CFR Cluj vs FC U Craiova 1948 Prediction: The hosts should find their way to victory

CFR Cluj will hope to continue their impressive run when they welcome FC U Craiova 1948 to the Stadionul Dr. Constantin Rădulescu on Sunday. This match between these two teams can be highly competitive and closely contested, with both sides having the potential to claim victory. Previews, H2H, expert tips, and odds are provided below.

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CFR Cluj recently experienced a setback in their league campaign with a 3-1 loss to Rapid Bucuresti but quickly rebounded with a 3-1 victory in a cup fixture against Alexandria. Their overall form has been strong, with five consecutive league wins prior to the Rapid Bucuresti defeat.

Their home form remains impressive, with an unbeaten streak spanning nine games across all competitions. Currently occupying the second spot in the league table, CFR Cluj have accumulated 19 points from nine games, boasting a goal tally of 19 and conceding 11. They trail the league leaders, FCSB, by six points (though FCSB have played one more game).

Philip Otele, one of CFR Cluj's key attackers, will aim to rediscover his scoring touch after going goalless in his last three outings. So far this season, he has contributed significantly, with four goals and one assist in the league.

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U Craiova 1948 have encountered some recent challenges, as they are winless in their last two matches. They managed to secure a 1-1 draw against Dinamo Bucuresti in a cup fixture but fell short in their most recent league encounter, losing 2-0 to Otelul. In the match against Otelul, U Craiova 1948 had a significant share of possession at 62% and registered 17 goal attempts, with 4 on target. However, they were unable to capitalize on their chances, resulting in a 2-0 defeat.

Currently, U Craiova 1948 occupy the 9th position in the league table with 12 points from 10 games. They have shown prowess in front of goal, scoring 19 times, but have also conceded 20 goals defensively. To improve their league standing, they will need to address their recent form and aim to secure more favorable results in upcoming matches.

The history between CFR Cluj and U Craiova 1948 reveals that they have faced each other on 11 occasions since 2009. In these encounters, CFR Cluj have been the dominant side with 7 victories, while U Craiova 1948 have secured 2 wins. Additionally, there have been 2 draws in their previous meetings.

Their most recent clash ended in a goalless draw during regular time, but CFR Cluj ultimately emerged victorious with a 1-0 win after extra time.

CFR Cluj's strong form and goal-scoring ability could indeed give them the advantage in the upcoming match against FC U Craiova. Their recent performances, coupled with their unbeaten streak at home, suggest that they are well-positioned to create scoring opportunities and potentially secure a victory with more than one goal.

• W1 for 1.60 odds
• Total 1: Over 1.5 for 1.60 odds
• BTTS-NO for 1.90 odds