FC Farul Constanta
- FC Farul Constanta could win and should definitely not lose when they face SC FC Petrolul Ploiesti at Stadionul Viitorul, Romania, on Sunday.
- Farul are unbeaten at home in Liga I 2026/2027 after four games, having won three and drawn one, while Petrolul have looked less sure on their travels with two wins, one draw and two defeats in five away games, averaging 2.00 goals per game conceded.
- The marinarii have played with a clear identity since Sabau took charge on 5 June 2026, setting up a disciplined three-at-the-back unit, creating overlaps and width with wing-backs and transitioning quickly on the counter-attack.
- Eduard Radaslavescu has been the danger man for Farul with five goals in ten Liga I 2026/2027 games and two of their last five.
SC FC Petrolul Ploiesti
- But Petrolul have been a little shaky in recent weeks with three wins, one draw and one defeat from their last five.
- Ricardo Sousa's Petrolul have shown more consistency during their rise to fourth place in the league since he took charge on 1st July 2026.
- His proactivity and structure are starting to bear fruit in what is a much more possession-based game than anything Farul are used to playing.
- The visitors come into this fixture with a better rhythm after beating CS Corvinul Hunedoara 2-0, drawing 2-2 away at FCSB and then seeing off FC Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc 2-0 in Liga I 2026/2027.
Head-to-Head
- FC Farul have won the last 3 games between the two clubs, winning the most recent encounter in Liga I Playout 2025/2026 2-0 at home.
- The hosts should have the edge, however, because they have had Petrolul's number in this fixture for some time and have the momentum at home.
Key Players
- Eduard Radaslavescu has been the danger man for Farul with five goals in ten Liga I 2026/2027 games and two of their last five.
- Breston Malula is the top scorer for Petrolul with three goals in eight Liga I 2026/2027 matches, but Alejandro Bran has provided the spark recently with three assists in the last five.
Betting Insights
- Farul are the clear favorites in the betting at 1.95, with Petrolul 3.59 and the draw 3.9.
- The safest bet is for the home win.
- Both teams to score at 1.65 looks a smart wager from an alternative angle.
Prediction
- The most likely result is a narrow win for Farul or a draw, but the safest bet is for the home win.
- Petrolul will be more positive on the road than usual because that's their style, but Farul offer plenty of danger at home too, so both teams to score at 1.65 looks a smart wager from an alternative angle.