Hermannstadt vs FCSB Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 May 2026

SuperLiga Betting Preview: Hermannstadt vs FCSB
Hermannstadt meet FCSB at Stadionul Municipal, Sibiu, with kick-off set for 19:30 on Monday 18 May.
FCSB Primed to Win This Clash
FCSB are capable of delivering a nice payout when they clash with Hermannstadt and the price of 1.87 really stands out. We think that the Full-Time Result market is the best route to a potential return.
3-3 Draw When Teams Last Clashed
Hermannstadt faced Metaloglobus Bucharest away when last in action. It was a 2-2 draw at Stadionul Clinceni. The Red and Blacks enjoyed 48% possession and had six shots on target, with Cristian Negut and Cristian Nedelcovici (own goal) scoring one goal each.
FCSB hosted Unirea Slobozia in their previous game, ending in a 0-0 draw at Arena Nationala. Lucian Filip’s team dominated possession with 70% of the ball and racked up five shots on goal.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Hermannstadt and FCSB have drawn the past three games, with the last clash ending 3-3 at Stadionul Municipal, Sibiu. The previous 10 H2H matches include three FCSB victories, two Hermannstadt wins along with five draws.
Hermannstadt – Last 10 League Games
Hermannstadt have 4 wins, 2 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 5.1 shots on goal and 14.8 attempts. The Sibiu side have averaged 51.8% possession, 374.9 passes and 6.8 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.1 goals from 4.6 shots on goal, 10.8 attempts and 4.8 corners.
Players to Watch
Top scorers are Cristian Negut and Aurelian Chitu on 4 goals, while Sergiu Bus has racked up 3. Cristian Negut is the top assists maker on 3.
FCSB – Last 10 League Games
FCSB have won 5, lost 3 and drawn 2, averaging 4.9 shots on goal, 16.3 attempts and 1.8 goals. The Red and Blue average 63.2% possession, 7.6 corners taken and 3.2 corners against them, while 1.2 goals have been conceded from 8.9 attempts and 3.1 shots on goal.
Players to Watch
Florin Tanase is the leading goalscorer with 4, Darius Olaru has 3, with Juri Cisotti and Mihai Lixandru getting 2. Darius Olaru has had 4 assists in the previous 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Hermannstadt confirmed lineup (4-4-2): David Lazar (GK), Tiberiu Capusa, Bozhidar Chorbadzhiyski, Ionut Stoica, Kevin Ciubotaru, Silviu Balaure, Constantin Albu, Aviel Zargary, Cristian Negut, Aurelian Chitu, Sergiu Bus.
FCSB confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Stefan Tarnovanu (GK), Alexandru Pantea, Siyabonga Ngezana, Andre Duarte, David Kiki, Ofri Arad, Mihai Lixandru, David Popa, Baba Alhassan, Octavian Popescu, Mamadou Thiam.
Hermannstadt vs FCSB Prediction & Betting Tips
We dive into the best Hermannstadt vs FCSB betting angles, including a key match prediction, our corners pick, correct score forecast, top player prop bets and a value-focused bet builder.
Match Prediction
We’re pretty bullish when it comes to FCSB winning this SuperLiga encounter. We will wager the away team at 1.87 and land some nice dividends if they manage to secure a win.
The football recommendations are only made once we have established the latest team news. It’s also important to study the form and investigate the most relevant SuperLiga stats to get the full picture.
Key Hermannstadt vs FCSB league stats:
FCSB to Win Probability
According to the top bookies, our pick has a 53.5% chance of landing a return. However, our tipsters have this number closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.
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Our Match Prediction
FCSB To Win @ 1.87
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Player Prop Picks
Daniel Birligea (FCSB) has netted three goals in his past five SuperLiga games on the road. It’s worth a gamble on the 2.80 for him to be Anytime Goalscorer as there’s plenty of juice in these betting odds.
Latest Daniel Birligea Player Prop Odds
Goalscorer
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Corners Prediction
Hermannstadt have had over 3.5 corners in six consecutive home matches, with FCSB conceding over 3.5 corners in the previous two away games. We’re going to take the Overs for Hermannstadt Team Corners, with this line standing out and you can get odds of 1.65.
League Games
Hermannstadt
Total
11.60
6.80
4.80
Home
9.90
5.60
4.30
Away
9.90
5.00
4.90
FCSB
Total
10.80
7.60
3.20
Home
11.30
8.20
3.10
Away
8.40
5.50
2.90
Latest Corner Odds
Total Corners
Hermannstadt Corners
FCSB Corners
Most Corners
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Hermannstadt vs FCSB Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Latest Odds Suggest FCSB Win
If you want to back FCSB to win this SuperLiga clash, then the bookies have priced them up at 2.70 on the 1×2 market. Hermannstadt are available at betting odds of 2.40 and the draw is 3.45.
Hermannstadt are 2.02 at -0.25 on the Asian Handicap and this gives you a half stake refund in the event of a draw. However, you get a full payout on your wager if they manage to beat FCSB.
When it comes to the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this exciting contest. BTTS Yes is on offer at 1.70 for anyone who wants to side with Both Teams to Score.
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Full-Time Result
Half-Time Result
Double Chance
Draw No Bet
Asian Handicap
Total Goals
Both Teams to Score
Daniel Birligea Favourite to Be First Goalscorer
Daniel Birligea is favourite to be First Goalscorer at 5.80, while you can get similar odds if you want him to score the last goal.
Player Goals
Daniel Birligea (FCSB)
Cristian Neguţ (Hermannstadt)
Aurelian Chitu (Hermannstadt)
Sergiu Bus (Hermannstadt)
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Stadionul Municipal, Sibiu
Hermannstadt Proving Tough Nut to Crack at Home
Stats: SuperLiga matches only
Hermannstadt have not lost at Stadionul Municipal, Sibiu in the past four matches. The Red and Blacks have five defeats, three wins and two draws in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 1.20.
FCSB have secured five victories, four defeats and one draw in the previous 10 away games, netting an average of 2.00 goals per match and conceding 1.50.
Hermannstadt drew 3-3 with FCSB in their last Stadionul Municipal, Sibiu meeting. In the past 4 H2H games at Stadionul Municipal, Sibiu, there have been two draws and one triumph for both Hermannstadt and FCSB.
Hermannstadt Home Stats
3-2-5
2.20
1.00
1.20
5
5
4
6
FCSB Away Stats
5-1-4
3.50
2.00
1.50
6
4
6
4
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
Hermannstadt vs FCSB Lineups & Team News
Always review the Hermannstadt vs FCSB team news before locking in your bets. We’ll deliver the confirmed SuperLiga lineups and the latest injury reports.
Hermannstadt Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
FCSB Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Hermannstadt Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
1
David Lazar
66
Tiberiu Capusa
2
B. Chorbadzhiyski
4
Ionut Stoica
98
Kevin Ciubotaru
96
Silviu Balaure
8
Constantin Albu
36
Aviel Zargary
10
Cristian Negut
9
Aurelian Chitu
11
Sergiu Bus
32
Stefan Tarnovanu
28
Alexandru Pantea
30
Siyabonga Ngezana
3
Andre Duarte
12
David Kiki
15
Ofri Arad
16
Mihai Lixandru
98
David Popa
42
Baba Alhassan
37
Octavian Popescu
93
Mamadou Thiam
FCSB Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Hermannstadt Substitutes
- 3Andreas Karo
- 15Christ Afalna
- 16Saeed Issah
- 19Marko Gjorgjievski
- 20Ianis Gandila
- 22Ionut Pop
- 31Vlad Mutiu
- 77Luca Stancu
FCSB Substitutes
- 1Rares Andrei
- 14Denis Colibasanu
- 20Luca Ilie
- 22Mihai Toma
- 23Ionut Cercel
- 29Andrei Daniel Panait
- 38Lukas Zima
- 77David Avram
Previous Hermannstadt Lineups
11 May
SuperLiga
Metaloglobus
2-2
Hermannstadt
04 May
SuperLiga
Unirea Slobozia
2-2
Hermannstadt
24 Apr
SuperLiga
Hermannstadt
0-0
Csikszereda
19 Apr
SuperLiga
Petrolul Ploiesti
1-1
Hermannstadt
10 Apr
SuperLiga
Hermannstadt
1-0
Farul Constanta
04 Apr
SuperLiga
Otelul Galati
2-0
Hermannstadt
Previous FCSB Lineups
11 May
SuperLiga
FCSB
0-0
Unirea Slobozia
01 May
SuperLiga
Csikszereda
1-0
FCSB
24 Apr
SuperLiga
FCSB
3-1
Petrolul Ploiesti
20 Apr
SuperLiga
Farul Constanta
2-3
FCSB
11 Apr
SuperLiga
FCSB
4-0
Otelul Galati
03 Apr
SuperLiga
Botosani
3-2
FCSB
Expert Analysis by Florentin Balan
Romanian SuperLiga Analyst
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