Recap
Voluntari enter the decisive second leg of the promotion/relegation playoff with full belief that they can overturn the deficit and secure a place in the Romanian SuperLiga next season. Although they lost the first match 3-2 against Hermannstadt, the one-goal difference keeps everything completely open ahead of the return leg.
Voluntari have strong reasons for optimism, especially because this match will be played on their own ground, where they have been extremely reliable recently. The hosts are currently on a run of five consecutive home victories and traditionally look much more organized and confident in front of their supporters.
Their squad situation is also relatively stable, with only one absence:
❌ Dumbravanu (19/0)
Hermannstadt, meanwhile, have shown clear weaknesses away from home throughout the season. The visitors have managed only three victories in their last 14 away league matches, often struggling defensively and lacking consistency outside their stadium.
On top of that, they arrive weakened by several absences:
❌ Ivanov (27/1)
❌ Jair (19/0)
❌ Florescu (15/1)
❌ Simba (10/0)
❌ Kujabi (9/1)
❌ Batista (6/0)
❌ Politic (6/0)
❌ Barstan (2/0)
Voluntari are expected to approach the match with patience and tactical discipline, carefully waiting for their opportunities rather than forcing the game too early. Considering their strong home form and Hermannstadt’s away problems, the hosts definitely look capable of producing a positive result and keeping their promotion dream alive.