Based on last 50 matches in "Romania. Superliga", up to 12/17/2023
To build a prediction for the U. Cluj - Otelul match, scheduled for 17 December 2023, several key factors could influence the outcome. U. Cluj have played 50 matches, in which they won 20 of them, drew 16 times and lost 14 matches. Otelul, having played 50 matches, won 11 times, drew 21 matches and lost 18 defeats. In the league, U. Cluj average 1.2 goals scored per game and 1.2 conceded. Otelul average 0.9 scored and 1.2 conceded. These sides last met on 11 August 2023 at Otelul's ground, where the match ended in a draw.
Pre-Match Facts
Main
Motivation
In 11 out of 19 last matches involving Otelul, a draw was recorded.
X3.225
In 6 out of last 9 away matches involving Otelul, a draw was recorded.
X3.225
In 5 out of 6 last matches, Otelul scores in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)2.26
Otelul does not scoreaway in 13 out of 24 last matches.
IT2U (0.5)2.26
In 5 out of last 6 away matches, Otelul scores in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)2.26
In 5 out of last 6 home matches involving U. Cluj, a draw was recorded in the first half.
1st Half - X2.01
Otelul does not lose away over last 10 matches.
2X1.86
In 16 out of 24 last matches where Otelul played away, at least one team did not score.
Both Teams To Score - No1.696
U. Cluj scores under 2 goals in 7 out of last 9 home matches.
IT1U (1.5)1.63
Otelul concedes under 2 goals in 11 out of last 14 away matches.
IT1U (1.5)1.63
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without one player from the rotation, with one more player a doubt. The away side will be missing several players from the first team. One more Otelul player is a doubt for this match.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Иштван Ковач (Romania). Over the last 100 matches, he has shown 518 yellow cards (averaging 5.2 per match) and 20 red cards (averaging 0.2 per match), making him one of the strictest referees. He has awarded a penalty in 35% of matches (35 out of 100). Based on this statistic, an over on total yellow cards could be worth considering for this match.