FCSB and Universitatea Cluj will on Monday, October 02th, 2023 play in a Liga 1 football game in Romania, check the FCSB vs Universitatea Cluj betting tip 2023/2024 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where FCSB vs Universitatea Cluj will occur
The game will be played in the mythical Arena Naţională stadium, in the city of Bucharest, with a capacity for 55600 spectators, that will try to help the team achieve a positive result.
Where to follow the live game
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Introduction to the FCSB vs Universitatea Cluj betting tip 2023/2024
In the current edition of the Liga 1, we can see a growth in the average goals. While last season the tournament had an average of 2.39 goals per match, now the competition has an average of 2.81 goals per match.
FCSB last match
FCSB in its last official match won (0-2) against Bihor Oradea, in a match valid for Romania Cup.
Prior to the match the odds were 1.22, making clear the team’s favoritism, which was later confirmed with the positive result.
Universitatea Cluj last match
Universitatea Cluj appears in the same condition as the rival. The team also arrives from a victory for this match. In a Romania Cup game, the team faced CSA Steaua Bucuresti, and the score ended with a 1-3.
A very even game was expected, with odds for the home win at 2.00.
FCSB vs Universitatea Cluj h2h
Last time these teams faced each other, Universitatea Cluj occupied 15th place in Liga 1 and, team FCSB the 7th place. Universitatea Cluj entered the field with the tactic 4-2-3-1, while FCSB arranged their formation in a 4-3-3.
The last face-to-face between these two clubs was on 31-10-2022 in a Liga 1 match of the 2022/2023 season. On that occasion, the match ended with a 2-1 win for Universitatea Cluj.
The previous encounter between these teams saw them fighting hard to stay ahead.
The FCSB team in their last five matches has produced solid performances, while Universitatea Cluj has been more irregular.
FCSB
Liga 1 leaderboard now
The FCSB team with 25 points currently occupies the 1st place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the Championship Round, with a campaign of 8 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss.
This means that CFR Cluj team, in 2nd place, is close behind in the 11th round with a disadvantage of 6 points.
FCSB analysis
Currently, in the Liga 1, FCSB sums 22 goals for and a total of 9 goals against, after 10 rounds played.
FCSB, with its offensive play, has an average of 5.2 direct shots on goal per game in this league, and therefore has high chances of scoring goals and winning.
The FCSB team often seeks control of the game with an average ball possession of 54.7%. This is because teams with ball possession above 50% usually have some control over their opponents.
In comparison to Universitatea Cluj 978 attacks and 14 goals, FCSB has had 1027 attacks and 22 goals.
Best goalscorer from FCSB
Individually, the team’s main offensive standout in the competition so far is Darius Olaru. The Midfielder has already scored 6 times this season and has helped FCSB come away with the positive result on several occasions.
It should also be noted that 1 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
Universitatea Cluj
Liga 1 leaderboard now
With 11 points won, Universitatea Cluj is in 11th place on the leaderboard, which leaves the team in the Relegation Round zone. The team’s campaign so far is 2 wins against 3 losses, plus 5 draws.
This means that, in the 11th round, the team has the same score that the Voluntari team that is just behind in 12th place.
Universitatea Cluj analysis
Currently, in the Liga 1, Universitatea Cluj sums 14 goals for and a total of 18 goals against, after 10 rounds played.
Usually, opposing teams have little chances of beating Universitatea Cluj when playing away, who sports a balance of 2 wins, 0 losses, and 3 draws in the Liga 1.
Best goalscorer from Universitatea Cluj
Until this stage of the season, in terms of individual exhibitions, the highlight is Dan Nistor. The Midfielder has scored 5 times in this competition and helped Universitatea Cluj avoiding adverse outcomes on several occasions.
It is important to highlight that more than 50% of the goals scored by this player were from the penalty spot. More precisely, 3 of the 5 goals scored have this characteristic.
Bet suggestions for this game:
Goals Top Betting Tips
It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of FCSB is Darius Olaru, who has already scored 6 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Universitatea Cluj is Dan Nistor, he has scored in 5 opportunities.
Most goals are scored between 75-90 as some study shows, which makes this a good time to bet for those following the live game.
The option of betting under 2.5 goals is also compelling since Universitatea Cluj has an average of 1.8 goals per game as a visitor and often not suffers goals playing away from home, making this a market to explore.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 1.9.
Handicap Betting Tip
With all the favoritism on their side, FCSB comes into this confrontation with great chances to get a comfortable victory. The home advantage, for example, is an indication of that. Therefore, an interesting bet is on the Asian handicap of -1.5 for the visited team.
Corners Top Betting Tips
One will find that combining the number of corners of both teams gives an average of 4.85 corners per game, making this something to note in attempting to obtain good betting results.
Cards Top Betting Tips
These teams together have a combined average of 4.9 yellow cards per match. Therefore, it might be a good option to bet on the ‘Over 4.5 cards’ option in this duel.
On the FCSB side, we know that it is a more aggressive team having received the red card 3 times this season, very different from Universitatea Cluj who only saw the red card once. Both the red and yellow cards market can be a good bet.
This is a match with several good betting entries to have some return on sports betting.
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FCSB vs Universitatea Cluj betting tip 2023/2024: FAQ
The match will be played on October 02th, 2023, Monday.
The match will take place at the Arena Naţională stadium in Bucharest.
The last time these teams faced each other was in Liga 1 match, referring to the 2022/2023 season, and ended with a 2-1 result for Universitatea Cluj.
For this match, the probability indicates that the net is more likely to swing between 75-90 minutes.
The bookmaker with the best odds for this match is Bet365.
When analyzing football matches, it’s important to consider a variety of factors such as team form, injuries and suspensions, head-to-head records, home and away form, and tactical matchups. You can find all this information and more on Betarena. You should also take into account any external factors such as weather conditions, the importance of the match, and team motivation.
Yes, statistics can be a useful tool when analyzing football matches for betting purposes. At Betarena, we provide access to a wealth of statistical information such as team and player form, goals scored and conceded, possession percentage, shots on target, and corner kicks. However, it’s important to not rely solely on statistics and to also consider the subjective factors mentioned earlier.
