- FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia have won three of their last five games across all competitions (D0, L2).
- FC Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc have drawn three of their last five matches across all competitions (W0, L2).
- The hosts have won two of the four overall head-to-head matches (D0, L1).
Slobozia will be desperate for three points on Monday
FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia have started the 2025/2026 Liga I season with a 2-1 defeat against CFR 1907 Cluj, followed by a 1-1 draw at FC Voluntari which they won in a penalty shootout.
Slobozia currently occupy 14th position in the table with 0 points after one match, whilst opponents FC Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc sit in sixth with 1 point.
Andrei Prepelita’s men have been in good shape in the 2025/2026 season, winning 3 of their last 5 matches, which should give them the confidence to beat a Csikszereda side that are winless in their last 5 matches.
They have a psychological advantage over their opponents in this clash as they beat them 2-0 at home in the Liga 2 Championship Group 2024, making this Monday’s match-up an exciting clash of footballing philosophies. This FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia vs FC Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc preview highlights the stakes at play as both sides look to assert themselves early in the season.
A clash of styles in Slobozia
The Csikszereda boss Robert Ilyes has been in charge of the club since 2023 and is known for his tactical versatility and adaptability, fielding his team in a number of different systems over the years. His side are often more proactive in their approach to the game, pressing higher up the field and aiming to control possession, which should see this fixture turn into a chess game.
Unirea Slobozia, meanwhile, are a more conservative team under the stewardship of Andrei Prepelita, who was appointed in June 2025. They are very organised and compact when they don’t have the ball, which can be very difficult to break down. Their best work is often done on the break where they are dangerous, and with both sides desperate for points in their opening league games, this could be an interesting encounter. For those considering the FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia vs FC Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc prediction, it's important to keep these tactical approaches in mind.
Goal markets stand out in Slobozia
FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia are the slight favorites here at the time of writing, which makes plenty of sense considering they have the home advantage and have won the most head-to-heads between the two sides (W2, L1). Csikszereda are a tough nut to crack though, having drawn two and lost none of their matches away from home. When evaluating the FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia vs FC Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc odds, it can be seen that the home team has a marginal edge, but the visitors' resilience also affects the market.
Under 2.5 goals is a good option in this game, as both teams are likely to play conservatively and are known for their ability to grind out results on their travels. Our FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia vs FC Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc betting tips focus on the likelihood of a tightly contested, low-scoring affair.
Christ Afalna has netted one goal in his only Liga I outing for Unirea Slobozia in 2025/2026 and is proving to be their main goal threat. Playmaker Adnan Aganovic has 1 assist in the league and three in his last five appearances for Unirea and should be the playmaker in this encounter. Meanwhile, Balint Szabo is the assist leader for Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc with 1 assist in Liga I and is a threat from midfield. The main threat for the visitors, however, comes from Efraim Bodo, who has 1 goal in 1 Liga I game this season. Ultimately, the FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia vs FC Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc prediction may come down to which team can take their chances in front of goal.