- Home form: Resita have won 2, lost 3, scored 1.00 goals and conceded 1.40 at home this season.
- Away form: ASA are unbeaten in 4 away in all competitions with 2 wins and 2 draws, conceding just 1 goal on their travels.
- Current runs: ASA are in better shape for this game, currently undefeated in 5, W3, D2, while Resita are on a 4-game losing streak.
Resita are struggling while ASA are on a roll
Form and recent results
CSM Scolar Resita have slipped into a poor run of form ahead of Saturday's game with ASA Targu Mures as they prepare to host the side who they beat 2-0 on the road in their Liga 2 2025/2026 fixture. Resita have gone 0-1-4 in their last 5 games, including 4 straight defeats, while ASA are on a two-game winning streak.
Resita manager and style
Cristian Stanculetu has overseen a rebuild at Resita since 21 March 2021 and he has brought structure and discipline to a side that is compact and counter-attacking in a 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 shape.
ASA setup and key threats
ASA have a balance and a clear playmaker, which should make them a matchup nightmare for Resita on Saturday. Eusebiu Tudor has his side playing in a 4-2-3-1/4-3-3 shape and they are well drilled, with a strong midfield base and good transition play.
- Nicu Modan has 2 goals in Resita's last 5 games, so he is their danger man and they look a one-man band in the attacking third.
- Cristian Magerusan has been in sharp form for ASA with 3 goals in 5 games, so they have some bite in the final third.
ASA have been excellent on the road
The stats reflect ASA's superior form and it is impossible to go against the odds, which make Resita slight favourites at 2.25, with ASA 3.0 and the draw 3.2. Under 2.5 goals and Both Teams To Score – No look like strong options at 1.65 and 1.8 respectively, as we see the hosts keeping it tight and the visitors nicking it on the counter.
ASA have been a lot better on their travels this season, where they have gone 2-2-0, and it is difficult to see Resita having enough quality to get at their opponents on Saturday. Tudor's men will set up a mid-block and look to probe patiently before pouncing on Resita, who will need a grittier, more disciplined display than they have managed in their previous two games – a 0-2 home loss to CSC 1599 Selimbar and a 3-1 away defeat to CS Tunari.
Resita may have won the reverse league fixture, but the odds reflect the fact that they are in bad shape this week while ASA are on the rise. A draw would be a fair outcome, but the visitors have the momentum and an unbeaten away record, so we will side with them to squeeze through.
