Oțelul have recently sold their main striker, Paulino, to Wieczysta Kraków, which will slightly weaken them in the attacking department. Even so, their overall squad quality remains clearly above the level of Csíkszereda.

Defensively, the difference between the two sides is significant. Oțelul have conceded just 19 goals this season, while Csíkszereda have allowed 48 goals in 22 matches, with 31 of those conceded away from home. This makes Csíkszereda the weakest away side in the league in terms of goals conceded.

The recent head-to-head record is relatively balanced, with two wins for Oțelul, two draws, and one victory for Csíkszereda across the last five meetings.