- CFR 1907 Cluj are heavy favorites for the points, however FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia are expected to keep things tight at the back.
- CFR 1907 Cluj have won one and drawn one of the last two Liga I meetings between the two teams.
- CFR 1907 Cluj’s recent strength has come from collective discipline rather than individual brilliance.
CFR 1907 Cluj will be the hunters in the battle for the title
CFR 1907 Cluj come into the 2025-2026 Liga I campaign as the second favourites to claim the title, but they start the season in 2nd place with zero points, just like everyone else.
Dan Petrescu has done an excellent job since taking the reigns in April 2024, instilling a tactical discipline and an understanding of the game which has seen his side keep their shape tight and hit their opponents on the break.
Cluj tend to play a 4-2-3-1 system.
They’re clear favorites to take the victory on Sunday, and there’s no doubting that their squad depth and experience makes them deserving of that status. This CFR 1907 Cluj vs FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia preview highlights the strategic face-off between two ambitious sides.
Unirea 2004 Slobozia will be a very different proposition this season following the appointment of Andrei Prepelita as coach in June 2025.
Cluj’s odds for over 1.5 goals stand at -416, however, for those interested in the CFR 1907 Cluj vs FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia odds, the market currently favors the home side substantially.
Unirea 2004 Slobozia are the underdogs
Starting in 8th position with no points in the new season, Unirea 2004 Slobozia have the tough task ahead.
They’ve played their strongest football under Prepelita and look set to make life difficult for Cluj on Sunday, so our CFR 1907 Cluj vs FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia prediction takes this into account.
Adnan Aganovic has been their creative engine, with 3 assists coming in their last 5 matches, contributing to 8 team goals during that run.
A war of attrition looks likely
Given that Cluj are the absolute favorites to win this game, there’s no doubt that they’ll be doing the chasing. Unirea Slobozia will be desperate to frustrate their hosts and absorb the pressure, and their price looks fair considering that they’ve never won an away game against CFR 1907 Cluj.
The 1-1 draw at Slobozia in the reverse meeting could be a repeat of what we might see this weekend. CFR 1907 Cluj have the superior head to head record in this match-up, and their strength at home makes them the favorites for the win, but Unirea Slobozia will be no pushovers. The CFR 1907 Cluj vs FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia prediction suggests that a Cluj win and under 3.5 goals might be the play here. For those looking at potential wagers, the CFR 1907 Cluj vs FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia betting tips would likely favor the hosts but caution against expecting a high-scoring affair.