Match

Universitatea Cluj vs CFR 1907 Cluj: prediction and stats

Liga IMatchday 19Kick-off on December 12, 2026 at 05:00 PM (UTC)Cluj Arena, Cluj-Napoca

Universitatea ClujCFR 1907 Cluj

The Footlab AI model makes Universitatea Cluj the favourite at 58%, against 23% for a draw and 19% for CFR 1907 Cluj. The most likely score is 1-1. If Universitatea Cluj wins, the most likely score is 2-1.

Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 54.2% of the 5,672 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Nov 13, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Universitatea Cluj vs CFR 1907 Cluj?

On Elo ratings, Universitatea Cluj has 1,997 points and CFR 1907 Cluj 1,922.

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Universitatea Cluj winDrawCFR 1907 Cluj win

Computed by the Footlab AI model from our own data only, with no AI analysis.

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Probable lineup for Universitatea Cluj vs CFR 1907 Cluj

Computed by Footlab AI from our own data only: recent lineups, squads and known absences. It does not take the press or last-minute absences into account.

Universitatea Cluj

4-2-3-1
  1. 17J. Lukić
  1. 94O. Bic
  2. 19I. Macalou
  3. 11M. Ștefănescu
  4. 18Pedro Pinho
  5. 10D. Nistor
  1. 27A. Chipciu
  2. 24D. Mikanović
  3. 6I. Cristea
  4. 22F. Poulolo
  1. 1Ştefan Daniel Lefter

CFR 1907 Cluj

3-4-3
  1. 9S. Dražić
  2. 17L. Biliboc
  3. 11A. Cordea
  1. 47C. Braun
  2. 6O. Perianu
  3. 45M. Camora
  4. 7A. Nalić
  1. 3I. Gelashvili
  2. 42R. Pantalon
  3. 21C. Ignat
  1. 31O. Vâlceanu

Computed on November 13, 2026 at 06:21 PM (UTC).

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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Universitatea Cluj have 9 wins, 2 draws and 4 defeats; CFR 1907 Cluj have 5, 4 and 6.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Universitatea Cluj
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Nov 7, 2026Csikszereda(away)0-0Liga I
Nov 2, 2026FCSB(home)1-0Liga I
Oct 28, 2026CFR 1907 Cluj(away)3-1Cupa României
Oct 23, 2026Corvinul Hunedoara(away)3-0Liga I
Oct 19, 2026Arges Pitesti(home)2-2Liga I
CFR 1907 Cluj
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Nov 8, 2026Universitatea Craiova(home)0-0Liga I
Oct 31, 2026Petrolul Ploiesti(away)1-1Liga I
Oct 28, 2026Universitatea Cluj(home)1-3Cupa României
Oct 25, 2026Dinamo Bucuresti(home)2-2Liga I
Oct 18, 2026Uta Arad(away)0-1Liga I

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 3 Universitatea Cluj wins, 1 draw, 2 CFR 1907 Cluj wins.

DateScoreCompetition
Oct 28, 2026CFR 1907 Cluj 1-3 Universitatea ClujCupa României
Oct 8, 2026CFR 1907 Cluj 1-3 Universitatea ClujLiga I
Apr 25, 2026CFR 1907 Cluj 1-0 Universitatea ClujLiga I
Mar 16, 2026Universitatea Cluj 2-1 CFR 1907 ClujLiga I
Feb 7, 2026CFR 1907 Cluj 3-2 Universitatea ClujLiga I
Sep 29, 2025Universitatea Cluj 2-2 CFR 1907 ClujLiga I

Last archived meeting: CFR 1907 Cluj vs Universitatea Cluj on Oct 28, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Universitatea Cluj score 1.9 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; CFR 1907 Cluj score 1.2 and concede 1.5. The model gives a 59% probability of over 2.5 goals and 58% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Universitatea Cluj1.91.368/1511/15
CFR 1907 Cluj1.21.549/159/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Universitatea Cluj sit 5th in Liga I (26 points from 15 matches) and CFR 1907 Cluj sit 9th (19 points from 15 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
5Universitatea Cluj15825262026
9CFR 1907 Cluj15546202119

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How does Footlab AI 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. When bookmakers publish odds for the match, their consensus is built into the calculation: that is what proved most accurate on past matches. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Universitatea Cluj vs CFR 1907 Cluj?
The Footlab AI model makes Universitatea Cluj the favourite at 58%, against 23% for a draw and 19% for CFR 1907 Cluj.
Where and when is Universitatea Cluj vs CFR 1907 Cluj played?
Universitatea Cluj vs CFR 1907 Cluj is played on December 12, 2026 at 05:00 PM (UTC) at Cluj Arena, in the Liga I.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab AI model gives a 59% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome (home win, draw or away win) in 54.2% of the matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing, a level comparable with the bookmakers' favourite. The comparison with bookmakers and the breakdown by competition and Elo gap are published on the accuracy page.

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