FC Voluntari enter this decisive playoff leg riding a massive wave of momentum. The hosts have won seven of their last eight matches, turning their home ground into a fortress during the promotion run-in.

Hermannstadt’s survival hopes are complicated by their leaky defensive form on the road. The top-flight side has conceded 33 goals in 20 away fixtures this season, struggling to maintain discipline when pulled out of their natural shape.

Despite their issues at the back, the visitors consistently find ways to score on their travels. Their last three away matches ended in 2-2, 2-2, and 1-1 draws, highlighting a clear pattern of open, chaotic games away from home.

Timing will play a crucial role as tension builds in the second half. Hermannstadt have scored nearly half of their away goals in the final 15 minutes, proving they have the stamina and urgency to strike late when opponents tire.

The dynamic of a lower-division side hosting a top-tier team in a second leg creates an incredibly volatile environment. Voluntari’s attacking confidence will clash directly with Hermannstadt’s desperation to avoid the drop, forcing an open game state once the first goal goes in.