CFR Cluj vs Universitatea Cluj prediction 10.08.2026 | Superliga
CFR Cluj
Kick off:
Date:
Universitatea Cluj
1
2.60
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3.18
2
2.63
Contents
- Competition: Superliga
- Date: 10th August 2026
- Kick-off: 19:30 UK / 20:30 CEST
- Venue: Stadionul Dr. Constantin Rădulescu
The Superliga ignites this Monday with a fierce Derby of Cluj-Napoca as CFR Cluj hosts cross-town rivals Universitatea Cluj. Local pride and crucial league points collide after last season’s intense battles left the city divided. Following a narrow 1–0 home victory and a dramatic 2–1 away loss for CFR Cluj, these bitter enemies have immense unfinished business. CFR Cluj aims to assert dominance on their turf and build momentum in the league standings. Meanwhile, Universitatea Cluj is hungry to silence the home crowd and prove who truly rules the city in this high-voltage Romanian clash.
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
Neither side holds an edge in this matchup. Both CFR Cluj and Universitatea Cluj claim exactly four wins each in their last 10 meetings, while two ended in a draw. Their most recent clash ended in a 1-0 win for CFR Cluj. Across those 10 fixtures, they averaged exactly 3.1 goals per game.
CFR Cluj team overview
CFR Cluj prepares for this one on the back of a chaotic period. The Railwaymen are reeling after a 3-1 league loss to Rapid București and a humiliating 5-0 home defeat against Tromsø in European qualifying.
Ovidiu Hoban's men must steady the ship immediately following the abrupt dismissal of manager Antonio Folha. Their domestic start remains highly inconsistent, yielding one win and two losses over three league matches.
On home soil, they recently snapped a commanding two match winning run with that crushing continental defeat, leaving them desperate to rebuild their stadium fortress.
Andrei Cordea has provided vital attacking spark with three goals in three matches and should lead the line. Noticeable absentees include Renato Pantalon and Bruno Costa, who were completely frozen out of the squad due to poor form.
Last matches of CFR Cluj
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CFR Cluj
0 : 5
Tromso
Europa Conference League
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Rapid Bucuresti
3 : 1
CFR Cluj
Superliga
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CFR Cluj
3 : 0
FC Alashkert
Europa Conference League
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CFR Cluj
5 : 0
Voluntari
Superliga
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FC Alashkert
1 : 1
CFR Cluj
Europa Conference League
CFR Cluj lineup
Goalkeeper
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31
Octavian Vâlceanu
Defenders
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47
Christopher Braun
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3
Aly Abeid
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8
Alin Fică
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45
Mário Camora
Midfielders
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73
Karlo Muhar
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88
Damjan Đoković
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10
Adrian Păun
Forwards
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11
Andrei Cordea
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9
Stefan Dražić
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77
Andres Sfait
Universitatea Cluj team overview
Universitatea Cluj enters this one on the back of a hard-fought 2–1 home victory over FC Botoșani. The Red Caps have enjoyed a productive but demanding start to the season, accumulating two victories and one defeat across their opening three league matches.
Cristiano Bergodi's men have also balanced domestic duties with intense continental qualifiers. U Cluj saw their Europa League journey end in the first qualifying round. They then failed to make use of the second chance in the Conference League, crashing out 5–3 on aggregate against Brann.
Away form remains a serious area of concern. A recent 3–1 defeat in Norway highlighted these struggles, extending their winless travel run to seven matches.
Vital new signing Alibek Aliev has already made a huge contribution, converting a critical penalty last week to fuel their current attacking momentum. Midfielder Alessandro Murgia is a notable absentee following his sudden contract termination.
Last matches of Universitatea Cluj
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Universitatea Cluj
2 : 1
Botosani
Superliga
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Brann
3 : 1
Universitatea Cluj
Europa Conference League
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Sepsi
1 : 0
Universitatea Cluj
Superliga
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Universitatea Cluj
2 : 2
Brann
Europa Conference League
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Universitatea Cluj
2 : 1
Farul Constanța
Superliga
Universitatea Cluj lineup
Goalkeeper
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13
Ștefan Lefter
Defenders
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24
Dino Mikanović
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6
Iulian Cristea
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8
Denis Codrea
Midfielders
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27
Alexandru Chipciu
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94
Ovidiu Bic
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10
Dan Nistor
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7
Mouhamadou Drammeh
Forwards
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33
Jug Stanojev
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25
Alibek Aliev
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29
Oucasse Mendy
Prediction
CFR Cluj is desperate to bounce back and rebuild their home fortress. The Railwaymen possess lethal attacking power, netting eight goals across their last two domestic home fixtures. Meanwhile, Universitatea Cluj struggles heavily on the road and remains highly vulnerable defensively. Expect the visitors to exploit CFR’s recent defensive chaos and score. However, Hoban’s men will ultimately edge this fierce derby. A hard-fought 2-1 victory seals local bragging rights.
Four reasons we expect three or more goals in this game
- CRF Cluj scored eight goals in their last two home games alone.
- Five of the last eight meetings between CFR Cluj and U Cluj saw goals from both sides.
- U Cluj are without a clean sheet in their last five encounters.
- CRF Cluj kept a clean sheet in only two of their last five competitive matches.
Main prediction CFR Cluj - Universitatea Cluj
Both Teams to Score
Best Odds:
Megapari
1.79
CFR Cluj vs Universitatea Cluj standings in Superliga
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
|
GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rapid Bucuresti | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 - 2 | +3 | 8 |
| 2 | FCSB | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 - 2 | +4 | 7 |
| 3 | Farul Constanța | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 - 6 | +2 | 7 |
| 4 | Dinamo Bucureşti | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 - 3 | +7 | 7 |
| 5 | Universitatea Craiova | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 - 5 | +4 | 6 |
| 6 | Universitatea Cluj | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 - 3 | +1 | 6 |
| 7 | Argeş | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 - 2 | 0 | 6 |
| 8 | Otelul | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 - 4 | +1 | 5 |
| 9 | Corvinul Hunedoara | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 - 3 | +1 | 4 |
| 10 | Sepsi | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 - 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 11 | Voluntari | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 - 11 | -8 | 4 |
| 12 | CFR Cluj | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 - 5 | +2 | 3 |
| 13 | Petrolul 52 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 - 5 | -4 | 3 |
| 14 | Botoşani | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 - 5 | -1 | 2 |
| 15 | UTA Arad | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 - 7 | -5 | 2 |
| 16 | Csikszereda | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 - 9 | -7 | 0 |