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
Key match information
Metalul Buzău played FC Bacău in Liga II (Romania). The match was played on 21 February 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Current form
Metalul Buzău: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. FC Bacău: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Metalul Buzău scores 1.71 and concedes 1.06 goals per match. FC Bacău scores 1.24 and concedes 1.29. League average: 2.69 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Metalul Buzău 53%, FC Bacău 47%. Over 2.5: Metalul Buzău 53%, FC Bacău 41%. League level: BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 50%.
xG, shots and style
Metalul Buzău has higher xG: 1.78 vs 1.46. Metalul Buzău: 14.4 shots per match, FC Bacău: 10.1.
Match halves
Metalul Buzău: half-time lead 41%, second-half goals 0.88. FC Bacău: half-time lead 41%, second-half goals 0.47.
Goals by minute
Metalul Buzău: 46-60 (7 goals). FC Bacău: 31-45+ (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Liga II: 2.69 goals per match, BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 50%.
Head-to-head
No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.
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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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
| 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
FC Bacău is 86% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Metalul Buzău · 2.6 pts / match - 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 match.
1.71 goals / match - Metalul Buzău · 1.24 goals / match - FC Bacău
Metalul Buzău is 22% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.06 goals / match - Metalul Buzău · 1.29 goals / match - FC Bacău
Metalul Buzău scores in 76% of matches (13 of 17 matches), while FC Bacău keeps a clean sheet in 29% (5 of 17 matches).
FC Bacău scores in 65% of matches (11 of 17 matches), while Metalul Buzău keeps a clean sheet in 29% (5 of 17 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 - Metalul Buzău
Over / Under - FC Bacău
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.
Metalul Buzău is 12% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.71 pts / match - Metalul Buzău · 1.53 pts / match - FC Bacău
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Metalul Buzău - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 41% of matches and wins 53%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
FC Bacău - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 41% of matches and wins 35%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 2.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Metalul Buzău
FC Bacău
* 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 II).
Teams vs league
| Metalul Buzău | Liga | FC Bacău | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 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.