There's been ups and downs for these two teams so far this season, occupying positions near the middle of the Liga 2 table so far. Here's the Ripensia Timişoara - Universitatea Cluj latest:
- Ripensia Timişoara have the fewest scored goals in the first half (5) in Liga 2
- Universitatea Cluj have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
It's no vacation for neither Timişoara nor Universitatea Cluj as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
Ripensia Timişoara form and stats
The story so far in the Liga 2 for Ripensia Timişoara at their home stadium (Stadionul Electrica) is 4 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats.
Timişoara shared the glory with CSM Slatina in their last match, an away game that ended all square 0-0. Ahead of that match, Timişoara won a home game hosting Comuna Recea (2-1).
Ripensia Timişoara are certainly not overdoing their scoring at home in league matches, having created 10 goals in 9 games. On the other hand, Timişoara have conceded 11 goals.
Universitatea Cluj form and stats
4 wins, 1 draw and 5 losses. That’s the product of Universitatea Cluj playing as the away team in the Liga 2 this season.
Universitatea Cluj's last game was the home draw against Pandurii Targu Jiu (1-1). Preceding that game was the away victory against CSM Slatina with the score of 4-2.
Universitatea have a decent goal production going in their away games, although not fantastic. In 10 league away games 11 goals have been scored. It's worth mentioning that 6 of these goals has been scored in their last three away matches. Universitatea Cluj have conceded 10 goals in these away matches.
Head 2 Head
The dueling parties have met before this season: Universitatea Cluj - Timişoara 1-0. Timişoara-Universitatea Cluj H2H statistics last five meetings regardless of arena: Ripensia Timişoara two wins, Universitatea Cluj one win, two draws. two of these five matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).Ripensia Timişoara missing players
Universitatea Cluj missing players
| Ripensia Timişoara | Universitatea Cluj | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 23 | 10 | 2 | Played | P | 2 | 11 | 22 |
| 8 | 5 | 1 | Won | W | 0 | 5 | 11 |
| 6 | 2 | 0 | Drew | D | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | 3 | 1 | Lost | L | 1 | 5 | 8 |
| 22 | 12 | 2 | Scored | S | 1 | 15 | 29 |
| 34 | 12 | 3 | Conceded | C | 2 | 12 | 23 |
| 91% | 90% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 50% | 91% | 95% |
| 74% | 80% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 50% | 55% | 64% |
| 39% | 40% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 55% | 50% |
| 22% | 10% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 18% | 14% |
| 13% | 10% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 18% | 9% |
| 39% | 40% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 55% | 55% |
| 26% | 30% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 50% | 27% | 27% |
| 43% | 40% | 50% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 27% | 23% |
| 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 | 2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.5 | 2.6 | 2.3 |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 9.3 | 9.9 | 10.5 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 4 | 7.5 | 9 |
| 4.4 | 5.1 | 4.5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 1 | 3 | 3.5 |
| 23% | 26% | 22% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 50% | 45% | 39% |
- Ripensia Timişoara have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Ripensia Timişoara have the fewest scored goals in the first half (5) in Liga 2
- Ripensia Timişoara have the most points from losing position (13) in Liga 2
- Universitatea Cluj have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | U Craiova 1948 | 19 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 30 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 14 | 9 | 15 | 35 |
| 2 | Dunarea Calarasi | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 26 | 23 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 3 | 35 |
| 3 | Mioveni | 20 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 23 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 34 |
| 4 | Rapid Bucuresti | 20 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 34 | 29 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 13 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 16 | 5 | 34 |
| 5 | Csikszereda | 20 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 23 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 33 |
| 6 | Sirineasa | 20 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 32 | 27 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 33 |
| 7 | SSC Farul | 20 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 24 | 20 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 32 |
| 8 | Universitatea Cluj | 20 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 24 | 20 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 32 |
| 9 | ASU Poli Timisoara | 19 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 32 |
| 10 | Petrolul 52 | 19 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 30 | 16 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 5 | 14 | 31 |
| 11 | Metaloglobus | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 27 | 17 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 19 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 31 |
| 12 | SCM Gloria Buzau | 19 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 21 | 20 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 1 | 26 |
| 13 | Ripensia Timişoara | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 19 | 32 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 21 | -13 | 25 |
| 14 | Concordia Chiajna | 20 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 23 | 21 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 2 | 24 |
| 15 | Comuna Recea | 20 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 30 | 30 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 23 | 14 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 16 | 0 | 24 |
| 16 | Unirea Slobozia | 20 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 26 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 14 | -10 | 22 |
| 17 | Sporting Turnu | 15 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 23 | 19 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 19 |
| 18 | Scolar Resita | 20 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 30 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 16 | -19 | 19 |
| 19 | CSM Slatina | 20 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 19 | 26 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 15 | -7 | 18 |
| 20 | Pandurii Targu Jiu | 20 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 18 | 42 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 21 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 21 | -24 | 13 |
| 21 | Aerostar Bacau | 19 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 19 | 37 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 19 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 18 | -18 | 10 |