CFR 1907 Cluj

vs

Metaloglobus Bucuresti

Preview

CFR 1907 Cluj

• CFR 1907 Cluj have won four of their last five games across all competitions, losing just once.
• Daniel Pancu has had an impactful reign as CFR Cluj boss since taking the helm in November 2025, bringing stability and a pragmatic approach that has halted their slide down the table.
• The hosts currently sit ninth in Liga I 2025-2026, having accumulated 32 points in 23 matches.
• The home team have won two of their last three games at home and will be full of confidence heading into this one.
• The team have scored 19 goals in 11 home games in Liga I.

Metaloglobus Bucuresti

• Metaloglobus Bucuresti have lost each of their last five matches.
• The visitors sit bottom of the table in 16th with just 11 points from 23 matches.
• The visitors have lost nine and drawn two of their 11 away fixtures in Liga I, conceding 28 goals at an average of 2.55 per game.
• Mihai Teja has taken Metaloglobus in the other direction since his appointment in June 2025 by installing a compact, deep block that prioritises organisation, counterattacking on the break and set piece opportunities.

Key Players

• Andrei Cordea is Cluj’s most dangerous player and should be on the scoresheet on Friday.
• CFR Cluj have built their success this season on their ability to control the ball and use the width of their wing-backs to create chances in the middle of the pitch.
• Mihai Teja’s approach gives Metaloglobus a focus on set pieces and organisation rather than possession.

Betting Insights

• The home side are massive favourites at 1.19, with the draw at 5.8.
• With Metaloglobus shipping an average of 2.55 goals per game on the road, the Over 2.5 goals market at 1.62 looks attractive.

Prediction

• The away side have lost their last three away fixtures and are winless on the road in Liga I.
• Expect CFR Cluj to come out on top and for goals to be likely.