Metalul Buzău vs Slatina: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Metalul Buzău welcome Slatina to Stadionul Cornel Negoescu - artificial grass for a Liga II fixture on Saturday 2 May (09:00 WAT). In the table, Metalul Buzău are 7th, upper half, on 24 points after 13 matches; Slatina are 3rd (among the top four) with 28.
Current form
Metalul Buzău, last 5: WWWWW Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Gloria Bistriţa, away. In their own stadium the record reads 3 won, 0 lost from 3. The attack is flying at 2.5 goals per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Slatina, last 5: DWDWW Their latest outing: 0–0 draw with ASA Targu Mures, at home. Away from home the record reads 3 won, 1 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.0 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Metalul Buzău, collecting 3.0 points per game to 1.8 for Slatina.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Metalul Buzău 1.3 xG, Slatina 1.1 xG – a total near 2.4. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 45%, GG 57%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Metalul Buzău 41%, draw 28%, Slatina 31%.
GG/NG: GG (57%) at 1.73.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (75%, odds 1.28). Most likely score in line with that pick: Metalul Buzău 1–1 Slatina. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Metalul Buzău41%fair 2.44 · @2.10
Draw28%fair 3.63 · @3.25
Slatina31%fair 3.18 · @3.20
2.41Expected goals
1.26Metalul Buzău xG
1.15Slatina xG
57%Both score
45%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–113%
1–011%
0–110%
0–09%
2–18%
1–27%
From our goals model: Metalul Buzău 1.3 – 1.1 Slatina 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✗
41%
2.44
2.10
Double chance
Either team to win✓
72%
1.38
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
57%
1.76
1.73
Draw no bet
Metalul Buzău (draw no bet)✗
57%
1.77
–
Asian handicap
Slatina +0.5 (Asian handicap)✓
61%
1.64
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
70%
1.42
1.30
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
55%
1.83
1.77
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
75%
1.33
1.28
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
90%
1.11
–
First team to score
Metalul Buzău to score first✗
48%
2.09
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
45%
2.22
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Metalul Buzău / FT Metalul Buzău✗
22%
4.45
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
8%
12.15
–
Recent results
Metalul Buzău – last 6
WWWWWW
25 Apr
@ Gloria Bistriţa
1–0
W
18 Apr
vs Politehnica Iasi
2–0
W
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
2.5Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Slatina – last 6
DWDWWL
25 Apr
vs ASA Targu Mures
0–0
D
18 Apr
@ CS Dinamo București
2–1
W
10 Apr
vs Ceahlăul Piatra Neamţ
1–1
D
4 Apr
@ Muscelul Câmpulung Elite
4–0
W
21 Mar
@ Gloria Bistriţa
2–1
W
14 Mar
@ FC Bacau
2–3
L
1.8Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Metalul Buzău and Slatina.
What is the prediction for Metalul Buzău vs Slatina?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Metalul Buzău vs Slatina?
On our numbers Metalul Buzău have a 41% chance of winning, the draw 28% and Slatina 31%.
How many goals will there be in Metalul Buzău vs Slatina?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 45% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Metalul Buzău vs Slatina?
Our predicted score is Metalul Buzău 1–1 Slatina, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.
When is Metalul Buzău vs Slatina?
Metalul Buzău vs Slatina (Liga II) kicks off on Saturday 2 May 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.
Tunari1
Ceahlăul Piatra Neamţ0
Politehnica Iasi2
Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe2
Corvinul Hunedoara1