CFR 1907 Cluj vs Oţelul: prediction and stats
Liga IRegular Season - 16Kick-off on November 21, 2026 at 05:00 PM (UTC)Stadionul Dr. Constantin Rădulescu, Cluj-Napoca
The Footlab model makes CFR 1907 Cluj the favourite at 56%, against 25% for a draw and 19% for Oţelul. The most likely score is 1-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 24, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win CFR 1907 Cluj vs Oţelul?
CFR 1907 Cluj starts as the favourite with a 120-point Elo edge (1,822 vs 1,702).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, CFR 1907 Cluj have 4 wins, 6 draws and 5 defeats; Oţelul have 6, 6 and 3.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | FCSB(home) | 1-0 | Liga I |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Corvinul Hunedoara(away) | 0-3 | Liga I |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Tromso(away) | 1-2 | UEFA Europa Conference League |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Tromso(home) | 0-5 | UEFA Europa Conference League |
| Aug 2, 2026 | Rapid(away) | 1-3 | Liga I |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | Arges Pitesti(home) | 1-0 | Liga I |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Concordia(away) | 1-5 | Cupa României |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Universitatea Craiova(home) | 1-1 | Liga I |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Petrolul Ploiesti(away) | 0-1 | Liga I |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Dinamo Bucuresti(home) | 1-1 | Liga I |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 3 CFR 1907 Cluj win(s), 1 draw(s), 2 Oţelul win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2026 | Oţelul 2-1 CFR 1907 Cluj | Liga I |
| Jan 18, 2026 | CFR 1907 Cluj 1-0 Oţelul | Liga I |
| Aug 24, 2025 | Oţelul 4-1 CFR 1907 Cluj | Liga I |
| Dec 22, 2024 | CFR 1907 Cluj 3-2 Oţelul | Liga I |
| Nov 11, 2024 | Oţelul 0-1 CFR 1907 Cluj | Liga I |
| Feb 27, 2024 | Oţelul 2-2 CFR 1907 Cluj | Liga I |
Last archived meeting: Oţelul vs CFR 1907 Cluj on Jul 18, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
CFR 1907 Cluj score 1.1 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; Oţelul score 1.5 and concede 1.4. The model gives a 50% probability of over 2.5 goals and 50% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CFR 1907 Cluj | 1.1 | 1.3 | 6 | 7/15 | 7/15 |
| Oţelul | 1.5 | 1.4 | 4 | 9/15 | 7/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
CFR 1907 Cluj sit 12th in Liga I (6 points from 5 matches) and Oţelul sit 11th (6 points from 5 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Oţelul | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| 12 | CFR 1907 Cluj | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 6 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for CFR 1907 Cluj vs Oţelul?
- The Footlab model makes CFR 1907 Cluj the favourite at 56%, against 25% for a draw and 19% for Oţelul.
- Where and when is CFR 1907 Cluj vs Oţelul played?
- CFR 1907 Cluj vs Oţelul is played on November 21, 2026 at 05:00 PM (UTC) at Stadionul Dr. Constantin Rădulescu, in the Liga I.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 50% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.