Prediction for match CFR Cluj — Oţelul

Match Analysis: CFR Cluj vs Oţelul

On January 18th, in the Romanian Superliga, CFR Cluj will face Oţelul. The odds for a CFR Cluj victory are 2.00, a draw is priced at 3.20, and an Oţelul win is offered at 3.83. In terms of probabilities: CFR Cluj has a 46.57% chance of winning, a draw is at 29.11%, and Oţelul has a 24.32% chance. Considering the distribution of percentages and the average scoring of both teams, the over 2.0 goals line at 1.67 is attracting attention. This value is within a viable range and is supported by recent match statistics.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, CFR Cluj has an average possession of 43.8%, with 2 yellow cards, 10.6 fouls, and 2.2 offsides per game. Oţelul shows 55.4% possession, 1.2 yellow cards, 12 fouls, and 1.2 offsides. In CFR Cluj's last three matches: 19.12.2025 Botoșani - CFR Cluj 0-1, 12.12.2025 CFR Cluj - Csikszereda 3-1, 07.12.2025 Universitatea Craiova - CFR Cluj 1-1. Oţelul's last three encounters: 20.12.2025 Oţelul - Argeș Pitești 2-1, 13.12.2025 Rapid Bucharest - Oţelul 0-2, 05.12.2025 Oţelul - Unirea Slobozia 3-0. Recent head-to-head: 24.08.2025 Oţelul - CFR Cluj 4-1.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In their last five matches, both teams show an average total of 2.6 goals. CFR Cluj scores 1.6 and concedes 1.0, while Oţelul scores 1.8 and concedes 0.8. Both teams have over 2.5 goals in 3 out of 5 matches. In the first half, CFR Cluj has over 1.5 goals in 1 out of 5, and Oţelul in 2 out of 5. In the second half, both teams have over 1.5 goals in 2 out of 5. Goal intervals: CFR Cluj scores most frequently between minutes 31-45 and 46-60 (30% each), Oţelul between 46-60 minutes (38%). CFR Cluj concedes most often in the intervals 0-15, 46-60, and 61-75 minutes (33% each), Oţelul between 76-90 minutes (60%). Considering the average scoring, over total passes, and second-half activity, a bet on over 2.0 goals seems logical.

Corner Totals Analysis

CFR Cluj averages 4 corners over 5 matches, Oţelul 3.2. For over 9.5 corners: CFR Cluj has 1 out of 5, Oţelul 2 out of 5. The line closest to the average sum is 7.5 corners: over 7.5 is at 1.27, under 7.5 at 2.80. Also notable is the 9.5 line: over 9.5 at 1.92, under 9.5 at 1.79. CFR Cluj is favored in corner outcomes with odds of 1.63. Overall, both teams don't frequently exceed high totals, but a bet on over 7.5 corners seems justified.