Liga II · Romania · Stadionul ClinceniPopești-Leordeni vs Metalul Buzău prediction & analysis
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.68 · bookmaker 1.70 · Won ✓
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Win chances
Most likely scores
From our goals model: Popești-Leordeni 1.4 – 1.4 Metalul Buzău expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our analysis
Very little separates Popești-Leordeni and Metalul Buzău on our numbers – 38% for the home side, 38% for the visitors and 24% for a draw. This is a match where the price matters more than the pick.
Popești-Leordeni have taken 15 points from their last 6 matches (5W 0D 1L), scoring 2.7 and conceding 1.5 per game. Metalul Buzău have 14 points from their last 6 (4W 2D 0L), averaging 1.3 scored and 0.2 conceded.
We expect around 2.8 goals (1.4 for Popești-Leordeni, 1.4 for Metalul Buzău). That is close to an average game for goals: over 2.5 at 52%, both teams to score at 59%. Most likely scores: 1–1 (12%), 0–1 (9%), 1–0 (9%).
Our pick is Both teams to score at a 59% chance – the bookmaker price of 1.70 is close to our fair price of 1.68.
Every market, with fair odds
| Market | Most likely | Chance | Fair odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match result | Metalul Buzău to win ✗ | 38% | 2.64 | 2.30 |
| Double chance | Either team to win ✓ | 76% | 1.32 | 1.35 |
| Both teams to score | Both teams to score ✓ | 59% | 1.68 | 1.70 |
| Over/under 1.5 goals | Over 1.5 goals ✓ | 76% | 1.31 | – |
| Over/under 2.5 goals | Over 2.5 goals ✓ | 52% | 1.91 | – |
| Over/under 3.5 goals | Under 3.5 goals ✓ | 70% | 1.43 | – |
| Half-time result | Level at half-time ✗ | 42% | 2.40 | – |
| Half-time / full-time | HT Metalul Buzău / FT Metalul Buzău ✗ | 22% | 4.61 | – |
| Correct score | Correct score 0–1 ✗ | 9% | 11.51 | – |
Form
Popești-Leordeni – last 6
| 24 Oct | @ CS Dinamo București | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Oct | vs CS Afumati | 2–0 | W |
| 10 Oct | @ Metaloglobus | 3–0 | W |
| 19 Sep | vs FC Politehnica Timisoara | 3–4 | L |
| 12 Sep | @ Gloria Bistriţa | 3–2 | W |
| 5 Sep | vs Bihor Oradea | 3–2 | W |
Metalul Buzău – last 6
| 24 Oct | vs Ştefăneşti | 3–0 | W |
| 17 Oct | @ CSM Satu Mare | 0–0 | D |
| 10 Oct | vs ASA Targu Mures | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Sep | @ Concordia | 1–0 | W |
| 13 Sep | vs Unirea Slobozia | 2–0 | W |
| 5 Sep | @ Viitorul Şelimbăr | 1–1 | D |
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Popești-Leordeni and Metalul Buzău.
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 Metalul Buzău?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 59% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.70.
Who will win Popești-Leordeni vs Metalul Buzău?
On our numbers Popești-Leordeni have a 38% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Metalul Buzău 38%.
How many goals will there be in Popești-Leordeni vs Metalul Buzău?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 52% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
When is Popești-Leordeni vs Metalul Buzău?
Popești-Leordeni vs Metalul Buzău (Liga II) kicks off on Saturday 31 October 2026 at 10:00 (West Africa Time) at Stadionul Clinceni.
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.