Liga II · Romania · Stadionul ClinceniPopești-Leordeni vs FC Politehnica Timisoara prediction & analysis
FC Politehnica Timisoara or draw
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.19 · bookmaker 1.25 · Won ✓
Value bet: FC Politehnica Timisoara to win @ 1.85 – our chance 64% vs 54% implied by the price (edge +19%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
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Win chances
Most likely scores
From our goals model: Popești-Leordeni 1.0 – 2.2 FC Politehnica Timisoara expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our analysis
FC Politehnica Timisoara travel as clear favourites – 64% to win, against 16% for Popești-Leordeni.
Popești-Leordeni have taken 11 points from their last 6 matches (3W 2D 1L), scoring 2.0 and conceding 1.7 per game. FC Politehnica Timisoara have 13 points from their last 6 (4W 1D 1L), averaging 2.2 scored and 1.0 conceded.
We expect around 3.1 goals (1.0 for Popești-Leordeni, 2.2 for FC Politehnica Timisoara). That points to an open game – over 2.5 goals is 61% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on this projection. Most likely scores: 0–2 (10%), 1–2 (10%), 0–1 (9%).
Our pick is FC Politehnica Timisoara or draw at a 84% chance – the bookmaker price of 1.25 is better than our fair price of 1.19, so there is value in it. For a bigger price, FC Politehnica Timisoara to win at 1.85 is our value angle (64% on our numbers).
Every market, with fair odds
| Market | Most likely | Chance | Fair odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match result | FC Politehnica Timisoara to win ✓ | 64% | 1.56 | 1.85 ▲ |
| Double chance | FC Politehnica Timisoara or draw ✓ | 84% | 1.19 | 1.25 ▲ |
| Both teams to score | Both teams to score ✓ | 56% | 1.79 | 1.80 |
| Over/under 1.5 goals | Over 1.5 goals ✓ | 82% | 1.22 | – |
| Over/under 2.5 goals | Over 2.5 goals ✓ | 61% | 1.65 | – |
| Over/under 3.5 goals | Under 3.5 goals ✗ | 62% | 1.62 | – |
| Half-time result | FC Politehnica Timisoara ahead at half-time ✓ | 47% | 2.12 | – |
| Half-time / full-time | HT FC Politehnica Timisoara / FT FC Politehnica Timisoara ✓ | 42% | 2.39 | – |
| Correct score | Correct score 0–2 ✗ | 10% | 9.89 | – |
Form
Popești-Leordeni – last 6
| 12 Sep | @ Gloria Bistriţa | 3–2 | W |
| 5 Sep | vs Bihor Oradea | 3–2 | W |
| 29 Aug | @ Cetatea Suceava | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Aug | vs CSM Reşiţa | 4–1 | W |
| 19 Aug | vs FC Bacau | 0–3 | L |
| 15 Aug | @ Dumbrăviţa | 1–1 | D |
FC Politehnica Timisoara – last 6
| 12 Sep | vs Ştefăneşti | 2–1 | W |
| 6 Sep | @ CSM Satu Mare | 1–1 | D |
| 3 Sep | vs Rapid | 0–2 | L |
| 30 Aug | vs ASA Targu Mures | 3–0 | W |
| 22 Aug | @ Concordia | 5–1 | W |
| 19 Aug | vs ASA Targu Mures | 2–1 | W |
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Popești-Leordeni and FC Politehnica Timisoara.
Liga II table
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Chindia Targoviste | 13 | +19 | 30 |
| 2 |  FC Politehnica Timisoara | 13 | +13 | 29 |
| 3 |  Slatina | 13 | +9 | 28 |
| 4 |  Popești-Leordeni | 13 | +9 | 27 |
| 5 |  Concordia | 13 | +14 | 25 |
| 6 |  CSM Reşiţa | 13 | +4 | 25 |
| 7 |  Cetatea Suceava | 13 | +8 | 22 |
| 8 |  Metalul Buzău | 12 | +5 | 21 |
| 9 |  Metaloglobus | 13 | +2 | 21 |
| 10 |  CSM Ramnicu Valcea | 13 | -1 | 20 |
| 11 |  FC Bacau | 13 | +9 | 19 |
| 12 |  Bihor Oradea | 13 | +7 | 19 |
| 13 |  CS Afumati | 13 | -1 | 18 |
| 14 |  Gloria Bistriţa | 13 | -2 | 18 |
| 15 |  Unirea Slobozia | 13 | +2 | 14 |
| 16 |  CSA Steaua Bucureşti | 12 | -6 | 11 |
| 17 |  ASA Targu Mures | 13 | -13 | 11 |
| 18 |  CSM Satu Mare | 13 | -8 | 9 |
| 19 |  Viitorul Şelimbăr | 13 | -16 | 9 |
| 20 |  Ştefăneşti | 13 | -20 | 9 |
| 21 |  CS Dinamo București | 13 | -17 | 8 |
| 22 |  Dumbrăviţa | 13 | -17 | 4 |
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What is the prediction for Popești-Leordeni vs FC Politehnica Timisoara?
Our pick is FC Politehnica Timisoara or draw with a 84% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Popești-Leordeni vs FC Politehnica Timisoara?
On our numbers Popești-Leordeni have a 16% chance of winning, the draw 20% and FC Politehnica Timisoara 64%.
How many goals will there be in Popești-Leordeni vs FC Politehnica Timisoara?
We expect about 3.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 61% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
When is Popești-Leordeni vs FC Politehnica Timisoara?
Popești-Leordeni vs FC Politehnica Timisoara (Liga II) kicks off on Saturday 19 September 2026 at 10:30 (West Africa Time) at Stadionul Clinceni.
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