CFR Cluj vs Universitaea Cluj: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 21 December

CFR Cluj

L W W W W

2nd place in Championship Playoffs

4-0

21/12/2023 13:45

Universitaea Cluj

L L W L D

4th place in Relegation Quarter

Romania Liga I

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for CFR Cluj vs Universitaea Cluj on 21 December 2023 (kick-off: 13:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full CFR Cluj vs Universitaea Cluj preview before placing your bet.

CFR Cluj are currently 2nd with 46 points after 10 matches.
Universitaea Cluj sit 4th with 33 points from 9 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: CFR Cluj to win with probability 47%.
Head-to-head history favors CFR Cluj, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Universitaea Cluj have one win, while 2 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

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Score.

Live coef.

Weather

13:45

2023-12-21

CFR Cluj vs Universitaea Cluj - Prediction & Odds

CFR Cluj

Universitaea Cluj

2023-12-21 13:45

STANDINGS UP TO 21/12/2023

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

01 FC Steaua Bucuresti	49	10	5	2	3	12	11	1
02 CFR Cluj	46	10	6	1	3	19	14	5
03 CS Universitatea Craiova	44	10	6	1	3	18	14	4
04 Farul Constanta	36	10	4	2	4	19	20	-1
05 Sepsi OSK Sfantul Gheorghe	34	10	3	3	4	17	17	0
06 Rapid Bucuresti	32	10	1	1	8	13	22	-9

Relegation Quarter	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 UTA Arad	37	9	5	2	2	15	11	4
02 FC Otelul Galati	36	9	6	1	2	11	7	4
03 Hermannstadt	34	9	4	2	3	13	7	6
04 Universitaea Cluj	33	9	3	3	3	12	10	2
05 Petrolul Ploiesti	29	9	3	2	4	8	14	-6
06 CSM Politehnica Iasi	27	9	3	1	5	7	8	-1
07 FC Botosani	25	9	4	2	3	11	11	0
08 Dinamo Bucuresti	25	9	2	4	3	10	12	-2
09 FC Voluntari	24	9	2	4	3	11	10	1
10 Universitatea Craiova	22	9	1	3	5	8	16	-8

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 FC Steaua Bucuresti	64	30	19	7	4	53	28	25
02 Rapid Bucuresti	55	30	15	10	5	55	32	23
03 CFR Cluj	53	30	15	8	7	54	29	25
04 CS Universitatea Craiova	49	30	13	10	7	47	38	9
05 Sepsi OSK Sfantul Gheorghe	43	30	12	7	11	43	34	9
06 Farul Constanta	43	30	11	10	9	37	38	-1
07 Universitaea Cluj	42	30	10	12	8	35	38	-3
08 Hermannstadt	40	30	9	13	8	36	31	5
09 UTA Arad	40	30	10	10	10	36	43	-7
10 Petrolul Ploiesti	35	30	7	14	9	29	32	-3
11 FC Otelul Galati	34	30	6	16	8	31	36	-5
12 CSM Politehnica Iasi	33	30	7	12	11	33	44	-11
13 Universitatea Craiova	31	30	9	4	17	43	50	-7
14 Dinamo Bucuresti	29	30	8	5	17	22	41	-19
15 FC Voluntari	28	30	6	10	14	31	49	-18
16 FC Botosani	21	30	3	12	15	30	52	-22

Head To Head

02/11/2023 14:30

Universitaea Cluj

1 - 1

CFR Cluj

ROMC

21/08/2023 14:30

Universitaea Cluj

3 - 4

CFR Cluj

ROM D1

13/03/2023 14:30

CFR Cluj

4 - 0

Universitaea Cluj

ROM D1

23/10/2022 14:00

Universitaea Cluj

1 - 2

CFR Cluj

ROM D1

20/10/2022 14:00

Universitaea Cluj

1 - 1

CFR Cluj

ROMC

10/04/2015 13:00

Universitaea Cluj

1 - 0

CFR Cluj

ROM D1

CFR Cluj

50%

Draw

33%

Universitaea Cluj

17%

CFR Cluj Last 6 matches

17/12/2023 15:00

Sepsi OSK Sfantul Gheorghe 2 - 1 CFR Cluj ROM D1

10/12/2023 14:00

CFR Cluj 1 - 1 FC Steaua Bucuresti ROM D1

06/12/2023 13:00

Rapid Bucuresti 0 - 0 CFR Cluj ROMC

02/12/2023 14:30

CS Universitatea Craiova 1 - 0 CFR Cluj ROM D1

25/11/2023 14:30

CFR Cluj 0 - 0 UTA Arad ROM D1

11/11/2023 12:45

CSM Politehnica Iasi 3 - 3 CFR Cluj ROM D1

Win

Draw

67%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Universitaea Cluj

17/12/2023 09:00

Universitaea Cluj 0 - 1 FC Otelul Galati ROM D1

11/12/2023 14:45

Dinamo Bucuresti 0 - 1 Universitaea Cluj ROM D1

06/12/2023 13:00

FC Botosani 0 - 4 Universitaea Cluj ROMC

03/12/2023 10:00

Universitaea Cluj 2 - 1 Universitatea Craiova ROM D1

27/11/2023 14:30

Rapid Bucuresti 2 - 3 Universitaea Cluj ROM D1

11/11/2023 08:00

Universitaea Cluj 0 - 0 Petrolul Ploiesti ROM D1

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

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

247

Avg. per game

0.82

Conceded

170

Avg. per game

0.57

Scored

228

Avg. per game

0.77

Conceded

180

Avg. per game

0.61

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

169 (56%)131 (44%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

155 (52%)141 (48%)

CFR Cluj

Recent matches

Universitaea Cluj

Under /Over

(73%)33 12(27%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(69%)31 14(31%)

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

/Yes

(51%)23 22(49%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(47%)21 24(53%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

CFR Cluj

Universitaea Cluj

Shots

CFR Cluj

Total shots

12.49 avg / game

Blocked

361 total

Avg. 3.37

Universitaea Cluj

Total shots

11.26 avg / game

Blocked

311 total

Avg. 3.42

CFR Cluj Pass Universitaea Cluj

Total passes

62600

Avg. 389 / game

Accurate

76%

Ball possession

49%

Total passes

64114

Avg. 458 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

52%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

CFR Cluj

300

Played games

Universitaea Cluj

296

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.38

114

Clean sheets

102

0.34

4.71

1413

Corners

1311

4.43

6.29

1888

Throw-ins

1678

5.67

1.43

429

Offsides

194

0.66

2.06

619

GK saves

440

1.49

CFR Cluj

DISCIPLINARY

Universitaea Cluj

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.91

574

595

2.01

0.08

0.07

10.60

3179

Fouls

2256

7.62

6.61

1982

Tackles

1789

6.04

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How We Build the CFR Cluj vs Universitaea Cluj Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for CFR Cluj vs Universitaea Cluj on 21 December 2023 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 Universitaea Cluj 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 Universitaea Cluj'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 Universitaea Cluj sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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