Universitatea Cluj and Otelul Galati face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Liga 1 season. The game takes place at Cluj Arena on Friday, 27/02/2026, at 18:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Șepcile roșii vs Oţelul Galaţi, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

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👉 Our prediction is: Universitatea Cluj win or draw

The match is an evenly balanced affair with very little difference between the two sides. But the added benefit of home advantage is enough to tilt the scales in Universitatea Cluj's favour.

We recommend betting on Universitatea Cluj to win or draw on the Double Chance market. Since they will be playing in front of their home fans, that should give them that extra boost they need to avoid defeat, which is the only condition to win the bet.

Șepcile roșii preview

Universitatea Cluj comes into the match having played 28 games in the Liga 1 so far. They have recorded 14 wins, 6 draws, and 8 losses, with an average of 1.71 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 14 wins, 7 draws, and 9 losses.

Universitatea Cluj's attack has scored 42 goals during this period. Out of this total, 41 goals were scored in the Liga 1, averaging 1.46 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.4.

The offence system of Universitatea Cluj is led by Jovo Lukić as the top scorer of the season. The nationality.bosnia and herzegovina midfielder has scored 13 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Issouf Macalou, who has contributed with 8 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 26 goals with an average of 0.93 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 28 goals conceded in 30 matches, resulting in an average of 0.93.

Oţelul Galaţi preview

On the other hand, Otelul Galati comes into the match having played 28 games in the Liga 1 so far. They have recorded 11 wins, 8 draws, and 9 losses, with an average of 1.46 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 11 wins, 8 draws, and 9 losses.

Otelul Galati's attack has scored 39 goals during this period. Out of this total, 39 goals were scored in the Liga 1, averaging 1.39 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.39.

The offence system of Otelul Galati is led by Paulo Rafael Pereira Araújo as the top scorer of the season. The portuguese forward has scored 7 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Ștefan Daniel Bană, who has contributed with 3 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 26 goals with an average of 0.93 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 26 goals conceded in 28 matches, resulting in an average of 0.93.

Head to head: Universitatea Cluj vs Otelul Galati

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Home Team

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Universitatea Cluj

Romania - Liga I

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W W L W W

1.71

Home W W W W W

1.64

Away W L W L W

1.79

Away Team

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Otelul Galati

Romania - Liga I

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D W L L D

1.46

Home D L W W W

1.79

Away W L D L W

1.14

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Published on 24 February 2026, at 20:33 Last updated on 24 February 2026, at 20:33
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