Farul Constanta — Petrolul Ploiesti : Match Preview and Prediction for September 01,2025

Farul Constanta: A Season of Transformation

Last season, Farul Constanta struggled significantly, fighting to merely stay in the top-six of the national championship. Ultimately, their efforts were in vain, and the team found itself in a dire battle for survival. It became evident that radical squad changes were urgently needed.

Player Departures and Early Season Surge

The departure of Denis Alibec to Steaua created a major void, necessitating an immediate replacement for their top scorer. The team engaged in a multitude of friendly matches, albeit with mixed results. Following this period, Farul commenced the national championship with an outstanding run, securing 10 out of a possible 12 points, which included an impressive victory over the reigning champions. However, a subsequent dip in form ensued, eventually halted by a crucial cup match win. This victory proved to be precisely what the team required. At home, they have won two of their three encounters, indicating rather promising performance metrics.

Petrolul Ploiesti: Familiar Relegation Woes

Petrolul also found themselves embroiled in the relegation battle last season. It’s noteworthy that the team performed no better than their upcoming opponents, accumulating an identical points total, though they did exhibit a slightly superior record in away fixtures compared to Farul.

Squad Changes and Current Struggles

Petrolul experienced a significant blow with the departure of their second-most prolific scorer, Tudorie, who moved to China, necessitating further squad adjustments. However, Petrolul’s overall performance this season has been far from impressive. A major concern is their record of only one victory in seven matches. Furthermore, they recently endured an incredibly taxing cup match, requiring extra time to overcome Politehnica, a team from the Second League. Against the backdrop of an unconvincing league start, the added physical and mental strain of extra time was undoubtedly an unwelcome development.