CFR Cluj vs Miercurea Ciuc — Match Preview
A battle for survival and redemption takes place at Stadionul Dr. Constantin Rădulescu on Saturday, 13 December 2025. CFR Cluj, usually title contenders, are enduring a nightmare season, sitting 11th with just 20 points. They are desperate to find consistency after drawing their last two matches. Miercurea Ciuc are in even deeper trouble, languishing in 14th place with 16 points and the league’s worst defense (-20 goal difference). A win for CFR is mandatory to calm the fans; a result for Ciuc would be a massive upset in their fight against relegation.
CFR Cluj vs Miercurea Ciuc — Match Info
- Competition: Romania Liga I (Matchday 20)
- Venue: Stadionul Dr. Constantin Rădulescu, Cluj-Napoca (Capacity: 22,198)
- Date: Saturday, 13 December 2025
- Kickoff: 19:30 EET | 18:30 CET | 23:00 IST
- Referee: TBC (FRF Appointment)
CFR Cluj vs Miercurea Ciuc — Match Stakes
CFR Cluj (11th — 20 pts):
- Win → Moves to 23 pts; climbs toward the playoff places
- Draw → Disastrous; extends the winless streak to 4 games
- Loss → Crisis mode; risks dropping further down the table
Csikszereda M. Ciuc (14th — 16 pts):
- Win → Jumps to 19 pts; huge lifeline in relegation battle
- Draw → decent point away from home against a big club
- Loss → Keeps them stuck in the red zone with terrible morale
CFR Cluj vs Miercurea Ciuc — Team News
CFR Cluj:
- Kamara M. — Out (Injury)
- Omeruo K. — Out (Knee Injury)
- Rocha S. — Out (Knee Injury)
Csikszereda M. Ciuc:
- Babati B. — Out (Inactive)
- Dolny J. — Out (Knee Injury)
CFR Cluj vs Miercurea Ciuc — Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
CFR Cluj
- 08/12 — 1–1 vs Univ. Craiova (League)
- 04/12 — 2–2 vs Metaloglobus (Cup)
- 29/11 — 0–3 vs FC Arges (League)
- 24/11 — 3–0 vs Rapid Bucuresti (League)
- 09/11 — 1–0 vs Unirea Slobozia (League)
Csikszereda M. Ciuc
- 06/12 — 0–2 vs FC Arges (League)
- 02/12 — 1–2 vs Otelul (Cup)
- 29/11 — 1–4 vs Rapid Bucuresti (League)
- 21/11 — 2–1 vs Unirea Slobozia (League)
- 08/11 — 0–4 vs Dinamo Bucuresti (League)
CFR Cluj vs Miercurea Ciuc — Head-to-Head (Last Meetings)
- 16/10/2025 — Csikszereda M. Ciuc 2–2 CFR Cluj (League)
CFR Cluj vs Miercurea Ciuc — Playing XI (Predicted Lineups)
CFR Cluj (4-3-3)
Sava; Mogoș, Ilie, Bolgado, Camora; Tachtsidis, Muhar, Deac; Korenica, Bîrligea, Postolachi
Csikszereda M. Ciuc (4-4-2)
Gyenge; Gal-Andrezly, Kelemen, Csuros, Vita; Jebari, Veres, Soufiane, Makrai; Torvund, Anderson
CFR Cluj vs Miercurea Ciuc — Impact Bench
CFR Cluj: Fica (Energy), Michael (Target man)
Csikszereda M. Ciuc: Bloj (Speed), Nagy (Defensive cover)
CFR Cluj vs Miercurea Ciuc — Tactical Analysis
CFR Cluj
Despite their poor league position, CFR still possesses superior individual quality. At home, they will dominate possession and look to exploit Miercurea Ciuc’s fragile defense through set-pieces—a specialty of Ciprian Deac. The absence of Omeruo and Rocha in defense makes them vulnerable to counters, but their priority will be overwhelming Ciuc’s box with crosses.
Csikszereda M. Ciuc
The visitors have conceded 40 goals in 19 games, averaging over 2 goals conceded per match. They cannot afford to sit too deep as their defense is prone to errors. They will look to play on the break, hoping to catch CFR’s makeshift defense out of position, but their recent form suggests a lack of confidence in holding leads.
CFR Cluj vs Miercurea Ciuc — Key Battles
- Bîrligea vs Kelemen — top striker vs struggling captain
- Deac vs Vita — veteran creativity vs fullback
- Tachtsidis vs Veres — midfield control battle
- Mogoș vs Makrai — stopping the winger’s pace
CFR Cluj vs Miercurea Ciuc — Spotlight Players
CFR Cluj — Ciprian Deac
The veteran remains the creative hub of the team. In a game where CFR needs to break down a desperate defense, his delivery from corners and free-kicks will likely be the difference-maker.
Csikszereda M. Ciuc — Szilard Gyenge
The goalkeeper is in the firing line. Facing the league’s heavyweights away from home, he will need to make 5-6 crucial saves to keep his team in the game.
CFR Cluj vs Miercurea Ciuc — Prediction
CFR Cluj 3–1 Csikszereda M. Ciuc
CFR Cluj are underperforming, but Miercurea Ciuc are defensively disastrous. Back at home, CFR should have too much firepower for a team that has conceded 12 goals in their last 5 games. Expect a comfortable win for the hosts to ease the pressure.
CFR Cluj vs Miercurea Ciuc — Betting Insights
- CFR Cluj to Win — High Probability
- Over 2.5 Goals — Likely (Ciuc’s defense is leaky)
- CFR Cluj -1.5 Handicap — Good Value
CFR Cluj vs Miercurea Ciuc — Where to Watch
- Romania: Digi Sport 1, Prima Sport 1
- International: Bet365 (Streaming), Antena Play
CFR Cluj vs Miercurea Ciuc — FAQs
Q: When is the CFR Cluj vs Miercurea Ciuc match?
A: The match kicks off on Saturday, 13 December 2025, at 19:30 local time.
Q: Where is the match being played?
A: It takes place at Stadionul Dr. Constantin Rădulescu in Cluj-Napoca.
Q: Is Kader Omeruo playing for CFR Cluj?
A: No. Omeruo is ruled out with a knee injury.
Q: How many goals has Miercurea Ciuc conceded?
A: They have conceded 40 goals in 19 matches, the worst defensive record in the league.
Q: How can I watch on TV in Romania?
A: The match is live on Digi Sport 1 and Prima Sport 1.
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