FC Politehnica Timisoara vs CSA Steaua Bucureşti prediction & analysis
65%
Footrivo pick
FC Politehnica Timisoara to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.55 · bookmaker 1.57 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.57Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultFC Politehnica Timisoara to win ✗65% · @1.57
Double chanceFC Politehnica Timisoara or draw ✓84% · @1.15
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓59% · @1.62
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓83% · fair 1.21
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–0 ✗10% · fair 10.11
FC Politehnica Timisoara vs CSA Steaua Bucureşti preview and prediction
The match
CSA Steaua Bucureşti travel to Stadionul Electrica in the Liga II on Thursday 8 October (16:00 WAT) to face FC Politehnica Timisoara. FC Politehnica Timisoara are 2nd with 29 points from 13 games (in the top four), while CSA Steaua Bucureşti sit 16th on 11 points (in the bottom half). A gap of 18 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
FC Politehnica Timisoara's last 5: WWDLW Most recently they beat Popești-Leordeni 4–3 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.5 goals a game.
CSA Steaua Bucureşti's last 5: WLDLD Most recently they beat Gloria Bistriţa 2–1 at home. They average 1.3 scored and 1.8 conceded.
FC Politehnica Timisoara arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.2 points a game against 1.0.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.2 goals: 2.2 for FC Politehnica Timisoara and 1.0 for CSA Steaua Bucureşti. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 62% likely and both teams score in 59% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Safer route: FC Politehnica Timisoara or draw (84%) at 1.15.
Both teams to score: yes (59%) at 1.62.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was FC Politehnica Timisoara to win – a 65% chance at odds of 1.57. Predicted score: FC Politehnica Timisoara 2–0 CSA Steaua Bucureşti. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
FC Politehnica Timisoara65%fair 1.55 · @1.57
Draw19%fair 5.21 · @3.70
CSA Steaua Bucureşti16%fair 6.19 · @5.00
3.19Expected goals
2.19FC Politehnica Timisoara xG
1.00CSA Steaua Bucureşti xG
59%Both score
62%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–010%
2–110%
1–09%
1–19%
3–07%
3–17%
From our goals model: FC Politehnica Timisoara 2.2 – 1.0 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 Politehnica Timisoara to win✗
65%
1.55
1.57
Double chance
FC Politehnica Timisoara or draw✓
84%
1.19
1.15
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
59%
1.69
1.62
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
83%
1.21
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
62%
1.62
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
60%
1.65
–
Half-time result
FC Politehnica Timisoara ahead at half-time✗
47%
2.11
–
Half-time / full-time
HT FC Politehnica Timisoara / FT FC Politehnica Timisoara✗
42%
2.38
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–0✗
10%
10.11
–
Form
FC Politehnica Timisoara – last 6
WWDLWW
19 Sep
@ Popești-Leordeni
4–3
W
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
2.5Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
CSA Steaua Bucureşti – last 6
WLDLDD
19 Sep
vs Gloria Bistriţa
2–1
W
12 Sep
@ Bihor Oradea
0–3
L
5 Sep
vs Cetatea Suceava
2–2
D
29 Aug
@ CSM Reşiţa
1–2
L
23 Aug
vs Dumbrăviţa
2–2
D
20 Aug
vs Csikszereda
1–1
D
1.3Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between FC Politehnica Timisoara and CSA Steaua Bucureşti.
What is the prediction for FC Politehnica Timisoara vs CSA Steaua Bucureşti?
Our pick is FC Politehnica Timisoara to win with a 65% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.57.
Who will win FC Politehnica Timisoara vs CSA Steaua Bucureşti?
On our numbers FC Politehnica Timisoara have a 65% chance of winning, the draw 19% and CSA Steaua Bucureşti 16%.
How many goals will there be in FC Politehnica Timisoara vs CSA Steaua Bucureşti?
We expect about 3.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 62% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for FC Politehnica Timisoara vs CSA Steaua Bucureşti?
Our predicted score is FC Politehnica Timisoara 2–0 CSA Steaua Bucureşti, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.2 goals in total.
When is FC Politehnica Timisoara vs CSA Steaua Bucureşti?
FC Politehnica Timisoara vs CSA Steaua Bucureşti (Liga II) kicks off on Thursday 8 October 2026 at 16:00 (West Africa Time) at Stadionul Electrica.
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.
