- Otelul Galati have won four matches in a row and four of their last five.
- CFR Cluj have won two, drawn two, and lost one of their last five matches in all competitions.
Otelul are on a roll and will test their opponents
Otelul Galati are on a fantastic run of form and look ready to take on CFR 1907 Cluj when the two sides meet in Liga I on Sunday. Gyorgy Laszlo Balint’s side have won their last four games in all competitions and four of their last five, which has seen them move to 6th in Liga I 2025/2026 with 33 points from 21 matches.
In contrast, this CFR 1907 Cluj vs Otelul Galati prediction sees CFR 1907 Cluj 11th in the table with 26 points from 21 games. Daniel Pancu took over as coach in November 2025 and has brought an attacking style and energy to the club, but has yet to lift them from mid-table.
In their most recent matches, CFR 1907 Cluj beat FC Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc 3-1 at home, before edging out FC Botosani 1-0 away in Liga I, but lost 2-0 to KAA Gent in a friendly during the week. The CFR 1907 Cluj vs Otelul Galati preview highlights Otelul’s recent wins, including 2-0 away to Rapid Bucuresti and 2-1 at home to FC Arges in Liga I, so both teams come into this matchup in decent form.
Home advantage and momentum on the line
This is a key matchup for both sides who will see it as a chance to gain momentum to move up the table and into the top half or play-off positions. Otelul are the team in form, however, so this should be a close game despite CFR being favorites at 1.82 with the visitors coming in at 4.2 and the tie at 3.3.
Our CFR 1907 Cluj vs Otelul Galati prediction is that Both teams to Score at 1.85 seems like the best option here as Otelul will want to score the first goal, but will also know that CFR can open them up on the counter. Balint’s men are a compact, disciplined and structured side, while Pancu’s men like to play a high-tempo, vertical game and will look to attack the full-backs with their wide players.
When examining CFR 1907 Cluj vs Otelul Galati betting tips, Andrei Cordea is the danger man for CFR with eight goals in 15 Liga I appearances, while Paulinho, with seven in 20, is Otelul’s finisher. Cordea has three of his club’s last seven goals, so he may be a good anytime scorer. Otelul haven’t won away at CFR in recent history, but there is a chance for them to break that hoodoo on Sunday.
