Our CFR Cluj vs Otelul Galati Prediction: 1-2
CFR Cluj vs Otelul Galati in the Romania Liga I is scheduled for an 15:45 GMT kick-off on Sunday January 18, 2026. Our analysis suggests a 1-2 away win, but with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is also worth considering.
Our prediction is supported by key performance data, betting odds and match insights — everything you need is right below to make smarter bets.
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Recent Form Insights
CFR Cluj's Last Match – CFR Cluj vs Gent
CFR Cluj will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-2 Europe Friendlies loss to Gent on January 9. In that match, CFR Cluj controlled 50% of possession and managed 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 CFR Cluj | 50% | 0 (4) | - | 42 |
 Gent | 50% | 0 (3) | - | 46 |
Otelul Galati's Last Match – FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia vs Otelul Galati
Otelul Galati will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 0-0 Europe Friendlies draw with FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia on January 10. In that match, Otelul Galati had 56% possession and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia | 44% | 0 (2) | - | 31 |
 Otelul Galati | 56% | 0 (3) | - | 48 |
CFR Cluj vs Otelul Galati Stats
Key Stats
| CFR Cluj | Otelul Galati | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.36 | Attacking Strength | 1.09 |
| 1.46 | Defence Strength | 0.68 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
CFR Cluj are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Otelul Galati average 1.7 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.
CFR Cluj 16-11
Otelul Galati 17-9
What are the odds for this match?
CFR Cluj to win: @2
Draw: @3.1
Otelul Galati to win: @3.7
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.95
Lineups
CFR Cluj (4-3-3) : Octavian Valceanu, Viktor Kun, Ilija Masic, Aly Abeid, Mario Camora, Karlo Muhar, Damjan Djokovic, Alexandru Paun, Andrei Cordea, Alibek Aliev Aliyevich, Meriton Korenica
Otelul Galati (4-2-3-1) : Cosmin Dur Bozoanca, Milen Zhelev, Diego Zivulic, Paul Iacob, Conrado Buchanelli Holz, Pedro Nuno, Joao Paulo, Denis Bordun, Andrei Ciobanu, Andrezinho, Patrick Fernandes
CS U Craiova 
Dinamo Bucharest 
Rapid Bucuresti 
Universitatea Cluj 
CFR Cluj 
FC Arges Pitesti 
FCSB 
FC Botosani 
ACS UTA Batrana Doamna 
Otelul Galati 
Farul Constanta 
Petrolul Ploiesti 
FK Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc 
FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia 
AFC Hermannstadt 
Metaloglobus Bucuresti