Universitaea Cluj vs Gloria Buzau: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 January

Universitaea Cluj

W W L L W

4th place in Championship Playoffs

2-1

18/01/2025 08:30

Gloria Buzau

L L L L L

10th place in Relegation

Romania Liga I

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Universitaea Cluj vs Gloria Buzau on 18 January 2025 (kick-off: 08:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Universitaea Cluj vs Gloria Buzau preview before placing your bet.

Universitaea Cluj will face Gloria Buzau in Romania Liga I on January 18, 2025 at 08:30.
Universitaea Cluj are currently 4th with 39 points after 10 matches.
Gloria Buzau sit 10th with 17 points from 9 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.51.

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

08:30

2025-01-18

Universitaea Cluj vs Gloria Buzau - Prediction & Odds

Universitaea Cluj

Gloria Buzau

2025-01-18 08:30

STANDINGS UP TO 18/01/2025

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

26/08/2024 12:00

Gloria Buzau

0 - 2

Universitaea Cluj

ROM D1

08/08/2021 05:00

Gloria Buzau

0 - 1

Universitaea Cluj

ROM D2

13/09/2020 07:30

Gloria Buzau

2 - 1

Universitaea Cluj

ROM D2

01/03/2020 11:00

Gloria Buzau

2 - 2

Universitaea Cluj

ROM D2

25/08/2019 08:30

Universitaea Cluj

0 - 2

Gloria Buzau

ROM D2

29/08/2018 10:30

Gloria Buzau

1 - 2

Universitaea Cluj

ROMC

Gloria Buzau

17%

Draw

17%

Universitaea Cluj

67%

Universitaea Cluj Last 6 matches

12/01/2025 09:00

FC Zurich 2 - 0 Universitaea Cluj

INT CF

11/01/2025 09:00

Universitaea Cluj 1 - 2 MTK Hungaria

INT CF

08/01/2025 09:00

Universitaea Cluj 4 - 1 Gangwon FC

INT CF

20/12/2024 13:00

Sepsi OSK Sfantul Gheorghe 0 - 0 Universitaea Cluj

ROM D1

14/12/2024 14:00

Universitaea Cluj 4 - 1 Petrolul Ploiesti

ROM D1

09/12/2024 14:30

Universitaea Cluj 3 - 2 CFR Cluj

ROM D1

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Gloria Buzau

12/01/2025 09:00

Gloria Buzau 4 - 3 Mladost Lucani

INT CF

09/01/2025 08:30

Gloria Buzau 2 - 0 Turan Tovuz

INT CF

07/01/2025 10:00

Kastamonuspor 1 - 2 Gloria Buzau

INT CF

21/12/2024 13:30

Gloria Buzau 0 - 2 CS Universitatea Craiova

ROM D1

16/12/2024 14:00

Rapid Bucuresti 2 - 0 Gloria Buzau

ROM D1

07/12/2024 11:00

Gloria Buzau 0 - 1 Dinamo Bucuresti

ROM D1

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

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

Universitaea Cluj

Gloria Buzau

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.88

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.48

Scored

Avg. per game

0.46

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.79

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

0 (0%)6 (100%)

In last 40 matches

YesNo

19 (48%)21 (53%)

In last 40 matches

NoYes

14 (36%)25 (64%)

Universitaea Cluj

Recent matches

Gloria Buzau

Under /Over

(68%)27 13(32%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(72%)28 11(28%)

Under /Over

(23%)9 31(77%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(38%)15 24(62%)

Under /Over

(40%)16 24(60%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(33%)13 26(67%)

/Yes

(50%)20 20(50%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(33%)13 26(67%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Universitaea Cluj

Gloria Buzau

Shots

Universitaea Cluj

Total shots

12.65 avg / game

Blocked

38 total

Avg. 2.92

Gloria Buzau

Total shots

9.56 avg / game

Blocked

39 total

Avg. 2.79

Universitaea Cluj Pass Gloria Buzau

Total passes

17456

Avg. 485 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

56%

Total passes

14336

Avg. 377 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

46%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Universitaea Cluj

Played games

Gloria Buzau

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.30

Clean sheets

0.21

5.40

216

Corners

135

3.46

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

0.45

Offsides

0.85

2.65

106

GK saves

142

3.64

Universitaea Cluj

DISCIPLINARY

Gloria Buzau

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.58

103

2.41

0.05

0.00

12.70

508

Fouls

419

10.74

16.38

655

Tackles

620

15.90

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How We Build the Universitaea Cluj vs Gloria Buzau Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Universitaea Cluj vs Gloria Buzau on 18 January 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.

Universitaea Cluj vs Gloria Buzau 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 Gloria Buzau'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 Gloria Buzau sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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