A Liga 1 match between Universitatea Cluj and Otelul will hold on December 17th, 2023, Sunday at 13:00h (UTC), in Romania, check the Universitatea Cluj vs Otelul betting tip 2023/2024 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where Universitatea Cluj vs Otelul 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, who hope to help the team to surprise in this match.
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Introduction to the Universitatea Cluj vs Otelul 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.
Universitatea Cluj last match
In the last match played, Universitatea Cluj met Dinamo Bucureşti, in a match valid for the Liga 1. The match ended in a win by 0-1. The coach I. Sabău’s on that occasion lined the team up with a 4-2-3-1 formation.
The forecast was that the match between the two teams would be quite close, hence the home win had odds of 2.05.
Otelul 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, Otelul, who used a 4-3-3 formation, faced the Sepsi team with a final score of 2-3.
The odds for the defeat of the home team before the match were 2.70, so it was expected to be a fairly even match.
Universitatea Cluj vs Otelul h2h
These teams played last against each other in a highly contested Liga 1 game during the 2023/2024 season ending in a 1-1 draw.
Last time a draw between these teams, what to expect now?
The Universitatea Cluj team in their last five matches has produced solid performances, while Otelul has been more irregular.
Universitatea Cluj
Liga 1 leaderboard now
The Universitatea Cluj team with 29 points currently occupies the 5th place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the Championship Round, with a campaign of 7 wins, 8 draws and 4 losses.
This means that in the 20th round, the Hermannstadt team is closing in at 6th place, with 1 point separating them.
Universitatea Cluj analysis
At the end of round 19 Universitatea Cluj has a good ratio of goals made to goals conceded, with 28 goals to its credit against 26 conceded.
With an average of 4.47 shots on goal per match, Universitatea Cluj certainly cannot call itself a fearsome, or particularly prolific, attack, and this is another very good indicator to take into account in evaluations.
In comparison to Otelul 1738 attacks and 21 goals, Universitatea Cluj has had 1949 attacks and 28 goals.
Best goalscorer from Universitatea Cluj
If we want to highlight a player in the team’s offensive sector until this competition stage, we have to name Dan Nistor. Universitatea Cluj owes some of their triumphs to the Midfielder who scored 9 goals in this season.
It should also be noted that 4 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
Otelul
Liga 1 leaderboard now
With 23 points won, Otelul is in 11th place on the leaderboard, which leaves the team in the Relegation Round zone. The team’s campaign so far is 4 wins against 4 losses, plus 11 draws.
Otelul analysis
Otelul goal quotient is definitely positive, with 21 down scored and 20 conceded after 19 rounds played.
Chances of winning against Otelul who playing away has a balance of 3 wins, 0 losses, and 6 draws in the Liga 1, are very slim.
Best goalscorer from Otelul
Individually, the team’s most offensive player in the competition so far is Alexandru Pop. He has scored 8 times in the current season and has helped Otelul come out with a positive result on several occasions.
It should also be noted that 2 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
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 Universitatea Cluj is Dan Nistor, who has already scored 9 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Otelul is Alexandru Pop, he has scored in 8 opportunities.
A good bet could be made between 75-90 minutes of the game as this is the time most goals are scored.
The bet on under 2.5 goals is very compelling since frequently Otelul does not concede goals as a visitor. Otelul also averages 1.33 goals per match when playing away from their field.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 1.65.
Corners Top Betting Tips
Good betting results could be obtained if one notes that there is an average of 4.34 corners per game.
Cards Top Betting Tips
Universitatea Cluj has an average of 2.1 yellow cards per game over the 19 rounds, while Otelul has an average of 2.8. In other words, these teams together are averaging 5.11 yellow cards per match. Therefore, it might be a good option to bet on the ‘Over 4.5 cards’ option in this duel.
This is a match with several good betting entries to have some return on sports betting.
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Universitatea Cluj vs Otelul betting tip 2023/2024: FAQ
The match will be played on December 17th, 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 1 match, referring to the 2023/2024 season, and ended with a 1-1 draw.
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.
