Prediction for match Hermannstadt — CFR Cluj

Match Analysis: Hermannstadt vs CFR Cluj

In Liga I on 16.02.2026, Hermannstadt will face CFR Cluj. According to the 1X2 odds, CFR Cluj is the favorite: their victory is priced at 1.76, with a probability of 52.93%. A draw is at 3.45 (27%), while a win for Hermannstadt is at 4.64 (20.08%). The percentages confirm CFR Cluj's advantage, although a draw is also seen as a possible outcome. The odds for CFR Cluj's win are significantly lower than the other outcomes, reflecting analysts' confidence in their strength.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five games, Hermannstadt has shown 37.2% possession, averages 2.4 yellow cards, commits 12.4 fouls, and is caught offside 1.6 times per game. CFR Cluj shows 43% possession, 3 yellow cards, 11.8 fouls, and 2 offsides on average. In their last three matches, Hermannstadt lost to Argeș Pitești 1-3 (06.02.2026), lost to Rapid Bucharest 0-3 (03.02.2026), and won against Unirea Slobozia 3-2 (31.01.2026). During the same period, CFR Cluj defeated Universitatea Cluj 3-2 (07.02.2026), won against UTA Arad 1-0 (04.02.2026), and beat Metaloglobus 4-2 (30.01.2026). The last head-to-head meeting between the teams was on 05.10.2025, ending in a 2-1 victory for CFR Cluj.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In Hermannstadt's last five matches, over 2.5 goals occurred 4 times, while for CFR Cluj, it happened 3 times. On average, Hermannstadt's games see 3.4 goals, scoring 1.2 and conceding 2.2, while CFR Cluj's matches average 3.6 goals, scoring 2.6 and conceding 1. By halves, Hermannstadt had over 1.5 goals in the first half once, and in the second half 4 times. CFR Cluj had over 1.5 goals in the first half 3 times, and in the second half 2 times. Hermannstadt most frequently scores between the 76-90 minutes (57%), while CFR Cluj scores most in the first 15 minutes (56%). Hermannstadt concedes most often between the 61-75 and 76-90 minutes (27% each), while CFR Cluj concedes in three intervals: 31-45, 46-60, and 76-90 (22% each). Given the high average scoring of both teams, frequent occurrences of over 2.5 goals, and goal activity in the second half, a bet on over 2.5 goals seems justified.

Corner Totals Analysis

Hermannstadt averages 2.6 corners per match, while CFR Cluj averages 4. In terms of over 9.5 corners, Hermannstadt had no occurrences in five matches, while CFR Cluj had 3 out of 5. Among available corner lines, the total closest to the average (6.6) is 7.5: over 7.5 is at 1.41, under 7.5 is at 2.59. For corner outcomes, CFR Cluj is the favorite with odds of 1.85. Based on the statistics, considering a total of over 7.5 corners is logical, given that CFR Cluj consistently delivers more set-pieces, and Hermannstadt adds to the tally despite their low individual figure.