Tonight at 18:00, U Cluj will take on FC Argeș at Cluj Arena in a match both teams view as a potential remedy for their recent defeats. The game will be streamed live on Digisport and Primasport.
Both squads are looking to improve their standings after disappointing results in the last round. U Cluj suffered a dramatic home defeat against Rapid, losing 3-4 despite having come back to tie the game at one point. The team is still feeling the sting of that loss, particularly after letting a potential point slip away.
Meanwhile, FC Argeș faces a critical juncture under coach Bogdan Andone, having recorded four losses in their last five matches, with only a solitary point to show for their efforts. Following a 0-1 defeat to CFR Cluj, they find themselves in 13th place, currently in a relegation play-off position, a stark contrast to their previous season where they qualified for the play-offs.
U Cluj – FC Argeș, Live Coverage at 18:00
Starting Lineups for U Cluj and FC Argeș:
U CLUJ (4-1-4-1): Lefter – Mikanovic, Poulolo, Capradossi, Chipciu (captain) – Bic – Macalou, O. Mendy, Drammeh, Ștefănescu – Lukic. Substitutes: Michael, Denis Moldovan – Chinteș, I. Cristea, Techereș, Adams, Pall, Pedro Nuno, Stanojev, Gheorghiță, Aliev. Injuries: Codrea (suspended), Loosli (unfit). Coach: Cristiano Bergodi.
FC ARGEȘ (3-4-1-2): Nikic – Garutti, Sadriu, Borța – Tofan (captain), Oancea, Rădescu, Tiago Goncalves – Y. Pîrvu – Micovschi, Matos. Substitutes: Căbuz – Balaure, Alagbe, Emmers, P. Dulcea, Luvambo, M. Mendy, D. Sandu. Injuries: Sierra, Charpentier, Moldoveanu (injured), M. Tudose (unavailable). Coach: Bogdan Andone.
Match officials include referee George Roman from Timișoara, with assistants Alexandru Corb and Raul Ghiciulescu, and VAR overseen by Ionuț Coza.
Notable Facts About U Cluj – FC Argeș
FC Argeș has managed only one victory in their last nine away matches in the Superliga, with two draws and six losses during this period.
Historically, U Cluj and FC Argeș have faced each other 63 times in the top league, with U Cluj winning 25 matches and FC Argeș winning 28, while 10 matches ended in a draw.
The first encounter in the Superliga took place on November 26, 1961, with Dinamo Pitești defeating Știința Cluj 2-1. The return match saw U Cluj claim a 5-1 victory on July 1, 1962, marking the debut of Nicolae Dobrin, who remains the youngest player to debut in the league’s history.
The largest scoreline in their encounters occurred on August 27, 1972, when FC Argeș triumphed 5-0 over U Cluj.
The last away win for FC Argeș was on April 4, 1998, with a 2-0 victory against U Cluj. Their most recent league clash ended on May 2, 2026, with U Cluj winning 1-0, thanks to a penalty by Dan Nistor.
