Metalul Buzău vs FC Bacau: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
10:00 WAT, Saturday 21 February: Metalul Buzău v FC Bacau in the Liga II, played at Teren Sintetic Cornel Negoescu. In the table, Metalul Buzău are 7th, upper half, on 24 points after 13 matches; FC Bacau are 11th (upper half) with 19.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Metalul Buzău 1.5 xG, FC Bacau 1.1 xG – a total near 2.6. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 50%, GG 54%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Metalul Buzău 51%, draw 25%, FC Bacau 24%.
Lower-risk option: Metalul Buzău or draw (76%) at 1.18.
GG/NG: GG (54%) at 1.85.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (74%, odds 1.26). Most likely score in line with that pick: Metalul Buzău 1–1 FC Bacau. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Metalul Buzău51%fair 1.96 · @1.61
Draw25%fair 4.03 · @3.70
FC Bacau24%fair 4.15 · @4.40
2.62Expected goals
1.48Metalul Buzău xG
1.14FC Bacau xG
54%Both score
50%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
1–011%
2–19%
0–18%
2–08%
0–07%
From our goals model: Metalul Buzău 1.5 – 1.1 FC Bacau expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Metalul Buzău to win✗
51%
1.96
1.61
Double chance
Metalul Buzău or draw✗
76%
1.32
1.18
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
54%
1.86
1.85
Draw no bet
Metalul Buzău (draw no bet)✗
68%
1.47
–
Asian handicap
FC Bacau +1 (Asian handicap)✓
71%
1.40
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
74%
1.36
1.26
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
50%
1.99
1.87
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
71%
1.41
1.34
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
87%
1.14
–
First team to score
Metalul Buzău to score first✗
52%
1.91
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
43%
2.34
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Metalul Buzău / FT Metalul Buzău✗
27%
3.77
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.02
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Recent results
Metalul Buzău
No recent results on record.
FC Bacau
No recent results on record.
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Metalul Buzău and FC Bacau.
What is the prediction for Metalul Buzău vs FC Bacau?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.26.
Who will win Metalul Buzău vs FC Bacau?
On our numbers Metalul Buzău have a 51% chance of winning, the draw 25% and FC Bacau 24%.
How many goals will there be in Metalul Buzău vs FC Bacau?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 50% likely and both teams score 54% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Metalul Buzău vs FC Bacau?
Our predicted score is Metalul Buzău 1–1 FC Bacau, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Metalul Buzău vs FC Bacau?
Metalul Buzău vs FC Bacau (Liga II) kicks off on Saturday 21 February 2026 at 10:00 (West Africa Time) at Teren Sintetic Cornel Negoescu.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.