Very strong pick · fair odds 1.23 · bookmaker 1.20 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.20Odds
Picks by market
ResultSlatina to win ✓55% · @1.91
Double chanceSlatina or draw ✓81% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗54% · @1.83
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓75% · @1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 10.55
Slatina vs Metalul Buzău: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Slatina welcome Metalul Buzău to May 1 Stadium for a Liga II fixture on Saturday 22 August (09:00 WAT). In the table, Slatina are 3rd, among the top four, on 28 points after 13 matches; Metalul Buzău are 7th (upper half) with 24.
Current form
Slatina, last 5: DWWWW Their latest outing: 0–0 draw with Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 3. 2.0 goals per outing makes them dangerous. Defensively they have kept 4 clean sheets in that run.
Metalul Buzău, last 5: DWWWD Their latest outing: 0–0 draw with Gloria Bistriţa, away. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.7 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours Slatina, collecting 2.7 points per game to 1.8 for Metalul Buzău.
Head to head
When they last met (2 May 2026) it ended Metalul Buzău 1–3 Slatina.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Slatina 1.6 xG, Metalul Buzău 0.9 xG – a total near 2.5. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 45%, GG 54%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Slatina 55%, draw 26%, Metalul Buzău 19%.
Lower-risk option: Slatina or draw (81%) at 1.20.
GG/NG: GG (54%) at 1.83.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Slatina or draw (81%, odds 1.20). Most likely score in line with that pick: Slatina 1–0 Metalul Buzău. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Slatina55%fair 1.82 · @1.91
Draw26%fair 3.81 · @3.25
Metalul Buzău19%fair 5.30 · @3.65
2.49Expected goals
1.63Slatina xG
0.86Metalul Buzău xG
54%Both score
45%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–013%
1–112%
2–011%
2–19%
0–08%
0–17%
From our goals model: Slatina 1.6 – 0.9 Metalul Buzău expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Slatina vs Metalul Buzău?
Our pick is Slatina or draw with a 81% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Slatina vs Metalul Buzău?
On our numbers Slatina have a 55% chance of winning, the draw 26% and Metalul Buzău 19%.
How many goals will there be in Slatina vs Metalul Buzău?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 45% likely and both teams score 54% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Slatina vs Metalul Buzău?
Our predicted score is Slatina 1–0 Metalul Buzău, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is Slatina vs Metalul Buzău?
Slatina vs Metalul Buzău (Liga II) kicks off on Saturday 22 August 2026 at 09:00 (West Africa Time) at May 1 Stadium.
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.
