Prediction Farul Constanța vs Universitatea Cluj 2025/2026 – Betting Tips for the Liga 1 on 18/08/2025

Match outlook: tidy stadium, open battle expected in Ovidiu

Stadionul Central in Ovidiu will host a fixture that promises tempo and intent more than cagey midfield chess. Farul Constanța return to home turf after a narrow defeat at UTA Arad, a result that slightly trimmed the sails of an otherwise encouraging start to the campaign. They sit fifth with ten points from five matches and have found the net regularly, registering nine goals in the league so far. Universitatea Cluj arrive in search of momentum too; they have been hard to beat, with a ledger heavy on draws and a one-goal-threat away from home that has delivered seven goals on the road this season. The Round 6 clash on 18 August carries the feel of a contest between a home side buoyed by recent wins and an away outfit built on solidity and attacking volume.

Tactical storylines: chances will be there at both ends

Statistically this one tilts toward openness. Farul’s home numbers show a side that presses forward with decent efficiency — high shot volumes, seven corners on average and a tendency to produce dangerous attacking sequences. Universitatea Cluj, meanwhile, generate more overall attacks and dangerous chances per game, a sign they can create problems even away from home. Neither team has managed a clean sheet yet in the season, and their recent meetings underline that defensive stubbornness is not the overriding theme; the last head-to-head ended 1-1. Both teams have had matches with multiple goals this campaign: Farul have recorded four games over 2.5 goals out of five at a striking 80 percent rate, while Cluj have seen 60 percent of their fixtures breach that line. That mix of attacking intent and porous defending points to an entertaining encounter rather than a 0-0 chess match.

Form lines and recent matches add weight to the expectation of goals. Farul’s recent run includes several high-scoring wins and a narrow loss, with E. Radaslavescu standing out in the most recent outing. Cluj’s sequence features a string of draws and a solid away victory earlier in the summer; Dan Nistor provided inspiration in their last draw. Odds are finely balanced: bookmakers give a slim edge to the visitors but the market reflects a close call rather than a runaway.

Betting suggestion

Based on the attacking numbers, recent results and historical meetings, the recommended market for this fixture is the goal market: back Over 2.5 goals. The combined tendency for both teams to score, the high frequency of matches past 2.5 goals for Farul and consistent attacking production from Universitatea Cluj make Over 2.5 the best single-market pick for this tie.