Match Info

Liga 2 - Round 18

Date: 21 February 2026, Saturday

Location: Stadionul Cornel Negoescu - artificial grass (Buzau)


	Metalul Buzău		FC Bacău

	1	X	2
	1.5	3.85	5.3
	1.7	3.55	4
	1.62	3.65	5.12	Watch
	1.5	3.7	5.75
	1.47	3.9	6.08
	1.75	3.4	4.5
Avarage Now (Initially)	1.59 ↓ (1.75)	3.68 ↑ (3.43)	5.13 ↑ (4.2)

The most likely Over/Under: 2.75

The best margin for this event is 8.7%, offered by

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Current Win Probability

Metalul Buzău
57.4%

Draw
24.8%

FC Bacău
17.8%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)

51.9%

26.5%

21.6%

Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

Metalul Buzău has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+5.5%)

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

FC Bacău has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-3.8%)

Who will win by Users?

1	X	2
100%	0%	0%

Metalul Buzău - FC Bacău Predictions

Users Predictions: 4 users predict this event. Metalul Buzău will win (votes: 4 - 100%).

Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): 1 Selected Experts predict this event. Metalul Buzău (votes: 1 - 100%).

Expected Score (Market Odds): 1:0

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Lineups

Starting Lineups
23. Stoian R. (G) 99. Bortoneanu C. 3. Cimpoesu D. 9. Dumitrache V. 27. Opait F. 5. Parfeon D. 14. Puiu F. 33. Radu R. 28. Robu V. 98. Saim Tudor A. 10. Tudorica M. (C)	1. Anton L. (G) 11. Aftanache A. 8. Albu G. 13. Bordea M. 29. Chirila I. (C) 3. Cimbru V. 21. Ciobanu R. 10. Cirstean G. 14. Coaja A. 6. Forizs V. 9. Luncasu D.
Substitutes
19. Bancila D. 25. Dinu I. (G) 7. Dumitru C. 15. Gavric N. 2. Juncanaru C. 20. Milea R. 11. Moldovan A. 8. Oprea D. D. 80. Stancovici V.	. Agapi L. 19. Burlacu D. . Gumenco M. (G) 7. Mitrica P. 80. Moise R. 20. Nita A. 18. Oasenegre C. 22. Pavel A. . Petre P.

Key Events of the Match

1st Half (0 - 1)
16', 0 - 1, Luncasu D. ⚽,
36', 🟨,
41', 🟨,
2nd Half (0 - 0)
64', 🟨,

Preview

Enjoy a game between evenly matched mid-table sides (ranked 9 in the zone Liga 2 (Relegation Group: ) and 13 in the zone Liga 2 (Relegation Group: )).

Metalul Buzău may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

In this match, Metalul Buzău is considered a favorite.

In the last 2 head-to-head matches, Metalul Buzău won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 3:2. (average 1.5:1).

Including home match between the teams, Metalul Buzău won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 3:1.

Standings

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
4	FC Bacau	8	4	3	1	19:8	11	15
8	Metalul Buzau	8	4	2	2	9:7	2	14

Form

✺ - easy match; ✺ - difficult match;

- Metalul Buzău
Romanian Cup
11.02.26	Metalul Buzău - Sepsi OSK	1:0 ✺
Romanian Division 2
14.12.25	Bihor Oradea - Metalul Buzău	2:1 ✺
07.12.25	Metalul Buzău - Ceahlăul Piatra Neamţ	2:1 ✺
Romanian Cup
04.12.25	Sporting Liești - Metalul Buzău	4:7 ✺
Romanian Division 2
30.11.25	Reșița - Metalul Buzău	2:0 ✺
Form Coefficient (based on results and difficulties of last matches) - 7.9 WLWWL
- FC Bacău
Romanian Division 2
13.12.25	Ceahlăul Piatra Neamţ - FC Bacău	1:5 ✺
06.12.25	FC Bacău - Steaua București	3:2 ✺
29.11.25	Muscelul Câmpulung Elite - FC Bacău	0:0 ✺
22.11.25	FC Bacău - Dumbrăviţa	1:0 ✺
08.11.25	CSM Satu Mare - FC Bacău	0:1 ✺
Form Coefficient (based on results and difficulties of last matches) - 23.6 WWTWW

Latest Head to Head

Romanian Liga 3 - Promotion Play-Offs
25.05.24	Metalul Buzău - FC Bacău	3:1 penalties
22.05.24	FC Bacău - Metalul Buzău	1:0

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