FC Universitatea Cluj

Football Romania - Liga I Cluj Arena Sun 9 Feb 22:00

CSM Politehnica Iasi

  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Squads
  6. Table

We’re Siding With the Favourites

We’re expecting things to be one-sided enough to back Universitatea Cluj at -1.25 on the Asian Handicap against Politehnica Iasi. Odds of 1.98 will be landed for a two-goal winning margin, with half stake back for a one-goal triumph.

Poli Iasi Claimed 1-0 Win in Previous H2H

Universitatea Cluj have won four home games on the bounce. Away at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco in their last game, they were beaten 1-0 by Universitatea Craiova. Ioan Sabau's team had seven shots on target and enjoyed 59% possession.

Politehnica Iasi have suffered six consecutive losses, recently being beaten at home by UTA Arad 1-0 at Stadionul E. Alexandrescu. The Copou Squad were 50% in the possession stakes and managed two shots on goal.

Poli Iasi beat U Cluj in their last head-to-head clash. It was a 1-0 home win at Stadionul E. Alexandrescu. The previous 4 H2H meetings have involved three Poli Iasi triumphs and just one win for U Cluj.

Universitatea Cluj – Last 10 League Games

U Cluj have 4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 5.1 shots on goal and 17.1 attempts. The Cluj-Napoca outfit have averaged 61.2% possession, 519.5 passes and 6.7 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.1 goals from 3.0 shots on goal, 8.4 attempts and 3.2 corners.

Top goalscorers are Lucas Masoero and Vladislav Blanuta on 4 goals, while Mamadou Khady Thiam has bagged 2. Mamadou Khady Thiam has recorded the most assists with 2.

Politehnica Iasi – Last 10 League Games

Poli Iasi have 8 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 0.6 goals from 2.8 shots on goal and 11.3 attempts. There’s been an average of 48.7% possession, 392.3 passes, 4.7 corners awarded and 5.8 corners against, while they’ve conceded 2.0 goals from 5.3 shots on goal and 13.9 attempts.

Alin Roman has scored 2 goals, followed by Tailson, Guilherme Soares, Andrei Gheorghita and Florian Kamberi on 1. Andrei Gheorghita, Guilherme Soares and Shayon Harrison have managed 1 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Universitatea Cluj confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Stefan Lefter (GK), Radu Boboc, Lucas Masoero, Jasper van der Werff, Dorinel Oancea, Gabriel Simion, Andrei Artean, Ovidiu Bic, Dan Nistor, Mamadou Khady Thiam, Vladislav Blanuta.

Politehnica Iasi confirmed lineup (4-4-1-1): Ionut Ailenei (GK), Guilherme Soares, Nicolas Samayoa, Claudio Silva, Rares Ispas, Stefan Stefanovici, Samuel Gouet, Julian Marchioni, Tailson, Alin Roman, Sekou Camara.

Expert SuperLiga Analysis

Knowing the players that are injured give us a helping hand when putting together football betting tips. Once we’ve also looked at the form guide, we use the available stats and make predictions.

Key Universitatea Cluj vs Politehnica Iasi league stats:

  • The +1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Poli Iasi in 3 of their last 5 games.

Universitatea Cluj vs Politehnica Iasi Prediction

We’re expecting Universitatea Cluj to be too strong for the opposition in this SuperLiga clash. Our Asian Handicap bet on the home team at -1.25 looks like the best betting angle to take, with odds of 1.98 available.

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U Cluj -1.25 Probability

The bookies make it a 50.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

Our Pick

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Correct Score Prediction

U Cluj U Cluj logo 2 - 0 Poli Iasi logo Poli Iasi

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves U Cluj winning 2-0. Odds of 5.60 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Corners Prediction

U Cluj Over 5.5 Corners 1.73 bet365 logo

It’s been an average of 7.20 corners for Universitatea Cluj in their past 5 games, with Poli Iasi conceding over 5.5 corners in the previous three away matches. There are odds of 1.73 available when it comes to this Team Corners bet and we think Universitatea Cluj can cover the line.

League Games

League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
U Cluj Logo U Cluj
Total
9.90 6.70 3.20
Home
10.10 6.00 4.10
Away
10.00 6.40 3.60
Poli Iasi Logo Poli Iasi
Total
10.50 4.70 5.80
Home
9.70 5.00 4.70
Away
10.80 3.60 7.20

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Universitatea Cluj vs Politehnica Iasi Odds

Universitatea Cluj are massive 1.34 favourites to win this Liga I game with the bookies and are regarded as 75% likely to win the match judging by the latest betting odds. If you want to back the outsider for this match, Politehnica Iasi are available at 8.50.

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Team Stats

Universitatea Cluj logo Universitatea Cluj League Stats

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Full-Time Result

  • 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

  • 8 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 1 win, 7 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

Goals

Corners

Corners

Possession

Possession

Top Scorers & Assists

Top Scorers & Assists

Team News

Don’t miss out on the U Cluj vs Poli Iasi team news so you understand the players available for selection ahead of kick-off.

Universitatea Cluj vs Politehnica Iasi Lineups

U Cluj Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Politehnica Iasi Confirmed Lineup 4-4-1-1

U Cluj Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

1 Stefan Lefter
24 Radu Boboc 5 Lucas Masoero 16 Jasper van der Werff 26 Dorinel Oancea
98 Gabriel Simion 18 Andrei Artean
94 Ovidiu Bic 10 Dan Nistor 93 Mamadou Khady Thiam
77 Vladislav Blanuta
1 Ionut Ailenei
42 Guilherme Soares 3 Nicolas Samayoa 4 Claudio Silva 27 Rares Ispas
20 Stefan Stefanovici 5 Samuel Gouet 24 Julian Marchioni 99 Tailson
10 Alin Roman
19 Sekou Camara

Politehnica Iasi Confirmed Lineup 4-4-1-1

U Cluj Substitutes

  • 3Bogdan Mitrea
  • 4Razvan Oaida
  • 7Robert Mihai Silaghi
  • 8Dorin Codrea
  • 9Adel Bettaieb
  • 11Artur Miranyan
  • 12Denis Moldovan
  • 17Daniel Lasure
  • 20Alex Bota
  • 22Vadim Rata
  • 66Stefan Opris

Politehnica Iasi Substitutes

  • 2Mohammed Umar
  • 7Goncalo Teixeira
  • 12Toma Niga
  • 13Catalin Cret
  • 21Matei Tanasa
  • 26Mihai Adascalitei
  • 77Denis-Andrei Ciobanu
  • 88Jesus Fernandez
  • 98Vlad Ilie

Previous Universitatea Cluj Lineups

06 Feb Liga I
U Craiova 1-0 U Cluj
02 Feb Liga I
U Cluj 2-1 Rapid Bucharest
25 Jan Liga I
Dinamo Bucharest 0-0 U Cluj
18 Jan Liga I
U Cluj 2-1 Gloria Buzau
21 Dec Liga I
Sepsi 0-0 U Cluj
15 Dec Liga I
U Cluj 4-1 Petrolul Ploiesti

Previous Politehnica Iasi Lineups

06 Feb Liga I
Poli Iasi 0-1 UTA Arad
02 Feb Liga I
U Craiova 4-1 Poli Iasi
25 Jan Liga I
Poli Iasi 0-2 Hermannstadt
21 Jan Liga I
Rapid Bucharest 2-1 Poli Iasi
24 Dec Liga I
Poli Iasi 0-2 FCSB
14 Dec Liga I
Dinamo Bucharest 2-0 Poli Iasi

Romania FlagSuperLiga Table

Superliga Season

# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Botosani 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
2 CFR Cluj 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
3 Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
4 Dinamo Bucharest 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
5 Arges Pitesti 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
6 FCSB 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
7 FC Metaloglobus Bucuresti 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
8 Unirea Slobozia 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
9 Farul Constanta 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
10 Hermannstadt 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
11 Otelul Galati 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
12 Petrolul Ploiesti 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
13 Rapid Bucharest 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
14 UTA Arad 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
15 U Cluj 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
16 U Craiova 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Botosani 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
2 CFR Cluj 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
3 Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
4 Dinamo Bucharest 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
5 Arges Pitesti 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
6 FCSB 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
7 FC Metaloglobus Bucuresti 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
8 Unirea Slobozia 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
9 Farul Constanta 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
10 Hermannstadt 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
11 Otelul Galati 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
12 Petrolul Ploiesti 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
13 Rapid Bucharest 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
14 UTA Arad 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
15 U Cluj 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
16 U Craiova 0 0 0 0 0:0 0