Good pick · fair odds 1.57 · bookmaker 1.57 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.57Odds
Picks by market
ResultFC Politehnica Timisoara to win ✗64% · @1.57
Double chanceFC Politehnica Timisoara or draw ✓84% · @1.15
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓59% · @1.62
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓83% · fair 1.21
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.12
FC Politehnica Timisoara vs CSA Steaua Bucureşti: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Thursday 8 October the Liga II brings FC Politehnica Timisoara against CSA Steaua Bucureşti at Stadionul Electrica. Kick-off: 16:00 WAT. In the table, FC Politehnica Timisoara are 2nd, among the top four, on 29 points after 13 matches; CSA Steaua Bucureşti are 16th (lower half) with 11. There are 18 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
FC Politehnica Timisoara, last 5: WWDLW Their latest outing: 4–3 win over Popești-Leordeni, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. The attack is flying at 2.5 goals per game.
CSA Steaua Bucureşti, last 5: WLDLD Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Gloria Bistriţa, at home. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.8 conceded per game.
Momentum favours FC Politehnica Timisoara, collecting 2.2 points per game to 1.0 for CSA Steaua Bucureşti.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give FC Politehnica Timisoara 2.2 xG, CSA Steaua Bucureşti 1.0 xG – a total near 3.2. That is an open game on paper: 62% for three or more goals, 59% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – FC Politehnica Timisoara 64%, draw 20%, CSA Steaua Bucureşti 16%.
Lower-risk option: FC Politehnica Timisoara or draw (84%) at 1.15.
GG/NG: GG (59%) at 1.62.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was FC Politehnica Timisoara to win (64%, odds 1.57). Most likely score in line with that pick: FC Politehnica Timisoara 2–1 CSA Steaua Bucureşti. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
FC Politehnica Timisoara64%fair 1.57 · @1.57
Draw20%fair 5.05 · @3.70
CSA Steaua Bucureşti16%fair 6.11 · @5.00
3.19Expected goals
2.18FC Politehnica Timisoara xG
1.01CSA Steaua Bucureşti xG
59%Both score
62%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–110%
2–010%
1–19%
1–09%
3–17%
3–07%
From our goals model: FC Politehnica Timisoara 2.2 – 1.0 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 Politehnica Timisoara to win✗
64%
1.57
1.57
Double chance
FC Politehnica Timisoara or draw✓
84%
1.20
1.15
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
59%
1.69
1.62
Draw no bet
FC Politehnica Timisoara (draw no bet)
80%
1.26
–
Asian handicap
FC Politehnica Timisoara -0.5 (Asian handicap)✗
64%
1.56
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
83%
1.21
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
62%
1.62
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
60%
1.65
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
78%
1.28
–
First team to score
FC Politehnica Timisoara to score first
65%
1.53
–
Half-time result
FC Politehnica Timisoara ahead at half-time✗
47%
2.13
–
Half-time / full-time
HT FC Politehnica Timisoara / FT FC Politehnica Timisoara✗
42%
2.41
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.12
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Recent results
FC Politehnica Timisoara – last 6
WWDLWW
19 Sep
@ Popești-Leordeni
4–3
W
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
2.5Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
CSA Steaua Bucureşti – last 6
WLDLDD
19 Sep
vs Gloria Bistriţa
2–1
W
12 Sep
@ Bihor Oradea
0–3
L
5 Sep
vs Cetatea Suceava
2–2
D
29 Aug
@ CSM Reşiţa
1–2
L
23 Aug
vs Dumbrăviţa
2–2
D
20 Aug
vs Csikszereda
1–1
D
1.3Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between FC Politehnica Timisoara and CSA Steaua Bucureşti.
What is the prediction for FC Politehnica Timisoara vs CSA Steaua Bucureşti?
Our pick is FC Politehnica Timisoara to win with a 64% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.57.
Who will win FC Politehnica Timisoara vs CSA Steaua Bucureşti?
On our numbers FC Politehnica Timisoara have a 64% chance of winning, the draw 20% and CSA Steaua Bucureşti 16%.
How many goals will there be in FC Politehnica Timisoara vs CSA Steaua Bucureşti?
We expect about 3.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 62% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for FC Politehnica Timisoara vs CSA Steaua Bucureşti?
Our predicted score is FC Politehnica Timisoara 2–1 CSA Steaua Bucureşti, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.2 goals in total.
When is FC Politehnica Timisoara vs CSA Steaua Bucureşti?
FC Politehnica Timisoara vs CSA Steaua Bucureşti (Liga II) kicks off on Thursday 8 October 2026 at 16:00 (West Africa Time) at Stadionul Electrica.
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.
