in 40% (10 of 25 matches).
Universitatea Cluj scores in 72% of matches (18 of 25 matches), while CFR Cluj keeps a clean sheet in 20% (5 of 25 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 - Universitatea Cluj
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.
Universitatea Cluj is 26% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.36 pts / match - CFR Cluj · 1.72 pts / match - Universitatea Cluj
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
CFR Cluj - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 32% of matches and wins 40%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Universitatea Cluj - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 44% of matches and wins 48%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.20 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 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 61-75 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (7 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). 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
Universitatea Cluj
* 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 | Universitatea Cluj | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.00 | 2.50 | ▼ 2.12 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 64% | 50% | ▼ 40% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 56% | 45% | ▼ 36% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 20% | 28% | ▲ 40% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 80% | 69% | ▼ 60% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 80% | 74% | ▲ 76% |
^ 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.
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 - 1 - 0 Universitatea Cluj. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of CFR Cluj vs Universitatea Cluj?
The Liga I match finished CFR Cluj 3:2 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 CFR Cluj vs Universitatea Cluj?
CFR Cluj score 1.56 goals per game on average and Universitatea Cluj 1.28. The Liga I average is 2.50 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 64% of CFR Cluj's matches and 40% of Universitatea Cluj's.
What form are CFR Cluj and Universitatea Cluj in?
Over the last 5 games CFR Cluj have a 5-0-0 record (3.00 points per game) and Universitatea Cluj 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for CFR Cluj vs Universitatea Cluj?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for CFR Cluj vs Universitatea Cluj: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.