Otelul Galati vs Universitatea Cluj Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 25 Oct 2025

SuperLiga Betting Preview: Otelul Galati vs Universitatea Cluj

Otelul Galati host Universitatea Cluj in this Romanian SuperLiga encounter at Stadionul Otelul, with kick-off set for 09:00 on Saturday 25 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

We’ll back Otelul Galati +0.25 on the Asian Handicap and split our stake between 0 and +0.5 when they clash with Universitatea Cluj. A victory delivers a nice payout at -152 although a draw would still mean a return.

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Otelul Galati have triumphed in back-to-back SuperLiga games. The latest of these was on the road where UTA Arad were beaten 4-0 at Arena Francisc Neuman. The Steelworkers had four shots on target and 51% possession, while Pedro Nuno, Andrezinho, Conrado and Paulinho bagged a goal.

Universitatea Cluj have suffered back-to-back losses, recently being beaten at home by Botosani 2-0 at Cluj Arena. The Cluj-Napoca team had 49% possession and recorded one shot on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It has been three wins on the bounce for U Cluj when playing Otelul. In the last clash, away side U Cluj landed a 1-0 victory at Stadionul Otelul. The past 6 H2H meetings have included three victories for U Cluj, two wins for Otelul and a single draw.

SuperLiga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	Otelul Galati	20	8	6	6	30	17	13	30:17	30
7	U Cluj	20	8	6	6	25	19	6	25:19	30

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Otelul have 4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 13.4 attempts. Gyorgy Laszlo Balint's side have averaged 52.0% possession, 379.9 passes and 4.4 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 0.7 goals from 4.5 shots on goal, 14.3 attempts and 5.5 corners.

Joao Lameira and Patrick lead the way with 3 goals, while Andrezinho has 2. Joao Paulo, Andrei Ciobanu and Stefan Bana are the leading assists makers with 2.

U Cluj have won 2, lost 4 and drawn 4, with an average of 0.8 goals from 2.8 shots on goal and 11.3 attempts. The Students have averaged 58.4% possession, 500.2 passes, 6.0 corners awarded and 4.0 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.1 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 12.4 attempts.

Dino Mikanovic and Jovo Lukic have scored 2 goals, followed by Virgiliu Postolachi with 1. Dan Nistor has been top assists provider with 3 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Otelul Galati confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Cosmin Dur-Bozoanca (GK), Milen Zhelev, Diego Zivulic, Paul Iacob, Conrado, Pedro Nuno, Joao Paulo, Andrei Ciobanu, Denis Bordun, Patrick, Andrezinho.

Universitatea Cluj confirmed lineup (4-3-1-2): Stefan Lefter (GK), Dino Mikanovic, Jonathan Cisse, Elio Capradossi, Alexandru Chipciu, Mouhamadou Drammeh, Gabriel Simion, Andrei Artean, Issouf Macalou, Jovo Lukic, Virgiliu Postolachi.

Otelul Galati vs Universitatea Cluj Prediction & Betting Tips

Our expert Otelul Galati vs Universitatea Cluj betting tips include a main match prediction, a correct score pick, corners forecast, standout player prop selections and bet builder advice. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Match Prediction

Otelul Galati +0.25 on the Asian Handicap could be the way forward at odds of -152. The home team should be able to avoid defeat in this SuperLiga clash and we’re optimistic that they can land a win.

The football betting tips are only provided once we have a handle on the team news and the latest form guide. We are also on point when it comes to the most valuable SuperLiga stats.

Key Otelul Galati vs Universitatea Cluj league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Otelul in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Otelul in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Otelul in 2 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by U Cluj in 5 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by U Cluj in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by U Cluj in 14 of their last 20 games.

The betting apps are estimating that there is a 60.2% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 65-70%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

Otelul Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -152 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Otelul 1 - 0 U Cluj

We’re betting on Otelul to secure a 1-0 winning scoreline. Odds of +480 can be taken and it’s great fun to predict a correct score and hopefully land a winner.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Joao Lameira to Score +750

Joao Lameira (Otelul) has netted three goals in his past five SuperLiga matches. He looks like an attractive wager to be on the scoresheet and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer selection at odds of +750.

Latest Joao Lameira Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+700

First

+1400

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Corners Prediction

U Cluj To Have Most Corners +102

On average, Universitatea Cluj have had 8.20 corners in the past 5 games, with Otelul Galati managing an average of 4.00 corners in the previous 5 home matches. Odds of +102 look attractive for U Cluj to come out on top in the Corner Match bet.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Otelul

Total

9.90 4.40 5.50

Home

10.70 5.40 5.30

Away

9.80 5.10 4.70

U Cluj

Total

10.00 6.00 4.00

Home

9.20 5.60 3.60

Away

11.50 6.40 5.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-141

Under 9.5

-103

Otelul Corners

Over 4.5

-110

Under 4.5

-125

U Cluj Corners

Over 4.5

-120

Under 4.5

-120

Most Corners

1

-110

X

+600

2

+115

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Otelul Galati vs Universitatea Cluj Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The bookmakers have betting odds of +165 for Otelul Galati to triumph in this SuperLiga clash, with Universitatea Cluj trading at a price of +188 if you think they’ll win, while the draw is chalked up at +190.

Otelul can be backed alternatively on the Draw No Bet market and that means getting -130. However, if you want insurance on the underdogs instead, U Cluj are -109.

A low-scoring contest will be predicted by several which is reflected in the fact that Under 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds. An alternative angle is a BTTS bet and Both Teams to Score No is available at -139.

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Full-Time Result

1

+165

X

+190

2

+188

Half-Time Result

1

+225

X

+104

2

+245

Double Chance

1X

-278

12

-286

X2

-244

Draw No Bet

1

-130

2

-109

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+117

2 Hcp +0.25

-161

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-192

Over 2.5

+145

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-102

No

-139

Jovo Lukic is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +575. Alternatively, there’s the chance to back him to find the net at any stage at +280.

Jovo Lukic (U Cluj)

First

+280

Anytime

+575

Virgiliu Postolachi (U Cluj)

First

+290

Anytime

+550

Andrei Ciobanu (Otelul)

First

+320

Anytime

+650

Dan Nistor (U Cluj)

First

+350

Anytime

+700

Ștefan Bană (Otelul)

First

+370

Anytime

+750

Denis Bordun (Otelul)

First

+420

Anytime

+850

Andrej Fabry (U Cluj)

First

+500

Anytime

+900

Andrei Gheorghita (U Cluj)

First

+500

Anytime

+900

Joao Lameira (Otelul)

First

+700

Anytime

+1400

Cristian Chira (Otelul)

First

+700

Anytime

+1400

Ovidiu Bic (U Cluj)

First

+700

Anytime

+1300

Andrei Artean (U Cluj)

First

+750

Anytime

+1500

Rares Scocilca (U Cluj)

First

+850

Anytime

+1600

Diego Zivulic (Otelul)

First

+850

Anytime

+1600

Alessandro Murgia (U Cluj)

First

+850

Anytime

+1600

Paul Iacob (Otelul)

First

+850

Anytime

+1700

Conrado Buchanelli Holz (Otelul)

First

+900

Anytime

+1800

Dorin Codrea (U Cluj)

First

+950

Anytime

+1800

Alexandru Chipciu (U Cluj)

First

+950

Anytime

+1800

Gabriel Simion (U Cluj)

First

+1100

Anytime

+2200

Miguel Silva (U Cluj)

First

+1200

Anytime

+2200

Otelul have managed five victories, three draws and two losses in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 0.60.

U Cluj have finished with five wins, four losses and one draw in the last 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 1.00.

When the sides last met at Stadionul Otelul, U Cluj beat Otelul 1-0. The previous 4 H2H meetings at Stadionul Otelul have involved two U Cluj triumphs, one Otelul win and one draw.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Otelul Galati Home Stats		5-3-2	2.10	1.50	0.60	4	6	4	6
Universitatea Cluj Away Stats		5-1-4	2.50	1.50	1.00	5	5	5	5

• 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 Universitatea Cluj Lineups & Team News

Make sure to look over the Otelul vs U Cluj team news before betting. We’ll share the most up-to-date confirmed SuperLiga lineups and injury information.

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