We love the setup of this fixture, with Universitatea Cluj at 2nd and CSA Steaua Bucureşti in 4th. Here's our match guide!
- Universitatea Cluj have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- CSA Steaua Bucureşti is in the best form (5-1-0) in Liga 2
Little time to rest for the home team, as they played a Liga 2 game only four days earlier. That game was an away game at Unirea Slobozia, so at least Universitatea Cluj are thankful to return home in this one. Game on!
Universitatea Cluj form and stats
Universitatea Cluj have been outstanding at home so far in the Liga 2 with 9 wins, 0 draws and only 1 loss. Two home wins in a row for Universitatea bring valid hopes of a third.
An away draw last time out for Universitatea Cluj, facing Unirea Slobozia in a game that ended 2-2.
Preceding that game was the away draw at Petrolul 52 that finished 0-0.The hosts are favourites to win this game, with an estimated chance of about 55-60% of that outcome. Earlier Universitatea Cluj matches with similar probabilities have ended with three wins, two draws and one defeat (from six games).
Universitatea can score goals in their home matches. After 10 league matches they have found the net 21 times. Defensively Universitatea Cluj have been outstanding, conceding less than half a goal on average per home game in the league (4 in 10 games). For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above. It's worth mentioning that 2 of these goals has been conceded in their last three home matches.
CSA Steaua Bucureşti form and stats
Playing away, CSA Steaua Bucureşti have won 5 games, drawn 1 and suffered 3 defeats in the Liga 2 this season.
CSA Steaua Bucureşti had fun at their own home (Cluj Arena) last time out, beating Petrolul 52 2-1. Chipirliu (2) scored.
Preceding that game was the away victory against Metaloglobus with the score of 3-1.Bucureşti have another match away in just three nights, a Liga 2 fixture versus Unirea Slobozia. A demanding timetable for the visitors!
CSA Steaua Bucureşti has displayed an ability to score goals in away matches in the league this season, 15 goals from 9 games. It's worth mentioning that 10 of these goals has been scored in their last three away matches. They concede less than a goal on average per away game (8 so far).
Head 2 Head
The dueling parties have fought earlier this season: CSA Steaua Bucureşti - Universitatea 0-1. Universitatea Cluj-CSA Steaua Bucureşti H2H statistics last two meetings regardless of arena: Universitatea Cluj one win, CSA Steaua Bucureşti one win, zero draws. one of these two matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).Top Goalscorers
  R. Chipirliu 13 goals |  A. Hofman 7 goals |
Universitatea Cluj missing players
CSA Steaua Bucureşti missing players
| Universitatea Cluj | CSA Steaua Bucureşti | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 21 | 10 | 2 | Played | P | 4 | 10 | 21 |
| 14 | 9 | 2 | Won | W | 1 | 5 | 12 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | Drew | D | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 5 | 1 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 36 | 21 | 6 | Scored | S | 4 | 17 | 35 |
| 16 | 4 | 0 | Conceded | C | 5 | 10 | 16 |
| 95% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 90% |
| 67% | 70% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 75% | 80% | 67% |
| 52% | 60% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 25% | 50% | 43% |
| 24% | 20% | 50% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 25% | 30% | 24% |
| 5% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 10% | 10% |
| 29% | 30% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 50% | 43% |
| 62% | 70% | 100% | Clean Sheets | C S | 25% | 40% | 48% |
| 14% | 0% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 25% | 10% | 19% |
| 4.7 | 6.9 | 6 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 4.5 | 4.7 | 6 |
| 3.9 | 3.2 | 5 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 6.2 | 4.9 | 3.8 |
| 2.8 | 2.4 | 2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 3.5 | 2.1 | 1.8 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 11.6 | 14.4 | 13 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 5.8 | 8.2 | 11.4 |
| 4.9 | 6.1 | 8.5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 1.8 | 3.5 | 4.7 |
| 31% | 31% | 35% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 57% | 49% | 36% |
| 7.9 | 7.9 | 9.5 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 9 | 9.3 | 7.9 |
| 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.5 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 2.2 | 2.8 | 2.7 |
- CSA Steaua Bucureşti have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- CSA Steaua Bucureşti have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- CSA Steaua Bucureşti have won significantly less corners away then at home.
- CSA Steaua Bucureşti haven’t played a single 0-0 game away.
- CSA Steaua Bucureşti is in the best form (5-1-0) in Liga 2
- Universitatea Cluj have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Universitatea Cluj have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- Universitatea Cluj have scored in all their home matches so far.
- Universitatea Cluj have won at least twice as many corners as they have conceded at home.
- Universitatea Cluj have won significantly more corners at home than away.
- Universitatea Cluj haven’t played a single 0-0 game at 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 | Petrolul 52 | 19 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 41 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 6 | 34 | 49 |
| 2 | Universitatea Cluj | 19 | 14 | 0 | 5 | 34 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 10 | 20 | 42 |
| 3 | Hermannstadt | 19 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 41 | 15 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 26 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 26 | 41 |
| 4 | Corona Brasov | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | CSA Steaua Bucureşti | 19 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 31 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 8 | 18 | 37 |
| 5 | Concordia Chiajna | 19 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 18 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 36 |
| 6 | Unirea Slobozia | 19 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 33 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 23 | 8 | 20 | 33 |
| 7 | Csikszereda | 19 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 32 | 23 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 12 | 9 | 33 |
| 8 | SCM Gloria Buzau | 19 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 43 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 26 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 8 | 29 | 32 |
| 9 | Unirea Dej | 19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 17 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 28 |
| 10 | Metaloglobus | 19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 22 | 23 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 11 | -1 | 28 |
| 11 | CSM Iasi | 19 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 25 | 21 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 12 | 4 | 25 |
| 12 | Ripensia Timisoara | 19 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 18 | 19 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 8 | -1 | 25 |
| 13 | Sirineasa | 19 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 16 | 20 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 12 | -4 | 24 |
| 14 | Viitorul Selimbar | 19 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 18 | 26 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 15 | -8 | 23 |
| 15 | ASU Poli Timisoara | 19 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 19 | 27 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 13 | -8 | 21 |
| 16 | Brasov Steagul Renast | 19 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 32 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 21 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 11 | -16 | 14 |
| 17 | Unirea Constanta | 19 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 54 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 23 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 31 | -36 | 11 |
| 18 | Dunarea Calarasi | 19 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 50 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 24 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 26 | -38 | 7 |
| 19 | Dacia Unirea Braila | 19 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 7 | 53 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 24 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 29 | -46 | 2 |
| 20 | Astra | 19 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 21 | 32 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 15 | -11 | -1 |
