Cluj Derby Highlights Superliga’s Saturday Action in Round 26

The Saturday action in Round 26 of the Superliga featured several exciting matches, including the highly anticipated Cluj Derby. This day followed the Friday matches where FC Argeș triumphed over Hermannstadt with a score of 3-1 and Rapid secured a 1-1 draw against Petrolul.

Unirea Slobozia vs. Farul Constanța

The first match on Saturday kicked off with Unirea Slobozia hosting Farul Constanța at 13:00. This match marked Claudiu Niculescu’s return to a top-tier team as head coach for Slobozia. Niculescu has previously coached U Cluj, FC Voluntari, and Dinamo in the Superliga, winning both the Romanian Cup and the Supercup with Ilfov.

• Current home record for Unirea Slobozia: 3 wins, 1 draw, 8 losses.
• Farul Constanța’s away record: 3 wins, 3 draws out of 12 matches.

Historically, the two teams have faced each other four times in the Superliga, with one victory for each side and two draws. Their most recent encounter on September 28, 2025, ended in a 1-1 tie, while the first match ever saw Slobozia winning 1-0 on July 12, 2024.

At this stage, Unirea Slobozia ranks 14th with 21 points, having fallen out of playoff contention. In contrast, Farul Constanța holds the 11th spot with 34 points and is still in the race for a playoff position.

FK Csikszereda vs. UTA Arad

The second match featured FK Csikszereda against UTA Arad at 15:00. Csikszereda is looking to build on their performance after a goalless draw earlier in the season. The team has a home record of three wins, six draws, and three losses, scoring in 10 of their 12 home matches.

• Csikszereda’s position: 13th with 22 points.
• UTA Arad’s position: 8th with 38 points.

In contrast, UTA has enjoyed a robust away performance, without a loss since October 26, 2025. They have secured four victories and one draw since then, becoming the top team in header goals with nine, including four by Marius Coman.

Cluj Derby: CFR Cluj vs. Universitatea Cluj

The highlight of the day was the Cluj Derby, which featured a fierce rivalry between CFR Cluj and Universitatea Cluj at 20:00. They have clashed 39 times in the Superliga, with CFR winning 19 matches, Universitatea achieving eight victories, and 12 matches ending in a draw.

Historical matches include the first meeting on December 7, 1947, which ended 3-1 in favor of Universitatea. Notably, on May 7, 2008, CFR’s victory secured their first league title. A memorable match played on August 21, 2023, ended with a thrilling score of 4-3 in CFR’s favor.

• Most recent encounter: September 29, 2025, ended 2-2.
• CFR Cluj’s recent form: five consecutive victories.
• Universitatea Cluj’s current form: three wins in a row.

As of now, CFR Cluj, last season’s vice-champion, seeks to climb into playoff contention, currently sitting in 7th place. Meanwhile, Universitatea Cluj is in 5th place, maintaining a four-point lead over CFR.

This round of the Superliga promises to deliver thrilling matches, showcasing the depth and competitive spirit of Romanian football.