Match Preview
The stage is set for a crucial Superliga clash as Farul Constanța hosts Unirea Slobozia in Round 11 of the 2025-2026 season. The game kicks off on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at 17:30 local time at the Ovidiu stadium in Constanța. Fans will be able to follow live text updates on ProSport.ro, with the match also broadcast on Digi Sport 1 and Prima Sport 1.
Both teams sit on the edge of the playoff places, making this encounter a turning point in the early phase of the season. Farul currently sits in 8th place with 14 points, while Unirea Slobozia stands 6th with 17 points after ten rounds. A win for Farul would propel them toward the upper half of the table and potentially into the last playoff spot, while Slobozia aims to consolidate their surprising form and keep pressuring the teams ahead of them.
Farul arrives off a 1-1 draw away to Dinamo, a result that left them eager to capitalize on home comfort and the support of their fans. Slobozia, conversely, rides momentum from two straight league wins – 2-0 away at Hermannstadt and 1-0 at home against Petrolul – underscoring their resilience and growing confidence this campaign.
Historically, the two clubs met three times last season. Slobozia won 1-0 in the regular-season first meeting, Farul claimed a similar 1-0 victory in the return, and their play-out clash ended in a 1-1 draw at Ovidiu. Past results indicate a tight, competitive affair with little margin for error.
Team News and Probable Lineups
Stadium and officials: The match will be played at Stadionul Ovidiu, Constanța, with Horatiu Mircea Feșnic from Cluj-Napoca refereeing. His assistants are Avram Valentin and Cerei Alexandru, with Horia Gabriel Mladinovici serving as the VAR, assisted by Andrei Antonie.
Farul Constanța
Starting XI: Buzbuchi – Duțu, Larie, Țîru, Ganea – Vână, Dican, Radaslavescu – Sima, Ișfan, Tănasă
Absente: Constantinescu, Doicaru, S. Furtado, Gustavo, Maftei, D. Sîrbu (injured)
Coach: Ianis Zicu
Unirea Slobozia
Starting XI: Gurău – Dorobanțu, Dinu, Antoche, Dragu – Pop, Hamdiu, Purece – Bărbuț, Afalna, Dulcea
Absente: Rusu, Șerbănică, M. Lemnaru (injured)
Coach: Andrei Prepeliță
Coaches’ Reflections
In the pre-match press conference, Farul’s coach Ianis Zicu underscored the difficulty of facing an opponent who rarely concedes and praised Slobozia’s energy and tactical discipline. He emphasized the need for his side to respond decisively and to make the most of home support, describing the match as a six-point affair and a test of character for his players.
From the Slobozia camp, head coach Andrei Prepeliță noted the importance of the clash and the team’s recent form. He highlighted Farul’s strong attacking threat and stressed the need for his side to limit space and impose their own rhythm to secure a positive result on the road.
What This Means for the Playoff Race
This encounter has significant implications for the playoff picture in the early stages of the season. A win could lift Farul into the fringes of the playoff zone and tighten the battle for the top six, while Slobozia will aim to tighten their grip on a position that promises a direct route to the post-season. Both teams know the stakes and will look to grab three points in a match that promises intensity and strategic discipline.
For fans eager to follow live action, ProSport.ro will provide live text updates throughout the 90 minutes, with TV coverage available on Digi Sport 1 and Prima Sport 1 for those watching the game on television.
