- Team form: FCSB have won three of their last five overall (1 draw, 1 defeat) and won 0-2 away at FC Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc in Liga I 2026-2027.
- Recent match: FC Farul Constanta have won two of their last five matches overall (1 draw, 2 losses) and beat CS Corvinul Hunedoara 2-0 at home in Liga I 2026-2027 on Sunday.
- Home record: FCSB have conceded zero goals at home in Liga I 2026-2027 (1-0-0).
FCSB can edge this one
FCSB are favorites at 1.77 for Monday's home match against FC Farul Constanta, with the visitors listed as 4.39 underdogs and the draw set at 3.56, but Marius Baciu's men should be able to justify their price tag against a decent Farul.
The home side have started Liga I 2026-2027 in good fashion with six points from a possible six and a 0-2 victory at FC Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc on Friday.
Tactics
Baciu took charge on 19 May 2026 and is a pragmatist, so expect the hosts to continue to be tidy, fast, and vertical, with a 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 formation depending on the matchup.
- FCSB do not press the ball excessively, but instead press opponents in bursts, while they play with a vertical bite with wide forwards and full-backs overlapping to attack space down the flanks.
- Daniel Birligea is the main goal threat for FCSB in Liga I 2026/2027, notching one goal in two, while his late runs into the box can be a real problem for opponents.
Farul need to be patient
Farul are a different beast to FCSB, as Ioan Sabau, who took charge on 5 June 2026, likes his teams to have discipline and structure.
Farul have been patient and pick their spots to press in their first two matches of Liga I 2026/2027, but they are still hunting their first win after 1 defeat.
Players to watch
Farul are sixth in Liga I 2026-2027 with three points from two matches, and they have yet to avoid defeat in their sole away game to date, but they are still seeking a first away win.
- Alexandru Goncear has given Farul an early spark, scoring one goal in one appearance, while Tony Njike, who has one assist in two, should provide Farul with some creativity in the new campaign.
- Farul have failed to win their two most recent away games against FCSB, which is why the visitors have a piece of history to chase as well as the points.
A home win is on the cards
FCSB are the sharper side in the early stages of the season and their home record is particularly impressive.
Baciu's side have gone 1-0-0 at Arena Nationala and conceded zero goals, so it's difficult to see them getting involved in a wide-open shootout.
A home victory looks the likeliest result, so take FCSB to edge it and use the odds in the both teams to score market as a guide.
Both Teams to Score – No is a smart play at 1.92, as FCSB have yet to concede at home this term and the odds reflect a greater chance of a FCSB victory than an open game.
