Universitatea Cluj and CSM Iaşi will face each other in a Liga 1 game in Romania on Sunday, September 03th, 2023, check the Universitatea Cluj vs CSM Iaşi betting tip 2023/2024 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where Universitatea Cluj vs CSM Iaşi will occur
The game is set to be played in the Cluj Arena stadium, in the city of Cluj-Napoca, with a capacity for 30200 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 Universitatea Cluj vs CSM Iaşi 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 2.94 goals per match.
Universitatea Cluj last match
Universitatea Cluj is coming off a draw. In its last outing they faced Hermannstadt in a match valid for Liga 1, and the match ended 2-2. The eleven coached by A. Petrea played in a 4-3-3 formation.
Before the match the draw had odds around 3.10, so the tie was a logical result for a match that was expected to be quite evenly matched.
CSM Iaşi last match
On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a defeat in the last round. In a dispute valid for Liga 1, CSM Iaşi, who used a 4-3-3 formation, faced the FCSB team with a final score of 2-1.
This defeat was something that was already predicted before the game. The odds for their win, 7.00 indicated as much.
Universitatea Cluj vs CSM Iaşi h2h
The last time these teams met was for a Liga 2 match, on 21-08-2021, referring to the 2021/2022 season, which ended with a 2-0 win for CSM Iaşi.
Universitatea Cluj
Liga 1 leaderboard now
Universitatea Cluj joins this game with 7 points, having lost 2 games, winning only 1, and scoring 4 draws. The team ranks in 11th place in the Liga 1 and suffers from a negative balance.
Which means that the team, with the same number of points, in the 8th round is followed by the UTA Arad team in 12th place.
Universitatea Cluj, though not having high aspirations, no relegation concerns, and occupying the middle of the league table in the Romania Liga 1, will try to take advantage of the home factor to get a win.
Universitatea Cluj analysis
At the end of round 7 of Liga 1, Universitatea Cluj collected 12 goals scored and 15 goals conceded.
In comparison to CSM Iaşi 560 attacks and 6 goals, Universitatea Cluj has had 662 attacks and 12 goals.
Best goalscorer from Universitatea Cluj
In this season, the individual highlight is Dan Nistor that has dominated the offensive side. The Midfielder has already scored 4 times this season, becoming crucial in the positive results that Universitatea Cluj achieved in several matches.
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 4 goals scored have this characteristic.
CSM Iaşi
Liga 1 leaderboard now
With 3 points won, CSM Iaşi is in 16th place on the leaderboard, which leaves the team in the Relegation Round zone. The team’s campaign so far is 1 win against 5 losses, plus 0 draws.
In the 8th round, the team has the same number of points compared to the Botoşani team which is just above, in 15th place.
CSM Iaşi analysis
CSM Iaşi, after 7 rounds, has conceded more goals than it has scored. The goals scored are in fact 6 while 13 are those conceded to opponents.
Teams typically have some control over the opponents if they achieve ball possession above 50%. This is the reason why the CSM Iaşi team usually guns for an average ball possession of 55.17% to control the game.
The team has shown its limits in attack, scoring 1 goals per game on average in the league. When we also consider that it will be playing away, we can imagine how the oddsmakers are not on its side.
Best goalscorer from CSM Iaşi
Luis Phelipe has proved to be a tremendous individual asset for the team’s offense this season. With 2 goals scored in the competition, the Attacker has been instrumental in leading CSM Iaşi to obtain favorable outcomes on several occasions.
Bet suggestions for this game:
Goals Top Betting Tips
For those following the live game, it has been known that between 75-90 minutes is a period where most goals are scored making this a good time to bet.
The under 2.5 goals market can also be a good alternative since CSM Iaşi scores an average of 1 goal per match when playing away from home, and considering that often does not suffer when playing away, it will be a betting market to explore.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 1.67.
Corners Top Betting Tips
One should consider that the combined number of corners of both teams will give an average of 4.07 corners per game if one would like to have good betting results.
Cards Top Betting Tips
These teams together have a combined average of 4.57 yellow cards per match. Therefore, it might be a good option to bet on the ‘Over 4.5 cards’ option in this duel.
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Universitatea Cluj vs CSM Iaşi betting tip 2023/2024: FAQ
The match will be played on September 03th, 2023, Sunday.
The match will take place at the Cluj Arena stadium in Cluj-Napoca.
The last time these teams faced each other was in Liga 2 match, referring to the 2021/2022 season, and ended with a 2-0 result for CSM Iaşi.
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.
