Otelul Galati vs CFR Cluj Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 24 Aug 2025
SuperLiga Betting Preview: Otelul Galati vs CFR Cluj
Otelul Galati host CFR Cluj in this Romanian SuperLiga match at Stadionul Otelul, with kick-off set for 21:15 on Sunday 24 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.
Get With Otelul to Battle Hard
Otelul Galati look a good bet to defeat CFR Cluj and we can back the home team at 1.87 with a +0.25 goal start on the Asian Handicap. This means splitting the stake equally between 0 and +0.5 in the quest for a return.
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Teams’ Last H2H Saw 3-2 CFR Win
Otelul Galati were beaten in their last game. Away from home at Stadionul Orasenesc, Arges Pitesti claimed a 2-0 win. The Steelworkers had the majority of the ball boasting 56% possession and three shots on target.
CFR Cluj drew their previous SuperLiga game which was at home. The action at Stadionul Dr. Constantin Radulescu ended 3-3 against Botosani. The Cluj-Napoca outfit had 52% possession and managed fifteen shots on goal, with Lindon Emerllahu, Andrei Cordea and Meriton Korenica finding the net.
Three days ago, CFR were beaten 7-2 away to Hacken in the Europa Conference League qualifier.
Head-to-Head Statistics
CFR have won the last two clashes against Otelul. There was a 3-2 home win at Stadionul Dr. Constantin Radulescu after triumphing 1-0 away at Stadionul Otelul. 2 of the past 4 H2H games have gone the way of CFR, with two draws also occurring.
SuperLiga | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
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9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 10:10 | 10 |
11 | ![]() |
8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 17 | -5 | 12:17 | 7 |
3 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 12.1 attempts. Otelul have had 49.6% possession, 372.6 passes and 6.0 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.0 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 10.8 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 4.7 corners.
Top goalscorer Razvan Tanasa has found the net 3 times, Paulinho 2, with Andrei Ciobanu and two other players on 1. Frederic Maciel is the top assists maker on 2.
CFR Cluj – Last 10 League GamesCFR have 3 victories, 2 defeats and 5 draws, with an average of 1.7 goals from 14.7 attempts and 4.8 shots on goal. Dan Petrescu's team average 46.0% possession, 352.2 passes, 6.0 corners awarded and 3.4 corners against them, while conceding 1.5 goals from 10.6 attempts and 4.2 shots on goal.
Meriton Korenica and Virgiliu Postolachi have scored 3, followed by Lindon Emerllahu with 2. Look no further than Beni Nkololo for the top assist maker (2) in the last 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Otelul Galati confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Iustin Popescu (GK), Milen Zhelev, Ne Lopes, Vadik Murria, Kazu, Joao Lameira, Diego Zivulic, Joao Paulo, Andrezinho, Patrick, Stefan Bana.
CFR Cluj confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Otto Hindrich (GK), Anton Kresic, Leonardo Bolgado, Matei Cristian Ilie, Andres Sfait, Aly Abeid, Lindon Emerllahu, Damjan Djokovic, Meriton Korenica, Mohamed Badamosi, Virgiliu Postolachi.
Otelul Galati vs CFR Cluj Prediction & Betting Tips
Explore our top Otelul Galati vs CFR Cluj betting tips, including a match prediction, correct score forecast, expected corners bet, player performance props and a bet builder ready to use.
Match Prediction
We’ll back Otelul Galati +0.25 for this SuperLiga game, with odds of 1.87 available. We have a feeling that they can perform well and the Asian Handicap line looks more than fair for this outcome.
The football betting tips stem from knowing the team news and the latest form for each side. We work hard to unearth the most pertinent SuperLiga stats which can also act as a guide.
Key Otelul Galati vs CFR Cluj league stats:
Otelul +0.25 Probability
The odds at the best football bookies suggest our pick has a 53.5% chance of winning. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.
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Correct Score Prediction


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Player Prop Picks
Denis Bordun (Otelul) is available at 6.50 to score. We’ll take a chance with this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look really appealing.
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Corners Prediction
The 9.5 Total Corners line has not been covered in seven consecutive CFR Cluj away matches. It looks a logical viewpoint that the line won’t be reached and you can land a price of 1.77 for this Total Corners wager.


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Bet Builder Tips
If you’re up for a bet builder, then we’ve got Otelul Galati with an Asian Handicap of +0.25, one or both teams not scoring as well as under 9.5 corners to be awarded.
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Otelul Galati vs CFR Cluj Odds
The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
CFR Made Favourites by the Bookies
CFR Cluj are the skinniest price to succeed in this SuperLiga clash, with the favourites afforded a 44% probability based on their 2.28 betting odds with the bookies. If you want to wager on the underdog, Otelul Galati have been priced up at 3.10.
For those wanting to reduce their risk, CFR are 1.62 on the Draw No Bet market. This means a refund if the game ends level, with Otelul being priced up at 2.15 with the same money back guarantee.
Under 2.5 Goals is currently the betting favourite and a bet on this option would mean you need no more than two goals to be scored. Both Teams to Score is a two-way market and, in terms of price, there’s not much to split Yes and No.
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Louis Munteanu Favourite to Score the First Goal
The First Goalscorer favourite is Louis Munteanu at 5.20. Similar odds can be found if you’re interested in this player to register the last goal.

Otelul Tough to Defeat in Recent Home Games
Otelul Galati are unbeaten in the last four games at Stadionul Otelul. Gyorgy Laszlo Balint's side have finished with four draws, three wins and three defeats in the last 10 home games, recording an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 0.90.
CFR Cluj have not lost on their travels in the past four matches. The Railwaymen have finished with six draws, two wins and two defeats in the last 10 away games, recording an average of 1.70 goals per match and conceding 1.30.
When the teams previously met at Stadionul Otelul, CFR defeated Otelul 1-0.
Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
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3-4-3 | 1.90 | 1.00 | 0.90 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 5 | |
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2-6-2 | 3.00 | 1.70 | 1.30 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 1 |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No


- 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 2 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 2 defeats and 6 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 6.00 corners awarded and 4.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 4.60 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.40 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 6.00 corners awarded and 3.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.10 corners awarded and 4.70 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.80 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 49.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 51.00% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 46.00% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 48.50% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Otelul Galati this season are Paulinho (2), Andrei Ciobanu (1), Kazu (1)
- Top Assistors for Otelul Galati this season are Joao Paulo (1), Stefan Bana (1)
Otelul Galati vs CFR Cluj Lineups & Team News
Before making your bets, take a look at the Otelul vs CFR team news. Stay informed with confirmed SuperLiga lineups and the most recent injury news.
Otelul Galati Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
CFR Cluj Confirmed Lineup 5-3-2
Otelul Galati Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
CFR Cluj Confirmed Lineup 5-3-2
Otelul Galati Substitutes
- 6Paul Iacob
- 14Andrei Rus
- 15Dan-Cristian Neicu
- 16Dan-Emilian Neicu
- 17Andrei Ciobanu
- 19Radu Postelnicu
- 20Daniel Sandu
- 22Gabriel Ursu
- 23Cristian Chira
- 24Denis Bordun
- 30Matei Frunza
- 77Paulinho
CFR Cluj Substitutes
- 1Rares Gal
- 8Alin Razvan Fica
- 10Ciprian Ioan Deac
- 11Adrian Paun
- 16Ovidiu Perianu
- 19Marko Gjorgjievski
- 24Andrei Cordea
- 45Camora
- 49Lorenzo Biliboc
- 86Viktor Kun
- 98David Ciubancan
Previous Otelul Galati Lineups
Previous CFR Cluj Lineups
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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1 | U Craiova | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 19:9 | 23 |
2 | Botosani | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 20:10 | 19 |
3 | Rapid Bucharest | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 14:6 | 19 |
4 | Dinamo Bucharest | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 15:8 | 18 |
5 | Arges Pitesti | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 16:13 | 16 |
6 | Unirea Slobozia | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 13:10 | 14 |
7 | UTA Arad | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 14:13 | 14 |
8 | U Cluj | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 11:8 | 13 |
9 | Farul Constanta | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 11:12 | 13 |
10 | Otelul Galati | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 10:10 | 10 |
11 | CFR Cluj | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 12:17 | 7 |
12 | Hermannstadt | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 7:12 | 7 |
13 | FCSB | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 12:18 | 7 |
14 | Petrolul Ploiesti | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7:12 | 6 |
15 | Csikszereda | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 8:20 | 3 |
16 | Metaloglobus | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 8:19 | 2 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | U Craiova | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 10:2 | 15 |
2 | Botosani | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 15:5 | 14 |
3 | Arges Pitesti | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7:4 | 9 |
4 | UTA Arad | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 10:8 | 9 |
5 | Farul Constanta | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7:5 | 9 |
6 | Rapid Bucharest | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7:4 | 8 |
7 | Dinamo Bucharest | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7:4 | 8 |
8 | Otelul Galati | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7:4 | 8 |
9 | Unirea Slobozia | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8:3 | 7 |
10 | Hermannstadt | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5:6 | 5 |
11 | CFR Cluj | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 9:11 | 5 |
12 | U Cluj | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2:3 | 3 |
13 | Csikszereda | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5:8 | 3 |
14 | FCSB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2:6 | 1 |
15 | Petrolul Ploiesti | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2:7 | 1 |
16 | Metaloglobus | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3:11 | 1 |
































