Match

Metalul Buzău vs ASA Targu Mures: prediction and stats

Liga IIRegular Season - 9Kick-off on October 10, 2026 at 08:00 AM (UTC)Teren Sintetic Cornel Negoescu, Buzău

Metalul BuzăuASA Targu Mures

The Footlab model makes Metalul Buzău the favourite at 51%, against 26% for a draw and 23% for ASA Targu Mures. The most likely score is 1-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Metalul Buzău vs ASA Targu Mures?

Metalul Buzău starts as the favourite with a 166-point Elo edge (1,694 vs 1,528).

Metalul Buzău win51 %
Draw26 %
ASA Targu Mures win23 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Metalul Buzău have 10 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats; ASA Targu Mures have 6, 3 and 6.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Metalul Buzău
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 22, 2026Slatina(away)0-2Liga II
Aug 19, 2026Gloria Bistriţa(away)0-0Cupa României
Aug 15, 2026CS Dinamo București(away)1-0Liga II
Aug 12, 2026Baicoi(away)4-2Cupa României
Aug 8, 2026CS Afumati(home)3-1Liga II
ASA Targu Mures
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 22, 2026Gloria Bistriţa(home)1-0Liga II
Aug 19, 2026FC Politehnica Timisoara(away)1-2Cupa României
Aug 15, 2026Bihor Oradea(away)1-1Liga II
Aug 12, 2026Gheorgheni(away)2-0Cupa României
Aug 8, 2026Cetatea Suceava(home)0-2Liga II

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 2 meetings: 1 Metalul Buzău win(s), 0 draw(s), 1 ASA Targu Mures win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Apr 4, 2026ASA Targu Mures 1-4 Metalul BuzăuLiga II
Feb 28, 2026ASA Targu Mures 1-0 Metalul BuzăuLiga II

Last archived meeting: ASA Targu Mures vs Metalul Buzău on Apr 4, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Metalul Buzău score 1.9 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; ASA Targu Mures score 1.3 and concede 1.3. The model gives a 49% probability of over 2.5 goals and 52% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Metalul Buzău1.91.177/158/15
ASA Targu Mures1.31.358/157/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Metalul Buzău sit 8th in Liga II (7 points from 4 matches) and ASA Targu Mures sit 14th (4 points from 4 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
8Metalul Buzău4211437
14ASA Targu Mures4112354

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Metalul Buzău vs ASA Targu Mures?
The Footlab model makes Metalul Buzău the favourite at 51%, against 26% for a draw and 23% for ASA Targu Mures.
Where and when is Metalul Buzău vs ASA Targu Mures played?
Metalul Buzău vs ASA Targu Mures is played on October 10, 2026 at 08:00 AM (UTC) at Teren Sintetic Cornel Negoescu, in the Liga II.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 49% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

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