A home win is expected from this fixture if the league table is anything to judge by. The CFR Cluj fans are optimistic that the difference between 2nd and Astra's 13th place in the table will show on the pitch.
- CFR Cluj has the fewest conceded goals (8) in Liga 1
- Astra has the fewest points from losing position (0) in Liga 1
The hosts CFR Cluj saw competitive action as recent as three days ago, playing in the Liga 1. That game was an away game at Hermannstadt, so at least Cluj are thankful to return home in this one. Game on!
CFR Cluj form and stats
When playing at home in the Liga 1, CFR Cluj, who have the fewest conceded goals (8) in Liga 1, have managed 4 wins, 3 draws and suffered 2 defeats from 9 games.
A strong away win for CFR Cluj against Hermannstadt the last match, as Gabriel Debeljuh, Mario Rondon and Alexandru Chipciu were on target. A strong away win before that one, visiting Sepsi and winning 1-0.
The manager E. Iordănescu will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to Chindia Târgovişte in only four days.
Cluj are certainly not overdoing their scoring at home in league matches, having created 9 goals in 9 games. It's worth mentioning that 5 of these goals has been scored in their last three home matches. From these home matches, Cluj have conceded only 5 goals.
Astra form and stats
There's been little loot from Astra's travels as they have only collected 8 points from 9 away games in the Liga 1. Astra only have 2 wins to counter their 5 defeats and 2 draws. The travelling fans think it's time that their travel expenses are covered with some points now, as Astra have lost on their last two travels.
Astra lost away at Sepsi (1-4) in their previous game and are perhaps starting to feel homesick. A draw for Astra before that, at their own venue hosting Universitatea Craiova (1-1).
A quick return to home after this game, as Astra are hosting Viitorul in the Liga 1 only three days away.
Astra have scored 11 goals on their travels this season, from 9 away games in the league. It's worth mentioning that 7 of these goals has been scored in their last three away matches. As for defending, Astra rarely keep clean sheets as they have conceded 16 goals from these away matches.
Head 2 Head
The two sides played each other earlier this season: Astra - Cluj 0-2. Cluj-Astra H2H statistics last ten meetings regardless of arena: CFR Cluj five wins, Astra two wins, three draws. six of these ten matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).Top Goalscorers
  G. Debeljuh 6 goals |   C. Budescu 6 goals |  C. Deac 5 goals |
CFR Cluj missing players
Astra missing players
| CFR Cluj | Astra | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 18 | 9 | 1 | Played | P | 3 | 9 | 18 |
| 12 | 4 | 1 | Won | W | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | 3 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | Lost | L | 3 | 5 | 9 |
| 25 | 9 | 1 | Scored | S | 1 | 11 | 23 |
| 8 | 5 | 0 | Conceded | C | 9 | 16 | 29 |
| 83% | 67% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 94% |
| 61% | 44% | 0% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 78% | 83% |
| 28% | 33% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 67% | 44% | 50% |
| 11% | 11% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 33% | 33% | 22% |
| 33% | 33% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 33% | 44% | 39% |
| 61% | 56% | 100% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 22% | 28% |
| 22% | 44% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 67% | 33% | 39% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2.8 | 2.8 | 0 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.7 | 2.1 | 2.4 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 10.4 | 9.3 | 14 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 4 | 6.6 | 6.9 |
| 4.2 | 3.6 | 5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 1.3 | 2.9 | 2.9 |
| 33% | 28% | 20% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 25% | 42% | 43% |
- Astra has the fewest points from losing position (0) in Liga 1
- Astra haven’t played a single 0-0 game away.
- CFR Cluj has the fewest conceded goals (8) in Liga 1
- CFR Cluj has the fewest conceded goals in the second half (4) in Liga 1
- CFR Cluj has the fewest dropped points from leading position (0) in Liga 1
- CFR Cluj have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- CFR Cluj have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- CFR Cluj is in the best form (5-1-0)
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | FCSB | 18 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 44 | 18 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 27 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 26 | 41 |
| 2 | CFR Cluj | 18 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 25 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 3 | 17 | 40 |
| 3 | Universitatea Craiova | 18 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 21 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 35 |
| 4 | Sepsi | 19 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 31 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 32 |
| 5 | Chindia Târgovişte | 18 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 16 | 14 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 27 |
| 6 | Academica Clinceni | 18 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 26 |
| 7 | Botosani | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 26 | 23 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 15 | 3 | 24 |
| 8 | Viitorul | 19 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 27 | 26 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 19 | 18 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 24 |
| 9 | Gaz Metan Medias | 18 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 24 | 28 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 15 | -4 | 23 |
| 10 | UTA Arad | 18 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 15 | 27 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 11 | -12 | 21 |
| 11 | Dinamo Bucuresti | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 20 | 23 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 14 | -3 | 19 |
| 12 | Arges | 18 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 26 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 13 | -8 | 18 |
| 13 | Astra | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 23 | 29 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 16 | -6 | 17 |
| 14 | Hermannstadt | 18 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 18 | 28 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 14 | -10 | 16 |
| 15 | Voluntari | 18 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 21 | 30 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 17 | -9 | 15 |
| 16 | CSM Iasi | 18 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 16 | 39 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 22 | -23 | 15 |