Metalul Buzău vs Unirea Slobozia: prediction and stats
Liga IIRegular Season - 7Kick-off on September 12, 2026 at 08:00 AM (UTC)Teren Sintetic Cornel Negoescu, Buzău
The Footlab model makes Metalul Buzău the favourite at 59%, against 23% for a draw and 18% for Unirea Slobozia. 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 Unirea Slobozia?
Metalul Buzău starts as the favourite with a 137-point Elo edge (1,694 vs 1,558).
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; Unirea Slobozia have 3, 4 and 8.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Slatina(away) | 0-2 | Liga II |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Gloria Bistriţa(away) | 0-0 | Cupa României |
| Aug 15, 2026 | CS Dinamo București(away) | 1-0 | Liga II |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Baicoi(away) | 4-2 | Cupa României |
| Aug 8, 2026 | CS Afumati(home) | 3-1 | Liga II |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | Metaloglobus(home) | 1-2 | Liga II |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Minerul Lupeni(away) | 0-1 | Cupa României |
| Aug 15, 2026 | FC Politehnica Timisoara(away) | 0-1 | Liga II |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Agricola Borcea(away) | 4-1 | Cupa României |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Gloria Bistriţa(home) | 0-3 | Liga II |
How many goals should we expect?
Metalul Buzău score 1.9 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; Unirea Slobozia score 1.2 and concede 1.5. The model gives a 54% probability of over 2.5 goals and 53% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metalul Buzău | 1.9 | 1.1 | 7 | 7/15 | 8/15 |
| Unirea Slobozia | 1.2 | 1.5 | 2 | 9/15 | 8/15 |
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 Unirea Slobozia sit 22nd (1 points from 4 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Metalul Buzău | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| 22 | Unirea Slobozia | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
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 Unirea Slobozia?
- The Footlab model makes Metalul Buzău the favourite at 59%, against 23% for a draw and 18% for Unirea Slobozia.
- Where and when is Metalul Buzău vs Unirea Slobozia played?
- Metalul Buzău vs Unirea Slobozia is played on September 12, 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 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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