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Universitatea Cluj vs FCSB: prediction and stats

Liga IRegular Season - 14Kick-off on October 31, 2026 at 05:00 PM (UTC)Cluj Arena, Cluj-Napoca

Universitatea ClujFCSB

The Footlab AI model makes Universitatea Cluj the favourite at 43%, against 24% for a draw and 33% for FCSB. 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 54.4% of the 3,127 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Oct 24, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Universitatea Cluj vs FCSB?

A very open match: only 45 Elo points separate Universitatea Cluj (1,952) and FCSB (1,907).

43%24%33%
Universitatea Cluj winDrawFCSB 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 FCSB

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. 29O. Mendy
  4. 11M. Ștefănescu
  5. 7M. Drammeh
  1. 27A. Chipciu
  2. 24D. Mikanović
  3. 6I. Cristea
  4. 8D. Codrea
  1. 1Ştefan Daniel Lefter

FCSB

4-2-3-1
  1. 14A. Garita
  1. 31J. Cisotti
  2. 7M. Korenica
  3. 73K. Muhar
  4. 11D. Miculescu
  5. 15O. Arad
  1. 4Ricardo Padurariu
  2. 5J. Dawa
  3. 3André Duarte
  4. 2V. Crețu
  1. 32Ș. Târnovanu

Computed on October 24, 2026 at 01:30 AM (UTC).

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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Universitatea Cluj have 7 wins, 2 draws and 6 defeats; FCSB have 6, 3 and 6.

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

Universitatea Cluj
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 23, 2026Corvinul Hunedoara(away)3-0Liga I
Oct 19, 2026Arges Pitesti(home)2-2Liga I
Oct 12, 2026Rapid(home)3-4Liga I
Oct 8, 2026CFR 1907 Cluj(away)3-1Liga I
Sep 20, 2026FC Voluntari(away)2-0Liga I
FCSB
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 19, 2026FC Voluntari(away)2-1Liga I
Oct 10, 2026Oţelul(home)1-0Liga I
Sep 19, 2026Universitatea Craiova(away)0-5Liga I
Sep 14, 2026Petrolul Ploiesti(home)2-2Liga I
Sep 5, 2026Dinamo Bucuresti(away)1-2Liga I

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Universitatea Cluj win, 1 draw, 4 FCSB wins.

DateScoreCompetition
Mar 7, 2026FCSB 1-3 Universitatea ClujLiga I
Nov 1, 2025Universitatea Cluj 0-2 FCSBLiga I
May 11, 2025Universitatea Cluj 0-2 FCSBLiga I
Apr 5, 2025FCSB 1-0 Universitatea ClujLiga I
Nov 10, 2024Universitatea Cluj 1-2 FCSBLiga I
Jul 13, 2024FCSB 1-1 Universitatea ClujLiga I

Last archived meeting: FCSB vs Universitatea Cluj on Mar 7, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Universitatea Cluj score 1.8 and concede 1.6 goals per match over their last 15; FCSB score 1.6 and concede 1.7. The model gives a 62% probability of over 2.5 goals and 64% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Universitatea Cluj1.81.649/1512/15
FCSB1.61.758/1510/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Universitatea Cluj sit 5th in Liga I (22 points from 13 matches) and FCSB sit 6th (18 points from 12 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
5Universitatea Cluj13715252022
6FCSB12534161818

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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 FCSB?
The Footlab AI model makes Universitatea Cluj the favourite at 43%, against 24% for a draw and 33% for FCSB.
Where and when is Universitatea Cluj vs FCSB played?
Universitatea Cluj vs FCSB is played on October 31, 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 62% 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 54.4% 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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