Preview: Farul Constanța vs Unirea Slobozia in Superliga Round 11
Two teams on the cusp of the playoff picture meet at the Ovidiu Stadium as Farul Constanța hosts Unirea Slobozia in Round 11 of the 2025-2026 Superliga. The match is scheduled for Sunday, September 28, 2025, kicking off at 17:30 local time. Fans can follow the action in live text on Prosport.ro, with television coverage on Digi Sport 1 and Prima Sport 1.
Current form and standings
Farul come into this clash following a 1-1 draw away to Dinamo, leaving them eighth in the standings with 14 points. A victory could lift them level with the sixth-placed side, the last position guaranteeing a playoff spot, making this a key six-pointer for the hosts.
Unirea Slobozia, meanwhile, have been one of the season’s surprises, amassing 17 points from the first 10 rounds. They arrive in good form, having just recorded back-to-back wins: 2-0 away at Hermannstadt and 1-0 at home against Petrolul Ploiești.
Probable lineups and team news
- Farul Constanța: Buzbuchi; Duțu, Larie, Țîru, Ganea; Vînă, Dican, Radaslavescu; Sima, Ișfan, Tănasă. Absent: Constantinescu, Doicaru, S. Furtado, Gustavo, Maftei, D. Sîrbu. Coach: Ianis Zicu.
- Unirea Slobozia: Gurău; Dorobanțu, Dinu, Antoche, Dragu; Pop, Hamdiu, Purece; Bărbuț, Afalna, Dulcea. Absent: Rusu, Șerbănică, M. Lemnaru. Coach: Andrei Prepeliță.
Stadion: Ovidiu, Constanța. Referee: Horatiu Mircea Feșnic (Cluj-Napoca). VAR: Horia Gabriel Mladinovici; AVAR: Andrei Antonie.
Key matchups and tactical notes
The home side will look to leverage crowd support and apply steady pressure, while Slobozia will rely on disciplined defense and rapid transitions. The midfield duel, featuring Vînă and Purece, could prove decisive in unlocking the opposing rearguard. Slobozia’s forwards will aim to exploit space on the wings and test Farul’s back line with quick combinations.
Coaches’ perspectives
In the pre-match press conference, Farul’s coach Ianis Zicu urged his players to treat the fixture with the seriousness it demands. “A tough match; we face a team that concedes very few goals. We must respond tomorrow. It’s a six-point game; we need to get past them. Home support has been crucial, and we hope the stadium will be full.”
Unirea Slobozia’s boss, Andrei Prepeliță, highlighted the significance of the clash and the positive momentum from recent results: “It’s a very important match for us. We’ve had two good results, morale is high. Farul play an aggressive, offensive game at home; we must deny them space and press them high when possible.”
What this game means for the playoff chase
The outcome will have immediate implications for the playoff battle. A Farul win would boost their position and help close the gap to the top six, while Slobozia will look to maintain momentum and solidify their status as a mid-table challenger capable of challenging bigger clubs on the road.
Broadcast and live text details
The match will be covered with live text on Prosport.ro, ensuring real-time updates, substitutions, and key moments as they happen. Television audiences can watch the game on Digi Sport 1 and Prima Sport 1, with comprehensive post-match analysis to follow.
Bottom line
Both teams are aware of what’s at stake in this clash. With playoff spots on the line, the encounter promises intensity, tactical nuance, and moments of quality that fans of Romanian football will not want to miss.
