Metalul Buzău vs ACS Gloria Bistrita: match statistics
Metalul Buzău holds a decisive advantage in home matches with a 44% win rate and a positive goal difference (+7). The hosts average 1.44 goals per game at home while conceding only 0.67 goals, confirming defensive solidity (33% clean sheets). ACS Gloria Bistrita has very poor away results – only a 10% win rate, as much as 60% defeats, and a negative goal difference (-11). The visitors score on average just 0.7 goals away, while conceding 1.8 goals per match. Despite Bistrița's good form in the last five matches overall (2 PTS/game), their away form remains very weak. Analyzing expected goals, Metalul holds an advantage (1.93 xG vs 1.07 xGA at home), while Gloria shows offensive weakness away (1.23 xG). All these factors point to a probable victory for the hosts, although Metalul's recent poor form (0.6 PTS/game) could make the match more balanced than the home statistics suggest.
Metalul Buzău vs ACS Gloria Bistrita: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Metalul Buzău played against ACS Gloria Bistrita in Liga II (Romania). The game was played on March 8, 2026. Final score: 1:4.
Recent form
Metalul Buzău has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. ACS Gloria Bistrita has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Metalul Buzău scores 1.53 goals per game and allows 1.05. ACS Gloria Bistrita scores 1.26 and allows 1.47. Games in this league average 2.70 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 47% of Metalul Buzău's games and 58% of ACS Gloria Bistrita's. The Over 2.5 rates are 47% and 58%, compared with league averages of 49% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Metalul Buzău has the higher season xG average, 1.68 to 1.47 per game. Metalul Buzău takes 13.4 shots per game, while ACS Gloria Bistrita takes 11.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Metalul Buzău leads at halftime in 37% of its games and scores 0.79 goals per game after halftime. ACS Gloria Bistrita leads at halftime in 21% and scores 0.68 after halftime.
When the teams score
Metalul Buzău's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (7 goals). For ACS Gloria Bistrita, it is minutes 0-15 (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga II games average 2.70 goals. Both teams score in 49% of games, and 50% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
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
Metalul Buzău holds a decisive advantage in home matches with a 44% win rate and a positive goal difference (+7). The hosts average 1.44 goals per game at home while conceding only 0.67 goals, confirming defensive solidity (33% clean sheets). ACS Gloria Bistrita has very poor away results – only a 10% win rate, as much as 60% defeats, and a negative goal difference (-11). The visitors score on average just 0.7 goals away, while conceding 1.8 goals per match. Despite Bistrița's good form in the last five matches overall (2 PTS/game), their away form remains very weak. Analyzing expected goals, Metalul holds an advantage (1.93 xG vs 1.07 xGA at home), while Gloria shows offensive weakness away (1.23 xG). All these factors point to a probable victory for the hosts, although Metalul's recent poor form (0.6 PTS/game) could make the match more balanced than the home statistics suggest.
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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
| Metalul Buzău | ACS Gloria Bistrita | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.30 |
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.
ACS Gloria Bistrita is 233% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / game - Metalul Buzău · 2 pts / game - ACS Gloria Bistrita
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.
Metalul Buzău is 21% better for: goals scored per game.
1.53 goals / game - Metalul Buzău · 1.26 goals / game - ACS Gloria Bistrita
Metalul Buzău is 40% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.05 goals / game - Metalul Buzău · 1.47 goals / game - ACS Gloria Bistrita
Metalul Buzău scores in 68% of games (13 of 19 meczów), while ACS Gloria Bistrita keeps a clean sheet in 16% (3 of 19 meczów).
ACS Gloria Bistrita scores in 68% of games (13 of 19 meczów), while Metalul Buzău keeps a clean sheet in 26% (5 of 19 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 - Metalul Buzău
Over / Under - ACS Gloria Bistrita
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.
Metalul Buzău is 38% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.53 pts / game - Metalul Buzău · 1.11 pts / game - ACS Gloria Bistrita
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Metalul Buzău - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 37% of games and wins 47%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
ACS Gloria Bistrita - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 21% of games and wins 26%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -4 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +7 |
* 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 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (5 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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
Metalul Buzău
ACS Gloria Bistrita
* 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 II).
Teams vs league
| Metalul Buzău | Liga | ACS Gloria Bistrita | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.58 | 2.70 | • 2.74 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 47% | 49% | ▲ 58% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 47% | 50% | ▲ 58% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 26% | 29% | ▼ 16% |
| Goal before half-time | • 74% | 73% | ▲ 79% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 74% | 81% | ▲ 89% |
^ 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
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
- Metalul BuzăuYellow cardClaudiu Florin Juncănaru
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
FAQ
What was the result of Metalul Buzău vs ACS Gloria Bistrita?
The Liga II match finished Metalul Buzău 1:4 ACS Gloria Bistrita. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Metalul Buzău vs ACS Gloria Bistrita?
Metalul Buzău score 1.53 goals per game on average and ACS Gloria Bistrita 1.26. The Liga II average is 2.70 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 47% of Metalul Buzău's matches and 58% of ACS Gloria Bistrita's.
What form are Metalul Buzău and ACS Gloria Bistrita in?
Over the last 5 games Metalul Buzău have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and ACS Gloria Bistrita 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Metalul Buzău vs ACS Gloria Bistrita?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.