FC Bacau v CSA Steaua Bucureşti Prediction & Expected Goals (16 Aug) – Odds, Stats, Pick

Picks by market

ResultFC Bacau to win ✓44% · @2.40

Double chanceEither team to win ✓79% · @1.22

Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗62% · @1.62

GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓78% · @1.25

Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.22

FC Bacau vs CSA Steaua Bucureşti: Betarazi preview and prediction

The fixture

On Sunday 16 August the Liga II brings FC Bacau against CSA Steaua Bucureşti at Baza Sportiva FC Bacau. Kick-off: 09:00 WAT. In the table, FC Bacau are 11th, upper half, on 19 points after 13 matches; CSA Steaua Bucureşti are 16th (lower half) with 11.

Current form

FC Bacau, last 5: WLWWL Their latest outing: 3–0 win over Viitorul Onesti, away. The attack is flying at 3.3 goals per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.

CSA Steaua Bucureşti, last 5: WLLLW Their latest outing: 3–0 win over Dunărea 2020 Giurgiu, away. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 2.0 conceded per game.

Momentum favours FC Bacau, collecting 2.0 points per game to 1.0 for CSA Steaua Bucureşti.

Where the goals come from

Betarazi's ratings give FC Bacau 1.7 xG, CSA Steaua Bucureşti 1.5 xG – a total near 3.1. That is an open game on paper: 56% for three or more goals, 62% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.

Markets worth a look

1X2 according to our numbers – FC Bacau 44%, draw 21%, CSA Steaua Bucureşti 35%.
GG/NG: GG (62%) at 1.62.

Our call before kick-off

Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (78%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: FC Bacau 1–1 CSA Steaua Bucureşti. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.

Result chances

FC Bacau44%fair 2.28 · @2.40

Draw21%fair 4.66 · @3.35

CSA Steaua Bucureşti35%fair 2.89 · @2.55

3.12Expected goals

1.67FC Bacau xG

1.45CSA Steaua Bucureşti xG

62%Both score

56%Over 2.5

Score grid: top six

1–111%

2–19%

1–28%

1–07%

2–26%

0–16%

From our goals model: FC Bacau 1.7 – 1.5 CSA Steaua Bucureşti 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	FC Bacau to win ✓	44%	2.28	2.40 ▲
Double chance	Either team to win ✓	79%	1.27	1.22
Both teams to score	Both teams to score ✗	62%	1.62	1.62
Draw no bet	FC Bacau (draw no bet) ✓	56%	1.79	–
Asian handicap	CSA Steaua Bucureşti +1 (Asian handicap) ✗	72%	1.39	–
Over/under 1.5 goals	Over 1.5 goals ✓	78%	1.28	1.25
Over/under 2.5 goals	Over 2.5 goals ✓	56%	1.78	1.80
Over/under 3.5 goals	Under 3.5 goals ✓	65%	1.53	1.35
Over/under 4.5 goals	Under 4.5 goals ✓	79%	1.26	–
First team to score	FC Bacau to score first ✓	51%	1.96	–
Half-time result	Level at half-time ✗	39%	2.59	–
Half-time / full-time	HT FC Bacau / FT FC Bacau ✓	26%	3.89	–
Correct score	Correct score 2–1 ✗	9%	11.22	–

FC Bacau – last 6

WLWWLW

12 Aug	@ Viitorul Onesti	3–0	W
8 Aug	@ Popești-Leordeni	2–3	L
1 Aug	vs Ştefăneşti	3–0	W
25 Jul	vs Târgu Secuiesc	4–0	W
11 Jul	@ Oţelul	1–3	L
3 Jul	@ Metalul Buzău	7–2	W

3.3Scored / game

1.3Conceded / game

50%Both scored

100%Over 2.5

CSA Steaua Bucureşti – last 6

WLLLWL

12 Aug	@ Dunărea 2020 Giurgiu	3–0	W
8 Aug	vs CSM Ramnicu Valcea	1–2	L
2 Aug	vs Slatina	1–2	L
18 Jul	@ CSM Ramnicu Valcea	0–4	L
15 Jul	vs Tunari	3–0	W
16 May	vs FC Voluntari	2–4	L

1.7Scored / game

2.0Conceded / game

50%Both scored

100%Over 2.5

Liga II table

#	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 FC Bacau vs CSA Steaua Bucureşti?

Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 78% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.

Who will win FC Bacau vs CSA Steaua Bucureşti?

On our numbers FC Bacau have a 44% chance of winning, the draw 21% and CSA Steaua Bucureşti 35%.

How many goals will there be in FC Bacau vs CSA Steaua Bucureşti?

We expect about 3.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 56% likely and both teams score 62% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for FC Bacau vs CSA Steaua Bucureşti?

Our predicted score is FC Bacau 1–1 CSA Steaua Bucureşti, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.1 goals in total.

When is FC Bacau vs CSA Steaua Bucureşti?

FC Bacau vs CSA Steaua Bucureşti (Liga II) kicks off on Sunday 16 August 2026 at 09:00 (West Africa Time) at Baza Sportiva FC Bacau.

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.

FC Bacau v CSA Steaua Bucureşti: numbers & prediction