FC Universitatea Cluj vs CFR Cluj Prediction: Both sides expected to find the net in the Cluj Derby

U. Cluj will host their neighbor CFR Cluj in another Cluj Derby on Monday at the Cluj Arena. We expect the clash to be interesting as all factor seems to be shaping in favor of the clash. Previews, H2H, expert tips, and odds are provided below.

U. Cluj have encountered a challenging start to the season, as they have only managed to amass 6 points from the 5 matches played thus far. Their goal tally stands at 7 scored and 9 conceded.

Their season commenced with a 1-1 draw against Petrolul, which was followed by a heavy defeat of 3-0 at the hands of Rapid Bucuresti. Despite this setback, they displayed resilience by securing a 4-3 victory over U Craiova 1948. Subsequently, they engaged in two more matches, each ending in a 1-1 draw against Din. Bucuresti and Otelul. As a result of these outcomes, U. Cluj currently hold the 11th position on the league table, with only a marginal 3-point lead over the bottom teams.

CFR Cluj kicked off the season in a positive manner, securing a 2-0 victory against newly promoted Poli Iasi. This was followed by another triumph of 3-1 over UTA Arad. In the subsequent matches, they faced a 1-1 draw against Univ. Craiova and a narrow 1-0 defeat against FCSB. In friendly matches, they managed to secure a 3-2 win over Hermannstadt.

As it stands, CFR Cluj currently occupy the 6th position on the league table with 7 points earned from 4 games. They have managed to score a total of 6 goals while conceding 3 goals in return.

The Cluj derby has consistently been a competitive fixture from 2014 up to the present. Over this period, they have faced each other a total of 8 times. U. Cluj managed to secure victory on 2 occasions, while CFR Cluj claimed 3 wins. Additionally, there have been 3 draws between the teams.

In the most recent clash between the two sides, which took place in March 2023, CFR Cluj emerged victorious with a commanding scoreline of 4-0.

It seems that CFR Cluj hold the advantage leading up to this encounter. However, there's a belief that U. Cluj will manage to secure a consolation goal in this clash.

• BTTS for 2.00 odds
• W2 for 1.85 odds
• Over 2.5 for 2.25 odds