Sun, 19 Jul 2026, 14:00
Liga I
Romania
Romania
Full Time

Match Timeline

5'
Alibek Aliev
Goal cancelled
24'
S. Lefter🔄
Substitution 1 → N. Michail
24'
J. Stanojev🔄
Substitution 2 → A. Chintes
44'
Rafael Munteanu🟨
Yellow Card
44'
A. Aliev
Normal Goal → D. Nistor
46'
V. Ticu🔄
Substitution 1 → Gustavo Marins
46'
E. Sylvestre🔄
Substitution 2 → N. Grigoryan
46'
I. Vina🔄
Substitution 3 → R. Tanasa
49'
M. Drammeh
Normal Goal → A. Aliev
54'
I. Doicaru
Normal Goal → T. Njike
55'
M. Stefanescu🔄
Substitution 3 → O. Mendy
56'
Alin Chinteș🟨
Yellow Card
56'
Tony Njiké🟨
Yellow Card
63'
D. Codrea🔄
Substitution 4 → F. Poulolo
64'
Narek Grigoryan🟨
Yellow Card
77'
M. Ahlinvi🔄
Substitution 4 → E. Radaslavescu
82'
I. Doicaru🔄
Substitution 5 → C. Sima

Match Statistics

2Shots on Goal4
6Shots off Goal14
12Total Shots22
4Blocked Shots4
6Shots insidebox11
6Shots outsidebox11
8Fouls12
2Corner Kicks4
1Offsides2
48Ball Possession52
1Yellow Cards3
3Goalkeeper Saves0
492Total passes540
427Passes accurate492
87Passes %91
0.97expected_goals1.73

Starting Lineups

Universitatea ClujUniversitatea Cluj1:1

Starting XI

1S. LefterG
27A. ChipciuD
10D. NistorM
14M. StefanescuF
8D. CodreaD
94O. BicM
25A. Aliev4:2
6L. CristeaD
7M. DrammehM
19I. MacalouF
33J. StanojevD

Farul ConstantaFarul Constanta1:1

Starting XI

12R. MunteanuG
3V. TicuD
8I. VinaM
10E. SylvestreM
7D. AlibecF
17I. LarieD
23T. NjikeM
19I. DoicaruF
6V. DicanD
70M. AhlinviM
22D. SirbuD

Head-to-Head

📈 Team Form & Statistics

Universitatea Cluj
Universitatea Cluj
Form: D-D-D-L-L
Farul Constanta
Farul Constanta
Form: W-D-L-D-D
Record
0 W
8 D
2 L
1 W
6 D
3 L
Goals Per Game
0.2
Scored
vs
1.1
Scored
0.8
Conceded
vs
1.2
Conceded
Betting Indicators
Clean Sheets
60%
Clean Sheets
20%
BTTS
20%
BTTS
60%
Home/Away Performance
Scored
Home:0.2
Away:0.2
Conceded
Home:1.4
Away:0.2
Scored
Home:0.5
Away:2.0
Conceded
Home:0.8
Away:1.8

⚡ Elo Ratings

Long Term Elo Rating
1652
Good
1550
Average
Short Term Elo Rating
1777
↑ Momentum (+125)
1515
↓ Momentum (-34)
Expected Outcome
45%
Home Win
30%
Draw
25%
Away Win
Attack & Defence Elo
Long Term
1566
Attack
1517
1666
Defence
1558
Recent Form
1619
Attack
1506
1701
Defence
1551
Post-Match Changes
+7
Rating Change
0
Rating Change
Elo ratings measure team strength based on match results and opponent quality. Higher ratings indicate stronger teams.

📝 Match Preview

Universitatea Cluj vs Farul Constanta Prediction
Recommendation:AWAY_WIN
Odds:4.80
Expected Value:+20.0%
Confidence:6

Welcome back to the underdog den! Today we are looking at a Liga I clash where the narrative on paper clashes beautifully with the reality on the pitch. Universitatea Cluj hosts Farul Constanta, and while the home side carries the weight of historical dominance in this fixture, recent form tells a completely different story. As a tipster who lives for the overlooked and the underestimated, I am absolutely thrilled to find value with the away side. Universitatea Cluj enters this match on a remarkable winless streak, having drawn eight of their last ten games and suffered just two defeats. More concerning for bettors is their offensive output at home. Over their last five home fixtures, Cluj has managed a staggering 0.20 goals per game. They are practically non-existent in the final third, relying entirely on a defense that has kept six clean sheets in ten games but struggles to force results. Their recent results read like a masterclass in stalemates: a 1-1 draw against a strong Craiova side, followed by a string of 0-0 draws against Dynamo Kyiv, Ujpest, Gyori ETO, and Aluminij. When a team scores 0.20 goals at home, backing them to win is rarely a smart long-term play. Enter Farul Constanta, the little puppy of Romanian football who has quietly been improving their metrics across the board. While their overall record shows one win, six draws, and three losses, the underlying trends are undeniably positive. Farul’s goals scored trend is improving, and their points per game trend is climbing. Crucially, look at their away form: they are averaging 2.00 goals scored per game on the road, with a 25% away win rate. They have shown they can take points away from home, including a convincing 3-1 victory over Dinamo Bucuresti in their most recent outing. Farul’s attack is finding its rhythm, while Cluj’s is completely dormant. The market has priced this fixture with Cluj as the heavy favorite at 1.77, leaving Farul Constanta at a generous 4.80 for an away win. The implied probability sits at roughly 20.8%, but when you factor in Cluj’s 0.00% home win rate over their last five matches, their 0.20 goals-per-game output, and Farul’s 2.00 goals-per-game away average, the true probability of an upset is comfortably above 25%. This creates a clear edge of over 20% against the bookmaker’s price. We are not chasing a miracle here; we are simply identifying a mispriced underdog whose attacking form is finally outpacing a home side that has forgotten how to win. In a game where Cluj’s attack is statistically toothless and Farul’s away scoring is trending upward, the value lies firmly on the road. I am backing the underdog to secure a rare league victory and celebrate the beauty of an upset. Key Points: - Universitatea Cluj has not won in their last 10 matches (8 draws, 2 losses) and averages just 0.20 goals scored per home game. - Farul Constanta averages 2.00 goals scored per away game and shows improving trends in both goals scored and points per game. - Cluj’s defense keeps clean sheets (60% rate), but their lack of attack makes a home win highly unlikely against an in-form away side. - Farul Constanta is priced at 4.80, offering a significant mathematical edge over the implied 20.8% probability given the current form divergence. Summary: Back the underdog Farul Constanta to upset the winless home side. Bet: Farul Constanta to Win (Away Win) @ 4.80

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