CFR Cluj take on the visitors Unirea Slobozia in the round 1 match of Romanian Superliga. The match will be played on Sunday, July 13th at Stadionul Dr. Constantin Rădulescu (Cluj-Napoca).
CFR Cluj have remained one of Romania’s most consistent clubs in recent years. Between 2018 and 2022, they won five consecutive league titles. However, they have since slipped into the role of perennial runners-up. In 2024, they finished second behind FCSB, and the latest season brought no change in that hierarchy. After the regular stage, the gap between them and the leaders was just two points, but it widened to nine during the spring playoff round. Head coach Dan Petrescu is undoubtedly frustrated and determined to bring the league title back to Cluj-Napoca this time. Still, fans had reason to celebrate in spring, as the club lifted the Romanian Cup — their fifth triumph in the competition since 2008. CFR began the preseason strongly, recording confident wins over mid-table sides, and look sharp going into the new campaign.
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Unirea Slobozia aim to prove they belong among Romania’s elite. The "Yellow and Blues" were originally founded in 1955, but the club was relaunched in 2004. That second chapter proved far more successful. Last spring, nearly two decades after their revival, Unirea won the second division and secured promotion to the top tier for the first time. The debut proved tough, with the team initially only managing to stay above a struggling Gloria Buzău. Fortunately, Sepsi's unexpected collapse later in the season allowed Unirea to climb to 14th place and avoid direct relegation. In the play-off, they held their nerve — exchanging narrow wins before winning the decisive penalty shootout. This summer, the team focused on defensive stability during friendlies and hopes that last year’s lessons will translate into better performances this season.
These clubs met for the first time last season. CFR comfortably beat the debutants in the first encounter, but Unirea managed to earn a vital home draw in the return leg. The hosts are clearly the superior side in both experience and quality. Back CFR to win convincingly, covering a -1 handicap.
Prediction for the match: CFR Cluj to win with -1.0 handicap.
