Universitatea Cluj welcome Otelul to Cluj Arena in Cluj-Napoca on February 11, 2026, with kick-off at 18:00 GMT+0. The match is the quarter-final stage of the Romanian Cup, a single-leg knockout tie where the winner advances directly to the semi-finals. No referee information is available in the provided data.
This cup quarter-final brings together two evenly matched sides currently level on points in their group. Universitatea Cluj have shown strong home form recently while Otelul rely on counter-attacking efficiency. The game promises tactical discipline and few clear chances given both teams’ pragmatic approaches.
Betting Tips and Match Insights
This Romanian Cup quarter-final is finely balanced with both teams needing a positive result to progress. Universitatea Cluj vs Otelul prediction today leans toward a home win or draw given Cluj’s unbeaten home record in recent matches. Head-to-head history favors Cluj with wins in the last five meetings. Otelul’s counter style can trouble possession-based sides but Cluj control games well at home. Bettors should consider value in home victory markets and under goals options.
Universitatea Cluj Results
Universitatea Cluj enter this cup tie with solid recent performances. The team has been hard to beat at home. Defensive organisation defines their current approach.
| Date | Competition | Matchup | Result | W/L |
| 07.02.26 | Superliga | CFR Cluj vs U. Cluj | 3-2 | L |
| 03.02.26 | Superliga | U. Cluj vs FC Arges | 3-1 | W |
| 31.01.26 | Superliga | FC Rapid Bucuresti vs U. Cluj | 0-2 | W |
| 24.01.26 | Superliga | U. Cluj vs Unirea Slobozia | 1-0 | W |
| 18.01.26 | Superliga | Din. Bucuresti vs U. Cluj | 1-0 | L |
Universitatea Cluj have won three of their last five matches with two defeats. Home victories show clinical finishing. The team keeps clean sheets in key games. Losses came against stronger opposition. This form builds confidence for the cup clash.
Otelul Results
Otelul arrive after mixed results but with cup pedigree. The team relies on defensive solidity. Recent away games have been tight.
| Date | Competition | Matchup | Result | W/L |
| 08.02.26 | Superliga | Otelul vs FCSB | 1-4 | L |
| 05.02.26 | Superliga | Univ. Craiova vs Otelul | 1-0 | L |
| 02.02.26 | Superliga | FC Botosani vs Otelul | 0-0 | D |
| 26.01.26 | Superliga | Otelul vs Csikszereda M. Ciuc | 3-0 | W |
| 18.01.26 | Superliga | CFR Cluj vs Otelul | 1-0 | L |
Otelul have won one, drawn one and lost three of their last five matches. Away draws show resilience on the road. The team scores sparingly but keeps clean sheets occasionally. Losses highlight struggles against top sides. This form suggests competitiveness in cup ties.
Universitatea Cluj vs Otelul Head-to-Head (Last 5 Matches)
Head-to-head meetings heavily favor Universitatea Cluj. Otelul have failed to win any of the last five encounters. Matches tend to be low-scoring.
| Date | Competition | Matchup | Result |
| 25.10.25 | Superliga | Otelul vs U. Cluj | 1-2 |
| 21.02.25 | Superliga | Otelul vs U. Cluj | 0-1 |
| 18.10.24 | Superliga | U. Cluj vs Otelul | 2-0 |
| 19.05.24 | Superliga | Otelul vs U. Cluj | 0-2 |
| 21.04.24 | Superliga | Otelul vs U. Cluj | 1-0 |
Universitatea Cluj won four of the last five meetings with one Otelul victory. Cluj dominate at home in these clashes. Goals average under 2.5 per game. The pattern strongly favors Cluj. This history weighs heavily on expectations.
Predicted Lineups for Universitatea Cluj vs Otelul
The projected starting lineups below are based on the most recent team selections, current player form, tactical setups observed in the last few matches, and the latest squad availability for this Romanian Cup quarter-final on February 11, 2026, at Cluj Arena. Both coaches are expected to field their strongest possible XIs in this knockout tie, with minimal rotation due to the importance of advancing to the semi-finals.
Universitatea Cluj Projected Starting Lineup
Gertmonas (GK), Mikanovic (DF), Cristea (DF), Cisse (DF), Chipciu (DF), Nistor (MF), Codrea (MF), Drammeh (MF), Macalou (FW), Trica (FW), Mendy (FW)
Otelul Projected Starting Lineup
Dur-Bozoanca (GK), Zhelev (DF), Zivulic (DF), Lopes (DF), Conrado (DF), Paz (MF), Lameira (MF), Nuno (MF), Andrezinho (FW), Bana (FW), Debeljuh (FW)
Key Match Factors to Watch
Both teams enter this cup quarter-final with contrasting recent momentum. Cluj rely on home control while Otelul focus on counters. Attention turns to midfield battles and set-piece execution.
- Universitatea Cluj are unbeaten in their last two home matches;
- Otelul failed to win their last away game at Cluj;
- Cluj have won the last five head-to-head meetings;
- Otelul score from counters with Pedro Nuno in form;
- Cluj maintain clean sheets in key home games;
- Otelul concede few goals but struggle to score away;
- Cluj dictate tempo with patient build-up;
- Otelul remain compact and hit on transitions.
Free Tips on Universitatea Cluj vs Otelul
This section offers a handful of targeted, numbers-based free tips extracted strictly from the teams’ recent league and cup performances, goal averages, home/away records and the last five head-to-head results. The advice focuses on concrete statistical edges visible in the data for this Romanian Cup quarter-final on February 11, 2026 at Cluj Arena. These pointers aim to spotlight realistic probabilities around handicaps, goals and the likely flow of the game.
- Universitatea Cluj have won their last two home matches across competitions and kept clean sheets in both, underlining strong defensive organisation at Cluj Arena right now;
- Otelul have failed to win any of their last five head-to-head meetings against Universitatea Cluj (four losses, one draw), with Cluj winning the most recent four encounters;
- Cluj average 2.0 goals scored per home game in their recent matches while Otelul concede 1.5 on average away, suggesting Cluj can exploit home advantage;
- Otelul cover the +0.5 Asian handicap in their last three consecutive games and show resilience in tight away fixtures, making them hard to beat by more than one goal;
- The last five direct clashes between these teams produced an average of only 2.2 total goals per match, with three of them finishing under 2.5 goals.
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Universitatea Cluj vs Otelul Match Prediction 2026
Universitatea Cluj hold the clear advantage in this Romanian Cup quarter-final thanks to their unbeaten home record in recent matches and dominance in the last five head-to-head meetings. Otelul pose a threat on counters but struggle away against organised sides. Expect Cluj to control possession and create chances while keeping things tight defensively. Universitatea Cluj vs Otelul odds reflect home favoritism with value in Cluj win and under goals given low-scoring trends. Cluj capitalize on home support and tactical discipline to secure advancement. Otelul may frustrate but lack quality to overturn Cluj. A 2-0 or 1-0 scoreline aligns with patterns in recent home games and direct clashes.
Our Prediction: Universitatea Cluj 2-0 Otelul
| Prediction Type | Prediction | Odds |
| Match Result | Universitatea Cluj Win | 2.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | No | 1.85 |
| Total Goals | Under 2.5 | 1.65 |
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