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CFR Cluj vs Universitatea Cluj - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

Romania Romania

Romanian Cup Stadionul Dr. Constantin Rădulescu, Cluj-Napoca
Wed, Oct 28, 2026
VS
07:30 PM
Our Tip

AI Match Summary

A one-off knockout match in the Romanian Cup. Neither defense has been convincing lately, which should mean goals. CFR Cluj have averaged 1.27 scored and 1.2 conceded recently, against Universitatea Cluj's 1.19 scored and 1.58 conceded. Past meetings favor CFR Cluj slightly — 2-2-1 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on Oct 8, 2026, ending 1:3. xG projections (1.75 - 1.69) back CFR Cluj to edge this. The model tips Over 2.5 goals in this one.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

40%
CFR Cluj
15%
Draws
45%
Universitatea Cluj
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Universitatea Cluj

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

45% / Medium Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and CFR Cluj come out ahead of Universitatea Cluj on wins alone.
  • Model puts this one close, with a 39% draw probability.
  • CFR Cluj have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
  • Historical meetings favor CFR Cluj, who have won 2 of the last 5 encounters.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 63%
Over 4.5 Goals 28%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 73%
CFR Cluj Clean Sheet 13%
Universitatea Cluj Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric CFR Cluj Universitatea Cluj
Matches Played 30 31
Wins 13 11
Draws 8 5
Losses 9 15
Goals Scored 1.27 1.19
Goals Conceded 1.2 1.58
Expected Goals (xG) 1.75 1.69
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Oct 8, 2026 Superliga
CFR Cluj vs Universitatea Cluj
1:3
Apr 25, 2026 Superliga
CFR Cluj vs Universitatea Cluj
1:0
Mar 16, 2026 Superliga
Universitatea Cluj vs CFR Cluj
2:1
Feb 7, 2026 Superliga
CFR Cluj vs Universitatea Cluj
3:2
Sep 29, 2025 Superliga
Universitatea Cluj vs CFR Cluj
2:2

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

CFR Cluj 31 / 100
Universitatea Cluj 29 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
CFR Cluj Universitatea Cluj

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Universitatea Cluj Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

These sides typically produce 3.40 goals when they meet.

CFR Cluj found the back of the net in 77% of recent matches (30 games).

Defensive concern: Universitatea Cluj conceded in 77% of 31 recent games.

Recent resilience: CFR Cluj stayed unbeaten in 3 of the last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

CFR Cluj VS Universitatea Cluj
1.75 Goals Scored 2
1.38 Goals Conceded 1.75
75% Over 1.5 88%
75% Over 2.5 75%
63% Over 3.5 63%

Recent Form & Match History

CFR Cluj

(Home)
18 Oct
FC UTA Arad
1 : 0
CFR Cluj
12 Oct
Campionii Arges
0 : 1
CFR Cluj
08 Oct
CFR Cluj
1 : 3
Universitatea Cluj
01 Oct
CFR Cluj
2 : 1
CSM Satu Mare
19 Sept
CFR Cluj
3 : 1
FC Botosani
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Universitatea Cluj

(Away)
19 Oct
Universitatea Cluj
2 : 2
Campionii Arges
12 Oct
Universitatea Cluj
3 : 4
Rapid Bucuresti
08 Oct
CFR Cluj
1 : 3
Universitatea Cluj
20 Sept
Voluntari
0 : 2
Universitatea Cluj
14 Sept
Universitatea Cluj
3 : 0
Otelul
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League Standings (Group 1)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 FC UTA Arad 1 1 0 0 3:0 3
2 Rapid Bucuresti 1 1 0 0 2:0 3
3 Corvinul Hunedoara 1 1 0 0 1:0 3
4 FC Botosani 1 0 0 1 0:1 0
5 Politehnica Timisoara 1 0 0 1 0:2 0
6 Minerul Lupeni 1 0 0 1 0:3 0
Promotion - Romanian Cup (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 2)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Concordia 1 1 0 0 5:2 3
2 CFR Cluj 1 1 0 0 3:1 3
3 Universitatea Cluj 1 1 0 0 1:0 3
4 Petrolul 1 0 0 1 0:1 0
5 Sepsi 1 0 0 1 1:3 0
6 Progresul Spartac 1 0 0 1 2:5 0
Promotion - Romanian Cup (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 3)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 FCSB 1 1 0 0 5:0 3
2 Miercurea Ciuc 1 1 0 0 2:0 3
3 FC Bihor 1 0 1 0 2:2 1
4 CSM Corona Brasov 1 0 1 0 2:2 1
5 Gloria Bistrita 1 0 0 1 0:2 0
6 Campionii Arges 1 0 0 1 0:5 0
Promotion - Romanian Cup (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 4)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Dinamo Bucuresti 1 1 0 0 4:1 3
2 Univ. Craiova 1 1 0 0 2:1 3
3 Voluntari 1 1 0 0 1:0 3
4 FC Bacau 1 0 0 1 1:2 0
5 Chindia Targoviste 1 0 0 1 0:1 0
6 Sporting Liesti 1 0 0 1 1:4 0
Promotion - Romanian Cup (Play Offs)