CS U Craiova vs Metaloglobus: match statistics
CS U Craiova definitely dominates in this clash as the table leader with an impressive record of 71% wins at home and a goal difference of +18 at their own stadium. The hosts are in excellent form, recording a series of five consecutive victories in home matches and not losing any of the last five meetings overall. Metaloglobus presents a disastrous away disposition with 0% wins away, 86% losses, and a goal difference of -27, conceding an average of 2.79 goals per match. The visitors have lost four of the last five matches, scoring barely 3 goals while conceding 11. Considering the hosts' advantage in all aspects of the game, including ball possession (59% vs 46%), shot efficiency, and expected goals (1.75 xG vs 1.31 xG), as well as the fact that Craiova has not recorded a home defeat in recent matches, a victory for the hosts is almost certain.
CS U Craiova vs Metaloglobus: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
CS U Craiova played against Metaloglobus in Liga I (Romania). The game was played on February 28, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
CS U Craiova has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Metaloglobus has 0 wins, 0 draws and 5 losses, with 0.00 points per game.
Scoring records
CS U Craiova scores 1.79 goals per game and allows 0.89. Metaloglobus scores 0.79 and allows 2.21. Games in this league average 2.56 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of CS U Craiova's games and 57% of Metaloglobus's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 64%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
CS U Craiova has the higher season xG average, 1.70 to 1.31 per game. CS U Craiova takes 15.3 shots per game, while Metaloglobus takes 10.6.
First-half and second-half trends
CS U Craiova leads at halftime in 46% of its games and scores 0.89 goals per game after halftime. Metaloglobus leads at halftime in 7% and scores 0.46 after halftime.
When the teams score
CS U Craiova's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (11 goals). For Metaloglobus, it is minutes 46-60 (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga I games average 2.56 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 48% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 0.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
CS U Craiova definitely dominates in this clash as the table leader with an impressive record of 71% wins at home and a goal difference of +18 at their own stadium. The hosts are in excellent form, recording a series of five consecutive victories in home matches and not losing any of the last five meetings overall. Metaloglobus presents a disastrous away disposition with 0% wins away, 86% losses, and a goal difference of -27, conceding an average of 2.79 goals per match. The visitors have lost four of the last five matches, scoring barely 3 goals while conceding 11. Considering the hosts' advantage in all aspects of the game, including ball possession (59% vs 46%), shot efficiency, and expected goals (1.75 xG vs 1.31 xG), as well as the fact that Craiova has not recorded a home defeat in recent matches, a victory for the hosts is almost certain.
View the statistical overviewStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| CS U Craiova | Metaloglobus | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.22 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
CS U Craiova is 127% better for: goals scored per game.
1.79 goals / game - CS U Craiova · 0.79 goals / game - Metaloglobus
CS U Craiova is 148% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.89 goals / game - CS U Craiova · 2.21 goals / game - Metaloglobus
CS U Craiova scores in 86% of games (24 of 28 meczów), while Metaloglobus keeps a clean sheet in 4% (1 of 28 meczów).
Metaloglobus scores in 57% of games (16 of 28 meczów), while CS U Craiova keeps a clean sheet in 43% (12 of 28 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - CS U Craiova
Over / Under - Metaloglobus
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
CS U Craiova is 258% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.79 pts / game - CS U Craiova · 0.5 pts / game - Metaloglobus
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
CS U Craiova - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 46% of games and wins 57%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Metaloglobus - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 7% of games and wins 7%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.20 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -5 | -5 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (11 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): -11 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
CS U Craiova
Metaloglobus
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Liga I).
Teams vs league
| CS U Craiova | Liga | Metaloglobus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.68 | 2.56 | ▲ 3.00 |
| Both teams scored | • 50% | 51% | ▲ 57% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 50% | 48% | ▲ 64% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 43% | 27% | ▼ 4% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 75% | 70% | ▲ 82% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 71% | 75% | ▼ 71% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from CS U Craiova's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Metaloglobus. Games average 0.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of CS U Craiova vs Metaloglobus?
The Liga I match finished CS U Craiova 2:1 Metaloglobus. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before CS U Craiova vs Metaloglobus?
CS U Craiova score 1.79 goals per game on average and Metaloglobus 0.79. The Liga I average is 2.56 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 50% of CS U Craiova's matches and 57% of Metaloglobus's.
What form are CS U Craiova and Metaloglobus in?
Over the last 5 games CS U Craiova have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Metaloglobus 0-0-5 (0.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for CS U Craiova vs Metaloglobus?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for CS U Craiova vs Metaloglobus: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.