As anticipation builds for the Romanian Liga I on 09.05.2026, Oţelul and Farul Constanta are set to deliver a memorable match. Both teams have consistently demonstrated resilience and skill, making this a game to remember. Our expert prediction delves into the strategies of Oţelul and Farul Constanta, exploring each team's path to this game and their performance under pressure. This analysis is crucial for anyone looking to bet on the game. Be sure to check out our prediction and see how Oţelul and Farul Constanta might perform.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superliga | |||||||
| 1 | Universitatea Craiova | 30 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 53/27 | 60 |
| 2 | Rapid | 30 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 47/30 | 56 |
| 3 | Universitatea Cluj | 30 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 48/27 | 54 |
| 4 | CFR 1907 Cluj | 30 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 49/40 | 53 |
| 5 | Dinamo Bucuresti | 30 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 42/28 | 52 |
| 6 | Arges Pitesti | 30 | 15 | 5 | 10 | 37/28 | 50 |
| 7 | FCSB | 30 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 48/40 | 46 |
| 8 | Uta Arad | 30 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 39/44 | 43 |
| 9 | FC Botosani | 30 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 37/29 | 42 |
| 10 | Oţelul | 30 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 39/32 | 41 |
| 11 | Farul Constanta | 30 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 39/37 | 37 |
| 12 | Petrolul Ploiesti | 30 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 24/31 | 32 |
| 13 | Csikszereda | 30 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 30/58 | 32 |
| 14 | Unirea Slobozia | 30 | 7 | 4 | 19 | 27/46 | 25 |
| 15 | AFC Hermannstadt | 30 | 5 | 8 | 17 | 29/50 | 23 |
| 16 | Metaloglobus | 30 | 2 | 6 | 22 | 25/66 | 12 |
| Relegation Round | |||||||
| 1 | FCSB | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 13/7 | 36 |
| 2 | Uta Arad | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 12/7 | 33 |
| 3 | FC Botosani | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 12/14 | 32 |
| 4 | Csikszereda | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 9/7 | 30 |
| 5 | Oţelul | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9/12 | 29 |
| 6 | Farul Constanta | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6/7 | 25 |
| 7 | Petrolul Ploiesti | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7/9 | 24 |
| 8 | AFC Hermannstadt | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9/8 | 21 |
| 9 | Unirea Slobozia | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 11/12 | 21 |
| 10 | Metaloglobus | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7/12 | 12 |
Key Player Statistics: Oţelul vs Farul Constanta
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Oţelul vs Farul Constanta Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga I | Oţelul | Farul Constanta | 23.11.2025 | 2-2 |
| Liga I | Farul Constanta | Oţelul | 20.07.2025 | 3-2 |
| Liga I | Oţelul | Farul Constanta | 16.05.2025 | 0-0 |
| Liga I | Farul Constanta | Oţelul | 22.11.2024 | 0-1 |
| Liga I | Oţelul | Farul Constanta | 22.07.2024 | 0-0 |
| Liga I | Farul Constanta | Oţelul | 24.02.2024 | 1-1 |
| Liga I | Oţelul | Farul Constanta | 08.10.2023 | 0-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | Unirea Slobozia | Oţelul | 10.01.2026 | 0-0 |
| Liga I | Oţelul | Metaloglobus | 02.05.2026 | 2-2 |
| Liga I | FC Botosani | Oţelul | 25.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Liga I | Oţelul | Uta Arad | 17.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| Liga I | FCSB | Oţelul | 11.04.2026 | 4-0 |
| Liga I | Oţelul | AFC Hermannstadt | 04.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| Liga I | Unirea Slobozia | Oţelul | 23.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| Liga I | Oţelul | Csikszereda | 14.03.2026 | 2-3 |
| Liga I | Oţelul | AFC Hermannstadt | 08.03.2026 | 0-2 |
| Liga I | Universitatea Cluj | Oţelul | 27.02.2026 | 4-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | Ludogorets | Farul Constanta | 29.03.2026 | 3-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | FC Botosani | Farul Constanta | 11.01.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Farul Constanta | Cherno More Varna | 10.01.2026 | 1-2 |
| Liga I | Farul Constanta | FC Botosani | 02.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Liga I | Uta Arad | Farul Constanta | 26.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| Liga I | Farul Constanta | FCSB | 20.04.2026 | 2-3 |
| Liga I | AFC Hermannstadt | Farul Constanta | 10.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| Liga I | Farul Constanta | Unirea Slobozia | 05.04.2026 | 0-1 |
| Liga I | Csikszereda | Farul Constanta | 21.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| Liga I | Farul Constanta | Petrolul Ploiesti | 15.03.2026 | 2-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Oţelul VS Farul Constanta
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Oţelul vs Farul Constanta
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Oţelul vs Farul Constanta
htmlThere are derbies that need no introduction. Oțelul hosting Farul Constanta in Romanian Liga I is exactly that kind of fixture — two clubs separated by just four points in the table, with everything still to play for in the championship round.
Oțelul sit fifth with 29 points. Farul are sixth with 25. A win for either side reshuffles the pack. That alone makes this unmissable.
Here's what you need to watch for before you place a single bet. The head-to-head record between these sides is genuinely fascinating. Seven meetings in Liga I. Only one ended with more than a two-goal margin. These teams grind each other down, trade blows, and rarely produce blowouts. Four of their last seven encounters produced two goals or fewer. If you're eyeing the Under 2.5 goals market, that pattern deserves serious attention.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Oțelul's home advantage. Yes, they're favourites at 2.05. But their recent form carries a warning sign. Heavy defeats to FCSB and Universitatea Cluj, plus a home loss to Csikszereda — this is a side that bleeds goals against quality pressure. Farul, priced at 3.40, may be criminally undervalued here.
The less obvious stat that caught my eye? Oțelul have conceded 12 goals in just seven championship-round games. That's almost two per match. Farul's attack, led by A. Ișfan with 10 goals this season, will fancy their chances of exploiting that defensive fragility.
Ișfan is the name to watch. Ten goals, real confidence, and arriving against a backline showing cracks. I'd back him to get on the scoresheet as a strong anytime scorer option at what should be generous odds.
Oțelul's disciplinary record also warrants attention. D. Živulić carries two red cards this season. João Lameira has seven yellows. In a feisty local rivalry, the card market could deliver real value. At least one yellow for an Oțelul midfielder feels almost inevitable.
My prediction? Farul Constanta win 1-2. They're more composed defensively, conceding just seven goals in the same period, and their experience in tight away games gives them the edge in a fixture where margins are everything.
This is the kind of match that rewards the prepared bettor. Back Farul, watch Ișfan, and keep one eye on the card count. Romanian football rarely disappoints when these two meet — and Saturday will be no different.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Zhelev | Bulgaria | 33 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| D. Živulić | Croatia | 34 | Midfielder | 187 cm | n/a |
| Patrick | Cape Verde | 32 | Attacker | 190 | 83 |
| João Lameira | Portugal | 27 | Midfielder | 175 cm | 73 kg |
| I. Popescu | Romania | 32 | Goalkeeper | 184 cm | 78 kg |
| C. Dur-Bozoancă | Romania | 28 | Goalkeeper | 179 cm | n/a |
| A. Ciobanu | Romania | 28 | Midfielder | 174 cm | n/a |
| R. Trif | Romania | 28 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| E. Bicfalvi | Romania | 38 | Attacker | 187 cm | 79 kg |
| Andrézinho | Portugal | 29 | Midfielder | 174 cm | 58 kg |
| J. Bonilla | Colombia | 29 | Defender | 192 cm | 84 kg |
| Né Lopes | Portugal | 25 | Defender | 185 cm | 77 kg |
| G. Ursu | Romania | 24 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| Mehmet Titiz | Turkey | 25 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Tommaso Saccavino | Italy | 26 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| A. Rus | Romania | 24 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| D. Neicu | Romania | 23 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Ștefan Daniel Bană | Romania | 21 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| D. Bordun | Romania | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Radu Postelnicu | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
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