BUCHAREST, Romania (Interstat) — A classic Cupa României matchup pits domestic powerhouse FC CFR 1907 Cluj against a confident CSM Slatina on Tuesday in a round of 32 clash.

The home side, CSM Slatina, enters the contest in strong Cupa României form, boasting a perfect 2-0-0 record in the competition. Their overall season, however, has been a mixed bag with a .500 record of 4-4-4 across all competitions. They are looking to rebound from a 3-2 road loss to Târgu Mureş this past Saturday.

FC CFR 1907 Cluj, a frequent champion in Romania, is experiencing an uncharacteristically slow start to its campaign. The club is winless in four matches across all competitions (0-2-2) and has yet to play a match in this year’s Cupa României. Their form is a major concern, highlighted by a stunning 7-2 defeat to Sweden’s Hacken in their most recent outing on Aug. 21.

The statistical service Interstat projects an upset, simulating a 2-0 victory for the home side.

The match is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, at CSM Slatina’s home ground. The winner will advance to face Rapid Bucharest in the next round.