FCSB vs Universitatea Cluj

7 March 2026 · Romanian SuperLiga · 2025/26 · Referee Rares George Vidican

Full time 1 – 3

Half-time: 1–2

  • J. Stanojev 10’ (og)
  • O. Mendy 24’
  • J. Lukić 40’
  • I. Macalou 57’

Match summary

Universitatea Cluj came from behind to win 3-1 away at FCSB. Universitatea Cluj led 2-1 at half-time.

In the first half, Stanojev's own goal put FCSB ahead in the 10th minute, O. Mendy equalised in the 24th minute, and J. Lukić put Universitatea Cluj in front in the 40th minute. In the second half, I. Macalou made it 1-3 in the 57th minute.

The chances backed that up: Universitatea Cluj created 1.97 expected goals (xG) from 11 shots to FCSB's 0.35 from 10.

Match stats

57% Possession 43%
10 Shots 11
2 Shots on target 5
10 Corners 3
503 Passes 394
86.7% Pass accuracy 82.2%
24 Tackles 17
9 Fouls 8
4 Yellow cards 2
1 Offsides 0

Key events

FCSB Universitatea Cluj
0’
E. CebotaruManagerArgument
Kick-off
J. StanojevOwn goal1-0 (FCSB)
10’
23’
O. MendyShot on target
24’
O. MendyRight foot shot1-1 (Universitatea Cluj)
J. PauloSimulation
32’
40’
J. LukićLeft foot shot1-2 (Universitatea Cluj)
J. DawaPersistent fouling
42’
Half-time1-2
B. AlhassanM. Thiam
46’
R. RadunovićJ. Dawa
46’
Second half underway
49’
D. CodreaFoul
D. MiculescuShot on target
52’
53’
A. GheorghițăJ. Lukić
57’
I. MacalouLeft foot shot1-3 (Universitatea Cluj)
58’
D. NistorA. Fábry
O. AradJ. Paulo
64’
67’
O. MendyShot on target
68’
A. ChintesI. Macalou
69’
A. MurgiaD. Codrea
A. DuarteFoul
72’
D. PopaJ. Cisotti
74’
80’
O. BicTime wasting
F. TănaseShot on target
85’
G. O. PopescuF. Tănase
88’
M. LixandruFoul
90+1’
Full-time1-3

How the chances added up

Running total of expected goals (xG) for each side through the match. xG rates each chance by how often similar shots are scored. A goal is marked where it was scored.

0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 0’ 15’ 30’ 45’ 60’ 75’ 90’ HT 0.35 1.97 10’ J. Stanojev (FCSB) own goal, 1-0 10’ 24’ O. Mendy (Universitatea Cluj), 1-1 24’ 40’ J. Lukić (Universitatea Cluj), 1-2 40’ 57’ I. Macalou (Universitatea Cluj), 1-3 57’ 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 0’ 15’ 30’ 45’ 60’ 75’ 90’ HT 0.35 1.97 10’ J. Stanojev (FCSB) own goal, 1-0 Stanojev 10’ 24’ O. Mendy (Universitatea Cluj), 1-1 Mendy 24’ 40’ J. Lukić (Universitatea Cluj), 1-2 Lukić 40’ 57’ I. Macalou (Universitatea Cluj), 1-3 Macalou 57’
FCSB 0.35 xGUniversitatea Cluj 1.97 xG Goal

Tap a goal for the scorer and score.

Shot map

Every shot and where it was taken from.

 Universitatea Cluj attacking FCSB attacking 
24’ O. Mendy (Universitatea Cluj), open play, 0.94 xG, goal 67’ O. Mendy (Universitatea Cluj), open play, 0.27 xG, saved 36’ J. Cissé (Universitatea Cluj), from a corner, 0.19 xG, blocked 40’ J. Lukić (Universitatea Cluj), open play, 0.13 xG, goal 47’ J. Stanojev (Universitatea Cluj), open play, 0.12 xG, blocked 57’ I. Macalou (Universitatea Cluj), open play, 0.09 xG, goal 76’ D. Nistor (Universitatea Cluj), open play, 0.09 xG, off target 79’ M. Lixandru (FCSB), from a corner, 0.08 xG, off target 11’ D. Miculescu (FCSB), open play, 0.06 xG, blocked 23’ O. Mendy (Universitatea Cluj), open play, 0.05 xG, saved 2’ D. Mikanović (Universitatea Cluj), open play, 0.04 xG, off target 21’ D. Bîrligea (FCSB), set piece, 0.04 xG, off target 83’ A. Gheorghiță (Universitatea Cluj), open play, 0.04 xG, off target 85’ F. Tănase (FCSB), open play, 0.03 xG, saved 3’ M. Thiam (FCSB), open play, 0.03 xG, off target 59’ J. Paulo (FCSB), open play, 0.03 xG, blocked 5’ M. Lixandru (FCSB), open play, 0.02 xG, off target 68’ D. Bîrligea (FCSB), open play, 0.02 xG, off target 44’ J. Dawa (FCSB), open play, 0.02 xG, hit the woodwork 52’ D. Miculescu (FCSB), open play, 0.02 xG, saved 87’ J. Stanojev (Universitatea Cluj), open play, 0.01 xG, off target 10’ J. Stanojev (Universitatea Cluj), own goal 24’ O. Mendy (Universitatea Cluj), open play, 0.94 xG, goal 67’ O. Mendy (Universitatea Cluj), open play, 0.27 xG, saved 36’ J. Cissé (Universitatea Cluj), from a corner, 0.19 xG, blocked 40’ J. Lukić (Universitatea Cluj), open play, 0.13 xG, goal 47’ J. Stanojev (Universitatea Cluj), open play, 0.12 xG, blocked 76’ D. Nistor (Universitatea Cluj), open play, 0.09 xG, off target 57’ I. Macalou (Universitatea Cluj), open play, 0.09 xG, goal 79’ M. Lixandru (FCSB), from a corner, 0.08 xG, off target 11’ D. Miculescu (FCSB), open play, 0.06 xG, blocked 23’ O. Mendy (Universitatea Cluj), open play, 0.05 xG, saved 2’ D. Mikanović (Universitatea Cluj), open play, 0.04 xG, off target 83’ A. Gheorghiță (Universitatea Cluj), open play, 0.04 xG, off target 21’ D. Bîrligea (FCSB), set piece, 0.04 xG, off target 85’ F. Tănase (FCSB), open play, 0.03 xG, saved 3’ M. Thiam (FCSB), open play, 0.03 xG, off target 59’ J. Paulo (FCSB), open play, 0.03 xG, blocked 5’ M. Lixandru (FCSB), open play, 0.02 xG, off target 68’ D. Bîrligea (FCSB), open play, 0.02 xG, off target 52’ D. Miculescu (FCSB), open play, 0.02 xG, saved 44’ J. Dawa (FCSB), open play, 0.02 xG, hit the woodwork 87’ J. Stanojev (Universitatea Cluj), open play, 0.01 xG, off target 10’ J. Stanojev (Universitatea Cluj), own goal
Size shows xG Goal On target Off target or blocked

Hover or tap a shot for the player, minute and xG.

Lineups

FCSB 4-1-4-1 Starting XI
Popa
Cretu
Duarte
Dawa 46’
Paulo 64’
Lixandru
Miculescu
Cisotti 74’
Tănase 88’
Thiam 46’
Bîrligea
Universitatea Cluj 4-4-1-1 Starting XI
Lefter
Mikanović
Cissé
Coubiș
Stanojev
Macalou 68’
Codrea 69’
Bic
Mendy
Fábry 58’
Lukić 53’

Player stats

Goalkeeper1 player
M. Popa
90′ 2 3 11 – – – – –
Defenders5 players
V. Cretu
90′ 3 – – 5 2 42 – – – –
A. Duarte
90′ 1 1 – 1 – 75 2 – –
J. Dawa Taken off
45′ – – – 1 1 24 3 – –
J. Paulo Taken off
64′ 2 4 – 6 1 34 1 – –
R. Radunović Came on as a substitute
45′ 4 – – 7 2 34 – – – –
Midfielders7 players
M. Lixandru
90′ – – 71 – – – 2 2 1 –
D. Miculescu
90′ – – 22 2 – – – 4 1 2 –
J. Cisotti Taken off
74′ – – 29 – – 2 1 5 – – –
F. Tănase Taken off
88′ – – 50 1 – 1 1 2 – – –
M. Thiam Taken off
45′ – – 16 – – 1 – 3 1 1 –
B. Alhassan Came on as a substitute
45′ – – 31 – – 4 1 7 – 1 –
O. Arad Came on as a substitute
26′ – – 21 1 – 1 – 3 – 1 –
Forwards3 players
D. Bîrligea
90′ – – 2 – 0.06 – – 12 1 28 –
D. Popa Came on as a substitute
16′ – – – – – – – – – 8 –
G. O. Popescu Came on as a substitute
2′ – – – – – – – 1 – 7 –
Came on Taken off Sent off Red is the most in that position for the team

Every player who took the pitch, starters first and then substitutes. A dash means none. xG and xA are expected goals and assists.

Form going into the game

FCSB WWLWW
Universitatea Cluj WLWWW

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Previous and next meeting

 Previous meeting: Universitatea Cluj 0-2 FCSB, 01 Nov 25 Next meeting: Universitatea Cluj 1-0 FCSB, 02 Nov 26  All FCSB vs Universitatea Cluj meetings

Shots, expected goals, timeline, lineups, team and player statistics from Bzzoiro Sports Data (sports.bzzoiro.com). Results and odds from football-data.co.uk.