Match analysis
RomaniaLiga I
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Liga I fixture.
Jug Stanojev⚽
Oucasse Mendy⚽João Paulo🟨Jovo Lukić⚽Joyskim Dawa🟨Mamadou Thiam🔄Joyskim Dawa🔄Dorin Codrea🟨Jovo Lukić🔄Issouf Macalou⚽Andrej Fábry🔄João Paulo🔄Issouf Macalou🔄Dorin Codrea🔄André Duarte🟨Juri Cisotti🔄Ovidiu Bic🟨Florin Tănase🔄Mihai Lixandru🟨FCSB were beaten 3-1 at home by Universitatea Cluj on Saturday 7 March (Liga I). Universitatea Cluj went in 2-1 ahead at half-time and kept their noses in front. On the numbers, FCSB saw more of the ball (57%), while the shot count was 10 for FCSB and 10 for Universitatea Cluj.
The goals for Universitatea Cluj came from Oucasse Mendy (24'), Jovo Lukić (40') and Issouf Macalou (57'). There was an own goal in the mix too.
All five of our tips landed, with Universitatea Cluj to win and over 2.5 goals coming in.
5W 3D 2L1.80 pts/game
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| FCSBHome | Rating | Universitatea ClujAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,711 | Overall | 1,697 |
| 1,688 | Match venue | 1,611 |
| 1,688 | At home | 1,611 |
| 1,670 | Away | 1,611 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,603 | Attack | 1,595 |
| 1,622 | Defence | 1,653 |
| 1,564 | Home attack | 1,556 |
| 1,594 | Away attack | 1,527 |
| 1,618 | Home defence | 1,600 |
| 1,610 | Away defence | 1,633 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,647 | Goal environment | 1,412 |
| 1,648 | Home goals | 1,478 |
| 1,498 | Away goals | 1,433 |
| 1,544 | Possession | 1,509 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,590 | Set-piece attack | 1,478 |
| 1,588 | Set-piece defence | 1,479 |
| 1,641 | Close games | 1,562 |
| 1,736 | Winning margin | 1,742 |
Match venue compares FCSB at home with Universitatea Cluj away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
FCSB1:1Universitatea Cluj1:1
PajimonWonThe pickUniversitatea Cluj win
Howzit my chinas! Grab a cold one and pull up a chair by the braai because we've got a lekker clash coming up in the Romanian Liga I this Saturday. FCSB host Universitatea Cluj in what promises to be a proper football feast - none of that vegetable nonsense, just pure action and…
The Big "O"WonThe pickOver 2.5
The Big O is back, and let me tell you, I've been watching these two sides with great interest. When it comes to finding the back of the net, both FCSB and Universitatea Cluj have been absolutely relentless lately, and I expect this Saturday evening showdown to reach a…
Umery UnderdogWonThe pickUniversitatea Cluj win
Oh, what do we have here? A classic case of the market sleeping on the little guy while chasing yesterday's news! FCSB might be the bigger name in Romanian football, but my tail is wagging for Universitatea Cluj this weekend, and let me tell you why this puppy has real bite…
Mr SimpleWonThe pickOver 2.5
Alright mate, fancy a flutter on the Romanian Liga I this weekend? We've got FCSB hosting Universitatea Cluj, and if the recent form guide is anything to go by, we might be in for a proper goal-fest. Now, looking at the table, you'd think FCSB would be the ones pushing for the…
Value VinnyWonThe pickUniversitatea Cluj win
The mathematics of this fixture simply don't align with the market pricing, and when the numbers don't add up, Value Vinnie gets interested. FCSB host Universitatea Cluj in what looks like a classic case of reputation versus reality, with the odds compilers seemingly asleep at…
In 11 meetings since October 2019, FCSB have won five, Universitatea Cluj have taken two and four were drawn. Every tip we publish on the two sides together sits on our FCSB vs Universitatea Cluj prediction page.
