CFR Cluj vs FCSB Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – May 23

CFR Cluj

L D W D W

2nd place in Championship Playoffs

1-1

23/05/2025 13:30

FCSB

W W W W W

1st place in Championship Playoffs

Romania Liga I

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for CFR Cluj vs FCSB on May 23, 2025 (kick-off: 13:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full CFR Cluj vs FCSB preview before placing for you.

CFR Cluj are currently 2nd with 43 points after 10 matches.
FCSB sit 1st with 52 points from 10 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: CFR Cluj to win with probability 49%.
Head-to-head history favors FCSB, who have won 2 of the last 6 meetings. CFR Cluj have one win, while 3 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

13:30

2025-05-23

CFR Cluj vs FCSB - Prediction & Odds

CFR Cluj

FCSB

2025-05-23 13:30

STANDINGS UP TO 23/05/2025

Championship Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 FC Steaua Bucuresti	52	10	7	3	0	18	9	9
02 CFR Cluj	43	10	4	4	2	17	11	6
03 CS Universitatea Craiova	40	10	4	2	4	13	11	2
04 Universitaea Cluj	39	10	4	1	5	12	15	-3
05 Rapid Bucuresti	33	10	2	4	4	12	17	-5
06 Dinamo Bucuresti	31	10	1	2	7	10	19	-9

Relegation	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Hermannstadt	36	9	4	3	2	12	8	4
02 FC Otelul Galati	35	9	6	1	2	13	5	8
03 UTA Arad	31	9	4	2	3	9	11	-2
04 Petrolul Ploiesti	31	9	3	2	4	10	10	0
05 Farul Constanta	31	9	3	4	2	12	9	3
06 FC Botosani	29	9	4	1	4	11	12	-1
07 CSM Politehnica Iasi	28	9	3	3	3	9	5	4
08 FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia	27	9	3	5	1	11	8	3
09 Sepsi OSK Sfantul Gheorghe	26	9	1	2	6	7	16	-9
10 Gloria Buzau	17	9	2	1	6	4	14	-10

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 FC Steaua Bucuresti	56	30	15	11	4	43	24	19
02 CFR Cluj	54	30	14	12	4	56	32	24
03 CS Universitatea Craiova	52	30	14	10	6	45	28	17
04 Universitaea Cluj	52	30	14	10	6	43	27	16
05 Dinamo Bucuresti	51	30	13	12	5	41	26	15
06 Rapid Bucuresti	46	30	11	13	6	35	26	9
07 Sepsi OSK Sfantul Gheorghe	41	30	11	8	11	38	35	3
08 Hermannstadt	41	30	11	8	11	34	40	-6
09 Petrolul Ploiesti	40	30	9	13	8	29	29	0
10 Farul Constanta	35	30	8	11	11	29	38	-9
11 UTA Arad	34	30	8	10	12	28	35	-7
12 FC Otelul Galati	32	30	7	11	12	24	32	-8
13 CSM Politehnica Iasi	31	30	8	7	15	29	46	-17
14 FC Botosani	31	30	7	10	13	26	37	-11
15 FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia	26	30	7	5	18	28	47	-19
16 Gloria Buzau	20	30	5	5	20	25	51	-26

Head To Head

20/04/2025 13:00

FC Steaua Bucuresti

3 - 2

CFR Cluj

ROM D1

02/02/2025 14:00

FC Steaua Bucuresti

1 - 1

CFR Cluj

ROM D1

15/09/2024 14:00

CFR Cluj

2 - 2

FC Steaua Bucuresti

ROM D1

11/05/2024 13:00

FC Steaua Bucuresti

0 - 1

CFR Cluj

ROM D1

14/04/2024 14:00

CFR Cluj

0 - 1

FC Steaua Bucuresti

ROM D1

10/12/2023 14:00

CFR Cluj

1 - 1

FC Steaua Bucuresti

ROM D1

CFR Cluj

17%

Draw

50%

FCSB

33%

CFR Cluj Last 6 matches

19/05/2025 13:30

Rapid Bucuresti 1 - 4 CFR Cluj ROM D1

14/05/2025 13:30

CFR Cluj 3 - 2 Hermannstadt ROMC

10/05/2025 13:30

CS Universitatea Craiova 2 - 2 CFR Cluj ROM D1

03/05/2025 14:00

CFR Cluj 1 - 0 Universitaea Cluj ROM D1

28/04/2025 14:00

Dinamo Bucuresti 1 - 1 CFR Cluj ROM D1

24/04/2025 13:30

CFR Cluj 4 - 1 Farul Constanta ROMC

Win

67%

Draw

33%

Lost

Last 6 matches FCSB

17/05/2025 13:00

FC Steaua Bucuresti 1 - 0 CS Universitatea Craiova ROM D1

11/05/2025 13:30

Universitaea Cluj 0 - 2 FC Steaua Bucuresti ROM D1

05/05/2025 13:30

FC Steaua Bucuresti 3 - 1 Dinamo Bucuresti ROM D1

27/04/2025 14:00

Rapid Bucuresti 1 - 2 FC Steaua Bucuresti ROM D1

20/04/2025 13:00

FC Steaua Bucuresti 3 - 2 CFR Cluj ROM D1

13/04/2025 14:00

CS Universitatea Craiova 0 - 0 FC Steaua Bucuresti ROM D1

Win

Draw

100%

Lost

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Romania Liga I

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Goals

Scored

226

Avg. per game

0.75

Conceded

132

Avg. per game

0.44

Scored

236

Avg. per game

0.79

Conceded

162

Avg. per game

0.54

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

162 (54%)138 (46%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

161 (54%)139 (46%)

CFR Cluj

Recent matches

FCSB

Under /Over

(73%)33 12(27%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(80%)36 9(20%)

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(56%)25 20(44%)

/Yes

(51%)23 22(49%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(60%)27 18(40%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

CFR Cluj

FCSB

Shots

CFR Cluj

Total shots

12.53 avg / game

Blocked

372 total

Avg. 3.44

FCSB

Total shots

13.53 avg / game

Blocked

399 total

Avg. 3.41

CFR Cluj Pass FCSB

Total passes

63158

Avg. 390 / game

Accurate

76%

Ball possession

49%

Total passes

79727

Avg. 443 / game

Accurate

80%

Ball possession

54%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

CFR Cluj

300

Played games

FCSB

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.38

113

Clean sheets

0.33

4.72

1416

Corners

1553

5.18

6.34

1903

Throw-ins

2336

7.79

1.43

429

Offsides

391

1.30

2.07

620

GK saves

682

2.27

CFR Cluj

DISCIPLINARY

FCSB

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.90

571

681

2.27

0.08

0.12

10.58

3175

Fouls

3311

11.04

6.65

1994

Tackles

2380

7.93

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How We Build the CFR Cluj vs FCSB Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for CFR Cluj vs FCSB on 23 May 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Romania Liga I fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

CFR Cluj vs FCSB Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess CFR Cluj's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against FCSB's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Romania Liga I Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Romania Liga I standings and the Romania Liga I form table to understand exactly where CFR Cluj and FCSB sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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