FCSB vs CFR Cluj Prediction: Both sides expected to score

CFR Cluj will continue their fight for second position when they visit FCSB on Saturday at the Arena Naţională. FCSB have already won the league, but CFR Cluj can still miss out on the chance to play European football next season. Below are previews, head-to-head statistics, expert betting tips, and odds.

FCSB

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Champions FCSB suffered a 2-0 defeat in their last against Universitatea Craiova. Goals from Raul Silva (3rd minute) and Andrei Ivan (71st minute) were the game's differences. Darius Olaru got a chance to score a consolation goal for FCSB in the 77th minute, but he missed from the spot. Although they are already champions, the loss was their first in their last 8 games. They sit comfortably first on the table with 49 points with 2 games left to play this season.

CFR Cluj

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CFR Cluj have been superb recently, with a series of wins, the last being a 3-2 win over Rapid Bucuresti. 25-year-old Nigerian forward Philip Otele got a brace (30th and 56th minutes) after Daniel Birligea had equalised for CFR Cluj in the 20th minute.

CFR Cluj have won their last 3 games, and they sit third on the table with 40 points. They need at least 1 point in this clash to confirm their 3rd place finish and could potentially jump to second if other results work for them.

Head to Head

Both sides have met 19 times since 2020. FCSB won 7, CFR Cluj won 7, and 5 ended in draws. The last game between the two sides ended 1-0 in favour of FCSB.

Expert Betting Tips

FCSB have nothing to fight for again this season, but CFR Cluj are still in contention for second place, and any poor performance may send them down to 4th position. However, I expect both sides to find the net in the clash.

• CFR Cluj Draw No Bet for 1.60 odds
• Over 2.5 for 1.80 odds
• BTTS for 1.67 odds