Dinamo Bucharest vs Oțelul Galați: Preview, Prediction, Lineups

Dinamo Bucharest vs Oțelul Galați — Match Preview

The lights of the Stadionul Arcul de Triumf shine bright this weekend as Dinamo Bucharest host Oțelul Galați in a crucial battle for the Liga I playoff spots. The “Red Dogs” are enjoying a resurgence, sitting 4th in the table and unbeaten in their last five league games. Under Zeljko Kopic, they have turned their home ground into a difficult place to visit, recently thrashing Csikszereda 4-0 and beating heavyweights CFR Cluj 2-1.

They face an Oțelul Galați side renowned for their grit. Managed by the intense Dorinel Munteanu, Oțelul sit 7th, just outside the playoff places. While they are tough to beat (only 5 losses in 17 games), they struggle to turn draws into wins. With Dinamo looking to cement their podium chase and Oțelul desperate to break into the top six, expect a physical, tactical war in the capital.

Dinamo Bucharest vs Oțelul Galați — Quick Match Info

Fixture: Dinamo Bucharest vs Oțelul Galați
Competition: Romania Liga I (Matchday 18)
Venue: Stadionul Arcul de Triumf, Bucharest (Capacity: 8,207)
Date: Saturday, 29 November 2025 (Expected)
Kickoff Time: 21:00 EET / 20:00 CET / 00:30 IST (Sunday)
Referee: TBC
TV Channel (Romania): Digi Sport 1, Prima Sport 1
TV Channel (International): AntenaPlay
Live Stream: Digi Online, Prima Play

Dinamo Bucharest vs Oțelul Galați — Match Context (2025/26 Season)

Dinamo Bucharest:

Position: 4th in Liga I (31 Points).
Form: Strong. Unbeaten in their last 5 league matches (W-W-D-W-D). They are scoring freely at home, with Dennis Politic and Astrit Selmani forming a dangerous partnership.
Current Challenge: Fatigue. They played a tough 1-1 draw against FC Botosani on Monday, giving them fewer rest days than their opponents.

Oțelul Galați:

Position: 7th in Liga I (24 Points).
Form: Stubborn but Stagnant. They have drawn 3 of their last 5 games, including a 2-2 thriller against Farul Constanța.
Current Challenge: Breaking the deadlock. Oțelul often frustrates teams but lacks the creative spark to kill games off away from home.

Dinamo Bucharest vs Oțelul Galați — What’s at Stake

For Dinamo Bucharest:

Podium Ambitions: A win could potentially move them into 3rd place and create a comfortable buffer inside the Championship Playoff zone.

For Oțelul Galați:

Top 6 Entry: Sitting 7th, Oțelul are chasing the final playoff spot. A win against a direct rival like Dinamo is essential to keep their top-6 dreams alive.

Dinamo Bucharest vs Oțelul Galați — Team Form

Dinamo Bucharest (Last 5 Matches):

D vs FC Botosani (1-1)
W vs Csikszereda M. Ciuc (4-0)
W vs CFR Cluj (2-1)
W vs CS Dinamo (3-1 – Cup)
D vs FC Arges (1-1)

Oțelul Galați (Last 5 Matches):

D vs Farul Constanta (2-2)
D vs Petrolul (0-0)
W vs FC Hermannstadt (3-1)
D vs Sporting Liesti (3-3 – Cup)
L vs U. Cluj (1-2)

Dinamo Bucharest vs Oțelul Galați — Team News

Dinamo Bucharest:

Maxime Sivis: Out (Injury – The right-back is unavailable).
Alberto Soro: Out (Inactive – The Spanish winger misses out).
Cristian Mihai: Out (Inactive).
Alexandru Musi: Out (Inactive).
Key Returns: Dennis Politic is fit and expected to captain the side.

Oțelul Galați:

Kazu: Out (Injury).
Ne Lopes: Questionable/Inactive.
Daniel Armstrong: Questionable (Injury).
Stefan Bana: Out (Illness).

Dinamo Bucharest vs Oțelul Galați — Head to Head

28 Jul 2025: Oțelul 2–1 Dinamo
05 Feb 2025: Dinamo 1–0 Oțelul
20 Sep 2024: Oțelul 1–1 Dinamo
08 Apr 2024: Oțelul 1–0 Dinamo
18 Feb 2024: Dinamo 3–1 Oțelul

Dinamo Bucharest vs Oțelul Galați — Predicted Lineups

Dinamo Bucharest (4-3-3):

Kopic relies on his attacking trident to break down Oțelul’s block.

GK: Adnan Golubovic
RB: Cristian Costin (Replacing Sivis)
CB: Kennedy Boateng
CB: Josué Homawoo
LB: Raul Opruț
CM: Eddy Gnahoré
CM: Cătălin Cîrjan
CM: Patrick Olsen
RW: Hakim Abdallah
ST: Astrit Selmani
LW: Dennis Politic (C)

Oțelul Galați (4-3-3):

Dorinel Munteanu demands high physical output.

GK: Iustin Popescu
RB: David Maftei
CB: Jonathan Cissé
CB: Diego Zivulic
LB: Miguel Silva
CDM: João Lameira
CM: Juri Cisotti (C)
CM: Samuel Teles
RW: Frédéric Maciel
ST: Stipe Juric
LW: Alexandru Pop

Dinamo Bucharest vs Oțelul Galați — Impact Bench Options

Dinamo Bucharest:

Ahmed Bani: The “Super Sub” for Dinamo. Always brings energy and crosses from the left flank in the dying minutes.
Georgi Milanov: Provides experience and control if Dinamo need to hold onto a lead.

Oțelul Galați:

Răzvan Tănasă: Quick winger who can exploit tired legs on the counter.
Vasilije Djuric: A creative option if Oțelul are chasing a goal.

Dinamo Bucharest vs Oțelul Galați — Tactical Outlook

Dinamo Bucharest:

Playing Style: Vertical Possession. Under Kopic, Dinamo looks to move the ball quickly to Politic and Abdallah on the wings. They press high at home, feeding off the energy of the Arcul de Triumf crowd.
Strength: Home Form. They have been lethal in Bucharest recently, scoring 6 goals in their last two home league games.

Oțelul Galați:

Playing Style: Physical Discipline. Dorinel Munteanu’s team is arguably the fittest in the league. They play a rigid system, focusing on winning second balls and launching quick counters through Cisotti and Pop.
Weakness: Defensive Focus. Sometimes they sit too deep, inviting pressure which eventually leads to conceding (as seen in the 2-2 vs Farul).

Dinamo Bucharest vs Oțelul Galați — Key Battles

Matchup	Battle Type	Edge
Dennis Politic vs. David Maftei	Star vs. Youth: Politic is one of the best dribblers in the league. Maftei will need double coverage to stop him cutting inside.	Dinamo
Eddy Gnahoré vs. Juri Cisotti	Midfield Engine: A battle of physicality. Gnahoré holds the fort while Cisotti drives Oțelul forward.	Tie
Astrit Selmani vs. Jonathan Cissé	The Wrestle: Selmani is a nuisance striker who fights for every ball. Cissé must be strong in the air.	Oțelul

Dinamo Bucharest vs Oțelul Galați — Spotlight Players

Dennis Politic (Dinamo Bucharest):

The captain is the heartbeat of this team. His ability to score from distance or create something out of nothing makes him the most dangerous player on the pitch. If Oțelul give him space, he will punish them.

Alexandru Pop (Oțelul Galați):

Oțelul’s top scorer is a constant threat. He works tirelessly in the channels and has a knack for scoring scrappy goals. Dinamo’s high line will need to be wary of his runs in behind.

Dinamo Bucharest vs Oțelul Galați — Fan Reactions

Dinamo Fans:

“Arcul de Triumf is our fortress! Oțelul plays rugby, not football, but we will beat them with quality.”

“Politic and Selmani to score. We need these 3 points for the podium.”

Oțelul Fans:

“Dorinel will have them running until they drop. We never give up.”

“A draw away at Dinamo would be decent, but we need wins for the playoffs.”

Dinamo Bucharest vs Oțelul Galați — Match-Defining Factors

The Crowd: The compact Arcul de Triumf creates an intense atmosphere. Oțelul must stay calm and not let the crowd influence the referee.
Dinamo’s Rest: having played Monday, Dinamo might be slightly heavy-legged in the last 20 minutes compared to Oțelul.
Set Pieces: Oțelul are dangerous from long throws and corners. Dinamo has struggled defending aerial balls at times.

Dinamo Bucharest vs Oțelul Galați — Prediction

Score Prediction: Dinamo Bucharest 2–1 Oțelul Galați

Betting Insights:

Outcome: Dinamo Bucharest to Win.
Total Goals: Over 2.5 Goals (Recent H2H and form suggest goals; Dinamo score at home).
Both Teams to Score: YES (Oțelul rarely fail to score, Dinamo rarely keep clean sheets).

Analysis: Dinamo are currently playing some of the best football in Romania. Their confidence at home is sky-high. While Oțelul are a tough nut to crack, their tendency to draw games suggests they lack the killer instinct to win in Bucharest. Expect a tight game, with Dennis Politic providing the moment of magic to separate the sides.

Dinamo Bucharest vs Oțelul Galați — Final Word

Dinamo Bucharest are on a mission to return to the European stage, and dispatching a playoff rival like Oțelul Galați is a necessary step. Oțelul will make it ugly and physical, but Dinamo’s superior technical quality should see them through in front of a passionate home crowd.

Dinamo Bucharest vs Oțelul Galați — FAQs

When is the Dinamo vs Oțelul match?

The match is expected to be played on Saturday, 29 November 2025.

Is Maxime Sivis playing?

No, Maxime Sivis is out with an injury.

Where can I watch the match in Romania?

You can watch live on Digi Sport 1 and Prima Sport 1.

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