On Thursday, December 21st, arguably the biggest match in Romania Liga I this season is taking place in Cluj-Napoca. CFR Cluj will face off against Universitatea Cluj at Stadionul Dr. Constantin Rădulescu stadium at 17:45 UTC. Fans should be prepared for a thrilling match, considering the last one in August finished with a 3-4 close win to CFR Cluj, and I. Stoica scoring two goals for Universitatea Cluj. The weather, meanwhile, will be partly cloudy with a pleasant temperature of 32°F (0°C). Let's see if the two teams can bring another exciting match in this match up!

Having had a difficult spell with 1 win and 4 draws in their last 5 matches, CFR Cluj have struggled to find consistency in attack, managing to score only 4 goals in the Liga I during this time. The team's last match ended in a 1-1 draw against FCSB in which P. Tsctchidis netted the equaliser. After an injury-hit start to the season, P. Otele has now fully recovered and has contributed 6 goals in the campaign so far. CFR Cluj have been unfortunate in recent contests against similar opponents, with 0 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses, along with a paltry 0.6 goals scored and conceding 1.4. Despite these setbacks, there has been a bright spark: goalkeeper R. Sava has been impressive in the Stadionul Dr. Constantin Rădulescu, preventing strikers from scoring in 6 of his 11 appearances.

Universitatea Cluj have been performing exceptionally on their travels, winning 4 and drawing 1 of their last 5 matches. Furthermore, the team has displayed their proficiency in the attacking third, scoring 12 goals in those 5 away games. Their last encounter ending in a 1-0 victory over Dinamo Bucuresti in Liga I, with D. Nistor chipping in with 9 goals in the tournament so far this year. With 29 points on the table, they find themselves at 5th place, having won 7, draw 8 and lost 4. In their last meeting with CFR Cluj, I.Stoica scored 2 goals, although his side ultimately fell 3-4 on the 21st of August.

We anticipate an exciting matchup between CFR Cluj and Universitatea Cluj! The past 3 encounters between these two teams have produced an average of 4.67 goals, suggesting an eventful game. Historically, CFR Cluj have had the upper-hand, with 3 wins from their 3 meetings and Universitatea Cluj unable to secure a single victory. Who will be victorious this time?

The beautiful city of Cluj-Napoca is the scene of what promises to be a passionate rivalry game between its two local soccer clubs, CFR Cluj and Universitatea Cluj. This highly anticipated match has the potential to be an intense and exciting battle as these two sides face off and compete for local bragging rights. It is sure to be a matchup filled with energy, suspense, and pride as these passionate teams fight for the ultimate victory. Don't miss out on the chance to experience one of Cluj-Napoca's most exciting soccer events!