Universitaea Cluj vs CFR Cluj: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 March

Betiball's prediction for Universitaea Cluj vs CFR Cluj on 16 March 2026 (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 vs CFR Cluj: Starting Lineups Time : 16/03/2026 14:30

Universitaea Cluj
2 - 1
Finished
CFR Cluj
90+5' event Andrei Gheorghita / Oucasse Mendy
90' event Oucasse Mendy
88' event Mouhamadou Drammeh
87' event Mouhamadou Drammeh Goal Disallowed - Foul
85' event Jovo Lukic
82' event Omar El Sawy / Alin Chintes
73' event Jug Stanojev / Dan Nistor
65' event Ovidiu Alexandru Bic
44' event Dino Mikanovic
4' event Jovo Lukic
event 88' Islam Slimani / Alibek Aliev
event 65' Alexandru Paun / Andrei Cordea
event 59' Meriton Korenica
event 44' Mario Camora
event 1' Lorenzo Biliboc
90+5' event Andrei Gheorghita / Oucasse Mendy
event 88' Islam Slimani / Alibek Aliev
90' event Oucasse Mendy
event 65' Alexandru Paun / Andrei Cordea
88' event Mouhamadou Drammeh
event 59' Meriton Korenica
87' event Mouhamadou Drammeh Goal Disallowed - Foul
event 44' Mario Camora
85' event Jovo Lukic
event 1' Lorenzo Biliboc
82' event Omar El Sawy / Alin Chintes
73' event Jug Stanojev / Dan Nistor
65' event Ovidiu Alexandru Bic
44' event Dino Mikanovic
4' event Jovo Lukic
Universitaea Cluj Universitaea Cluj
Substitutions
#23 Elio Capradossi
#26 Jonathan Cisse
#99 Tudor Cosa
#88 Omar El Sawy
#13 Andrej Fabry
#77 Andrei Gheorghita
#1 Stefan Lefter
#11 Alessandro Murgia
#96 Lukas Pall
#93 Virgiliu Postolachi
#28 Miguel Angelo Gomes da Silva
#33 Jug Stanojev
Universitaea Cluj Universitaea Cluj CFR Cluj CFR Cluj
12Shots14
6Shots on Goal3
10Fouls9
7Corner Kick4
9Free kick10
4Yellow card2
2Aerial0
2Save4
8Successful Tackles11
11Interceptions11
22Long pass16
4Successful center6
5Shots off goal7
1Blocked4
8Tackle11
11Dribbles4
14Throw-in21
494Passes312
115Attacks80
44Dangerous attacks35
3Corner Kicks(HT)2
3BigChances1
2BigChancesMissed0
10ShotsInsideBox7
2ShotsOutsideBox7
42DuelsWon40
1.13ExpectedGoals1.21
1.09xGOT0.85
26Touches In Opposition Box13
26AccurateCrosses23
31GroundDuelsWon30
11AerialDuelsWon10
31Clearances28
CFR Cluj CFR Cluj
Substitutions
#3 Aly Abeid
#10 Ioan Ciprian Deac
#8 Alin Fica
#2 Marian Huja
#23 Tidiane Keita
#86 Viktor Kun
#11 Alexandru Paun
#16 Ovidiu Perianu
#77 Andres Sfait
#19 Islam Slimani
#31 Octavian Valceanu
#90 Luka Zahovic
Commentary
90+5' Universitaea Cluj — substitution: Andrei Gheorghita / Oucasse Mendy
90' Goal! Oucasse Mendy - Universitaea Cluj
88' Mouhamadou Drammeh - Universitaea Cluj receive a yellow card
88' CFR Cluj — substitution: Islam Slimani / Alibek Aliev
87' VAR review - Universitaea Cluj
85' Jovo Lukic - Universitaea Cluj receive a yellow card
82' Universitaea Cluj — substitution: Omar El Sawy / Alin Chintes
73' Universitaea Cluj — substitution: Jug Stanojev / Dan Nistor
65' Ovidiu Alexandru Bic - Universitaea Cluj receive a yellow card
65' CFR Cluj — substitution: Alexandru Paun / Andrei Cordea
59' Meriton Korenica - CFR Cluj receive a yellow card
44' Dino Mikanovic - Universitaea Cluj receive a yellow card
44' Mario Camora - CFR Cluj receive a yellow card
4' Goal! Jovo Lukic - Universitaea Cluj
1' Goal! Lorenzo Biliboc - CFR Cluj

How We Build the Universitaea Cluj vs CFR Cluj Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Universitaea Cluj vs CFR Cluj on 16 March 2026 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 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.

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 standings and the 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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