Article by Alexandru Barbu, Răzvan Stamatiu – Published on Wednesday, 27 May 2026, 15:31 / Updated on Wednesday, 27 May 2026 15:34
Live on GSP Live, Raul Rusescu and Valentin Negru prefaced the play-off matches: the second leg of the duels for maintenance/promotion, Farul – Chindia and FC Voluntari – Hermannstadt, as well as the “final” for the Conference League between Dinamo and FCSB.
- Dinamo – FCSBsingle leg, is played on Friday.
- Farul – Chindia (3-3 in the round) finds its denouement on Sunday.
- The deciding leg FC Voluntari – Hermannstadt (2-3 in the round) it's scheduled for monday.
- All 3 games start at 20:30, liveTEXT on GSP.ro and live on TV on Prima Sport 1 and Digi Sport 1.
Rusescu, three-time champion of Romania, with Unirea Urziceni and FCSB, anticipates at least a major surprise in the relegation/promotion playoffs, while Negru, a member of Rapid UEFantastic, has opposite predictions. The two did not agree on the Dinamo – FCSB confrontation either.
Dinamo – FCSB | “The FCSB team is more experienced” vs. “Dinamo leaves with the first chance”
If it was played at the National Arena, there were at least 40,000 spectators, maybe even more. The FCSB batch is more experienced and has been through several important battles, including European ones. It's just that if they play with only one “closer”, as they did with Botoșani, it's 50%-50%, the balance is balanced. If they will play with two defenders, FCSB will be the favorite: 60%-40%
– Raul Rusescuat GSP Live
Dinamo leaves with the first chance, as it looks at the moment. Indeed, in terms of experience in decisive matches, FCSB always had an advantage, but in terms of football and how it looked all season, Dinamo has the first chance. Indeed, being only one match, it is very difficult to give a prediction
– Black Valentineat GSP Live
Raul Rusescu and Valentin Negru, Alexandru Barbu's guests on Wednesday's GSP Live show
Lighthouse – Chindia | “Lighthouse Relegates” Vs. “Stay in League 1”
At this point, I think the Lighthouse is relegating. I'm sorry to say it. In the first leg, Chindia was overall better. I think there are big problems at Farul, from top to bottom, and you can see it in the decisions they've taken lately and in the way the team expresses itself. I see Chindia winning this tie but it's balanced. There is immense pressure on the Lighthouse!
– Raul Rusescuat GSP Live
The most surprising match in the pool was Chindia – Farul. I thought it would be the most unbalanced game there! My opinion is that Farul will stay in League 1but anything can happen
– Black Valentineat GSP Live
FC Voluntari – Hermannstadt | “Sibiul, Favorite”
I expect Hermannstadt to stay in League 1. I find it hard to believe that they will lose by two goals, the way the tour match looked
– Raul Rusescuat GSP Live
Dorinel Munteanu would leave with his head held high, if he saved the team, because he did his duty. And I think that Sibiu is the favorite in the return
– Black Valentineat GSP Live
