- Head-to-head: CFR 1907 Cluj have won the last two H2H meetings, including a 4-1 home victory in Liga I 2023/2024.
- Current standings: CFR 1907 Cluj are 12th in Liga I 2026-2027 with 0 points from 1 match, while FC Voluntari are 7th with 1 point from 1 match.
An interesting clash of styles
CFR Cluj have 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss from their last 5 matches, a mediocre run of results which provides little momentum to take into this matchup with FC Voluntari. Antonio Folha's side have typically employed a compact 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 system which gives them a strong vertical presence and allows them to control the rhythm of games and pick their moments to play forward.
At home, Cluj are undefeated in 2 draws and 0 losses, so they must be respected as a tough team to break down.
Voluntari's last two results have been a 3-0 home win over AFC Hermannstadt in the Liga I Relegation/Promotion Playoffs 2026 and a 2-2 draw at home to FC Botosani in the opening round of Liga I 2026/2027. The visitors have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last 5, so they have the form edge ahead of this matchup.
Christian Florin Pirvu has been in charge since 25 April 2025 and his team are more direct and rhythm-driven than the home side. Voluntari use a proactive midblock, and they're more likely to score on the break as a result.
Voluntari are on a roll, but the edge goes to Cluj
CFR 1907 Cluj are the slight favorites at 1.55 for this encounter, with the draw 4.05 and FC Voluntari outsiders at 5.51. There is an edge to Cluj as the home team and given that Voluntari have failed to win their last away game at CFR Cluj, there's little to like about the road team's chance of success here.
- The correct score market doesn't provide the greatest appeal, but the Under 2.5 goals at 1.97 and BTTS-No at 1.87 look like good options for a tight game of chess between two teams that go about their business in very different ways.
- This is a potential matchup between Cluj's structure and threat from set pieces and Voluntari's pressing and speed on the wings.
Cluj can make Voluntari earn it
Cluj threats
Andrei Cordea is the main man in Cluj's team with 1 goal in 1 match in Liga I 2026/2027, while he has scored 2 of his side's 4 goals across their last 5. Andres Sfait has 1 assist in 1 Liga I 2026/2027 matchup so far and can be a sharp spark in the space between the lines for Cluj, who will make this a tough match for Voluntari.
Voluntari threats
George Merloi leads the way in Voluntari's team with 1 goal in 1 Liga I 2026/2027 match, and as such, he'll be their best chance to unlock the game and create a goal in the final third. Voluntari have 1 win and 1 defeat from their last 2 road games, so while they can nick results on the road, they haven't been truly road-tested yet.
