SSC Farul vs CFR Cluj: match statistics
SSC Farul presents solid home form with 50% of matches won at home and a positive goal difference (+10) at their own stadium. CFR Cluj is in a better league position and shows excellent current form with 2.2 points per match in the last five meetings, however, their away results are significantly weaker (36% wins, negative goal difference -1). The hosts score an average of 1.79 goals per match at home with possession at 53%, giving them an advantage in game control. CFR Cluj has a better defense in away matches (29% clean sheets), but their average xG away (1.36) is lower than the hosts' xG in home matches (1.63). Taking into account Farul's solid home form and CFR's balanced but not dominant attitude away, the most likely result is a draw, although the hosts have a slight advantage thanks to the home ground asset.
SSC Farul vs CFR Cluj: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
SSC Farul played CFR Cluj in Liga I (Romania). The match was played on 28 February 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Current form
SSC Farul: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match. CFR Cluj: 5-0-0, 3.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
SSC Farul scores 1.36 and concedes 1.21 goals per match. CFR Cluj scores 1.61 and concedes 1.39. League average: 2.56 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: SSC Farul 64%, CFR Cluj 64%. Over 2.5: SSC Farul 50%, CFR Cluj 57%. League level: BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 48%.
xG, shots and style
CFR Cluj has higher xG: 1.66 vs 1.56. SSC Farul: 14.5 shots per match, CFR Cluj: 14.5.
Match halves
SSC Farul: half-time lead 36%, second-half goals 0.57. CFR Cluj: half-time lead 32%, second-half goals 0.89.
Goals by minute
SSC Farul: 31-45+ (9 goals). CFR Cluj: 61-75 (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Liga I: 2.56 goals per match, BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 48%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 2.00, 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
SSC Farul presents solid home form with 50% of matches won at home and a positive goal difference (+10) at their own stadium. CFR Cluj is in a better league position and shows excellent current form with 2.2 points per match in the last five meetings, however, their away results are significantly weaker (36% wins, negative goal difference -1). The hosts score an average of 1.79 goals per match at home with possession at 53%, giving them an advantage in game control. CFR Cluj has a better defense in away matches (29% clean sheets), but their average xG away (1.36) is lower than the hosts' xG in home matches (1.63). Taking into account Farul's solid home form and CFR's balanced but not dominant attitude away, the most likely result is a draw, although the hosts have a slight advantage thanks to the home ground asset.
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
| SSC Farul | CFR Cluj | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 41% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.27 |
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 150% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - SSC Farul · 3 pts / match - 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.
CFR Cluj is 18% better for: goals scored per match.
1.36 goals / match - SSC Farul · 1.61 goals / match - CFR Cluj
SSC Farul is 15% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.21 goals / match - SSC Farul · 1.39 goals / match - CFR Cluj
SSC Farul scores in 79% of matches (22 of 28 matches), while CFR Cluj keeps a clean sheet in 21% (6 of 28 matches).
CFR Cluj scores in 86% of matches (24 of 28 matches), while SSC Farul keeps a clean sheet in 18% (5 of 28 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 - SSC Farul
Over / Under - CFR 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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
SSC Farul - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 36% of matches and wins 36%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
CFR Cluj - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 32% of matches and wins 46%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 2.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +4 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +4 |
* 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 31-45 (9 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
SSC Farul
CFR 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
| SSC Farul | Liga | CFR Cluj | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.57 | 2.56 | ▲ 3.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 64% | 52% | ▲ 64% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 50% | 48% | ▲ 57% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 18% | 27% | ▼ 21% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 86% | 70% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 71% | 75% | ▲ 82% |
^ 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: SSC Farul 1 - 0 - 0 CFR Cluj. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of SSC Farul vs CFR Cluj?
The Liga I match finished SSC Farul 1:2 CFR Cluj. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before SSC Farul vs CFR Cluj?
SSC Farul score 1.36 goals per game on average and CFR Cluj 1.61. The Liga I average is 2.56 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 64% of SSC Farul's matches and 64% of CFR Cluj's.
What form are SSC Farul and CFR Cluj in?
Over the last 5 games SSC Farul have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and CFR Cluj 5-0-0 (3.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for SSC Farul vs CFR Cluj?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for SSC Farul vs CFR Cluj: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.