CFR Cluj vs Universitatea Cluj prediction 08.10.2026 | SuperLiga
CFR Cluj
Kick off:
Date:
Universitatea Cluj
1
2.66
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3.62
2
2.48
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- Competition: SuperLiga
- Date: 8th October 2026
- Kick-off: 18:30 UK / 19:30 CEST
- Venue: Constantin Rădulescu
The Cluj Derby is finally here. I remember watching my first match in Transylvania. The atmosphere was purely electric. It is absolute madness. CFR Cluj holds the deeper historical record, but don't buy into that. Universitatea has been an absolute thorn in their side lately. Form goes completely out the window. CFR wants critical points at home, but their rivals love playing the ultimate villain. Expect pure chaos and heavy tackles from the first whistle. Will the hosts defend their fortress, or can the visitors steal a historic away win? Let’s cash some tickets.
CFR Cluj vs Universitatea Cluj Head to Head (H2H) stats
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CFR Cluj
1 : 0
Universitatea Cluj
Superliga
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Universitatea Cluj
2 : 1
CFR Cluj
Superliga
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CFR Cluj
3 : 2
Universitatea Cluj
Superliga
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Universitatea Cluj
2 : 2
CFR Cluj
Superliga
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Universitatea Cluj
1 : 0
CFR Cluj
Superliga
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Universitatea Cluj
3 : 2
CFR Cluj
Superliga
It is a dead heat in recent local memory, with both sides locking in 4 wins each alongside 2 draws across their last 10 fiery encounters. These bitter cross-town derbies rarely lack action, averaging a wild 3.1 goals per game.
CFR Cluj team overview
CFR Cluj enters this one on the back of a much-needed 3-1 home victory against FC Botoșani. The Railwaymen are finally steadying the ship after a somewhat chaotic start.
Marius Șumudică's men have picked up 4 wins, 1 draw, and 4 losses through their opening 9 SuperLiga fixtures. It is an underwhelming follow-up to their 4th-place finish last season.
Their form at the Dr. Constantin Rădulescu Stadium remains their saving grace, boasting a three-match unbeaten run at home. They took 7 points from those fixtures, including that resounding 3-1 win over Botosani recently.
Up front, veteran forward Stefan Dražić has been the key man, scoring the vital second goal in their last win. With a largely healthy squad available for selection, Șumudică has plenty of tactical flexibility to navigate this intense cross-town rivalry.
Last matches of CFR Cluj
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CFR Cluj
3 : 1
Botosani
Superliga
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Sepsi
3 : 1
CFR Cluj
Superliga
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CFR Cluj
0 : 0
Farul Constanța
Superliga
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Sepsi
1 : 3
CFR Cluj
Romania Cup
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Csikszereda
2 : 3
CFR Cluj
Superliga
CFR Cluj lineup
Goalkeeper
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31
Octavian Vâlceanu
Defenders
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47
Christopher Braun
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42
Renato Pantalon
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3
Aly Abeid
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14
Simão Rocha
Midfielders
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73
Karlo Muhar
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88
Damjan Đoković
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8
Alin Fică
Forwards
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11
Andrei Cordea
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9
Stefan Dražić
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7
Meriton Korenica
Universitatea Cluj team overview
Universitatea Cluj prepares for this one on the back of a comprehensive 2-0 away victory against FC Voluntari. The Students are riding high with serious momentum in local territory.
Cristiano Bergodi's men have confidently collected 5 wins and suffered 4 defeats across their opening 10 SuperLiga fixtures. It is a massive improvement from last season, where a turbulent stretch saw them finish lower down the table.
Their traveling form on the road remains a mixed bag, though, preparing for this one on the back of a 2-0 away win that ended a four match losing streak on away soil. They just can’t get going away from home right now.
Midfield maestro Dan Nistor has been their crucial driving spark all season, and while he was substituted early during their last match, it was strictly a tactical decision rather than anything due to an injury.
Last matches of Universitatea Cluj
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Voluntari
0 : 2
Universitatea Cluj
Superliga
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Universitatea Cluj
3 : 0
Otelul
Superliga
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U Craiova
4 : 0
Universitatea Cluj
Superliga
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Universitatea Cluj
1 : 0
Petrolul 52
Romania Cup
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Universitatea Cluj
2 : 3
Petrolul 52
Superliga
Universitatea Cluj lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Ștefan Lefter
Defenders
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24
Dino Mikanović
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6
Iulian Cristea
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22
Florent Poulolo
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27
Alexandru Chipciu
Midfielders
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94
Ovidiu Bic
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8
Dorin Codrea
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7
Mouhamadou Drammeh
Forwards
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10
Dan Nistor
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19
Issouf Macalou
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17
Jovo Lukić
Prediction
Derbies are normally cagey affairs. Not this one. These bitter local rivals consistently trade absolute blows, and with CFR looking strong at home, they'll pushed by a clinical U Cluj squad that always finds the net. Both defenses are vulnerable. I'm backing a chaotic 3-2 victory for the hosts in an absolute thriller.
Three reasons we expect over 2.5 goals in this game
- Six of the last nine meetings between CFR Cluj and U Cluj finished with over 2.5 goals.
- U Cluj scored two or more goals in five of their last eight matches.
- Bets on over 2.5 goals won in ten of the last twelve games of CFR Cluj.
Main prediction CFR Cluj - Universitatea Cluj
Over 2.5 goals
Best Odds:
Melbet
1.80
CFR Cluj vs Universitatea Cluj standings in Superliga
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
|
GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dinamo Bucureşti | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 23 - 7 | +16 | 23 |
| 2 | Rapid Bucuresti | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 14 - 6 | +8 | 21 |
| 3 | Universitatea Craiova | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 24 - 9 | +15 | 20 |
| 4 | Petrolul 52 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 13 - 12 | +1 | 19 |
| 5 | Universitatea Cluj | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 14 - 13 | +1 | 15 |
| 6 | Farul Constanța | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 14 - 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 7 | Corvinul Hunedoara | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 11 - 9 | +2 | 13 |
| 8 | Sepsi | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 7 - 10 | -3 | 13 |
| 9 | CFR Cluj | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 15 - 14 | +1 | 13 |
| 10 | UTA Arad | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 14 - 15 | -1 | 12 |
| 11 | FCSB | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 13 - 17 | -4 | 12 |
| 12 | Botoşani | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 14 - 12 | +2 | 11 |
| 13 | Argeş | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 6 - 10 | -4 | 11 |
| 14 | Otelul | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 11 - 15 | -4 | 10 |
| 15 | Voluntari | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 9 - 22 | -13 | 8 |
| 16 | Csikszereda | 10 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 6 - 23 | -17 | 1 |