CFR vs Otelul Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 18 January 2026
📣How will an early goal change the strategy of both teams? If it happens, we will see an interesting development in the confrontation between the teams CFR Cluj and ASC Otelul Galati. Recall that the meeting is scheduled for 15:45 18 January. The tournament match will take place at the Dr. Constantin Radulescu stadium in the city of Cluj Napoca. Note the odds - bookmakers offer to bet on the victory of the side for and , respectively.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 24 August 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 4:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - ASC Otelul Galati):
- ball possession percentage: 60% vs 40%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 5;
- fouls: 14 vs 4;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 5 vs 5.
📊 Statistical preview of official matches between the teams CFR Cluj and ASC Otelul Galati:
- played 7 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 4, for the away team - 1, draws - 2;
- number of goals - 9 against 8;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.14, in the 2nd half - 1.29;
- average total goals in the match - 2.43.
Head-to-head statistics CFR - Otelul

CFR Cluj Team Overview
The team played their last official match on 9 January 2026 in the Club Friendly Games tournament (home side - CFR Cluj, away side - KAA Gent). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:2.
Here are the game statistics (CFR Cluj vs KAA Gent):
- corner kicks: 6 vs 5;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2.
- 6 wins,
- 7 losses,
- 8 draws.
📈Currently, CFR Cluj stands at a mid-tier position within the Liga I standings, with a win percentage of 29% and a loss percentage of 33%.
⚽️CFR Cluj has scored a total of 29 goals. On the defensive end, CFR Cluj has allowed 33 goals over the season.
Match Results: CFR Cluj

FC Otelul Galati Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on 10 January 2026 as part of the Club Friendly Games tournament (home team - Unirea 2004 Slobozia, away - ASC Otelul Galati). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:0.
Here are the match stats (ASC Otelul Galati vs Unirea 2004 Slobozia):
- ball possession: 56% vs 44%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 1;
- fouls: 10 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 0;
- shots on target: 3 vs 2.
- 9 wins,
- 6 losses,
- 6 draws.
📈Currently, ASC Otelul Galati stands at a mid-tier position within the Liga I standings, with a win percentage of 43% and a loss percentage of 29%.
⚽ASC Otelul Galati has scored a total of 32 goals. On the defensive end has allowed 18 goals over the season.
Match Results: FC Otelul Galati
Match Result Prediction
H2H:
- number of encounters - 7;
- home team wins - 4, away team wins - 1, draws - 2.
Statistics: CFR Cluj vs ASC Otelul Galati
- matches played in the tournament: 21 vs 21;
- wins: 6 vs 9;
- win percentage: 29% vs 43%;
- losses: 7 vs 6;
- draws: 8 vs 6.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 5 vs 5;
- losses: 3 vs 2;
- draws: 2 vs 3.
Total Goals Prediction
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.29, the guests - 1.14;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.43;
- both teams scored: overall - 3; at the home team's field - 1.
Statistics: CFR Cluj vs ASC Otelul Galati
- average total in the tournament: 2.95 vs 2.38;
- average total goals scored: 1.38 vs 1.52;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.62 vs 0.76;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.76 vs 0.76;
- CFR Cluj: average total at home in the tournament - 1.8;
- ASC Otelul Galati: average total away in the tournament - 1.33;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.6 (home - 2) vs 1.8 (away - 1.67).
- CFR Cluj have conceded in 10 of last 11 home games (Liga I).
Corners Prediction
CFR Cluj: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.43; at home field - 6.2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.2; at home field - 5.33.
ASC Otelul Galati: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.76, away - 5.33;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.8; away - 5.33.
- FC Otelul Galati have taken under 4.5 corners in last 6 games (Liga I).
Yellow Cards Prediction
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 2.58 (1.29 for home team and 1.29 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 2.67 (0.67 for home team and 2 for away team).
CFR Cluj: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.86; at home - 2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.9; at home - 2.33.
ASC Otelul Galati: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.67, away - 1.67;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.9; away - 2.67.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
H2H:
- number of encounters - 7;
- both teams scored all-time - 3 times;
- on the home team’s field - 1 times.
Statistics: CFR Cluj vs ASC Otelul Galati
- number of matches played in the tournament: 21 vs 21;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 14 vs 9;
- number of BTTS matches for CFR Cluj at home - 7 (70%);
- number of BTTS matches for ASC Otelul Galati away - 3 (33%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for CFR Cluj at home - 1 (33%);
- BTTS matches for ASC Otelul Galati away - 3 (50%).
Correct Score Prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (24/168, 14.3%);
- CFR Cluj at home most often finish matches: 0:2 , 2:1 (2/10, 20%);
- ASC Otelul Galati away most often play: 0:0 (2/9, 22.2%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 12.28% (odds 6)
1:0 - 10.97% (odds 5.5)
2:1 - 8.57% (odds 8.5)
Editorial Prediction
- CFR Cluj have conceded in 10 of last 11 home games (Liga I).
