Dinamo Bucureşti vs Universitatea Cluj: match statistics
Dinamo Bucharest displays impressive home form with 60% wins at home and only 10% losses, making them a tough opponent at their own stadium. The hosts have an advantage in average goals scored in home matches (1.9 vs 1.5 away for the visitors) and a better expected goals (xG) ratio (1.71 vs 1.55). Universitatea Cluj shows good recent form with three wins and two draws in the last five matches, however, their away record, despite 60% wins, is based on a smaller sample size and a worse goal difference (+6 vs +11 for the hosts). A key factor is also Dinamo's advantage in possession (59% vs 55%) and a better clean sheet rate at home (50% vs 40% for the visitors away). Taking all statistics into account, I predict a home win, although the visitors' form makes a draw a realistic scenario as well.
Dinamo Bucureşti vs Universitatea Cluj: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Dinamo Bucureşti played Universitatea Cluj in Liga I (Romania). The match was played on 18 January 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Dinamo Bucureşti: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. Universitatea Cluj: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Dinamo Bucureşti scores 1.52 and concedes 0.86 goals per match. Universitatea Cluj scores 1.24 and concedes 0.90. League average: 2.49 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Dinamo Bucureşti 43%, Universitatea Cluj 43%. Over 2.5: Dinamo Bucureşti 38%, Universitatea Cluj 38%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 45%.
xG, shots and style
Dinamo Bucureşti has higher xG: 1.60 vs 1.37. Dinamo Bucureşti: 13.4 shots per match, Universitatea Cluj: 12.2.
Match halves
Dinamo Bucureşti: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.95. Universitatea Cluj: half-time lead 43%, second-half goals 0.67.
Goals by minute
Dinamo Bucureşti: 76-90+ (10 goals). Universitatea Cluj: 31-45+ (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Liga I: 2.49 goals per match, BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 45%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.
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
Dinamo Bucharest displays impressive home form with 60% wins at home and only 10% losses, making them a tough opponent at their own stadium. The hosts have an advantage in average goals scored in home matches (1.9 vs 1.5 away for the visitors) and a better expected goals (xG) ratio (1.71 vs 1.55). Universitatea Cluj shows good recent form with three wins and two draws in the last five matches, however, their away record, despite 60% wins, is based on a smaller sample size and a worse goal difference (+6 vs +11 for the hosts). A key factor is also Dinamo's advantage in possession (59% vs 55%) and a better clean sheet rate at home (50% vs 40% for the visitors away). Taking all statistics into account, I predict a home win, although the visitors' form makes a draw a realistic scenario as well.
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
| Dinamo Bucureşti | Universitatea Cluj | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 40% | 28% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.36 |
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.
Universitatea Cluj is 63% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / match - Dinamo Bucureşti · 2.6 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.
Dinamo Bucureşti is 23% better for: goals scored per match.
1.52 goals / match - Dinamo Bucureşti · 1.24 goals / match - Universitatea Cluj
Dinamo Bucureşti is 5% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.86 goals / match - Dinamo Bucureşti · 0.9 goals / match - Universitatea Cluj
Dinamo Bucureşti scores in 81% of matches (17 of 21 matches), while Universitatea Cluj keeps a clean sheet in 38% (8 of 21 matches).
Universitatea Cluj scores in 71% of matches (15 of 21 matches), while Dinamo Bucureşti keeps a clean sheet in 48% (10 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 - Dinamo Bucureşti
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 16% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.48 pts / match - Dinamo Bucureşti · 1.71 pts / match - Universitatea Cluj
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Dinamo Bucureşti - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 48%. 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 43% of matches and wins 43%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 100% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +5 |
* 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 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +9 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Dinamo Bucureşti
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
| Dinamo Bucureşti | Liga | Universitatea Cluj | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.38 | 2.49 | ▼ 2.14 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 43% | 51% | ▼ 43% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 38% | 45% | ▼ 38% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 48% | 28% | ▲ 38% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 70% | ▼ 57% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 71% | 73% | ▲ 81% |
^ 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.
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: Dinamo Bucureşti 1 - 0 - 0 Universitatea Cluj. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Dinamo Bucureşti vs Universitatea Cluj?
The Liga I match finished Dinamo Bucureşti 1:0 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 Dinamo Bucureşti vs Universitatea Cluj?
Dinamo Bucureşti score 1.52 goals per game on average and Universitatea Cluj 1.24. The Liga I average is 2.49 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 43% of Dinamo Bucureşti's matches and 43% of Universitatea Cluj's.
What form are Dinamo Bucureşti and Universitatea Cluj in?
Over the last 5 games Dinamo Bucureşti have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Universitatea Cluj 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Dinamo Bucureşti vs Universitatea 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.