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CFR 1907 Cluj vs Universitatea C Prediction Liga I

Derby de Cluj prediction with stats, odds and story

The city lights will be on and the nerves will be louder than the drums when the Derby de Cluj returns on Saturday, April 25, 2026, with kickoff set for 18:30 GMT. This CFR 1907 Cluj vs Universitatea Cluj prediction piece is built for fans who like their emotion with a side of numbers — because this derby rarely follows a polite script.

Match details and context: old pride, new pressure

Here are the latest updates and match context in simple terms: CFR Cluj host U. Cluj in a fixture that can turn a season around in 90 minutes and still leave everyone arguing in the street afterward. CFR come in with the “bigger wallet” on paper — a squad value around €21.20m compared to €16.70m for U. Cluj — but derbies don’t care about spreadsheets.

How the game may look tactically

CFR usually try to control the rhythm at home, and the model expects that familiar pattern: 51% possession for CFR, 49% for U. Cluj. That near-even split hints at a match of small margins: a pressed pass here, a second ball there, and suddenly someone is through on goal. With predicted shots at 14 for CFR and 10 for U. Cluj, it reads like CFR will probe more, while U. Cluj will pick moments to counter and bite.

  • Expected on-target shots: 3 for CFR, 3 for U. Cluj (translation: goalkeepers may actually get a calm night).
  • Expected corners: 7 total (CFR 3, U. Cluj 4), suggesting set pieces could be a key route.
  • Expected cards: 2 yellows each — modest for a derby, unless the referee “finds his personality” late on.

Head to head notes and recent “remember that?” moments

The latest head to head meeting on 2026-02-07 ended CFR 3-2 U. Cluj, a reminder that this rivalry can explode into goals when it gets emotional. Still, one wild match doesn’t guarantee another. What it does guarantee is belief — U. Cluj will travel thinking, “We can hurt them.” They have recent proof of giant-killing too: the 1-3 win at FCSB on 2026-03-07 landed at odds of 5.5. CFR also know the feeling of shocking a crowd, like the famous 0-1 away win vs Slavia Praha back in 2022-10-06 at odds of 6.0. Both clubs have that “don’t write us off” DNA.

CFR 1907 Cluj vs Universitatea Cluj prediction and betting tips

Now to the NerdyTips angle: this CFR 1907 Cluj vs Universitatea Cluj prediction leans toward caution rather than fireworks, even after that 3-2 in February. The numbers point to balance, limited shots on target, and a chess-like second half.

  1. Main betting tip: Under 3.35 goals (odds 1.34, confidence 4.5/10). With only 6 total shots on target projected, you don’t need a rainstorm to see why three goals might be the ceiling.
  2. 1X2 market lean: 1X (CFR or Draw) at odds 1.4, confidence 2.0/10. The match odds show CFR as slight favorites (Home 2.65, Draw 3.35, Away 3.355), but the low confidence warns this is not a “mortgage bet.”

Correct score prediction: 1-1, with a tight 0-0 at halftime. If that happens, expect the second half to feel like a kettle about to boil — and one set piece or one mistake decides whether the city sleeps peacefully or not.

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Universitatea Cluj didn't play better in the last H2H match!

Best Tip

The best betting football prediction for CFR 1907 Cluj vs Universitatea C

U3.5 -294

No more than 3 goals will be scored in the match with odds of -294
4/10

1x2 Tip

1X -213

CFR 1907 Cluj to win or draw
2/10

Total Goals

Under 3.5 -294

No more than 3 goals will be scored in the match
4/10

Both Teams To Score

Yes -132

Both teams are expected to score
2/10

Bet Builder Tip

1X&U4.5 -141

Home win/draw and under 4.5 goals
1/10
Both Teams To Score

Correct Score

1:1

Stats Predictions

1.4
xG
1.54
51%
Ball Possession
49%
14
Total Shots
10
3
Shots on Goal
3
5
Shots Off Goal
4
3
Corners
4
2
Yellow Cards
2

Average / Match

1.32
Expected Goals
1.74
2.2
Total Goals
3.1
1.2
Goals Scored
2.3
1
Goals Against
0.8
46%
Possession
49%
14.1
Total Shots
11.2
4.1
Shots on Goal
4.4
6.3
Shots off Goal
4.5
13.7
Fouls
10.2
3.7
Corners
4.7
1.3
Offsides
0.6
3
Yellow Cards
2.3
379
Total Passes
379

Overview Last 10 Matches

6
Wins
8
7
Over 1.5 Goals
9
4
Over 2.5 Goals
8
1
Over 3.5 Goals
4
5
Both Teams Scored
7
0
Unexpected Wins
1
0
Unexpected Loses
0

Head to Head

CFR 1907 Cluj
6 - 3 - 4
Universitatea Cluj
Universitatea Cluj Universitatea C 16-Mar-26
2:1
CFR C CFR 1907 Cluj
Universitatea Cluj Universitatea C 29-Sep-25
2:2
CFR C CFR 1907 Cluj
Universitatea Cluj Universitatea C 31-Mar-25
1:0
CFR C CFR 1907 Cluj
Universitatea Cluj Universitatea C 09-Dec-24
3:2
CFR C CFR 1907 Cluj
Universitatea Cluj Universitatea C 02-Nov-23
1:1
CFR C CFR 1907 Cluj
Universitatea Cluj Universitatea C 21-Aug-23
3:4
CFR C CFR 1907 Cluj
Universitatea Cluj Universitatea C 20-Oct-22
1:1
CFR C CFR 1907 Cluj
Universitatea Cluj Universitatea C 23-Oct-22
1:2
CFR C CFR 1907 Cluj
CFR 1907 Cluj CFR C 07-Feb-26
3:2
Universitatea C Universitatea Cluj

Profile time Recent Matches of CFR C

08 MayD CFR C CFR C 0 Universitatea C Universitatea C 0
04 MayW Rapid Rapid 1 CFR C CFR C 2
25 AprW CFR C CFR C 1 Universitatea C Universitatea C 0
17 AprW Arges P Arges P 0 CFR C CFR C 1
12 AprD CFR C CFR C 1 Dinamo B Dinamo B 1
06 AprL Universitatea C Universitatea C 2 CFR C CFR C 0
20 MarW CFR Cluj CFR Cluj 1 Rapid Rapid 0
16 MarL U. Cluj U. Cluj 2 CFR Cluj CFR Cluj 1
09 MarW CFR Cluj CFR Cluj 2 Dinamo B Dinamo B 0
04 MarL Univ. Craiova Univ. Craiova 3 CFR Cluj CFR Cluj 1

Profile time Recent Matches Of Universitatea C

13 MayDUniversitatea C Universitatea C 0 Universitatea C Universitatea C 0
09 MayWUniversitatea C Universitatea C 1 Rapid Rapid 0
02 MayWUniversitatea C Universitatea C 1 Arges P Arges P 0
25 AprLCFR C CFR C 1 Universitatea C Universitatea C 0
21 AprDArges P Arges P 1 Universitatea C Universitatea C 1
18 AprLDinamo B Dinamo B 2 Universitatea C Universitatea C 1
13 AprWUniversitatea C Universitatea C 4 Universitatea C Universitatea C 0
05 AprWRapid Rapid 1 Universitatea C Universitatea C 2
21 MarWArges P Arges P 0 U. Cluj U. Cluj 1
16 MarWU. Cluj U. Cluj 2 CFR Cluj CFR Cluj 1

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Team M G P
1 Universitatea CraiovaUniversitatea3053-2760
2 RapidRapid3047-3056
3 Universitatea ClujUniversitatea3048-2754
4 CFR 1907 ClujCFR 1907 Cluj3049-4053
5 Dinamo BucurestiDinamo3042-2852
6 Arges PitestiArges Pitesti3037-2850
7 FCSBFCSB3048-4046
8 Uta AradUta Arad3039-4443
9 FC BotosaniFC Botosani3037-2942
10 OţelulOţelul3039-3241
11 Farul ConstantaFarul3039-3737
12 Petrolul PloiestiPetrolul3024-3132
13 CsikszeredaCsikszereda3030-5832
14 Unirea SloboziaUnirea3027-4625
15 AFC HermannstadtAFC3029-5023
16 MetaloglobusMetaloglobus3025-6612
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