Article by Alexandru Tomuțiu – Published Saturday, April 25, 2026, 3:36 p.m. / Updated Saturday, April 25, 2026, 3:36 p.m.
Andrei Prepelita (40 years old), coach free of contract, said who, in his opinion, is the favorite to win the title of champion this season.
Andrei Prepelita is convinced that the fight for the title will take place between the occupants of the first two positions, U Cluj and Craiova University. He believes that the Oltenians have an extra chance, but he did not justify his choice.
Andrei Prepelita: “The University of Craiova is the favorite over U Cluj”
“Every match in the play-off is difficult. No one can consider himself a winner in advance. Craiova University goes to Mioveni, a field on which it is difficult to win.
Cluj University had a good period, but the match with Dinamo came, a little weaker.
There are matches every 3 days and it shows. There are also CFR, Rapid. Dinamo has good players, but in 2026 it registered a decrease.
The fight for the title will be between the University of Craiova and U Cluj, with a plus for Craiova, from what is seen“, said Andrei Prepelita, according to digisport.ro.
Both opponents have 39 points each, and in the event of a tie Olteni would win due to their better position at the end of the regular season.
In this stage, U Cluj will travel to the field of rival CFR Cluj. Craiova will also play away, at FC Argeș. The two are also the formations that will compete in the final of the Romanian Cup. This will be played on May 13, from 21:00.
Maybe it will be a hostile reception. I know I performed there, but you know how it is, they're still watching. I am the first coach who took the team to the European Cups in 2007. I have no problems, I focus on the match with my boys, not on the supporters.
For me, CFR passed, it was an episode, I think I did something there, it's normal that CFR Cluj is also in my heart. As is Sepsi, for example, places where I did beautiful performances.
– Cristiano Bergodi, before CFR Cluj – U Cluj
