Sporting Lieşti vs FC Bacau: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Wednesday 28 October the Cupa României brings Sporting Lieşti against FC Bacau. Kick-off: 14:00 WAT.
Current form
Sporting Lieşti, last 5: WWLLW Their latest outing: 7–0 win over Recolta Gheorghe Doja, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. 3.7 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
FC Bacau, last 5: LWLDW Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to FC Politehnica Timisoara, away. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Scoring is no problem – 2.0 a game lately.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Sporting Lieşti 1.2 xG, FC Bacau 2.9 xG – a total near 4.1. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 78% and GG at 65%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Sporting Lieşti 10%, draw 22%, FC Bacau 68%.
GG/NG: GG (65%) at 1.44.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was FC Bacau to win (68%, odds 1.30). Most likely score in line with that pick: Sporting Lieşti 1–2 FC Bacau. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Sporting Lieşti10%fair 9.95 · @8.00
Draw22%fair 4.61 · @4.80
FC Bacau68%fair 1.47 · @1.30
4.14Expected goals
1.24Sporting Lieşti xG
2.90FC Bacau xG
65%Both score
78%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–28%
1–38%
0–27%
0–37%
1–46%
1–16%
From our goals model: Sporting Lieşti 1.2 – 2.9 FC Bacau 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✗
68%
1.47
1.30
Double chance
FC Bacau or draw✓
90%
1.11
1.07
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
65%
1.54
1.44
Draw no bet
FC Bacau (draw no bet)
87%
1.15
–
Asian handicap
FC Bacau -1 (Asian handicap)✗
65%
1.55
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
92%
1.09
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
78%
1.28
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✗
59%
1.69
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
60%
1.66
–
First team to score
FC Bacau to score first✗
69%
1.45
–
Half-time result
FC Bacau ahead at half-time✗
55%
1.83
–
Half-time / full-time
HT FC Bacau / FT FC Bacau✗
49%
2.03
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
8%
12.05
–
Recent results
Sporting Lieşti – last 6
WWLLWL
24 Oct
vs Recolta Gheorghe Doja
7–0
W
17 Oct
@ Axiopolis
4–1
W
10 Oct
vs Progresul Fundulea
0–2
L
3 Oct
@ Agricola Borcea
3–5
L
26 Sep
vs FC Oţelul II
6–1
W
23 Sep
@ Dunarea Calarasi
2–3
L
3.7Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
FC Bacau – last 6
LWLDWW
24 Oct
@ FC Politehnica Timisoara
0–1
L
18 Oct
vs Gloria Bistriţa
3–0
W
11 Oct
@ Bihor Oradea
0–1
L
19 Sep
vs Cetatea Suceava
2–2
D
15 Sep
@ CSM Reşiţa
1–0
W
6 Sep
vs Dumbrăviţa
6–1
W
2.0Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
33%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Sporting Lieşti and FC Bacau.
What is the prediction for Sporting Lieşti vs FC Bacau?
Our pick is FC Bacau to win with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Sporting Lieşti vs FC Bacau?
On our numbers Sporting Lieşti have a 10% chance of winning, the draw 22% and FC Bacau 68%.
How many goals will there be in Sporting Lieşti vs FC Bacau?
We expect about 4.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 78% likely and both teams score 65% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Sporting Lieşti vs FC Bacau?
Our predicted score is Sporting Lieşti 1–2 FC Bacau, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.1 goals in total.
When is Sporting Lieşti vs FC Bacau?
Sporting Lieşti vs FC Bacau (Cupa României) kicks off on Wednesday 28 October 2026 at 14:00 (West Africa Time).
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.
Corona Braşov0
Arges Pitesti3
Minerul Lupeni1
FC Politehnica Timisoara1
CFR 1907 Cluj1
Universitatea Cluj3