Very strong pick · fair odds 1.20 · bookmaker 1.25 · Won ✓
10/10Rating
1.25Odds
2
Value bet: FC Politehnica Timisoara to win @ 1.85 – our chance 62% vs 54% implied by the price (edge +15%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Picks by market
ResultFC Politehnica Timisoara to win ✓62% · @1.85
Double chanceFC Politehnica Timisoara or draw ✓83% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓56% · @1.80
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓82% · fair 1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗10% · fair 10.08
Popești-Leordeni vs FC Politehnica Timisoara: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Popești-Leordeni welcome FC Politehnica Timisoara to Stadionul Clinceni for a Liga II fixture on Saturday 19 September (10:30 WAT). In the table, Popești-Leordeni are 4th, among the top four, on 27 points after 13 matches; FC Politehnica Timisoara are 2nd (among the top four) with 29. Only 2 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Popești-Leordeni, last 5: WWDWL Their latest outing: 3–2 win over Gloria Bistriţa, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. The attack is flying at 2.0 goals per game.
FC Politehnica Timisoara, last 5: WDLWW Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Ştefăneşti, at home. 2.2 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Popești-Leordeni 1.0 xG, FC Politehnica Timisoara 2.1 xG – a total near 3.1. That is an open game on paper: 61% for three or more goals, 56% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Popești-Leordeni 17%, draw 21%, FC Politehnica Timisoara 62%.
Lower-risk option: FC Politehnica Timisoara or draw (83%) at 1.25.
GG/NG: GG (56%) at 1.80.
Price worth noting: FC Politehnica Timisoara to win @1.85 – the bookmaker implies 54%, our ratings say 62%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was FC Politehnica Timisoara or draw (83%, odds 1.25 – longer than our fair 1.20, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Popești-Leordeni 1–2 FC Politehnica Timisoara. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Popești-Leordeni17%fair 5.96 · @3.75
Draw21%fair 4.81 · @3.20
FC Politehnica Timisoara62%fair 1.60 · @1.85
3.14Expected goals
1.02Popești-Leordeni xG
2.12FC Politehnica Timisoara xG
56%Both score
61%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–210%
0–210%
1–19%
0–19%
1–37%
0–37%
From our goals model: Popești-Leordeni 1.0 – 2.1 FC Politehnica Timisoara 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 Politehnica Timisoara to win✓
62%
1.60
1.85 ▲
Double chance
FC Politehnica Timisoara or draw✓
83%
1.20
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
56%
1.78
1.80
Draw no bet
FC Politehnica Timisoara (draw no bet)✓
79%
1.27
–
Asian handicap
FC Politehnica Timisoara -0.5 (Asian handicap)✓
63%
1.59
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
82%
1.22
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
61%
1.65
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
62%
1.62
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
79%
1.26
–
First team to score
FC Politehnica Timisoara to score first
65%
1.54
–
Half-time result
FC Politehnica Timisoara ahead at half-time✓
46%
2.17
–
Half-time / full-time
HT FC Politehnica Timisoara / FT FC Politehnica Timisoara✓
41%
2.47
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
10%
10.08
–
Recent results
Popești-Leordeni – last 6
WWDWLD
12 Sep
@ Gloria Bistriţa
3–2
W
5 Sep
vs Bihor Oradea
3–2
W
29 Aug
@ Cetatea Suceava
1–1
D
22 Aug
vs CSM Reşiţa
4–1
W
19 Aug
vs FC Bacau
0–3
L
15 Aug
@ Dumbrăviţa
1–1
D
2.0Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
83%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
FC Politehnica Timisoara – last 6
WDLWWW
12 Sep
vs Ştefăneşti
2–1
W
6 Sep
@ CSM Satu Mare
1–1
D
3 Sep
vs Rapid
0–2
L
30 Aug
vs ASA Targu Mures
3–0
W
22 Aug
@ Concordia
5–1
W
19 Aug
vs ASA Targu Mures
2–1
W
2.2Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Popești-Leordeni and FC Politehnica Timisoara.
What is the prediction for Popești-Leordeni vs FC Politehnica Timisoara?
Our pick is FC Politehnica Timisoara or draw with a 83% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Popești-Leordeni vs FC Politehnica Timisoara?
On our numbers Popești-Leordeni have a 17% chance of winning, the draw 21% and FC Politehnica Timisoara 62%.
How many goals will there be in Popești-Leordeni vs FC Politehnica Timisoara?
We expect about 3.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 61% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Popești-Leordeni vs FC Politehnica Timisoara?
Our predicted score is Popești-Leordeni 1–2 FC Politehnica Timisoara, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.1 goals in total.
When is Popești-Leordeni vs FC Politehnica Timisoara?
Popești-Leordeni vs FC Politehnica Timisoara (Liga II) kicks off on Saturday 19 September 2026 at 10:30 (West Africa Time) at Stadionul Clinceni.
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.
