Universitatea Cluj
4/10Wins
1.3Goals / game
1.8Conceded / game
Keep in view: 5 losses in that sample. At home, 4 wins from 10 available matches.
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Liga IMatchweek 9THE MATCH CENTREUniversitatea Cluj vs Oţelul match centre
Full time
3:0
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
Ovidiu Bic31′
Oucasse Mendy80′
Alibek Aliev90+2′ (pen)
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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THE FINAL WHISTLE
FULL TIMEThe match in numbers
Statistics and key moments from this match.
Universitatea ClujOţelul
—Expected goals · API-Football—
3Shots on target2
12Total Shots6
58%Ball Possession42%
3Corner Kicks4
14Fouls11
2Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards1
2Goalkeeper Saves0
536Total passes388
475Passes accurate318
— means not supplied. Live xG availability varies by match. Verified post-match xG is shown separately in the Chance quality section when available.
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
Universitatea Cluj 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Oţelul 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Includes injuries and other availability reasons supplied by the provider. Player importance and replacement quality require context; these reports do not automatically adjust the Kickoff Edge forecast.
THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
From recorded resultsYour match briefing
Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
Oţelul
2/10Wins
1.0Goals / game
1.4Conceded / game
Keep in view: 3 losses in that sample. At away venues, 1 wins from 10 available matches.
Inspect Oţelul’s resultsWhat could change the picture?
- Lineup data is available in the match centre.
- Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
- Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.
Historical context reconstructed from results currently stored, not an archived pre-match briefing. These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
Universitatea Cluj
10 matchesResults4 wins · 1 draws · 5 losses
Goals scored per game1.3
Goals conceded per game1.8
Games with 3+ goals8 of 10
Both teams scored7 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
Universitatea CraiovaAway · Liga I0–4Petrolul PloiestiHome · Cupa României1–0Petrolul PloiestiHome · Liga I2–3Dinamo BucurestiAway · Liga I1–2Uta AradHome · Liga I2–1FC BotosaniHome · Liga I2–1BrannAway · UEFA Europa Conference League1–3Sepsi OSK Sfantu GheorgheAway · Liga I0–1BrannHome · UEFA Europa Conference League2–2Farul ConstantaHome · Liga I2–1
Oţelul
10 matchesResults2 wins · 5 draws · 3 losses
Goals scored per game1.0
Goals conceded per game1.4
Games with 3+ goals4 of 10
Both teams scored6 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
RapidHome · Liga I0–1FC VoluntariAway · Liga I2–2Arges PitestiHome · Liga I1–0ConcordiaAway · Cupa României1–5Universitatea CraiovaHome · Liga I1–1Petrolul PloiestiAway · Liga I0–1Dinamo BucurestiHome · Liga I1–1Uta AradAway · Liga I2–2CFR 1907 ClujHome · Liga I2–1Farul ConstantaAway · Friendlies Clubs0–0
About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare Universitatea Cluj at home with Oţelul away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 2 Oct, 02:46 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
Liga I · 2026/27 · all league matches
Universitatea ClujOţelul
7Matches played8
9Points earned10
3Wins2
1.3Goals scored / match1.1
1.8Goals conceded / match1.1
0Clean sheets1
2Failed to score2
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Universitatea Cluj at home with Oţelul away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
5 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Universitatea Cluj
5wins5MEETINGS
Oţelul
0winsFeb 2025 – Sep 2026 · Past results, not a forecast.
Scores shown with Universitatea Cluj first; venues vary.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
Universitatea Cluj
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1C. Bergodi
- 1
Ştefan Daniel LefterG - 24
D. MikanovićD - 6
I. CristeaD - 8
D. CodreaD - 27
A. ChipciuD - 7
M. DrammehM - 94
O. BicM - 19
I. MacalouM - 10
D. NistorM - 29
O. MendyM - 17
J. LukićF
Substitutes (12)
18 · Pedro Pinho
23 · E. Capradossi
2 · A. ChinteÈ
12 · A. Friday
77 · A. Gheorghiță
93 · N. Michael
21 · D. Moldovan
22 · F. Poulolo
98 · G. Simion
59 · Ionel Alin Techereș
11 · M. Ștefănescu
25 · A. Aliev
Oţelul
Confirmed formation4-4-2S. Tomas
- 1
C. Dur-BozoancăG - 2
M. ZhelevD - 3
G. ChristopoulosD - 6
P. IacobD - 5
H. SyllaD - 30
M. FrunzăM - 17
A. CiobanuM - 39
T. LunguM - 10
AndrézinhoM - 11
Zé TurboF - 27
Pedro NunoF
Substitutes (9)
8 · Rafael Brito
44 · D. Zator
16 · D. Neicu
15 · Mehmet Titiz
7 · João Paulo
13 · M. Contra
77 · A. Balanica
24 · D. Bordun
18 · D. Aftene
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
Universitatea Cluj
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Aliev | 17 | 7.8 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| M. Ștefănescu | 28 | 6.8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 1 |
| Ionel Alin Techereș | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| G. Simion | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| F. Poulolo | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D. Moldovan | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| N. Michael | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A. Gheorghiță | 16 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| A. Friday | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A. ChinteÈ | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E. Capradossi | 6 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Pedro Pinho | 28 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Ştefan Daniel Lefter | 90 | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| D. Mikanović | 84 | 6.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 3 |
| I. Cristea | 90 | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 71 | 1 |
| D. Codrea | 90 | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 77 | 2 |
| A. Chipciu | 90 | 7.1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 37 | 4 |
| D. Nistor | 74 | 7.7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| O. Bic | 90 | 8.2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 89 | 3 |
| M. Drammeh | 62 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 39 | 1 |
| I. Macalou | 62 | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 1 |
| J. Lukić | 73 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| O. Mendy | 90 | 7.8 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 25 | 0 |
Oţelul
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Brito | 11 | 5.9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| D. Zator | 11 | 5.9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| D. Neicu | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mehmet Titiz | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| João Paulo | 30 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| M. Contra | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A. Balanica | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D. Bordun | 30 | 5.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| D. Aftene | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C. Dur-Bozoancă | 90 | 5.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| H. Sylla | 90 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 5 |
| G. Christopoulos | 90 | 6.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| P. Iacob | 90 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 3 |
| M. Zhelev | 79 | 6.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 3 |
| Pedro Nuno | 79 | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| T. Lungu | 90 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 56 | 2 |
| A. Ciobanu | 74 | 5.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56 | 1 |
| M. Frunză | 60 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| Zé Turbo | 60 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Andrézinho | 90 | 5.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 1 |
2026/27 STANDINGS
League centre ↗Liga I table
Current standings · Liga I. Both teams are highlighted. These may include matches played after this fixture.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Dinamo Bucuresti | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 23 | 7 | 16 | 23 | WWWDW |
| 2 |  Rapid | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 21 | WWWDW |
| 3 |  Universitatea Craiova | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 24 | 9 | 15 | 20 | WWWDW |
| 4 |  Petrolul Ploiesti | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 12 | 1 | 19 | WDWWL |
| 5 | Universitatea Cluj | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 13 | 1 | 15 | WWLLL |
| 6 |  Farul Constanta | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 14 | LWDDD |
| 7 |  Corvinul Hunedoara | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 13 | WLLDD |
| 8 |  CFR 1907 Cluj | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 14 | 1 | 13 | WLDWW |
| 9 |  Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 10 | -3 | 13 | LWLWD |
| 10 |  Uta Arad | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 15 | -1 | 12 | WLWWD |
| 11 |  FCSB | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 17 | -4 | 12 | LDLLL |
| 12 |  FC Botosani | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 11 | LDWDW |
| 13 |  Arges Pitesti | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 10 | -4 | 11 | LDLLL |
| 14 | Oţelul | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 15 | -4 | 10 | LLLDW |
| 15 |  FC Voluntari | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 22 | -13 | 8 | LLWDL |
| 16 |  Csikszereda | 10 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 23 | -17 | 1 | LLLLL |
THE MARKET VIEW
Decimal · 90 minutesMatch-winner odds
| Bookmaker | Universitatea Cluj | Draw | Oţelul |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 1.50 | 3.80 | 5.25 |
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