Liga II · Romania · Metaloglobus StadiumMetaloglobus vs Popești-Leordeni prediction & analysis
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.57 · bookmaker 1.75 · Lost ✗
Value bet: Popești-Leordeni to win @ 3.10 – our chance 36% vs 32% implied by the price (edge +12%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
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Win chances
Most likely scores
From our goals model: Metaloglobus 1.8 – 1.7 Popești-Leordeni expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our analysis
Very little separates Metaloglobus and Popești-Leordeni on our numbers – 40% for the home side, 36% for the visitors and 24% for a draw. This is a match where the price matters more than the pick.
Metaloglobus have taken 10 points from their last 6 matches (3W 1D 2L), scoring 1.7 and conceding 1.5 per game. Popești-Leordeni have 10 points from their last 6 (3W 1D 2L), averaging 2.3 scored and 2.2 conceded.
We expect around 3.5 goals (1.8 for Metaloglobus, 1.7 for Popești-Leordeni). That points to an open game – over 2.5 goals is 68% likely and both teams score 64% of the time on this projection. Recent matches involving both teams have mostly gone over 2.5. Most likely scores: 1–1 (9%), 2–1 (8%), 1–2 (8%).
Our pick is Both teams to score at a 64% chance – the bookmaker price of 1.75 is better than our fair price of 1.57, so there is value in it. For a bigger price, Popești-Leordeni to win at 3.10 is our value angle (36% on our numbers).
Every market, with fair odds
| Market | Most likely | Chance | Fair odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match result | Metaloglobus to win ✗ | 40% | 2.50 | 2.10 |
| Double chance | Either team to win ✓ | 76% | 1.32 | 1.30 |
| Both teams to score | Both teams to score ✗ | 64% | 1.57 | 1.75 ▲ |
| Over/under 1.5 goals | Over 1.5 goals ✓ | 86% | 1.16 | – |
| Over/under 2.5 goals | Over 2.5 goals ✓ | 68% | 1.47 | – |
| Over/under 3.5 goals | Under 3.5 goals ✓ | 54% | 1.86 | – |
| Half-time result | Level at half-time ✗ | 36% | 2.77 | – |
| Half-time / full-time | HT Metaloglobus / FT Metaloglobus ✗ | 25% | 4.05 | – |
| Correct score | Correct score 2–1 ✗ | 8% | 12.03 | – |
Form
Metaloglobus – last 6
| 19 Sep | @ Ştefăneşti | 1–0 | W |
| 12 Sep | vs CSM Satu Mare | 1–1 | D |
| 5 Sep | @ ASA Targu Mures | 2–3 | L |
| 29 Aug | vs Concordia | 1–3 | L |
| 25 Aug | @ Unirea Slobozia | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Aug | vs Viitorul Şelimbăr | 3–1 | W |
Popești-Leordeni – last 6
| 19 Sep | vs FC Politehnica Timisoara | 3–4 | L |
| 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 |
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Metaloglobus and Popești-Leordeni.
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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League hubFrequently asked questions
What is the prediction for Metaloglobus vs Popești-Leordeni?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 64% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.75.
Who will win Metaloglobus vs Popești-Leordeni?
On our numbers Metaloglobus have a 40% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Popești-Leordeni 36%.
How many goals will there be in Metaloglobus vs Popești-Leordeni?
We expect about 3.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 68% likely and both teams score 64% of the time on our projection.
When is Metaloglobus vs Popești-Leordeni?
Metaloglobus vs Popești-Leordeni (Liga II) kicks off on Saturday 10 October 2026 at 09:00 (West Africa Time) at Metaloglobus 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.