Metalul Buzău v Politehnica Iasi Prediction & Expected Goals (18 Apr) – Odds, Stats, Pick

Picks by market

ResultMetalul Buzău to win ✓45% · @2.15

Double chanceEither team to win ✓74% · @1.25

Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗59% · @1.80

GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓75% · @1.25

Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 10.89

Metalul Buzău vs Politehnica Iasi: Betarazi preview and prediction

The fixture

09:00 WAT, Saturday 18 April: Metalul Buzău v Politehnica Iasi in the Liga II, played at Stadionul Cornel Negoescu - artificial grass.

Current form

Metalul Buzău, last 5: WWWWL Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Muscelul Câmpulung Elite, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. The attack is flying at 2.2 goals per game.

Politehnica Iasi, last 5: LWWLW Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to ASA Targu Mures, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.0 conceded per game.

Momentum favours Metalul Buzău, collecting 2.0 points per game to 1.5 for Politehnica Iasi.

Where the goals come from

Betarazi's ratings give Metalul Buzău 1.5 xG, Politehnica Iasi 1.0 xG – a total near 2.5. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 46%, GG 59%.

Markets worth a look

1X2 according to our numbers – Metalul Buzău 45%, draw 26%, Politehnica Iasi 29%.
GG/NG: GG (59%) at 1.80.

Our call before kick-off

Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (75%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Metalul Buzău 1–1 Politehnica Iasi. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.

Result chances

Metalul Buzău45%fair 2.21 · @2.15

Draw26%fair 3.86 · @3.20

Politehnica Iasi29%fair 3.47 · @3.10

2.52Expected goals

1.48Metalul Buzău xG

1.03Politehnica Iasi xG

59%Both score

46%Over 2.5

Score grid: top six

1–112%

1–012%

2–19%

2–09%

0–18%

0–08%

From our goals model: Metalul Buzău 1.5 – 1.0 Politehnica Iasi 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 ✓	45%	2.21	2.15
Double chance	Either team to win ✓	74%	1.35	1.25
Both teams to score	Both teams to score ✗	59%	1.71	1.80 ▲
Draw no bet	Metalul Buzău (draw no bet) ✓	61%	1.64	–
Asian handicap	Politehnica Iasi +1 (Asian handicap) ✗	69%	1.45	–
Over/under 1.5 goals	Over 1.5 goals ✓	70%	1.42	1.35
Over/under 2.5 goals	Under 2.5 goals ✓	54%	1.84	1.70
Over/under 3.5 goals	Under 3.5 goals ✓	75%	1.33	1.25
Over/under 4.5 goals	Under 4.5 goals ✓	89%	1.13	–
First team to score	Metalul Buzău to score first ✓	54%	1.85	–
Half-time result	Level at half-time ✓	44%	2.29	–
Half-time / full-time	HT Metalul Buzău / FT Metalul Buzău ✗	28%	3.54	–
Correct score	Correct score 2–1 ✗	9%	10.89	–

Metalul Buzău – last 6

WWWWLL

10 Apr	vs Muscelul Câmpulung Elite	1–0	W
4 Apr	@ ASA Targu Mures	4–1	W
21 Mar	vs CS Dinamo București	4–2	W
14 Mar	@ Chindia Targoviste	3–2	W
8 Mar	vs Gloria Bistriţa	1–4	L
5 Mar	@ Dinamo Bucuresti	0–1	L

2.2Scored / game

1.7Conceded / game

67%Both scored

67%Over 2.5

Politehnica Iasi – last 6

LWWLWL

10 Apr	vs ASA Targu Mures	0–1	L
4 Apr	@ CS Dinamo București	1–0	W
21 Mar	vs Ceahlăul Piatra Neamţ	3–0	W
14 Mar	@ CSA Steaua Bucureşti	1–3	L
7 Mar	vs Muscelul Câmpulung Elite	6–1	W
28 Feb	@ Dumbrăviţa	0–1	L

1.8Scored / game

1.0Conceded / game

33%Both scored

50%Over 2.5

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Chindia Targoviste	13	10	0	3	+19	30
2	FC Politehnica Timisoara	13	8	5	0	+13	29
3	Slatina	13	9	1	3	+9	28
4	Popești-Leordeni	13	8	3	2	+9	27
5	Concordia	13	8	1	4	+14	25
6	CSM Reşiţa	13	8	1	4	+4	25
7	Metalul Buzău	13	7	3	3	+6	24
8	Cetatea Suceava	13	6	4	3	+8	22
9	Metaloglobus	13	6	3	4	+2	21
10	CSM Ramnicu Valcea	13	6	2	5	-1	20
11	FC Bacau	13	5	4	4	+9	19
12	Bihor Oradea	13	5	4	4	+7	19
13	CS Afumati	13	5	3	5	-1	18
14	Gloria Bistriţa	13	6	0	7	-2	18
15	Unirea Slobozia	13	4	2	7	+2	14
16	CSA Steaua Bucureşti	13	2	5	6	-7	11
17	ASA Targu Mures	13	3	2	8	-13	11
18	CSM Satu Mare	13	1	6	6	-8	9
19	Viitorul Şelimbăr	13	2	3	8	-16	9
20	Ştefăneşti	13	3	0	10	-20	9
21	CS Dinamo București	13	2	2	9	-17	8
22	Dumbrăviţa	13	0	4	9	-17	4

Team

Pts

Chindia Targoviste

+19

FC Politehnica Timisoara

+13

+14

-1

-1

-2

-7

-13

-8

-16

-20

-17

-17

Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Metalul Buzău vs Politehnica Iasi?

Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.

Who will win Metalul Buzău vs Politehnica Iasi?

On our numbers Metalul Buzău have a 45% chance of winning, the draw 26% and Politehnica Iasi 29%.

How many goals will there be in Metalul Buzău vs Politehnica Iasi?

We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 46% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Metalul Buzău vs Politehnica Iasi?

Our predicted score is Metalul Buzău 1–1 Politehnica Iasi, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.

When is Metalul Buzău vs Politehnica Iasi?

Metalul Buzău vs Politehnica Iasi (Liga II) kicks off on Saturday 18 April 2026 at 09:00 (West Africa Time) at Stadionul Cornel Negoescu - artificial grass.

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.

Metalul Buzău v Politehnica Iasi: numbers & prediction