Match Report
In the standings it was CFR Cluj 13th on 10 points, FCSB 7th on 12 — separated by 2. CFR Cluj had been over-performing their table position on recent form: 7th in the league over the last five rounds against 13th overall. In league terms the two rates read 1.5/1.63 for CFR Cluj and 1.44/1.33 for FCSB (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.27.
5 matches unbeaten backed FCSB's arrival. The five-game form split read 3/15 points for CFR Cluj against 11/15 for FCSB.
Across 13 recorded meetings, CFR Cluj have 3 wins to FCSB's 5, with 5 draws, at 2.69 goals per meeting. Only 38% of these meetings ended in a home win. 3.8 goals per game in the last five meetings marks a step up from the historical 2.69.
Stadionul Dr. Constantin Rădulescu, capacity 23,500, hosted the game. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 1-0.
Goal scorers
CFR Cluj: Andrei Cordea (77')
Key stats
Possession: CFR Cluj 34% · FCSB 66% · Total shots: 7-18 · On target: 2-5 · Corners: 3-3