Viitorul Şelimbăr vs Metalul Buzău prediction & analysis
82%
Footrivo pick
Metalul Buzău or draw
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.21 · bookmaker 1.22 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.22Odds
2
Value bet: Metalul Buzău to win @ 1.85 – our chance 61% vs 54% implied by the price (edge +13%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultMetalul Buzău to win ✗61% · @1.85
Double chanceMetalul Buzău or draw ✓82% · @1.22
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✗50% · @1.83
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓80% · fair 1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✗16% · fair 6.21
Viitorul Şelimbăr vs Metalul Buzău preview and prediction
The match
Viitorul Şelimbăr host Metalul Buzău in the Liga II on Saturday 5 September, with kick-off at 09:00 (WAT) at Magura Stadium. Viitorul Şelimbăr are 19th with 9 points from 13 games (in the bottom half), while Metalul Buzău sit 7th on 24 points (in the top half). A gap of 15 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Viitorul Şelimbăr's last 5: WDLLD Most recently they beat CS Dinamo București 1–0 away. At home they have won 0 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.0 scored and 1.7 conceded.
Metalul Buzău's last 5: LLDWW Most recently they lost to Chindia Targoviste 1–3 at home. On the road they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 4. They average 1.5 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Metalul Buzău arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.7 points a game against 0.8.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.3 goals: 0.7 for Viitorul Şelimbăr and 1.6 for Metalul Buzău. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 40%, both teams to score at 50%.
Value angle: Metalul Buzău to win at 1.85 – 61% on our numbers against 54% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Metalul Buzău or draw – a 82% chance at odds of 1.22. Predicted score: Viitorul Şelimbăr 0–1 Metalul Buzău. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Viitorul Şelimbăr18%fair 5.70 · @3.80
Draw21%fair 4.67 · @3.10
Metalul Buzău61%fair 1.64 · @1.85
2.30Expected goals
0.69Viitorul Şelimbăr xG
1.61Metalul Buzău xG
50%Both score
40%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
0–116%
0–213%
1–111%
0–010%
1–29%
1–07%
From our goals model: Viitorul Şelimbăr 0.7 – 1.6 Metalul Buzău 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✗
61%
1.64
1.85 ▲
Double chance
Metalul Buzău or draw✓
82%
1.21
1.22
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✗
50%
1.98
1.83
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
67%
1.49
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
60%
1.68
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
80%
1.25
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
45%
2.24
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Metalul Buzău / FT Metalul Buzău✗
36%
2.75
–
Correct score
Correct score 0–1✗
16%
6.21
–
Form
Viitorul Şelimbăr – last 6
WDLLDL
29 Aug
@ CS Dinamo București
1–0
W
23 Aug
vs CS Afumati
1–1
D
20 Aug
vs FC Botosani
1–3
L
15 Aug
@ Metaloglobus
1–3
L
8 Aug
vs FC Politehnica Timisoara
1–1
D
1 Aug
@ Gloria Bistriţa
1–2
L
1.0Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
83%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Metalul Buzău – last 6
LLDWWW
29 Aug
vs Chindia Targoviste
1–3
L
22 Aug
@ Slatina
0–2
L
19 Aug
@ Gloria Bistriţa
0–0
D
15 Aug
@ CS Dinamo București
1–0
W
12 Aug
@ Baicoi
4–2
W
8 Aug
vs CS Afumati
3–1
W
1.5Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Viitorul Şelimbăr and Metalul Buzău.
What is the prediction for Viitorul Şelimbăr vs Metalul Buzău?
Our pick is Metalul Buzău or draw with a 82% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Viitorul Şelimbăr vs Metalul Buzău?
On our numbers Viitorul Şelimbăr have a 18% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Metalul Buzău 61%.
How many goals will there be in Viitorul Şelimbăr vs Metalul Buzău?
We expect about 2.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 40% likely and both teams score 50% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Viitorul Şelimbăr vs Metalul Buzău?
Our predicted score is Viitorul Şelimbăr 0–1 Metalul Buzău, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.3 goals in total.
When is Viitorul Şelimbăr vs Metalul Buzău?
Viitorul Şelimbăr vs Metalul Buzău (Liga II) kicks off on Saturday 5 September 2026 at 09:00 (West Africa Time) at Magura Stadium.
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.
