A football match between Sepsi and CFR Cluj of the Liga 1 will take place in Romania on Sunday, December 17th, 2023, at 19:00h (UTC), check the Sepsi vs CFR Cluj betting tip 2023/2024 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where Sepsi vs CFR Cluj will occur
The game is set to be played in the small Stadionul Municipal stadium, in the city of Sfântu Gheorghe, with a capacity for 5000 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 Sepsi vs CFR 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 2.65 goals per match.
Sepsi last match
Sepsi in its last official match won (2-3) against Otelul, in a match valid for Liga 1. Coach B. Storck’s lined up a 3-4-1-2 formation.
A very even game was expected, with odds for the home win at 2.70.
CFR Cluj last match
On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a draw in the last round. In a dispute valid for Liga 1, CFR Cluj, who used a 4-3-3 formation, faced the FCSB team with a final score of 1-1.
A very balanced game was expected, so a draw was somewhat anticipated, with odds around 3.40.
Sepsi vs CFR Cluj h2h
The last time Sepsi faced CFR Cluj it was in Liga 1. Sepsi, then in 9th place opened with a play using the 4-4-2 formation, while CFR Cluj, who was in 2nd place, played using a 3-5-2 tactic.
The last face-to-face between these two clubs was on 05-10-2023 in a Liga 1 match of the 2023/2024 season. On that occasion, the match ended with a 3-0 win for CFR Cluj.
The Sepsi team’s run of five games has been of preferable outcome, compared to the CFR Cluj team.
Teams each aiming for their goals using their strengths.
Sepsi
Liga 1 leaderboard now
Considering the home team Sepsi, standing in 9th place with 26 points in the Liga 1 competition in Romania. Their performance statistics have been such as 7 wins, 7 losses and, 5 draws.
The team, has the same score that the Petrolul 52 team who occupies position 8 in the 20th round.
Placed in the middle of the league table in the Romania Liga 1, Sepsi has no high aspirations or relegation concerns. Nevertheless, the team will try to get a win, taking advantage of the home factor.
Sepsi analysis
After round number 19 in Liga 1, Sepsi has 24 goals scored and 23 conceded.
Sepsi, with a ball possession of 49.37% per game on average, is not the team that imposes its game, and rather prefers a tactic devoted to waiting and counterattacks. However, in the match against CFR Cluj of 2023/2024 they will have to do something more, try to maintain possession of the ball and attack the opponent’s goal with more continuity.
Having won 3 games away from home compared to matches played at home which gave them a record of 4 wins, 1 loss, and 4 draws prove the team is stronger when paying in their own yard.
Juggling a packed schedule, Sepsi could face challenges in keeping up their performance when playing several games in a short span of time. Despite the odds pointing towards a closely contested game, Sepsi busy schedule could ultimately impact the outcome against CFR Cluj.
Best goalscorer from Sepsi
At the individual level, in this competition’s offensive sector, it is worth mentioning Marius Stefanescu. The Attacker has already scored 6 goals in the competition, being extremely important for Sepsi, who have benefited from his performances several times to achieve essential triumphs.
CFR Cluj
Liga 1 leaderboard now
The CFR Cluj team with 33 points currently occupies the 2nd place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the Championship Round, with a campaign of 9 wins, 6 draws, and 4 losses.
Which means that in the 20th round, the team is ahead with an advantage of 1 point over Universitatea Craiova team who is in the 3rd place.
CFR Cluj analysis
After 19 rounds, CFR Cluj has a positive ratio of goals scored and goals against. The team sums 32 goals for and 19 conceded.
This is a top 5 team in the Liga 1 that wants to keep up with the good performances!
CFR Cluj is a more offensive team than Sepsi, having 1960 attacks vs. 1877 from Sepsi, having scored 32 times, in comparison, Sepsi converted into goal 24 times.
Best goalscorer from CFR Cluj
At the individual level, in this competition’s offensive sector, it is worth mentioning Philip Otele. The Attacker has already scored 6 goals in the competition, being extremely important for CFR Cluj, who have benefited from his performances several times to achieve essential triumphs.
Bet suggestions for this game:
Goals Top Betting Tips
In short, a much stronger team CFR Cluj, better placed in the competition, that usually wins and doesn’t concede goals, against an irregular Sepsi that has difficulty converting and that comes from a sequence of balanced performances.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Both Teams To Score – No market are quoted at 1.73.
It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of Sepsi is Marius Stefanescu, who has already scored 6 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of CFR Cluj is Philip Otele, he has scored in 6 opportunities.
The best time to place bets is between 75-90 minutes as some study have shown this to be where most goals happen.
Taking into consideration that CFR Cluj scores an average of 1.78 goals per match when playing away, we should consider the under 2.5 betting market, especially because this team usually does not concede goals when playing out of their stadium.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 1.6.
Corners Top Betting Tips
By combining the number of corners of both teams, we can see an average of 5.08 corners per game, also a market to explore to obtain good results in sports betting.
Cards Top Betting Tips
Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 4.32 yellow cards per match, when added together. In other words, the ‘Under 4.5 cards’ option looks like a great alternative for bettors.
This is a match with several good betting entries to have some return on sports betting.
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Sepsi vs CFR Cluj betting tip 2023/2024: FAQ
The match will be played on December 17th, 2023, Sunday.
The match will take place at the Stadionul Municipal stadium in Sfântu Gheorghe.
The last time these teams faced each other was in Liga 1 match, referring to the 2023/2024 season, and ended with a 3-0 result for CFR 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.
