CFR Cluj vs Oţelul Galaţi predictions, Jan 18, 2026

Romanian SuperLiga, on Sunday,

Cluj

Oţelul

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In an upcoming Romanian SuperLiga match, CFR Cluj will host Oţelul Galaţi at their home ground. Both teams have had mixed results in their recent matches, with CFR Cluj winning 2 out of their last 5 games and Oţelul Galaţi coming out victorious in 4 of their last 5 encounters.

The bookmakers have pegged CFR Cluj as the favorites with odds of 1.8 for a home win, while Oţelul Galaţi is the underdog with odds of 4.35 for an away win. Our model predicts a 55.6% chance of CFR Cluj securing the victory, a 30.7% chance of a draw, and a 19.2% chance of Oţelul Galaţi pulling off an upset.

In terms of tactical strengths, CFR Cluj boasts a solid defense and the ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities. On the other hand, Oţelul Galaţi has shown their attacking prowess and the ability to grind out results.

With both teams showing promising form, this match is set to be a closely contested affair with the potential for an exciting outcome.

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Cluj
50.6%
Draw
28.2%
Oţelul
21.2%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:0

Outrights of Romanian SuperLiga CFR Cluj: 3.41% Otelul: 2.18%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
betsson 1.8 3.25 4.35
MarathonBet 1.84 3.34 4.33 Watch Watch and Bet
Pinnacle 1.86 3.33 4.28
Best for US Customers 1.8 3.2 4.5

Latest Results

09.01.26 CFR Cluj – AA Gent – 0:2
19.12.25 FC Botoşani – CFR Cluj – 0:1
12.12.25 CFR Cluj – FK Csíkszereda Miercurea Ciuc – 3:1
07.12.25 CS Universitatea Craiova – CFR Cluj – 1:1
04.12.25 Metaloglobus Bucureşti – CFR Cluj – 2:2
10.01.26 CSM Unirea Slobozia – Oţelul Galaţi – 0:0
20.12.25 Oţelul Galaţi – Argeș Pitești – 2:1
13.12.25 Rapid Bucureşti – Oţelul Galaţi – 0:2
05.12.25 Oţelul Galaţi – CSM Unirea Slobozia – 3:0
02.12.25 FK Csíkszereda Miercurea Ciuc – Oţelul Galaţi – 1:2

Facts

  • A mid-table team takes on a leader in this match (ranked 11 in the zone Superliga (Relegation Group: ) and 6 in the zone Promotion ~ Superliga (Championship Group: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Cluj won 2.
  • Recent performances by Cluj have been up and down (last 5 games: 2 wins).
  • Oţelul is showing excellent form with consecutive wins (last 5 games: 4 wins).
  • In this match, Cluj is considered a favorite.
  • In the last 12 head-to-head matches, Cluj won 8 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 21:12. (average 1.8:1).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Cluj won 4 matches, drew 1 match, lost 1 match, and goals 13:5. (average 2.2:0.8).

    Latest Head To Head

    24.08.25 Oţelul Galaţi – CFR Cluj – 4:1
    22.12.24 CFR Cluj – Oţelul Galaţi – 3:2
    11.11.24 Oţelul Galaţi – CFR Cluj – 0:1
    27.02.24 Oţelul Galaţi – CFR Cluj – 2:2
    23.10.23 CFR Cluj – Oţelul Galaţi – 0:0

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Univ. Craiova 21 11 7 3 37:20 17 40
    2 FC Rapid Bucuresti 21 11 6 4 34:20 14 39
    3 FC Botosani 21 10 8 3 30:15 15 38
    4 Din. Bucuresti 21 10 8 3 32:18 14 38
    5 FC Arges 21 10 4 7 27:21 6 34
    6 Otelul 21 9 6 6 32:18 14 33
    7 U. Cluj 21 9 6 6 26:19 7 33
    8 UTA Arad 21 8 8 5 26:29 -3 32
    9 FCSB 21 8 7 6 31:26 5 31
    10 Farul Constanta 21 7 6 8 26:25 1 27
    11 CFR Cluj 21 6 8 7 29:33 -4 26
    12 Unirea Slobozia 21 6 3 12 21:31 -10 21
    13 Petrolul 21 4 8 9 16:20 -4 20
    14 Csikszereda M. Ciuc 21 3 7 11 21:48 -27 16
    15 FC Hermannstadt 21 2 7 12 17:35 -18 13
    16 Metaloglobus Bucharest 21 2 5 14 19:46 -27 11

    Romanian SuperLiga Outrights

    1. Rapid Bucuresti: 2.96 (27.1%)

    2. Univ. Craiova: 3.88 (20.69%)

    3. Din. Bucuresti: 5.42 (14.8%)

    4. FCSB: 7.42 (10.81%)

    5. FC Botosani: 9.08 (8.83%)

    6. CFR Cluj: 23.5 (3.41%)

    7. Universitatea Cluj: 27.33 (2.93%)

    8. Campionii Arges: 27.4 (2.93%)

    9. SA Pitesti: 29 (2.76%)

    10. Otelul: 36.83 (2.18%)

    11. FC UTA Arad: 36.83 (2.18%)

    12. Farul Constanta: 94.67 (0.85%)

    13. Petrolul: 567 (0.14%)

    14. Unirea Slobozia: 567 (0.14%)

    15. Miercurea Ciuc: 900.33 (0.09%)

    16. FC Hermannstadt: 900.33 (0.09%)

    17. Metaloglobus Bucharest: 983.67 (0.08%)

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