CFR Cluj vs U. Cluj: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Cluj prepare to host Universitatea Cluj on February 7, 2026, with kick-off at 19:00 under referee Vidican, this ROMANIA: Liga 1 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Cluj, currently 7th in the standings with 38 points from 25 games, trail the leaders by 11 points. They've earned 21 points from 12 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 5 wins in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 11 goals scored. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Universitatea Cluj, sitting 4th with 42 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 22 points from 12 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Recent meetings between Cluj and Universitatea Cluj have favored Universitatea Cluj, ending in a 2-2 draw. Over the past few seasons, Universitatea Cluj have held the upper hand in this matchup.

In their previous league match against UTA Arad, Cluj recorded a 1-0 victory while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Popa, Camora, Ilie, Sinyan, Braun, Korenica, Djokovic, Keita, Biliboc, Slimani, Cordea. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Universitatea Cluj's last outing came against Arges, where they secured a 3-1 victory using a 4-4-2 system. Their starting XI featured Lefter, Silva, Coubis, Cristea, Mikanovic, Nistor, Simion, Bic, Mendy, Trica, Macalou. This setup relied on discipline and work rate to maintain structure while exploiting wide areas.

Looking ahead, Cluj are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Cluj and Universitatea Cluj are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Cluj's fixtures have averaged 3 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Universitatea Cluj's games average 1.9 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 20% of those matches, alongside 7 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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