FC Bacau vs CSA Steaua Bucureşti prediction & analysis
78%
Footrivo pick
Over 1.5 goals
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.28 · bookmaker 1.25 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.25Odds
1
Value bet: FC Bacau to win @ 2.40 – our chance 45% vs 42% implied by the price (edge +7%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
ResultFC Bacau to win ✓45% · @2.40
Double chanceEither team to win ✓79% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗62% · @1.62
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓78% · @1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.16
FC Bacau vs CSA Steaua Bucureşti preview and prediction
The match
FC Bacau host CSA Steaua Bucureşti in the Liga II on Sunday 16 August, with kick-off at 09:00 (WAT) at Baza Sportiva FC Bacau. FC Bacau are 11th with 19 points from 13 games (in the top half), while CSA Steaua Bucureşti sit 16th on 11 points (in the bottom half).
Form guide
FC Bacau's last 5: WLWWL Most recently they beat Viitorul Onesti 3–0 away. They are scoring freely – 3.3 goals a game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
CSA Steaua Bucureşti's last 5: WLLLW Most recently they beat Dunărea 2020 Giurgiu 3–0 away. They average 1.7 scored and 2.0 conceded.
FC Bacau arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.0 points a game against 1.0.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.1 goals: 1.7 for FC Bacau and 1.4 for CSA Steaua Bucureşti. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 56% likely and both teams score in 62% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Value angle: FC Bacau to win at 2.40 – 45% on our numbers against 42% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 78% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: FC Bacau 1–1 CSA Steaua Bucureşti. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
FC Bacau45%fair 2.24 · @2.40
Draw21%fair 4.81 · @3.35
CSA Steaua Bucureşti35%fair 2.90 · @2.55
3.12Expected goals
1.68FC Bacau xG
1.44CSA Steaua Bucureşti xG
62%Both score
56%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–111%
2–19%
1–28%
1–07%
2–26%
0–16%
From our goals model: FC Bacau 1.7 – 1.4 CSA Steaua Bucureşti 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
FC Bacau to win✓
45%
2.24
2.40 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.26
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
62%
1.62
1.62
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
78%
1.28
1.25
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
56%
1.78
1.80
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
65%
1.53
1.35
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
39%
2.59
–
Half-time / full-time
HT FC Bacau / FT FC Bacau✓
26%
3.84
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.16
–
Form
FC Bacau – last 6
WLWWLW
12 Aug
@ Viitorul Onesti
3–0
W
8 Aug
@ Popești-Leordeni
2–3
L
1 Aug
vs Ştefăneşti
3–0
W
25 Jul
vs Târgu Secuiesc
4–0
W
11 Jul
@ Oţelul
1–3
L
3 Jul
@ Metalul Buzău
7–2
W
3.3Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
CSA Steaua Bucureşti – last 6
WLLLWL
12 Aug
@ Dunărea 2020 Giurgiu
3–0
W
8 Aug
vs CSM Ramnicu Valcea
1–2
L
2 Aug
vs Slatina
1–2
L
18 Jul
@ CSM Ramnicu Valcea
0–4
L
15 Jul
vs Tunari
3–0
W
16 May
vs FC Voluntari
2–4
L
1.7Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between FC Bacau and CSA Steaua Bucureşti.
What is the prediction for FC Bacau vs CSA Steaua Bucureşti?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 78% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win FC Bacau vs CSA Steaua Bucureşti?
On our numbers FC Bacau have a 45% chance of winning, the draw 21% and CSA Steaua Bucureşti 35%.
How many goals will there be in FC Bacau vs CSA Steaua Bucureşti?
We expect about 3.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 56% likely and both teams score 62% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for FC Bacau vs CSA Steaua Bucureşti?
Our predicted score is FC Bacau 1–1 CSA Steaua Bucureşti, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.1 goals in total.
When is FC Bacau vs CSA Steaua Bucureşti?
FC Bacau vs CSA Steaua Bucureşti (Liga II) kicks off on Sunday 16 August 2026 at 09:00 (West Africa Time) at Baza Sportiva FC Bacau.
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.
