Farul Constanța vs UTA Arad: Prediction, Lineups, Kickoff Time | Romanian Liga 1 2025/26

On: December 13, 2025 1:07 AM

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Farul Constanța vs UTA Arad — Match Preview

A pivotal clash in the race for the Championship Play-off spots takes place at the Academia Hagi on Monday, 15 December 2025. UTA Arad arrive in confident form, sitting 6th with 28 points and riding a three-match winning streak across all competitions. Farul Constanța, managed by Gheorghe Hagi, are struggling in 9th place with 26 points and are winless in their last four league outings. A win for Farul would see them leapfrog UTA and crash back into the top 6, while a victory for the visitors would solidify their playoff credentials before the winter break.

Farul Constanța vs UTA Arad — Match Info

Competition: Liga I (Matchday 20)
Venue: Stadionul Central – Academia Gheorghe Hagi, Ovidiu (Capacity: 4,554)
Date: Monday, 15 December 2025
Kickoff: 17:30 EET | 15:30 GMT
Referee: TBC (CCA Appointment)

Farul Constanța vs UTA Arad — Match Stakes

Farul Constanța (9th — 26 pts):

Win → Moves to 29 pts; likely jumps into the Top 6 playoff spots
Draw → Extends winless streak to 5; keeps them stuck in the play-out zone
Loss → Gap to top 6 widens to 5 points; serious blow to playoff hopes

UTA Arad (6th — 28 pts):

Win → Moves to 31 pts; cements position in the Championship Play-off group
Draw → Maintains the 2-point gap over Farul; a solid away result
Loss → Drops out of the top 6 if U. Cluj or other rivals win; momentum halted

Farul Constanța vs UTA Arad — Team News

Farul Constanța:

Cojocaru I. — Out (Broken collarbone – Key Loss)
Gustavo Marins — Out (Injury)
Constantinescu N. — Out (Knee Injury)
Banu L. — Out (Inactive)
Matei A. — Out (Inactive)
Iancu G. — Questionable (Inactive – Late fitness test)

UTA Arad:

Tzionis M. — Out (Injury – Major Creative Blow)
Padula A. — Out (Inactive)
No suspension concerns reported; likely to field a similar XI to the one that beat Petrolul.

Farul Constanța vs UTA Arad — Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Farul Constanța

07/12 — 1–2 vs Metaloglobus (Liga I)
03/12 — 0–0 vs Dinamo București (Cup)
01/12 — 1–2 vs FCSB (Liga I)
23/11 — 2–2 vs Oțelul Galați (Liga I)
08/11 — 2–0 vs FC Botoșani (Liga I)

UTA Arad

08/12 — 1–0 vs Petrolul (Liga I)
04/12 — 3–0 vs FCSB (Cup)
30/11 — 2–1 vs FC Hermannstadt (Liga I)
22/11 — 0–2 vs U. Cluj (Liga I)
15/11 — 1–2 vs Corvinul (Friendly)

Farul Constanța vs UTA Arad — Head-to-Head (Last 5 Meetings)

09/08/2025 — UTA Arad 2–1 Farul Constanța (Liga I)
10/05/2025 — Farul Constanța 1–2 UTA Arad (Liga I)
20/01/2025 — Farul Constanța 1–1 UTA Arad (Liga I)
18/12/2024 — UTA Arad 1–5 Farul Constanța (Cup)
27/08/2024 — UTA Arad 1–1 Farul Constanța (Liga I)

Farul Constanța vs UTA Arad — Playing XI (Predicted Lineups)

Farul Constanța (4-3-3)

Buzbuchi; Sîrbu, Larie, M. Popescu, Ganea; Vînă, Nedelcu, Grameni; Grigoryan, Rivaldinho, Radaslavescu

UTA Arad (4-2-3-1)

Popa; Râpă, Conte, Benga, Trif; Pedro, Freitas; Omondi, Fabry, Micovschi; Dumiter

Farul Constanța vs UTA Arad — Impact Bench

Farul Constanța: Doicaru (Young talent), Dican (Defensive stability)

UTA Arad: Ghezali (Pace on wing), Cooper (Physical presence upfront)

Farul Constanța vs UTA Arad — Tactical Analysis

Farul Constanța

Gheorghe Hagi’s side is in a slump, particularly defensively, having conceded in 4 of their last 5 league games. Without the pace of Ionuț Cojocaru, their attack lacks its usual directness. Farul will try to dominate possession at home, using Grameni to orchestrate play, but they must be wary of turnovers in midfield which UTA punish ruthlessly.

UTA Arad

Mircea Rednic has UTA playing efficient, counter-attacking football. Their recent 3–0 thrashing of FCSB in the Cup showed their potential. Even without Marinos Tzionis, the trio of Omondi, Fabry, and Micovschi offers plenty of creativity. They will likely sit deep, absorb Farul’s pressure, and look to exploit the space behind Cristian Ganea on the break.

Farul Constanța vs UTA Arad — Key Battles

Larie vs Dumiter — veteran smarts vs work rate
Grameni vs Fabry — battle of the playmakers
Ganea vs Omondi — attacking fullback vs tricky winger
Buzbuchi vs Micovschi — goalkeeper needs a big performance

Farul Constanța vs UTA Arad — Spotlight Players

Farul Constanța — Constantin Grameni

The midfield metronome must control the tempo. If Farul are to break down UTA’s organized defense, the creative spark will likely come from his left foot.

UTA Arad — Andrej Fabry

With Tzionis out, Fabry becomes the main creative hub. His set-piece delivery and ability to shoot from distance will be UTA’s primary weapons.

Farul Constanța vs UTA Arad — Prediction

Farul Constanța 1–1 UTA Arad

Farul are desperate to stop their slide, but UTA are currently one of the most in-form teams in the league. A draw seems the most logical outcome, with both sides cancelling each other out in a tense tactical battle.