- FCSB did not win in the last 2 Liga I head-to-head meetings between these clubs.
- AFC Hermannstadt have not managed a win on their last 2 Liga I trips to FCSB.
- Ianis Stoica has scored three goals in Hermannstadt’s last five matches.
A classic battle of styles in store
FCSB and AFC Hermannstadt each start the new Liga I 2025-2026 season with zero points in the standings, with the hosts sitting 6th and the visitors in 10th.
There was a 1-1 draw when these sides last met at FCSB’s home ground five months ago in Liga I 2024/2025, so a similar result could be on the cards this Saturday, according to our FCSB vs AFC Hermannstadt prediction.
Elias Charalampous has been in charge of FCSB since March 2023 and his attacking brand of soccer is expected to dominate this game, but the value in the game result market lies with the underdog Hermannstadt.
Marius Maldarasanu has done a fantastic job since taking the helm at Hermannstadt in July 2021 and his team will set up to be difficult to break down on Saturday.
This FCSB vs AFC Hermannstadt preview should see a clash of contrasting styles, with an offensive, possession-based FCSB squad up against a compact, reactive Hermannstadt side that are capable of hurting their opponents on the counter.
Back the home side for an aggressive start
FCSB are odds-on at -140 to get the win against Hermannstadt, who are +388 to pull off an early surprise. According to the latest FCSB vs AFC Hermannstadt odds, we’re siding with the favourites here as they should assert themselves in this fixture from the off, but their low odds will likely prove unattractive to many.
The early odds of +100 for over 2.5 goals look attractive, as both teams will want to start their new campaign with a win and FCSB in particular will look to lay down a marker in this clash as potential title contenders.
Hermannstadt should be able to stay in the match
Despite the difference in odds between the teams, Hermannstadt will be more than a handful in this affair and have the firepower to score themselves. The bet on over 2.5 goals covers the possibility of this being a close, but open contest, and the fact that FCSB will be looking to set the tempo with their passing and press. For those seeking FCSB vs AFC Hermannstadt betting tips, consider that both teams could easily get on the scoresheet.
Stoica has netted 3 times in Hermannstadt’s last five games and looks a good bet to slot one home in this contest. This FCSB vs AFC Hermannstadt prediction also highlights how Tiago Goncalves has notched three assists in the same spell and the midfielder is a constant threat in the Hermannstadt setup, with his creativity key to their ability to punish the opponents.
