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
Key match information
CS U Craiova played Metaloglobus in Liga I (Romania). The match was played on 28 February 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
CS U Craiova: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match. Metaloglobus: 0-0-5, 0.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
CS U Craiova scores 1.79 and concedes 0.89 goals per match. Metaloglobus scores 0.79 and concedes 2.21. League average: 2.56 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: CS U Craiova 50%, Metaloglobus 57%. Over 2.5: CS U Craiova 50%, Metaloglobus 64%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 48%.
xG, shots and style
CS U Craiova has higher xG: 1.70 vs 1.31. CS U Craiova: 15.3 shots per match, Metaloglobus: 10.6.
Match halves
CS U Craiova: half-time lead 46%, second-half goals 0.89. Metaloglobus: half-time lead 7%, second-half goals 0.46.
Goals by minute
CS U Craiova: 16-30 (11 goals). Metaloglobus: 46-60 (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Liga I: 2.56 goals per match, BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 48%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 0.00, BTTS 0%.
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 overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
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 match.
1.79 goals / match - CS U Craiova · 0.79 goals / match - Metaloglobus
CS U Craiova is 148% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.89 goals / match - CS U Craiova · 2.21 goals / match - Metaloglobus
CS U Craiova scores in 86% of matches (24 of 28 matches), while Metaloglobus keeps a clean sheet in 4% (1 of 28 matches).
Metaloglobus scores in 57% of matches (16 of 28 matches), while CS U Craiova keeps a clean sheet in 43% (12 of 28 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - CS U Craiova
Over / Under - Metaloglobus
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - CS U Craiova · 0.5 pts / match - Metaloglobus
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
CS U Craiova - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 46% of matches and wins 57%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Metaloglobus - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 7% of matches and wins 7%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 0.20 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
CS U Craiova
Metaloglobus
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▲ 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
Previous meeting: CS U Craiova 0 - 1 - 0 Metaloglobus. Average goals 0.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.