Corona Brasov vs FC Bihor Prediction & Betting Tips (1 September)

The 2026–27 Cupa României campaign continues on 2 September 2026 as CSM Corona Brașov host FC Bihor Oradea at the Complexul Sportiv Carpați in Brașov. This Round 1 fixture pits a newly promoted Liga III side against an experienced Liga II outfit, with both clubs eager to advance in Romania's premier knockout competition. Corona Brașov have enjoyed an impressive cup run so far, navigating through the county and regional phases before eliminating ARO Câmpulung, CSM Săcele and Olimpic Zărnești in the national rounds, while FC Bihor enter the match following their successful qualification past Farul Constanța.

For the 2026/2027 season, Corona Brașov manager Marian Constantinescu has assembled a competitive squad blending youth and experience. The roster includes forwards Raul Gavrilă, Dragoș Popa and Marius Savu, midfielders Robert Vasiloi, Ștefan Nicolau and Rareș Constantin, defenders Ștefan Hlipca, Alexandru David and Adrian Voicu, and goalkeepers Liam Rowan Buss and Albert Popa. Recent summer addition Alexandru Mateiu bolsters the midfield, while the team's cup form has been strong with three consecutive victories against CS Tunari, CSM Săcele and Olimpic Zărnești after a penalty shoot-out win over ARO Câmpulung.

FC Bihor Oradea head into this tie with a 2026/2027 squad featuring veteran striker Ioan Hora, forwards Alexandru Boiciuc and Dragoș Tescan, midfielders Angelo Cocian, Ioan Filip and Tudor Călin, and defenders Andrei Gal, Sebastian Cucu and Dan Panait. The team's recent form includes a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Farul Constanța in the Romanian Cup on 19 August 2026, though they suffered a 1-0 defeat away to Concordia Chiajna in Liga II back in November 2025. Bihor also drew 1-1 with ASA Târgu Mureș and FC Unirea Slobozia in their opening league fixtures, showing resilience but also inconsistency in front of goal.

Bookmakers have priced this encounter with European odds of 2.82 for a Corona Brașov home win, 3.20 for the draw and 2.40 for an FC Bihor Oradea victory, reflecting the gap in divisional status between the two sides. The away team are slight favourites given their Liga II pedigree and cup experience, while Corona's momentum from their cup run keeps them competitive. Our prediction for this Romanian Cup tie is a 1-2 win for FC Bihor Oradea, with the visitors' superior quality expected to prevail in what should be a closely contested 90 minutes at the Carpați Stad