An analysis of recent head-to-head matches shows that the teams regularly trade goals: both sides have scored in five of the last six head-to-head matches. Moreover, this outcome has been recorded in 48% of head-to-head matches at CFR Cluj, a high rate for this type of rivalry.
Despite the fact that CFR Cluj (30 points) and Dynamo (27 points) are at the bottom of the Champions League standings, their attacking statistics inspire optimism for this prediction. The hosts have scored and conceded in 63% of their home matches this season, while the away team's average on the road is 59%. Dynamo, however, has an inconsistent defense, conceding an average of 1.24 goals per away game, while CFR Cluj consistently scores at home.
Considering that both teams desperately need points to compete for European qualification (Dynamo is three points behind), we can expect open football with both teams attacking. Trends also support this logic: 12 of CFR Cluj-Napoca's last 15 home matches and 5 of Dynamo's last 6 away matches have featured a total of over 1.5 goals.
