The Liga II sees Metalul Buzău take on FC Bacau on Saturday 21 February, kicking off at 10:00 (WAT) at Teren Sintetic Cornel Negoescu. Metalul Buzău are 7th with 24 points from 13 games (in the top half), while FC Bacau sit 11th on 19 points (in the top half).
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.7 goals: 1.9 for Metalul Buzău and 0.7 for FC Bacau. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 51%, both teams to score at 51%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Metalul Buzău 65%, draw 22%, FC Bacau 13%.
Safer route: Metalul Buzău or draw (87%) at 1.18.
Both teams to score: yes (51%) at 1.85.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 74% chance at odds of 1.26. Predicted score: Metalul Buzău 2–0 FC Bacau. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Metalul Buzău65%fair 1.54 · @1.61
Draw22%fair 4.63 · @3.70
FC Bacau13%fair 7.52 · @4.40
2.68Expected goals
1.93Metalul Buzău xG
0.75FC Bacau xG
51%Both score
51%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–013%
2–013%
1–110%
2–110%
3–08%
0–07%
From our goals model: Metalul Buzău 1.9 – 0.7 FC Bacau expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Metalul Buzău to win✗
65%
1.54
1.61
Double chance
Metalul Buzău or draw✗
87%
1.15
1.18
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
51%
1.95
1.85
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
74%
1.35
1.26
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
51%
1.98
1.80
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
70%
1.42
1.34
Half-time result
Metalul Buzău ahead at half-time✗
46%
2.15
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Metalul Buzău / FT Metalul Buzău✗
42%
2.39
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
13%
7.55
–
Form
Metalul Buzău
No recent results on record.
FC Bacau
No recent results on record.
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Metalul Buzău and FC Bacau.
What is the prediction for Metalul Buzău vs FC Bacau?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.26.
Who will win Metalul Buzău vs FC Bacau?
On our numbers Metalul Buzău have a 65% chance of winning, the draw 22% and FC Bacau 13%.
How many goals will there be in Metalul Buzău vs FC Bacau?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 51% likely and both teams score 51% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Metalul Buzău vs FC Bacau?
Our predicted score is Metalul Buzău 2–0 FC Bacau, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Metalul Buzău vs FC Bacau?
Metalul Buzău vs FC Bacau (Liga II) kicks off on Saturday 21 February 2026 at 10:00 (West Africa Time) at Teren Sintetic Cornel Negoescu.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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