Oțelul vs CFR Cluj prediction and betting tips on November 11, 2024
Game Prediction
In the 16th round of Romania's Liga 1 on November 11, 2024, Oțelul will face CFR Cluj. Both clubs are in contention for a spot among the league leaders and each is eager to claim victory in this head-to-head encounter.
Prediction for Oțelul vs CFR Cluj
The "Steelmakers" went bankrupt last decade, but the Munteanu brothers quickly orchestrated a "reboot," and by 2023, after a five-year hiatus, they returned to the top division, finishing eighth. The "Railwaymen" claimed five consecutive championships from 2018 to 2022 but have since slightly dropped in the rankings, finishing second last season.
This season, the club from Galați had a strong start with three wins in their first four rounds but then began to struggle, adding only one more win amidst a flurry of draws. October saw consecutive 0-2 losses to Universitatea Cluj and Unirea Slobozia. In Iași, Politehnica managed a 2-1 win, and Oțelul barely salvaged a draw against Botoșani. Dan Petrescu’s side advanced past Neman and Maccabi Petah Tikva in the Conference League qualifiers but suffered a significant loss to Pafos in Cyprus after a 1-0 home win. Despite a rough start in the Romanian league (four points in four matches), CFR Cluj has since picked up momentum, with only one major winning streak and a single loss to UTA. Most of their recent games have ended in draws, including a 1-1 with Dinamo Bucharest last round, keeping them among the league’s top teams.
Oțelul’s gameplay tends to be low-scoring, averaging less than a goal per game, but their defense allows only around 0.7 goals per match. The "White-Burgundy" team from Cluj shows a more balanced performance, with an average of 1.8 goals scored and 1.3 conceded.
Key Stats and Trends for Oțelul vs CFR Cluj
- Oțelul has won just one of their last eleven matches.
- CFR Cluj remains unbeaten in their last five league games.
- Oțelul leads at halftime in 32% of matches, while CFR Cluj also leads in 32% of their games.
Probable Lineups
Oțelul: Popescu – Tomashevich, Stevanovic, Anga, Maftei – Joao Lameira, Zivulic, Cisotti – Djurić, Frederic Maciel, Juric
CFR Cluj: Hindrich – Camora, Ilie, Bolgado, Dias da Rocha – Tachtsidis, Djokovic, Fica – Deac, Camara, Postolachi
Head-to-Head: Oțelul vs CFR Cluj
Since 2011, in their last ten matchups, the "Steelmakers" have only won once, with CFR Cluj claiming seven victories.
Free Prediction for Oțelul vs CFR Cluj
Despite some inconsistencies, CFR Cluj is expected to secure a win even on Oțelul's turf in Galați (odds: 2.1).
Place your bets on this upcoming match and follow your team’s progress in the Liga 1 Romania standings.