CFR 1907 Cluj

vs

AFC Hermannstadt

Predictions & Betting Tips

CFR 1907 Cluj

• CFR 1907 Cluj are unbeaten in five, but have struggled to convert draws into wins (W1, D4).
• CFR have taken nine points from their first ten Liga I 2025/2026 games, so let's consider the CFR 1907 Cluj vs AFC Hermannstadt betting tips for this match.
• Andrea Mandorlini’s early impact on Cluj has been to return the side to playing in a much more controlled and structured style, where compact blocks and selective pressing are used to control games, and the ability to mix formations and play vertically when necessary is an added bonus.

AFC Hermannstadt

• AFC Hermannstadt have been inconsistent, but have been defensively more consistent on the road (W1, L1).
• Hermannstadt have claimed ten points from 11 games and sit one place higher.
• Hermannstadt have been pragmatic in their approach to the season, employing a low-block approach in which they attempt to remain compact and stingy at the back, and hit their opponents on the break.

Head-to-Head

• CFR 1907 Cluj have dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning three of the last five meetings.
• Hermannstadt have failed to win any of their last three away games vs Cluj, so the psychological impact of that is unlikely to change.

Key Players

• Meriton Korenica
  • Meriton Korenica has been Cluj’s key man so far this term, with three Liga I 2025/2026 goals to his name in nine appearances, and he could be the key to a home win.
• Sergiu Bus
  • With Sergiu Bus currently the team’s main outlet at the other end, he has three goals from his 11 Liga I 2025/2026 appearances this season.
• Silviu Balaure
  • The attacking onus has fallen to creative midfielder Silviu Balaure, who has managed five assists in just eight games.

Betting Insights

• With both of these sides being defensively disciplined, we’re going with the Under 2.5 goals market at 1.82 in this encounter, as it has the potential to be a close contest.
• CFR 1907 Cluj come into this one as the clear favourites at 1.65, with Hermannstadt 5.55 underdogs. Therefore, our CFR 1907 Cluj vs AFC Hermannstadt prediction will reflect these odds.
• Cluj’s home record has been underwhelming so far in the campaign (W1, D3, L2), while Hermannstadt have been more defensively solid on their travels, conceding just 1.17 goals per-game in Liga I 2025/2026. In this context, the CFR 1907 Cluj vs AFC Hermannstadt betting tips favor a close and low-scoring game.

Prediction

• That’s why we’re siding with the in-form hosts to edge out a narrow win.
• Expect a tight game - Under 2.5 goals at 1.82 looks the smart play.