CFR 1907 Cluj vs Farul Constanta Prediction

Right then, let's have a proper look at this Romanian scrap between CFR 1907 Cluj and Farul Constanta. Both sides are having a right old time of it in mid-table, but don't let that fool you - this could be a belter.

Cluj are sitting 11th with just 2 wins all season, but they've been drawing for fun - 7 draws from 13 games tells you they're proper hard to beat but can't quite get over the line. At home though, they've been a different beast, winning half their last 4 at their own patch. The problem? They leak goals like a sieve - 2.1 per game overall, though it's a bit tighter at home with just 1 conceded per game.

Farul, bless 'em, are having a right time in front of goal. Just 0.7 goals per game over their last 10 is shocking stuff, and away from home it's even worse - 0.67 goals per game and losing two-thirds of their away matches. They did keep a clean sheet against Arges in their last game, but that's been a rare bright spot in what's been a proper struggle.

Now here's where it gets interesting - these two don't do boring matches. The head-to-head is absolutely mental! Cluj have dominated historically, especially at home where they've won 4 out of 5, but the recent meetings have been goal fests. We're talking 4-1, 3-1, 3-0, 5-1, even a 1-5 thriller. Both teams have scored in 7 out of 9 meetings, and over 2.5 goals has landed in 7 out of 9 too.

Looking at the stats, Cluj are averaging 1.5 goals at home, while Farul are struggling to hit the back of the net away. But Cluj's defence has been generous enough to give even the most toothless attacks a chance.

The odds have Cluj as favourites at 1.80, which seems fair given their home advantage. But I'm looking at the Both Teams to Score market at 1.80 - that's where the real value might be hiding.

Cluj have both teams scoring in 80% of their recent games, and even Farul have managed it in 50% of theirs. Given Cluj's defensive issues and Farul's occasional ability to nick one away from home, plus the history of goals in this fixture, we could be in for another goal-fest.

Key Points:

• Cluj have drawn 7 of their 13 league games this season

• Farul are averaging just 0.67 goals per game away from home

• Both teams have scored in 7 of the last 9 head-to-head meetings

• Cluj have won 4 of 5 home meetings against Farul

• Over 2.5 goals has landed in 7 of the last 9 meetings between these sides

I'm backing Both Teams to Score - Yes here. Cluj should score at home, but their defence is generous enough to let Farul grab one too. The history between these sides screams goals, and both teams' recent form suggests we'll see action at both ends. At 1.80, it's worth a punt.