When you see offers of @2.75 for the hosts and @2.59 for the visitors with the draw getting @3.32, it’s easy to understand that the confrontation is between two equal sides. This is indeed the case between Farul Constanta and Universitatea Cluj, when they get to meet eachother on Aug 18 at 18:30 GMT at the Gheorghe Hagi Stadium in Ovidiu, Romania.
A rather strange equation
The home side counts 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss so far and is ranked 4th at the table with 9 goals in favor and 7 conceded. Surprisingly, the visitors have the exact same number of goals for and against, however, the record says only 1 victory, 3 draws and a defeat. Those amount to only 6 points and the 8th spot of the standings.
So, we do Cluj have the advantage in the odds? Probably because last season they ended up 4th overall in both the regular season and the championship round that follows. In fact, Constanta faced relegation in 2024/2025 but saved the season finishing 5th in the relegation round (10th during the regular season).
The head-to-head comparison doesn’t give us much to go on. Both encounters last season ended in 1-1 draws and the same was the result in 2023 at the Hagi Stadium. 2 wins for Cluj at home and 1 win for Farul also at home are the rest of the results.
So far, it’s a strange league…
Last year’s champions FCSB are 12th on the table. Last year’s runners-up CFR Cluj are 13th. The unstoppable force for this season seems to be U. Craiova while it also seems that Rapid Bucuresti have resolved their issues and present themselves as strong contenders for the title. Overall, it’s a very competitive tournament and there is little certainty on the outcomes allowing for great upsets.
Nevertheless, we will go with our instinct on this one and award the home field advantage to the hosts. Our recommendation for those who will open their own game2bet account is to support Farul Constanta and place a wager for their victory. The reason for our suggestion is that their performances have been more convincing thus far. However, we have to admit that a draw is also not out of the question.
