Match Info

Romanian Cup - Round 1

Date: 29 October 2025, Wednesday

Location: Stadionul Cornel Negoescu - artificial grass (Buzau)

Where to Watch on TV:


Romania	Digi Sport 1, Prima Sport 1, Prima TV


	Metalul Buzău		Universitatea Cluj

	1	X	2
				Watch
	3.95	3.7	1.75
	3.83	3.37	1.89	Watch
	3.94	3.73	1.79	Watch
	3.7	3.4	1.93
Avarage Now (Initially)	3.86 ↓ (5.9)	3.55 ↓ (4.05)	1.84 ↑ (1.48)

The most likely Over/Under: 2.50

The best margin for this event is 8.1%, offered by

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Current Win Probability

Metalul Buzău
23.9%

Draw
26%

Universitatea Cluj
50.1%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)

15.5%

22.6%

61.9%

Our Initial ML Estimation

19.8%

17.7%

48.5%

Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

Metalul Buzău has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+8.4%)

Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting increased confidence in Metalul Buzău's performance.

Universitatea Cluj has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-11.8%)

Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, and Universitatea Cluj might be facing challenges that affect their performance.

ML Model estimates a lower probability for Metalul Buzău than the current prediction. (-4.1%)

ML Model estimates a lower probability for Universitatea Cluj than the current prediction. (-1.6%)

Who will win by Users?

1	X	2
0%	14.3%	85.7%

Metalul Buzău - Universitatea Cluj Predictions

Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): 2 Selected Experts predict this event. Tie (votes: 2 - 100%).

Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:

AH +0.25 - Metalul Buzău (2.05) (votes: 1 - 100%) .

Users Predictions: Universitatea Cluj will win (6 of 7 users predict this - 85.71%).
Confidence interval (95%): 59.78% – 100%.

Overall Expert Consensus (including all markets): 3 Selected Experts predict this event. Metalul Buzău (votes: 1 - 33.3%). Tie (votes: 2 - 66.7%).

Expected Score (Market Odds): 1:2

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Lineups

Starting Lineups
25. Dinu I. (G) 99. Bortoneanu C. 9. Dumitrache V. 15. Gavric N. 2. Juncanaru C. 11. Moldovan A. 97. Nica A. 4. Olaru A. N. 33. Radu R. 98. Saim Tudor A. 10. Tudorica M. (C)	1. Lefter S. (G) 94. Bic O. (C) 8. Codrea D. 6. Cristea L. 77. Gheorghita A. 17. Lukic J. 19. Macalou I. 24. Mikanovic D. 11. Murgia A. 28. Silva M. 14. Tosca A.
Substitutes
19. Bancila D. 3. Danuleasa G. 7. Dumitru C. 6. Hanada Y. 8. Oprea D. D. 5. Parfeon D. 14. Puiu F. 77. Tanasa M. 1. Toader C. (G)	18. Artean A. 23. Capradossi E. 2. Chintes A. 88. El Sawy O. 30. Gertmonas E. (G) 93. Postolachi V. 98. Simion G. B. 12. Taiwo Q. 9. Trica A.

Key Events of the Match

1st Half (1 - 0)
9', 🟨,
45+2', Mikanovic D. 🟨,
45+3', 1 - 0, Dumitrache V. (Pen),
45+4', 🟨,
2nd Half (0 - 2)
46', Macalou I. ↓, El Sawy O. ↑,
46', Gheorghita A. ↓, Postolachi V. ↑,
46', Lukic J. ↓, Trica A. ↑,
51', 1 - 1, ⚽,
59', Tudorica M. ↓, Oprea D. D. ↑,
65', 🟨,
79', 🟨,
90+1', 1 - 2, ⚽,

Preview

In recent matches, Metalul Buzău has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 3 wins).

Universitatea Cluj has been struggling lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).

In this match, Universitatea Cluj is seen as the favorite.

In the last 1 head-to-head match, Metalul Buzău won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 1:0.

Including home match between the teams, Metalul Buzău won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 1:0.

Form

✺ - easy match; ✺ - difficult match;

- Metalul Buzău
Romanian Division 2
25.10.25	Concordia Chiajna - Metalul Buzău	1:2 ✺
18.10.25	Metalul Buzău - Dumbrăviţa	5:1 ✺
04.10.25	Tunari - Metalul Buzău	2:4 ✺
27.09.25	Metalul Buzău - CSM Satu Mare	0:1 ✺
20.09.25	Politehnica Iași - Metalul Buzău	2:1 ✺
Form Coefficient (based on results and difficulties of last matches) - 13.6 WWWLL
- Universitatea Cluj
Romanian SuperLiga
25.10.25	Oţelul Galaţi - Universitatea Cluj	1:2 ✺
18.10.25	Universitatea Cluj - Botoșani	0:2 ✺
04.10.25	Csíkszereda Miercurea Ciuc - Universitatea Cluj	2:1 ✺
29.09.25	Universitatea Cluj - CFR Cluj	2:2 ✺
20.09.25	Argeș Pitești - Universitatea Cluj	1:0 ✺
Form Coefficient (based on results and difficulties of last matches) - 5.2 WLLTL

Latest Head to Head

Romanian Cup
29.08.24	Metalul Buzău - Universitatea Cluj	1:0

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