CFR Cluj vs FC Otelul Galati: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 January

CFR Cluj

W W W D D

3rd place in Championship Playoffs

1-0

18/01/2026 11:45

FC Otelul Galati

L W D D W

3rd place in Playoffs

Romania Liga I

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for CFR Cluj vs FC Otelul Galati on 18 January 2026 (kick-off: 11:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full CFR Cluj vs FC Otelul Galati preview before placing your bet.

CFR Cluj are currently 3rd with 43 points after 10 matches.
FC Otelul Galati sit 3rd with 35 points from 9 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: CFR Cluj to win with probability 44%.
Head-to-head history favors CFR Cluj, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. FC Otelul Galati have one win, while 2 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

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Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

11:45

2026-01-18

CFR Cluj vs FC Otelul Galati - Prediction & Odds

CFR Cluj

FC Otelul Galati

2026-01-18 11:45

STANDINGS UP TO 18/01/2026

Championship Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 CS Universitatea Craiova	50	10	6	2	2	12	6	6
02 Universitaea Cluj	46	10	6	1	3	13	11	2
03 CFR Cluj	43	10	4	4	2	8	7	1
04 Dinamo Bucuresti	39	10	3	4	3	13	12	1
05 Rapid Bucuresti	34	10	1	3	6	8	14	-6
06 Arges	32	10	1	4	5	6	10	-4

Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 UTA Arad	39	9	5	2	2	14	7	7
02 FCSB	37	9	4	2	3	13	9	4
03 FC Otelul Galati	35	9	4	2	3	17	15	2
04 FK Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc	33	9	5	2	2	11	8	3
05 FC Botosani	33	9	3	3	3	13	17	-4
06 Hermannstadt	25	9	3	4	2	13	10	3
07 Farul Constanta	25	9	1	3	5	8	11	-3
08 Petrolul Ploiesti	25	9	2	3	4	9	15	-6
09 FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia	22	9	2	3	4	11	13	-2
10 Metaloglobus	16	9	2	4	3	10	14	-4

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 CS Universitatea Craiova	60	30	17	9	4	53	27	26
02 Rapid Bucuresti	56	30	16	8	6	47	30	17
03 Universitaea Cluj	54	30	16	6	8	48	27	21
04 CFR Cluj	53	30	15	8	7	49	40	9
05 Dinamo Bucuresti	52	30	14	10	6	42	28	14
06 Arges	50	30	15	5	10	37	28	9
07 FCSB	46	30	13	7	10	48	40	8
08 UTA Arad	43	30	11	10	9	39	44	-5
09 FC Botosani	42	30	11	9	10	37	29	8
10 FC Otelul Galati	41	30	11	8	11	39	32	7
11 Farul Constanta	37	30	10	7	13	39	37	2
12 Petrolul Ploiesti	32	30	7	11	12	24	31	-7
13 FK Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc	32	30	8	8	14	30	58	-28
14 FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia	25	30	7	4	19	27	46	-19
15 Hermannstadt	23	30	5	8	17	29	50	-21
16 Metaloglobus	12	30	2	6	22	25	66	-41

Head To Head

24/08/2025 09:15

FC Otelul Galati

4 - 1

CFR Cluj

ROM D1

22/12/2024 09:00

CFR Cluj

3 - 2

FC Otelul Galati

ROM D1

11/11/2024 15:00

FC Otelul Galati

0 - 1

CFR Cluj

ROM D1

27/02/2024 15:00

FC Otelul Galati

2 - 2

CFR Cluj

ROM D1

23/10/2023 14:00

CFR Cluj

0 - 0

FC Otelul Galati

ROM D1

07/04/2015 12:15

CFR Cluj

1 - 0

FC Otelul Galati

ROM D1

CFR Cluj

50%

Draw

33%

FC Otelul Galati

17%

CFR Cluj Last 6 matches

09/01/2026 06:00

CFR Cluj 0 - 2 KAA Gent INT CF

19/12/2025 14:00

FC Botosani 0 - 1 CFR Cluj ROM D1

12/12/2025 14:30

CFR Cluj 3 - 1 FK Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc ROM D1

07/12/2025 14:30

CS Universitatea Craiova 1 - 1 CFR Cluj ROM D1

04/12/2025 12:30

Metaloglobus 2 - 2 CFR Cluj ROMC

29/11/2025 10:30

Arges 3 - 0 CFR Cluj ROM D1

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches FC Otelul Galati

10/01/2026 06:30

FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia 0 - 0 FC Otelul Galati INT CF

20/12/2025 11:00

FC Otelul Galati 2 - 1 Arges ROM D1

13/12/2025 14:30

Rapid Bucuresti 0 - 2 FC Otelul Galati ROM D1

05/12/2025 14:30

FC Otelul Galati 3 - 0 FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia ROM D1

02/12/2025 11:00

FK Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc 1 - 2 FC Otelul Galati ROMC

29/11/2025 14:55

Dinamo Bucuresti 1 - 0 FC Otelul Galati ROM D1

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Romania Liga I

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

CFR Cluj

FC Otelul Galati

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.73

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.60

Scored

Avg. per game

0.69

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.64

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 40 matches

YesNo

21 (53%)19 (48%)

In last 40 matches

NoYes

19 (49%)20 (51%)

CFR Cluj

Recent matches

FC Otelul Galati

Under /Over

(73%)29 11(27%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(69%)27 12(31%)

Under /Over

(48%)19 21(52%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(38%)15 24(62%)

Under /Over

(33%)13 27(67%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(44%)17 22(56%)

/Yes

(58%)23 17(42%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(44%)17 22(56%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

CFR Cluj

FC Otelul Galati

Shots

CFR Cluj

Total shots

13.90 avg / game

Blocked

139 total

Avg. 3.86

FC Otelul Galati

Total shots

13.77 avg / game

Blocked

89 total

Avg. 2.78

CFR Cluj Pass FC Otelul Galati

Total passes

15278

Avg. 392 / game

Accurate

75%

Ball possession

48%

Total passes

15804

Avg. 405 / game

Accurate

78%

Ball possession

53%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

CFR Cluj

Played games

FC Otelul Galati

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.30

Clean sheets

0.33

4.65

186

Corners

170

4.36

22.30

892

Throw-ins

854

21.90

1.80

Offsides

1.79

2.68

107

GK saves

116

2.97

CFR Cluj

DISCIPLINARY

FC Otelul Galati

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.85

1.90

0.05

0.18

11.25

450

Fouls

516

13.23

10.08

403

Tackles

380

9.74

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How We Build the CFR Cluj vs FC Otelul Galati Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for CFR Cluj vs FC Otelul Galati on 18 January 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Romania Liga I fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

CFR Cluj vs FC Otelul Galati Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess CFR Cluj's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against FC Otelul Galati's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Romania Liga I Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Romania Liga I standings and the Romania Liga I form table to understand exactly where CFR Cluj and FC Otelul Galati sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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