Metalul Buzău vs FC Bacău: match statistics
Metalul Buzău are displaying solid home form with a 50% win rate and an impressive average of 1.63 goals scored per match while conceding only 0.63. The hosts dominate possession (58%) and generate significantly higher xG values (2.06 vs 1.02), indicating offensive superiority. Despite FC Bacău's strong recent run (2.6 PPG), they have weak away statistics – only 33% wins, 44% losses, and a negative goal difference (-3). The visitors concede an average of 1.56 goals on the road with an xG Against of 1.8, confirming their defensive issues. The higher shot conversion rate of the hosts (10% vs 12% despite a significantly higher shot volume) and their advantage in key offensive parameters point towards a Metalul Buzău victory, although FC Bacău's current form suggests it could be a close contest.
Metalul Buzău vs FC Bacău: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Metalul Buzău played against FC Bacău in Liga II (Romania). The game was played on February 21, 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Metalul Buzău has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. FC Bacău has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Metalul Buzău scores 1.71 goals per game and allows 1.06. FC Bacău scores 1.24 and allows 1.29. Games in this league average 2.69 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 53% of Metalul Buzău's games and 47% of FC Bacău's. The Over 2.5 rates are 53% and 41%, 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, 1.78 to 1.46 per game. Metalul Buzău takes 14.4 shots per game, while FC Bacău takes 10.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Metalul Buzău leads at halftime in 41% of its games and scores 0.88 goals per game after halftime. FC Bacău leads at halftime in 41% and scores 0.47 after halftime.
When the teams score
Metalul Buzău's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (7 goals). For FC Bacău, it is minutes 31-45+ (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga II games average 2.69 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 are displaying solid home form with a 50% win rate and an impressive average of 1.63 goals scored per match while conceding only 0.63. The hosts dominate possession (58%) and generate significantly higher xG values (2.06 vs 1.02), indicating offensive superiority. Despite FC Bacău's strong recent run (2.6 PPG), they have weak away statistics – only 33% wins, 44% losses, and a negative goal difference (-3). The visitors concede an average of 1.56 goals on the road with an xG Against of 1.8, confirming their defensive issues. The higher shot conversion rate of the hosts (10% vs 12% despite a significantly higher shot volume) and their advantage in key offensive parameters point towards a Metalul Buzău victory, although FC Bacău's current form suggests it could be a close contest.
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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 | FC Bacău | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.35 |
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.
FC Bacău is 86% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Metalul Buzău · 2.6 pts / game - FC Bacău
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 38% better for: goals scored per game.
1.71 goals / game - Metalul Buzău · 1.24 goals / game - FC Bacău
Metalul Buzău is 22% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.06 goals / game - Metalul Buzău · 1.29 goals / game - FC Bacău
Metalul Buzău scores in 76% of games (13 of 17 meczów), while FC Bacău keeps a clean sheet in 29% (5 of 17 meczów).
FC Bacău scores in 65% of games (11 of 17 meczów), while Metalul Buzău keeps a clean sheet in 29% (5 of 17 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 - FC Bacău
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 12% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.71 pts / game - Metalul Buzău · 1.53 pts / game - FC Bacău
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Metalul Buzău - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 41% of games and wins 53%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
FC Bacău - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 41% of games and wins 35%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +6 | +1 |
* 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 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). 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
FC Bacău
* 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 | FC Bacău | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.76 | 2.69 | ▼ 2.53 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 53% | 49% | ▼ 47% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 53% | 50% | ▼ 41% |
| Clean sheets | • 29% | 30% | • 29% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 71% | 73% | ▲ 88% |
| Goal after half-time | • 82% | 82% | ▼ 65% |
^ 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
Away team
Other recorded players
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.
FAQ
What was the result of Metalul Buzău vs FC Bacău?
The Liga II match finished Metalul Buzău 0:1 FC Bacău. 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 FC Bacău?
Metalul Buzău score 1.71 goals per game on average and FC Bacău 1.24. The Liga II average is 2.69 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 53% of Metalul Buzău's matches and 47% of FC Bacău's.
What form are Metalul Buzău and FC Bacău in?
Over the last 5 games Metalul Buzău have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and FC Bacău 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Metalul Buzău vs FC Bacău?
The statistical background for Metalul Buzău vs FC Bacău — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.