CFR 1907 Cluj versus FCSB in the Romanian Liga I on 23.08.2026 is not just a game; it’s a showcase of football prowess. Our detailed prediction analyzes both teams’ strategies and form. Explore our insights, compare CFR 1907 Cluj and FCSB, and use this knowledge to place your bets.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Farul Constanta | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9/7 | 8 |
| 5 | FCSB | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6/2 | 8 |
| 6 | Rapid | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5/3 | 8 |
| 13 | FC Botosani | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4/5 | 3 |
| 14 | CFR 1907 Cluj | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7/8 | 3 |
| 15 | Uta Arad | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2/7 | 2 |
Key Player Statistics: CFR 1907 Cluj vs FCSB
x 2 x 2CFR 1907 Cluj vs FCSB Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga I | FCSB | CFR 1907 Cluj | 25.01.2026 | 1-4 |
| Liga I | CFR 1907 Cluj | FCSB | 31.08.2025 | 2-2 |
| Supercupa | FCSB | CFR 1907 Cluj | 05.07.2025 | 2-1 |
| Liga I | CFR 1907 Cluj | FCSB | 23.05.2025 | 1-1 |
| Liga I | FCSB | CFR 1907 Cluj | 20.04.2025 | 3-2 |
| Liga I | FCSB | CFR 1907 Cluj | 02.02.2025 | 1-1 |
| Liga I | CFR 1907 Cluj | FCSB | 15.09.2024 | 2-2 |
| Liga I | FCSB | CFR 1907 Cluj | 11.05.2024 | 0-1 |
| Liga I | CFR 1907 Cluj | FCSB | 14.04.2024 | 0-1 |
| Liga I | CFR 1907 Cluj | FCSB | 10.12.2023 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga I | Corvinul Hunedoara | CFR 1907 Cluj | 16.08.2026 | 3-0 |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | Tromso | CFR 1907 Cluj | 13.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | CFR 1907 Cluj | Tromso | 06.08.2026 | 0-5 |
| Liga I | Rapid | CFR 1907 Cluj | 02.08.2026 | 3-1 |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | CFR 1907 Cluj | Alashkert | 30.07.2026 | 3-0 |
| Liga I | CFR 1907 Cluj | FC Voluntari | 27.07.2026 | 5-0 |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | Alashkert | CFR 1907 Cluj | 23.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| Liga I | Oţelul | CFR 1907 Cluj | 18.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | CFR 1907 Cluj | Gloria Bistriţa | 14.07.2026 | 0-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | CFR 1907 Cluj | Karpaty | 09.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga I | FCSB | FC Botosani | 17.08.2026 | 3-2 |
| Liga I | Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe | FCSB | 10.08.2026 | 0-0 |
| Liga I | FCSB | Farul Constanta | 03.08.2026 | 2-2 |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | Auda | FCSB | 30.07.2026 | 4-1 |
| Liga I | Csikszereda | FCSB | 26.07.2026 | 0-2 |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | FCSB | Auda | 23.07.2026 | 2-3 |
| Liga I | FCSB | Arges Pitesti | 17.07.2026 | 2-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Union St. Gilloise | FCSB | 05.07.2026 | 4-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Beşiktaş | FCSB | 09.01.2026 | 2-1 |
| Liga I | Dinamo Bucuresti | FCSB | 29.05.2026 | 1-2 |
Comparative Team Statistics: CFR 1907 Cluj VS FCSB
Last 20 Matches Statistics: CFR 1907 Cluj vs FCSB
Bookies' predictions
CFR 1907 Cluj
Betting Intelligence: CFR 1907 Cluj vs FCSB
There are fixtures in Romanian football, and then there is CFR Cluj vs FCSB. This is the one that stops the country. The rivalry that defines Liga I. And right now, with both clubs carrying very different burdens into this game, the stakes feel absolutely electric.
FCSB arrive in Cluj sitting fifth in the early table, collecting eight points from four games. That is a solid start. But don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that suggests this is a straightforward away victory for the Bucharest giants.
Here's what you need to watch for. CFR are struggling. Sitting fourteenth with just three points and a goal difference of minus one, they have conceded eight goals already this season. That is alarming. Their Europa Conference League campaign has been a disaster too, shipping five goals to Tromso at home. The pressure inside the Iuliu Bodola stadium will be immense.
And that pressure can either crush a team or ignite them.
This is where the head-to-head data becomes genuinely fascinating. In the last encounter between these sides in Liga I, played back in January, FCSB ran out 4-1 winners. Four. One. That scoreline should have Cluj fans worried. But look deeper into the historical record and you will see something interesting. CFR have won at home against FCSB as recently as 2021, putting four past them in a single game. This fixture swings wildly. It never does what you expect.
The surprise statistical detail I want to flag is this. Despite CFR's awful defensive numbers this season, their top scorers Dražić and Cordea have each already netted three goals in just two and three games respectively. These are dangerous forwards. FCSB's backline cannot afford a slow start.
From a betting perspective, the odds here are genuinely interesting. FCSB are favourites at 2.43, CFR are priced at 2.80, and the draw sits at 3.22. Given how volatile this fixture historically is, and given CFR's firepower up front despite their defensive chaos, the both teams to score market looks like excellent value. Six of the last ten head-to-head meetings have seen goals at both ends.
I also wouldn't sleep on the over 2.5 goals market. These teams simply cannot help themselves when they meet.
My bold prediction. FCSB win, but not comfortably. Expect goals before half-time, expect Cluj to hit back, and expect a red card somewhere in the second half given the tension. Watch Labonne and Crețu for FCSB particularly, both already on two yellow cards this season. One reckless challenge in a heated derby and this game changes completely.
Final call. FCSB 2-1 CFR Cluj, but back both teams to score and enjoy every frantic minute.
Sunday nights in Cluj don't get bigger than this. Don't miss it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. Muhar | Croatia | 30 | Midfielder | 188 | 83 |
| C. Braun | Germany | 35 | Defender | 179 cm | n/a |
| A. Cordea | Romania | 27 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| O. Vâlceanu | Romania | 29 | Goalkeeper | 188 cm | 77 kg |
| M. Camora | Romania | 39 | Defender | 177 | 69 |
| A. Păun | Romania | 31 | Midfielder | 177 | 73 |
| D. Đoković | Croatia | 36 | Defender | 174 | 74 |
| A. Abeid | Mauritania | 28 | Defender | 174 | 70 |
| L. Zahović | Slovenia | 30 | Attacker | 177 | 63 |
| M. Korenica | Kosovo | 29 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| O. Perianu | Romania | 24 | Midfielder | 177 cm | 67 kg |
| Simão Rocha | Portugal | 25 | Defender | 186 | 80 |
| A. Fică | Romania | 25 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| A. Sfait | Romania | 21 | Attacker | 180 | n/a |
| R. Gal | Romania | 25 | Goalkeeper | 176 | n/a |
| V. Kun | Romania | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| L. Biliboc | Romania | 19 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| R. Gligor | Romania | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| C. Matei | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| N. Sula | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Dawa | Cameroon | 30 | Defender | 194 | 93 |
| D. Politic | Romania | 26 | Midfielder | 185 | 78 |
| R. Labonne | Martinique | 28 | Defender | 180 | 76 |
| Ș. Târnovanu | Romania | 26 | Goalkeeper | 197 | 81 |
| F. Tănase | Romania | 31 | Midfielder | 186 | 72 |
| R. Radunović | Montenegro | 34 | Midfielder | 184 | 75 |
| V. Crețu | Romania | 37 | Defender | 176 | 71 |
| J. Cisotti | Italy | 33 | Midfielder | 175 | 64 |
| D. Bîrligea | Romania | 26 | Attacker | 184 | 80 |
| André Duarte | Portugal | 28 | Defender | 195 cm | 70 kg |
| R. Udrea | Romania | 25 | Goalkeeper | 186 | 75 |
| Octavian Popescu | Romania | 23 | Midfielder | 180 | n/a |
| A. Stoian | Romania | 18 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| M. Toma | Romania | 19 | Midfielder | 172 | 64 |
| D. Popa | Romania | 19 | Attacker | 172 | 59 |
| Ricardo Padurariu | Romania | 19 | Defender | 170 | n/a |
| L. Stancu | Romania | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| M. Popa | Romania | 19 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| A. DÄncuÈ | Romania | 17 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| D. Avram | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
CFR 1907 Cluj vs FCSB match odds
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