- Universitatea Cluj have won three of the last five meetings between the sides, with CFR 1907 Cluj winning one and one draw.
- CFR 1907 Cluj have conceded 1.50 goals per home game in Liga I 2025/2026.
- Universitatea Cluj’s 0.83 goals per game conceded on the road is among the league's best in Liga I 2025/2026.
Another thrilling Cluj derby on the cards
Saturday’s Cluj derby should not disappoint as two local giants meet at the top of their games with bragging rights and more up for grabs than usual. Universitatea Cluj are 4th in Liga I 2025/2026 with 42 points from 25 games while their opponents sit ninth with 35 from 24.
CFR 1907 Cluj have won four of their last five Liga I games, including a 4-1 away thrashing of title-chasing FCSB, while Universitatea Cluj have also won four of their last five, including a 2-0 win away to Rapid Bucuresti. The visitors haven’t won on their trip to the Dr. Constantin Radulescu Stadium, but both teams are in such good form that an upset may be on the way. Furthermore, our CFR 1907 Cluj vs Universitatea Cluj prediction suggests this could be a closer match than the records imply.
This is a tactical matchup between two very different styles of play. CFR 1907 Cluj are a compact, risk-averse unit that absorb pressure and play on the break, with their best players being those who can come forward quickly and create danger.
Universitatea Cluj are a much more proactive side that play with width, make the game flow quickly and press the opposition hard in their own half. This CFR 1907 Cluj vs Universitatea Cluj preview highlights that the only reason Cristiano Bergodi’s side don’t score a lot of goals is because they don’t sit deep and have no need to play long balls into the box.
Universitatea Cluj have the momentum
Universitatea Cluj are the form side and look a great bet at 3.4 to beat CFR 1907 Cluj in this derby clash, while the home side are available at 2.12. However, it is the bookmakers who seem to be getting the odds wrong because it is CFR 1907 that have the home advantage and have won six, drawn three and lost three of their 12 home Liga I 2025/2026 fixtures. Taking into account this CFR 1907 Cluj vs Universitatea Cluj prediction, some bettors may look for extra value in alternative markets.
Daniel Pancu’s men have been more solid since he took charge in November 2025 and have played some of their best football of the season since then. The CFR 1907 Cluj vs Universitatea Cluj betting tips indicate that the bet that makes the most sense is for a CFR 1907 win or draw because this is a derby that the visitors have dominated in recent years.
