Universitatea Cluj vs FC Buzau Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

On January 18, Universitatea Cluj were hosting FC Buzau in the Liga 1 of Romania. Universitatea Cluj emerged victorious with a 2-1 win.

The deadlock was broken on the 35th minute when Ricardo Matos found the net, tipping the balance in Buzau's favor. Dan Nistor then scored, making the final score 2-1.

As Universitatea Cluj and Buzau square off once more, the memory of Universitatea Cluj's 0-2 win in their Liga 1 match from 8 months ago still lingers. Universitatea Cluj are in a rough patch, heading into this clash after suffering defeats to Zurich and MTK. Strengthening their defense will be critical to turning their fortunes around, since they've had trouble holding their opponents at bay, conceding goals in their last seven home matches in a row.

Buzau are on a troubling run in the same manner, heading into this match following three back-to-back defeats to Universitatea Craiova, Rapid B and Dinamo B. Their defensive frailties have been apparent as they have been conceding goals for nine consecutive away matches now.

This Liga 1 match offers a platform for Universitatea Cluj and FC Buzau’s goal-scorers to step up and leave their mark on the contest. Universitatea Cluj’s top finisher Vladislav Blanuta and Dan Nistor have played important roles in ensuring their attack, guided by Ioan Ovidiu Sabau, remains effective. Blanuta has already scored nine goals in Liga 1 this season, while Nistor has been their leading creator in the competition with five assists. Universitatea Cluj have also relied on Mamadou Thiam, Lucas Masoero and Ovidiu Bic to energize their attack through key shots and passes.

Meanwhile, Constantin Budescu and Ricardo Matos have been pivotal for Buzau’s attack, crafted under Eugen Neagoe’s leadership, combining to deliver important goals and assists. Budescu has emerged as Buzau’s leading scorer in Liga 1 this season, netting five goals, as Ciranni continues to lead their creative efforts in the tournament with two assists. Alexandru Jipa, Dragos Tescan and Ion Gheorghe have also played key roles, contributing with goals and assists to fuel Buzau’s attack.

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Live Streaming

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Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for Universitatea Cluj - FC Buzau in real time.

Universitatea Cluj kicked off the game with Edvinas Gertmonas, Alexandru Chipciu, Iulian Cristea, Jasper van der Werff, Dorinel Oancea who got substituted by Adel Bettaieb on the 46th minute, Razvan Oaida who got substituted by Radu Boboc on the 36th minute, Gabriel Simion who got substituted by Artur Miranyan on the 56th minute, Dan Nistor, Ovidiu Bic who got substituted by Andrei Artean on the 36th minute, Mamadou Thiam and Vladislav Blanuta as starters, with Denis Moldovan, Bogdan Mitrea, Lucas Masoero, Radu Boboc, Vadim Rata, Dorin Codrea, Robert Silaghi, Ovidiu Popescu, Andrei Artean, Adel Bettaieb and Artur Miranyan on the bench.

FC Buzau's starting eleven were David Lazar, Denis Dumitrascu, Mike Cestor, Israel Puerto, Alessandro Ciranni, David Tavares who got substituted by Vito on the 52nd minute, Luca Mihai, Ion Gheorghe who got substituted by Grigore Turda on the 74th minute, Constantin Budescu, Alexandru Isfan and Ricardo Matos who got substituted by Diego Ferraresso on the 63rd minute, with Alexandru Greab, Diego Ferraresso, Alin Dobrosavlevici, Sergiu Pirvulescu, Grigore Turda, Alexandru Jipa and Vito on the bench.

Stats

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• Expected Goals: 3.21 - 0.8
• Ball Possession: 67 - 33
• Big Scoring Chances: 2 - 1
• Total Attempts: 20 - 5
• Shots On Target: 7 - 2
• Blocked Shots: 6 - 0
• Shots in the Box: 15 - 3
• Shots from Outside the Box: 5 - 2
• Woodwork Hits: 1 - 0
• Fouls: 11 - 10
• Corners: 7 - 2
• Throw-Ins: 17 - 17
• Saves: 1 - 5
• Free Kicks: 8 - 11
• Offsides: 5 - 3
• Passes into Final Third: 173 - 67
• Completed Passes in Final Third: 131 - 33
• Touches in Opponent's Box: 42 - 10
• Tackles: 9 - 12
• Completed Tackles: 6 - 8
• Total Crosses: 41 - 9
• Successful Crosses: 11 - 2
• Interceptions: 5 - 8
• Clearances: 20 - 39

Referee showed the yellow card twice throughout the game. Mamadou Thiam and Alexandru Isfan were the ones to receive it.

Head-to-head

Over two meetings since August 2021, the teams have each had their moments. Universitatea Cluj have dominated, winning all two matches without conceding a draw or loss. Their latest meeting occurred on August 26, 2024, during the Liga 1 of Romania, with Universitatea Cluj winning 0-2. Across these two head-to-head matches, Universitatea Cluj have scored three goals, while Buzau have netted zero. So far, Universitatea Cluj have proven stronger in their recent head-to-head record against FC Buzau.

Universitatea Cluj have won fourteen of their 30 matches in Liga 1 this season, with ten draws and six defeats, scoring 43 goals, averaging 1.43 per match, while conceding 27, an average of 0.90 per match. In Liga 1, FC Buzau have played 30 matches, winning five, drawing five and losing twenty, scoring 25 goals, averaging 0.83 per match, while conceding 51, an average of 1.70 per match.

Recent Form

Universitatea Cluj are on a two-game losing streak, having lost to Zurich and MTK in their last two matches, while FC Buzau's recent form includes three consecutive losses, having lost to Universitatea Craiova, Rapid B and Dinamo B in their last three matches. Overall, Universitatea Cluj have won eight of their last twenty matches, losing seven and drawing five, while over their most recent twenty games, Buzau have claimed four victories, suffered twelve defeats, and drawn four times.

Live Standings

As always, Romania Liga 1's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Universitatea Cluj occupy 4th spot with 52 points in 30 matches, while FC Buzau hold 16th place with twenty points after 30 matches.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Universitatea Cluj and FC Buzau in real time. You can watch the goals by Ricardo Matos and Dan Nistor as the videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of Universitatea Cluj - FC Buzau are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.