Universitatea Cluj vs CFR Cluj: match statistics
Universitatea Cluj presents impressive form with five consecutive victories and a 16:4 goal difference in their recent matches, putting them in excellent shape. CFR Cluj is also in good form (4 wins in their last 5 fixtures), but their away results are less convincing - they draw 33% of their away matches and have a neutral goal difference on the road this season. The hosts hold a ball possession advantage (52% vs 45%) and a better clean sheet rate at home (40%), but CFR Cluj stands out with a higher number of shots on target away (4.8 vs 3.4). Given the prestigious nature of the Cluj derby, the evenly matched quality of both teams, and CFR's historical tendency for away draws (33%), I expect a fiercely contested clash with a slight edge for the hosts, although a draw seems to be the most probable outcome.
Universitatea Cluj vs CFR Cluj: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Universitatea Cluj played CFR Cluj in Liga I (Romania). The match was played on 15 March 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Universitatea Cluj: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match. CFR Cluj: 5-0-0, 3.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Universitatea Cluj scores 1.60 and concedes 0.90 goals per match. CFR Cluj scores 1.63 and concedes 1.33. League average: 2.57 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Universitatea Cluj 47%, CFR Cluj 63%. Over 2.5: Universitatea Cluj 47%, CFR Cluj 57%. League level: BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 48%.
xG, shots and style
CFR Cluj has higher xG: 1.63 vs 1.39. Universitatea Cluj: 12.4 shots per match, CFR Cluj: 14.3.
Match halves
Universitatea Cluj: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 0.77. CFR Cluj: half-time lead 37%, second-half goals 0.83.
Goals by minute
Universitatea Cluj: 31-45+ (10 goals). CFR Cluj: 0-15 (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Liga I: 2.57 goals per match, BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 48%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-1. 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
Universitatea Cluj presents impressive form with five consecutive victories and a 16:4 goal difference in their recent matches, putting them in excellent shape. CFR Cluj is also in good form (4 wins in their last 5 fixtures), but their away results are less convincing - they draw 33% of their away matches and have a neutral goal difference on the road this season. The hosts hold a ball possession advantage (52% vs 45%) and a better clean sheet rate at home (40%), but CFR Cluj stands out with a higher number of shots on target away (4.8 vs 3.4). Given the prestigious nature of the Cluj derby, the evenly matched quality of both teams, and CFR's historical tendency for away draws (33%), I expect a fiercely contested clash with a slight edge for the hosts, although a draw seems to be the most probable outcome.
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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
| Universitatea Cluj | CFR Cluj | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 41% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.39 | 0.28 |
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.
2.4 pts / match - Universitatea Cluj · 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.
Universitatea Cluj is 48% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.9 goals / match - Universitatea Cluj · 1.33 goals / match - CFR Cluj
Universitatea Cluj scores in 77% of matches (23 of 30 matches), while CFR Cluj keeps a clean sheet in 23% (7 of 30 matches).
CFR Cluj scores in 87% of matches (26 of 30 matches), while Universitatea Cluj keeps a clean sheet in 37% (11 of 30 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 - Universitatea Cluj
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.
Universitatea Cluj is 22% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.83 pts / match - Universitatea Cluj · 1.5 pts / match - CFR Cluj
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Universitatea Cluj - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 50% of matches and wins 53%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
CFR Cluj - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 37% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.40 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 2.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 3.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 100% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 80% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 0% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +6 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +6 | 0 |
* 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 (10 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (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
Universitatea Cluj
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
| Universitatea Cluj | Liga | CFR Cluj | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.50 | 2.57 | ▲ 2.97 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 47% | 52% | ▲ 63% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 47% | 48% | ▲ 57% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 37% | 27% | ▼ 23% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 70% | ▲ 77% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 80% | 75% | ▲ 80% |
^ 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
Recent meetings (2): Universitatea Cluj 0 - 1 - 1 CFR Cluj. Average goals 4.50, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Universitatea Cluj vs CFR Cluj?
The Liga I match finished Universitatea Cluj 2:1 CFR Cluj. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Universitatea Cluj and CFR Cluj?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Universitatea Cluj won 0, CFR Cluj won 1 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 Universitatea Cluj vs CFR Cluj?
Universitatea Cluj score 1.60 goals per game on average and CFR Cluj 1.63. The Liga I average is 2.57 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 47% of Universitatea Cluj's matches and 63% of CFR Cluj's.
What form are Universitatea Cluj and CFR Cluj in?
Over the last 5 games Universitatea Cluj have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and CFR Cluj 5-0-0 (3.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Universitatea Cluj vs CFR Cluj?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Universitatea Cluj vs CFR Cluj: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.