Metalul Buzău vs ASA Târgu Mureş: match statistics
Metalul Buzău vs ASA Târgu Mureş: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Metalul Buzău played against ASA Târgu Mureş in Liga II (Romania). The game was played on October 10, 2026. Venue: Teren Sintetic Cornel Negoescu. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Metalul Buzău has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. ASA Târgu Mureş has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Metalul Buzău scores 1.13 goals per game and allows 0.88. ASA Târgu Mureş scores 1.50 and allows 1.88. Games in this league average 2.99 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 38% of Metalul Buzău's games and 63% of ASA Târgu Mureş's. The Over 2.5 rates are 25% and 63%, compared with league averages of 60% for BTTS and 57% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Metalul Buzău has the higher season xG average, 1.52 to 1.51 per game. Metalul Buzău takes 12.3 shots per game, while ASA Târgu Mureş takes 10.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Metalul Buzău leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 0.75 goals per game after halftime. ASA Târgu Mureş leads at halftime in 25% and scores 0.88 after halftime.
When the teams score
Metalul Buzău's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (2 goals). For ASA Târgu Mureş, it is minutes 61-75 (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga II games average 2.99 goals. Both teams score in 60% of games, and 57% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% 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
Metalul Buzău are favorites thanks to their home record: they have won 67% of such matches and scored an average of 2 goals, while ASA Târgu Mureş are yet to win away and have averaged 1 goal on the road. The hosts average 12 shots at home, including 5 on target, compared with the visitors’ 7.75 shots and 2.75 on target away from home. Metalul’s advantage is further supported by chance quality: their home xG is 1.54, while their opponents’ away xG is 1.12; ASA also allow chances worth 1.77 xG away from home. However, the visitors have won 3 of their last 5 matches, compared with 2 for the hosts, so their improved form reduces confidence in the prediction. Even so, ASA’s away defense, which concedes an average of 2 goals per match, points towards a Metalul win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
BTTS landed in 50% of Metalul’s matches and 75% of ASA’s, which, compared with the league average of 59%, points towards goals for both sides. The hosts average 2.0 goals at home with an xG of 2.02, while the visitors concede an average of 2.0 goals and have yet to keep a clean sheet. ASA also have a realistic chance of scoring: Metalul concede an average of 1.75 goals at home, while the visitors have averaged 2.0 goals in their last five matches. Some caution is warranted given ASA’s lower away scoring average of 1.0 and just 2.75 shots on target per match; however, both teams’ defensive records give the edge to the scenario in which each side scores.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Metalul average 2.0 goals in the matches analyzed, while ASA concede 2.0, giving the hosts a solid platform to score. The visitors average 1.0 goal, but their average has risen to 2.0 over their last 5 matches, so they could also get on the scoresheet. Over 1.5 goals landed in 75% of Metalul’s matches and 100% of ASA’s, while the figures for the 2.5 line were 50% and 75%, respectively. Therefore, Over 1.5 is the strongest pick: the 3.15-goal projection supports a goals bet, but the variation in results at the higher line argues for a more cautious threshold.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest signal is Metalul’s advantage in its home-match statistics: it has won 3 of 4 games, while ASA has failed to win any of its 4 away matches. The hosts led at the break in 2 of those 4 games, and the visitors were behind at half-time in 3 of 4 away fixtures, which supports the prospect of Metalul leading after 45 minutes. The hosts’ attacking advantage is reflected in an average of 6.25 shots on target compared with 2.75 for the visitors, as well as an xG of 2.02 versus 1.12. Metalul scores an average of 1.25 goals after half-time at home, while ASA averages 0.5 away, making the hosts’ most likely single scenario a lead at the break that they maintain until full-time. However, confidence in the pick is tempered by the teams’ last 5 matches overall: ASA won 3 and Metalul 2, so I still assign a meaningful chance to other outcomes.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats 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
| Metalul Buzău | ASA Târgu Mureş | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 43% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.24 | 0.33 |
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.
ASA Târgu Mureş is 43% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Metalul Buzău · 2 pts / game - ASA Târgu Mureş
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.
ASA Târgu Mureş is 33% better for: goals scored per game.
1.13 goals / game - Metalul Buzău · 1.5 goals / game - ASA Târgu Mureş
Metalul Buzău is 114% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.88 goals / game - Metalul Buzău · 1.88 goals / game - ASA Târgu Mureş
Metalul Buzău scores in 75% of games (6 of 8 games), while ASA Târgu Mureş keeps a clean sheet in 13% (1 of 8 games).
ASA Târgu Mureş scores in 75% of games (6 of 8 games), while Metalul Buzău keeps a clean sheet in 50% (4 of 8 games).
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 - ASA Târgu Mureş
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 42% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.25 pts / game - Metalul Buzău · 0.88 pts / game - ASA Târgu Mureş
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Metalul Buzău - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
ASA Târgu Mureş - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
* 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 31-45 (2 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (4 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - 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
ASA Târgu Mureş
* 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 | ASA Târgu Mureş | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.00 | 2.99 | ▲ 3.38 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 38% | 60% | ▲ 63% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 25% | 57% | ▲ 63% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 22% | ▼ 13% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 63% | 79% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 75% | 85% | ▼ 75% |
^ 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
Other recorded players
Away team
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 Metalul Buzău's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss against ASA Târgu Mureş. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Metalul Buzău vs ASA Târgu Mureş?
The Liga II match finished Metalul Buzău 1:0 ASA Târgu Mureş. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Metalul Buzău and ASA Târgu Mureş?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Metalul Buzău won 1, ASA Târgu Mureş won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Metalul Buzău vs ASA Târgu Mureş?
Metalul Buzău score 1.13 goals per game on average and ASA Târgu Mureş 1.50. The Liga II average is 2.99 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 57% of games. Both teams score in 38% of Metalul Buzău's matches and 63% of ASA Târgu Mureş's.
What form are Metalul Buzău and ASA Târgu Mureş in?
Over the last 5 games Metalul Buzău have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and ASA Târgu Mureş 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Metalul Buzău vs ASA Târgu Mureş?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Metalul Buzău vs ASA Târgu Mureş: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.