Bihor Oradea vs Farul Constanta - Cupa României

When Bihor Oradea and Farul Constanta clash at the home ground on August 19, 2026, the stakes extend well beyond a single result — this is a Cupa României fixture that carries real weight for both clubs. O'Neill made five changes for Celtic's midweek win at St Johnstone as he rested some key players ahead of Sunday's clash.

Both Bihor Oradea and Farul Constanta will be eager to build momentum when they meet in Cupa României. The hosts will be looking to find their rhythm and put a run of results together. The visitors will travel in the hope that a change of scene can spark a turnaround, whatever the form book says. The on-loan Southampton striker had scored on his debut for Auxerre in defeat last weekend but followed it up with the winning goal against Nice to earn his old boss Will Still his first points in the job.

The tactical battle could prove decisive. Bihor Oradea may lean on their home advantage to dictate the tempo, but Farul Constanta have shown they can be dangerous when allowed to play on their own terms. In attack, Brazilian forward Kaua Elias has emerged as a name of interest, with United scouts watching the Shakhtar Donetsk striker after his hat‑trick against Kudrivka on Monday.

The fixture features no shortage of talent, and the league's top marksman Andrei Trandafir — 2 goals this term — will be one to watch. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. The one thing I've noticed about Tottenham over the last few years is they never had a dominant midfielder.

With the sides closely matched, the outcome may well hinge on which team takes its chances on the day. A share of the spoils looks the most probable outcome, with neither side holding a decisive edge — a 1-1 draw feels like a fitting result. More than just three points is on the line at the home ground — this is a fixture that could shape the narrative of both clubs' seasons. In terms of outgoings, Perri seems closest to an exit, but that will likely have to wait until Trafford's mandated holiday after the World Cup is over or a No 2 arrives.