FCSB vs FC Universitatea Cluj Prediction: The hosts are favored

The Romania Liga I fixtures will continue on Monday when FCSB welcome FC Universitatea Cluj to the Arena Naţională. Previews, possible starting 11, expert tips, and odds are provided below.

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FCSB are in excellent form, currently sitting at the top of the table in their league. They are on a five-game unbeaten streak in all competitions, and their recent performances have been impressive. In their last match, they secured a 2-0 victory against Bihor in a cup fixture, and prior to that, they won 5-2 against Sepsi.

Their strong form has propelled them to the first position in the league standings with 25 points from 10 games. They have been prolific in front of goal, scoring 22 times, while also maintaining a solid defense, conceding only 9 goals. FCSB's combination of a high-scoring offense and a tight defense has contributed to their impressive goal difference, making them the team to beat in the league. They currently have a 4-point lead over the second-placed team, Univ. Craiova, who have 21 points from 11 games.

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Universitatea Cluj are currently in decent form, having gone unbeaten in their last three games across all competitions. Their most recent match saw them secure a notable 3-1 victory over Steaua Bucuresti in a cup fixture. Prior to that cup win, Universitatea Cluj managed to secure a 1-1 draw against Univ. Craiova, a team that has been performing well. In that match, Dan Nicolae Nistor scored a crucial equalizer in the 90+1st minute, salvaging a valuable point for his team.

In the league, Universitatea Cluj currently occupy the 11th position with 11 points earned from their 10 games played. They have scored 14 goals while conceding 18.

FCSB - Stefan Tarnovanu, Alexandru Pantea, Siyabonga Ngezana, Mihai Lixandru, Risto Radunovic, Ovidiu Popescu, Adrian Sut, Darius Olaru, David Miculescu, Andrea Compagno, Florinel Coman.

U Cluj - Andrei Gorcea, Ionut Peteleu, Lucas Masoero, Bogdan Mitrea, Bogdan Vatajelu, K. Grobry Doukoure, Gabriel Simion, Doru Popadiuc, Ovidiu Bic, Ianis Stoica, Daniel Popa.

Based on FCSB's impressive form and their position at the top of the table, it's reasonable to expect them to perform well in this clash against Universitatea Cluj. FCSB will win both the first half and the full-time. Additionally, considering FCSB's attacking prowess, it's likely that they will score multiple goals in this match.

• W1 for 1.60 odds
• HT: W1 for 1.90 odds
• Over 2.5 for 1.90 odds