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

Universitaea Cluj

L L W L D

4th place in Relegation Quarter

3 - 4

21/08/2023 14:30

CFR Cluj

L W W W W

2nd place in Championship Playoffs

Romania Liga I

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Universitaea Cluj vs CFR Cluj on 21 August 2023 (kick-off: 14:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Universitaea Cluj vs CFR Cluj preview before placing your bet.

Universitaea Cluj are currently 4th with 33 points after 9 matches.
CFR Cluj sit 2nd with 46 points from 10 matches.
Head-to-head history favors CFR Cluj, who have won 2 of the last 6 meetings. Universitaea 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

STANDINGS UP TO 21/08/2023

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

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

01/04/2015 14:30

Universitaea Cluj

0 - 0

CFR Cluj

ROMC

04/03/2015 15:30

CFR Cluj

0 - 0

Universitaea Cluj

ROMC

Universitaea Cluj

17%

Draw

50%

CFR Cluj

33%

Universitaea Cluj Last 6 matches

12/08/2023 11:30

FC Otelul Galati 1 - 1 Universitaea Cluj ROM D1

05/08/2023 14:30

Universitaea Cluj 1 - 1 Dinamo Bucuresti ROM D1

28/07/2023 11:30

Universitatea Craiova 3 - 4 Universitaea Cluj ROM D1

23/07/2023 14:30

Universitaea Cluj 0 - 3 Rapid Bucuresti ROM D1

16/07/2023 11:30

Petrolul Ploiesti 1 - 1 Universitaea Cluj ROM D1

05/07/2023 05:00

Rakow Czestochowa 2 - 1 Universitaea Cluj INT CF

Win

17%

Draw

50%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches CFR Cluj

13/08/2023 05:00

CFR Cluj 3 - 2 Hermannstadt INT CF

06/08/2023 14:30

FC Steaua Bucuresti 1 - 0 CFR Cluj ROM D1

03/08/2023 14:00

Adana Demirspor 2 - 1 CFR Cluj UEFA ECL

30/07/2023 14:30

CFR Cluj 1 - 1 CS Universitatea Craiova ROM D1

27/07/2023 13:30

CFR Cluj 1 - 1 Adana Demirspor UEFA ECL

21/07/2023 14:30

UTA Arad 1 - 3 CFR Cluj ROM D1

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

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

230

Avg. per game

0.77

Conceded

180

Avg. per game

0.61

Scored

247

Avg. per game

0.82

Conceded

170

Avg. per game

0.57

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 297 matches

YesNo

156 (53%)141 (47%)

In last 297 matches

NoYes

169 (56%)131 (44%)

Universitaea Cluj

Recent matches

CFR Cluj

Under /Over

(69%)31 14(31%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(73%)33 12(27%)

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

/Yes

(47%)21 24(53%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(51%)23 22(49%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Universitaea Cluj

CFR Cluj

Shots

Universitaea Cluj

Total shots

11.29 avg / game

Blocked

318 total

Avg. 3.46

CFR Cluj

Total shots

12.53 avg / game

Blocked

372 total

Avg. 3.44

Universitaea Cluj Pass CFR Cluj

Total passes

64582

Avg. 458 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

52%

Total passes

63158

Avg. 390 / game

Accurate

76%

Ball possession

49%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Universitaea Cluj

297

Played games

CFR Cluj

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.34

102

Clean sheets

113

0.38

4.44

1318

Corners

1416

4.72

5.71

1697

Throw-ins

1903

6.34

0.65

194

Offsides

429

1.43

1.49

443

GK saves

620

2.07

Universitaea Cluj

DISCIPLINARY

CFR Cluj

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.01

598

571

1.90

0.07

0.08

7.64

2269

Fouls

3175

10.58

6.04

1794

Tackles

1994

6.65

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How We Build the Universitaea Cluj vs CFR Cluj Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Universitaea Cluj vs CFR Cluj on 21 August 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.

Universitaea Cluj vs CFR Cluj Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Universitaea Cluj's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against CFR 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 Universitaea Cluj and CFR Cluj sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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