Otelul Galati vs CFR Cluj Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Jul 2026

Otelul Galati vs CFR Cluj Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Otelul Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -127

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Otelul Galati look a good bet to defeat CFR Cluj and we can back the home team at -127 with a +0.25 goal start on the Asian Handicap. This means splitting the stake equally between 0 and +0.5 in the quest for a return.

Read our complete Otelul Galati vs CFR Cluj betting preview for the full analysis behind our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Otelul Galati vs CFR Cluj Preview

Otelul Galati go head-to-head with CFR Cluj at Stadionul Otelul, with kick-off set for 11:30 on Saturday 18 July.

Otelul Galati won last time out by a 5-1 scoreline. It was on the road against Petrolul Ploiesti at Stadionul Ilie Oana. Stjepan Tomas' team had the majority of the ball enjoying 60% possession and nine shots on target, with Denis Bordun being among the scorers in a goalfest where five different players found the net.

CFR Cluj hosted Arges Pitesti at Stadionul Dr. Constantin Radulescu in their previous game, ending in a 1-1 draw. The Railwaymen had two shots on goal and enjoyed 56% possession, with Alin Razvan Fica finding the net.

CFR 1-0 Winners in Last H2H Battle

CFR beat Otelul in their last head-to-head clash. It was a 1-0 home win at Stadionul Dr. Constantin Radulescu. We’ve seen the previous 6 H2H meetings include three CFR triumphs, two draws and one Otelul win.

SuperLiga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
10	Otelul Galati	5	1	3	1	6	6	0	6:6	6
13	CFR Cluj	4	1	0	3	7	8	-1	7:8	3

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4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.7 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 13.0 attempts. Otelul have had 54.6% possession, 391.3 passes and 4.4 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.7 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 11.2 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 4.4 corners.

Top scorers Patrick and Andrei Ciobanu have found the net 3 times, with Denis Bordun getting 2. The top assist makers are Andrezinho, Pedro Nuno and Bruno Paz, all of whom have 1 on the board.

CFR have 4 victories, 2 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 0.8 goals from 12.5 attempts and 2.9 shots on goal. Antonio Folha's side average 45.6% possession, 360.5 passes, 4.4 corners awarded and 4.1 corners against them, while conceding 0.7 goals from 10.9 attempts and 3.6 shots on goal.

Andrei Cordea has scored 2 goals, followed by Alin Razvan Fica, Luka Zahovic, Adrian Paun and Sheriff Sinyan on 1. Alibek Aliev, Christopher Braun and Lorenzo Biliboc have clocked up 1 assists each in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Otelul Galati confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Cosmin Dur-Bozoanca (GK), Milen Zhelev, Ne Lopes, Paul Iacob, Kazu, Pedro Nuno, Joao Lameira, Andrei Ciobanu, Denis Bordun, Patrick, Andrezinho.

CFR Cluj confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Octavian Valceanu (GK), Christopher Braun, Aly Abeid, Damjan Djokovic, Camora, Karlo Muhar, Ovidiu Perianu, Alin Razvan Fica, Andrei Cordea, Andres Sfait, Meriton Korenica.

Main Match Prediction

When Otelul Galati line up for this SuperLiga game, we will back them at -127 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. We think the hosts are more than capable of avoiding defeat and might be able to land a win.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Otelul in 5 consecutive games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Otelul in 15 of their last 20 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Otelul in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by CFR in 3 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by CFR in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by CFR in 12 of their last 20 games on the road.

Sportsgambler.com has plenty of SuperLiga insights and that includes getting the team news immediately. The recent form will also help deliver our expert football predictions and we ensure that the most relevant stats are used to good effect.

The best bookies are estimating that there is a 55.9% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, we think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Otelul 1 - 0 CFR

Our correct score prediction is a 1-0 win for Otelul which is available at odds of +575. We think they’ll achieve victory and this is a way of getting bigger odds and more excitement.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Andrei Ciobanu to Score +360

Andrei Ciobanu (Otelul) has racked up two goals in his past four SuperLiga matches on home soil. Based on the numbers, we are looking to bet the +360 for him to find the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Andrei Ciobanu Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+360

First

+750

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Corners Prediction

Otelul To Have Most Corners -100

Otelul Galati have had an average of 5.00 corners in the past 5 home games, with CFR Cluj averaging 3.50 corners in their last 10 away matches. We think that the value can be found by backing Otelul to have the most corners and we like the odds of -100.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Otelul

Total

8.80 4.40 4.40

Home

9.50 4.40 5.10

Away

7.60 3.20 4.40

CFR

Total

8.50 4.40 4.10

Home

7.50 4.40 3.10

Away

8.60 3.50 5.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-116

Under 9.5

-125

Otelul Corners

Over 4.5

-119

Under 4.5

-119

CFR Corners

Over 4.5

-119

Under 4.5

-119

Most Corners

1

-100

X

+650

2

+102

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Otelul Galati vs CFR Cluj Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The favourites have a 44% likelihood of success according to the bookies, with CFR Cluj chalked up at +128 to land a win in this SuperLiga clash. Otelul Galati are the +215 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

You can take advantage of the Draw No Bet market if you want a less-risky option. Going down this route means you can back CFR at -172 or instead go for Otelul at +118.

The Total Goals market always provides an interesting angle and Under 2.5 Goals is the shortest-priced option. If you’re keen on a BTTS bet, you will find that the Yes and No selections are both trading at -119.

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Full-Time Result

1

+215

X

+215

2

+128

Half-Time Result

1

+260

X

+106

2

+188

Double Chance

1X

-182

12

-333

X2

-333

Draw No Bet

1

+118

2

-172

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-127

2 Hcp -0.25

-112

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-159

Over 2.5

+110

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-119

No

-119

You will find Andrei Cordea at +430 to be First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite. There’s the chance to get +190 that he finds the net at anytime.

Andrei Cordea (CFR)

First

+430

Anytime

+190

Lorenzo Biliboc (CFR)

First

+500

Anytime

+225

Fabio Patrick dos Santos (Otelul)

First

+550

Anytime

+255

Gabriel Debeljuh (Otelul)

First

+550

Anytime

+255

Meriton Korenica (CFR)

First

+650

Anytime

+310

Andrei Ciobanu (Otelul)

First

+750

Anytime

+360

Pedro Nuno Fernandes Ferreira (Otelul)

First

+800

Anytime

+380

Denis Bordun (Otelul)

First

+950

Anytime

+450

Teodor Lungu (Otelul)

First

+950

Anytime

+460

Karlo Muhar (CFR)

First

+1050

Anytime

+480

Andres Şfaiţ (CFR)

First

+1300

Anytime

+600

Bruno Paz (Otelul)

First

+1300

Anytime

+600

Viktor Kun (CFR)

First

+1400

Anytime

+700

Joao Lameira (Otelul)

First

+1400

Anytime

+700

Christopher Braun (CFR)

First

+1400

Anytime

+700

Igor Savic (CFR)

First

+1800

Anytime

+850

Paul Iacob (Otelul)

First

+1900

Anytime

+850

Sheriff Sinyan (CFR)

First

+2000

Anytime

+950

Marian Huja (CFR)

First

+2000

Anytime

+950

Aly Abeid (CFR)

First

+2000

Anytime

+950

Camora (CFR)

First

+2000

Anytime

+1000

Stats: SuperLiga matches only
Otelul Galati have swerved defeat at Stadionul Otelul in the previous four matches. Stjepan Tomas' team have five wins, three losses and two draws in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.80 goals per match and conceding 1.60.

CFR Cluj haven’t tasted defeat in three consecutive away matches. The Railwaymen have racked up seven wins, two defeats and one draw in the last 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 0.70.

Otelul overcame CFR 4-1 when the sides last met at Stadionul Otelul. The previous 3 H2H meetings at Stadionul Otelul have featured one Otelul win, one CFR victory and a draw.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Otelul Galati Home Stats		5-2-3	3.40	1.80	1.60	7	3	6	4
CFR Cluj Away Stats		7-1-2	2.00	1.30	0.70	4	6	4	6

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Otelul Galati vs CFR Cluj Lineups & Team News

Check the Otelul vs CFR team news before you place your bets. Stay in the know with the confirmed SuperLiga lineups and up-to-date injury news.

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