Metalul Buzău vs CS Afumati: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Metalul Buzău welcome CS Afumati to Stadionul Cornel Negoescu - artificial grass for a Liga II fixture on Saturday 8 August (09:00 WAT). In the table, Metalul Buzău are 7th, upper half, on 24 points after 13 matches; CS Afumati are 13th (lower half) with 18.
Current form
Metalul Buzău, last 5: DLWWL Their latest outing: 0–0 draw with Metaloglobus, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 2.0 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
CS Afumati, last 5: WLWLL Their latest outing: 2–1 win over CS Dinamo București, at home. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 1.5 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Metalul Buzău, collecting 1.7 points per game to 1.2 for CS Afumati.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Metalul Buzău 1.5 xG, CS Afumati 0.8 xG – a total near 2.3. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 46%, GG 55%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Metalul Buzău 55%, draw 25%, CS Afumati 20%.
Lower-risk option: Metalul Buzău or draw (80%) at 1.17.
GG/NG: GG (55%) at 1.73.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (75%, odds 1.30). Most likely score in line with that pick: Metalul Buzău 1–0 CS Afumati. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Metalul Buzău55%fair 1.82 · @1.77
Draw25%fair 3.95 · @3.45
CS Afumati20%fair 5.09 · @4.00
2.32Expected goals
1.49Metalul Buzău xG
0.84CS Afumati xG
55%Both score
46%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–015%
1–112%
2–011%
0–010%
2–19%
0–18%
From our goals model: Metalul Buzău 1.5 – 0.8 CS Afumati 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✓
55%
1.82
1.77
Double chance
Metalul Buzău or draw✓
80%
1.24
1.17
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
55%
1.83
1.73
Draw no bet
Metalul Buzău (draw no bet)✓
74%
1.36
–
Asian handicap
CS Afumati +1 (Asian handicap)✗
64%
1.56
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
70%
1.43
1.28
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
54%
1.84
1.85
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
75%
1.33
1.30
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
91%
1.09
–
First team to score
Metalul Buzău to score first✗
58%
1.73
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
45%
2.21
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Metalul Buzău / FT Metalul Buzău✗
31%
3.19
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.04
–
Recent results
Metalul Buzău – last 6
DLWWLW
1 Aug
@ Metaloglobus
0–0
D
3 Jul
vs FC Bacau
2–7
L
27 Jun
vs Ştefăneşti
4–2
W
9 May
@ Ceahlăul Piatra Neamţ
3–0
W
2 May
vs Slatina
1–3
L
25 Apr
@ Gloria Bistriţa
1–0
W
1.8Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
CS Afumati – last 6
WLWLLD
1 Aug
vs CS Dinamo București
2–1
W
9 May
@ Dumbrăviţa
0–1
L
2 May
vs Concordia
1–0
W
25 Apr
vs CSM Satu Mare
1–3
L
18 Apr
@ FC Bacau
1–3
L
10 Apr
vs CSM Reşiţa
1–1
D
1.0Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
67%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Metalul Buzău and CS Afumati.
What is the prediction for Metalul Buzău vs CS Afumati?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Metalul Buzău vs CS Afumati?
On our numbers Metalul Buzău have a 55% chance of winning, the draw 25% and CS Afumati 20%.
How many goals will there be in Metalul Buzău vs CS Afumati?
We expect about 2.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 46% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Metalul Buzău vs CS Afumati?
Our predicted score is Metalul Buzău 1–0 CS Afumati, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.3 goals in total.
When is Metalul Buzău vs CS Afumati?
Metalul Buzău vs CS Afumati (Liga II) kicks off on Saturday 8 August 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.
