CSM Reşiţa vs CSA Steaua Bucureşti: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Saturday 29 August the Liga II brings CSM Reşiţa against CSA Steaua Bucureşti at Mircea Chivu Stadium. Kick-off: 09:00 WAT. In the table, CSM Reşiţa are 6th, upper half, on 25 points after 13 matches; CSA Steaua Bucureşti are 16th (lower half) with 11. There are 14 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
CSM Reşiţa, last 5: LDWWW Their latest outing: 1–4 defeat to Popești-Leordeni, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 3. 2.0 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
CSA Steaua Bucureşti, last 5: DDLWL Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with Dumbrăviţa, at home. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.7 conceded per game.
Momentum favours CSM Reşiţa, collecting 2.2 points per game to 0.8 for CSA Steaua Bucureşti.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give CSM Reşiţa 1.6 xG, CSA Steaua Bucureşti 1.2 xG – a total near 2.9. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 51%, GG 59%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – CSM Reşiţa 48%, draw 23%, CSA Steaua Bucureşti 29%.
GG/NG: GG (59%) at 1.73.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (74%, odds 1.30). Most likely score in line with that pick: CSM Reşiţa 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
CSM Reşiţa48%fair 2.08 · @2.10
Draw23%fair 4.44 · @3.25
CSA Steaua Bucureşti29%fair 3.41 · @3.20
2.85Expected goals
1.64CSM Reşiţa xG
1.22CSA Steaua Bucureşti xG
59%Both score
51%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–111%
1–09%
2–19%
2–08%
0–17%
1–27%
From our goals model: CSM Reşiţa 1.6 – 1.2 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
CSM Reşiţa to win✓
48%
2.08
2.10
Double chance
Either team to win✓
77%
1.29
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
59%
1.69
1.73
Draw no bet
CSM Reşiţa (draw no bet)✓
62%
1.61
–
Asian handicap
CSA Steaua Bucureşti +1 (Asian handicap)
68%
1.47
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
74%
1.34
1.30
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
51%
1.96
1.95
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
70%
1.42
1.28
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
84%
1.19
–
First team to score
CSM Reşiţa to score first✓
54%
1.85
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
41%
2.46
–
Half-time / full-time
HT CSM Reşiţa / FT CSM Reşiţa✓
28%
3.51
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✓
9%
10.64
–
Recent results
CSM Reşiţa – last 6
LDWWWW
22 Aug
@ Popești-Leordeni
1–4
L
18 Aug
vs Petrolul Ploiesti
2–2
D
15 Aug
vs Ştefăneşti
2–0
W
12 Aug
@ Timişul Şag
3–1
W
8 Aug
@ CSM Satu Mare
2–0
W
1 Aug
vs ASA Targu Mures
2–1
W
2.0Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
CSA Steaua Bucureşti – last 6
DDLWLL
23 Aug
vs Dumbrăviţa
2–2
D
20 Aug
vs Csikszereda
1–1
D
16 Aug
@ FC Bacau
0–3
L
12 Aug
@ Dunărea 2020 Giurgiu
3–0
W
8 Aug
vs CSM Ramnicu Valcea
1–2
L
2 Aug
vs Slatina
1–2
L
1.3Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between CSM Reşiţa and CSA Steaua Bucureşti.
What is the prediction for CSM Reşiţa vs CSA Steaua Bucureşti?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win CSM Reşiţa vs CSA Steaua Bucureşti?
On our numbers CSM Reşiţa have a 48% chance of winning, the draw 23% and CSA Steaua Bucureşti 29%.
How many goals will there be in CSM Reşiţa vs CSA Steaua Bucureşti?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 51% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for CSM Reşiţa vs CSA Steaua Bucureşti?
Our predicted score is CSM Reşiţa 1–1 CSA Steaua Bucureşti, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is CSM Reşiţa vs CSA Steaua Bucureşti?
CSM Reşiţa vs CSA Steaua Bucureşti (Liga II) kicks off on Saturday 29 August 2026 at 09:00 (West Africa Time) at Mircea Chivu 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.
