Match

Metalul Buzău vs FC Bacau: prediction and stats

Liga IIRegular Season - 15Kick-off on November 28, 2026 at 09:00 AM (UTC)Teren Sintetic Cornel Negoescu, Buzău

Metalul BuzăuFC Bacau

The Footlab model makes Metalul Buzău the favourite at 41%, against 26% for a draw and 32% for FC Bacau. 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 FC Bacau?

A very open match: only 1 Elo points separate Metalul Buzău (1,694) and FC Bacau (1,694).

Metalul Buzău win41 %
Draw26 %
FC Bacau win32 %

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; FC Bacau have 9, 1 and 5.

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
FC Bacau
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 22, 2026CSM Ramnicu Valcea(away)2-2Liga II
Aug 19, 2026Popești-Leordeni(away)3-0Cupa României
Aug 16, 2026CSA Steaua Bucureşti(home)3-0Liga II
Aug 12, 2026Viitorul Onesti(away)3-0Cupa României
Aug 8, 2026Popești-Leordeni(away)2-3Liga II

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 3 meetings: 1 Metalul Buzău win(s), 0 draw(s), 2 FC Bacau win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Feb 21, 2026Metalul Buzău 0-1 FC BacauLiga II
May 25, 2024Metalul Buzău 2-1 FC BacauLiga III - Play-offs
May 22, 2024FC Bacau 1-0 Metalul BuzăuLiga III - Play-offs

Last archived meeting: Metalul Buzău vs FC Bacau on Feb 21, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Metalul Buzău score 1.9 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; FC Bacau score 2.0 and concede 1.2. The model gives a 54% probability of over 2.5 goals and 58% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Metalul Buzău1.91.177/158/15
FC Bacau2.01.276/1511/15

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 FC Bacau sit 6th (7 points from 4 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
6FC Bacau42111057
8Metalul Buzău4211437

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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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

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 FC Bacau?
The Footlab model makes Metalul Buzău the favourite at 41%, against 26% for a draw and 32% for FC Bacau.
Where and when is Metalul Buzău vs FC Bacau played?
Metalul Buzău vs FC Bacau is played on November 28, 2026 at 09:00 AM (UTC) at Teren Sintetic Cornel Negoescu, in the Liga II.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 54% 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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