CFR Cluj vs Otelul betting tip 2024/2025 - Picks and Predictions for the Liga 1 match on December 22nd, 2024

CFR Cluj will be playing against Otelul in a Liga 1 football match scheduled to take place on Sunday, December 22nd, 2024, at 13:00h (UTC), in Romania, check the CFR Cluj vs Otelul betting tip 2024/2025 to win with your bets.

Stadium and City where CFR Cluj vs Otelul will occur

The game takes place in the small Stadionul CMC stadium, in the city of Cluj-Napoca, with a capacity for 23500 spectators, that will try to help the team achieve a positive result.

Where to follow the live game

You can follow the match live with access to all the information to help with your sports betting at Betarena, including statistics, events and odds.

Introduction to the CFR Cluj vs Otelul betting tip 2024/2025

The Liga 1 has had fewer goals than the previous season. Last season the tournament had an average of 2.59 goals scored per match, while now the competition has an average of 2.39 goals per match played.

CFR Cluj last match

CFR Cluj comes from a draw recorded in the last match played. The opponent was Unirea Slobozia, in a match valid for Liga 1, and the two teams finished the match with a score of 1-1. On the field, D. Petrescu's team lined up with a 4-3-3.

Considering the high odds of winning the match, a draw (odd 3.25) turned out to be a bad result.

Otelul last match

Otelul appears in the same condition as the rival. The team also arrives from a draw for this match. In a Romania Cup game, the team faced Sepsi, and the score ended with a 0-0 draw.

In the end, the draw (odd 5.00) cannot be considered a good result, especially considering that the chances of winning the match were high.

CFR Cluj vs Otelul h2h

Otelul was in 11th place in the Liga 1 while CFR Cluj was in 5th place, the last time these teams faced each other. Otelul team entered the field with the 4-3-3 formation, the same tactic CFR Cluj used in the match.

The last time these teams met was for a Liga 1 match, on 11-11-2024, referring to the 2024/2025 season, which ended with a 0-1 win for CFR Cluj.

The last encounter between these two it was a close fight.

CFR Cluj

Liga 1 leaderboard now

The CFR Cluj team with 32 points currently occupies the 5th place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the Championship Round, with a campaign of 8 wins, 8 draws and 4 losses.

In the 21st round, the team has the same score compared to Universitatea Craiova which is just above, in 4th place.

CFR Cluj analysis

After 20 rounds, CFR Cluj has a positive ratio of goals scored and goals against. The team sums 33 goals for and 24 conceded.

CFR Cluj has a relatively low average of shots towards the goal, with only 4.45 attempts per game, and this is an indication that the team has a poor attack, and therefore scores few goals.

CFR Cluj has a ball possession average of 48.8% in the league. Therefore, they are not the team that proposes the game, which can be a problem for this match. Therefore, fans hope the team to have more possession in this CFR Cluj vs Otelul 2024/2025 match and, especially, to convert it into goals.

In comparison to Otelul 1940 attacks and 15 goals, CFR Cluj has had 1974 attacks and 33 goals.

Best goalscorer from CFR Cluj

At the individual level, in this competition's offensive sector, it is worth mentioning Louis Munteanu. The Attacker has already scored 8 goals in the competition, being extremely important for CFR Cluj, who have benefited from his performances several times to achieve essential triumphs.

It should also be noted that 1 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.

Historical data CFR Cluj

With 8 titles in the history of the tournament, the CFR Cluj team is one of the leading names in the competition. The team's record can influence the final result of the match; it would not be the first time that the team managed to surprise with a victory at a time of worse results.

Otelul

Liga 1 leaderboard now

With 24 points won, Otelul is in 10th place on the leaderboard, which leaves the team in the Relegation Round zone. The team's campaign so far is 5 wins against 6 losses, plus 9 draws.

Otelul analysis

Otelul shows a negative ratio between goals made and conceded, with 15 made and 18 conceded after 20 rounds of the league.

Recent games have demonstrated that Otelul is having difficulties in scoring goals, as they have recorded a low number of goals and a high number of matches where they failed to score. This suggests that their attacking play needs to be improved, with a focus on creating more quality chances.

The team has shown its limits in attack, scoring 0.75 goals per game on average in the league. When we also consider that it will be playing away, we can imagine how the oddsmakers are not on its side.

Best goalscorer from Otelul

When we analyze the team's attack so far, the competition's performance at the individual level Alexandru Pop is the player to highlight. Helping Otelul with 4 goals scored this season, the Midfielder has been instrumental in achieving positive outcomes.

It should also be noted that 1 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.

Now a few markets where you can get some return from your bets:

Goals Top Betting Tips

It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of CFR Cluj is Louis Munteanu, who has already scored 8 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Otelul is Alexandru Pop, he has scored in 4 opportunities.

Some study shows us that between 75-90 minutes is where most goals occur, this can be a good bet for those who follow the live game.

Corners Top Betting Tips

The corners market can help a favorable return on your bets, the average team corners per game are 5.08 corners.

Cards Top Betting Tips

Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 4 yellow cards per match, when added together. In other words, the 'Under 4.5 cards' option looks like a great alternative for bettors.

On the Otelul side, we know that it is a more aggressive team having received the red card 3 time this season, very different from CFR Cluj who only saw the red card twice. Both the red and yellow cards market can be a good bet.

This is a match with several good betting entries to have some return on sports betting.

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