Metalurgistul Cugir 18%Draw 20%Cetate Deva 62%Expected goals 1.16 – 2.27
64%
Betarazi pick
Over 2.5 goals
Good pick · fair odds 1.57 · bookmaker 1.53 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.53Odds
Picks by market
ResultCetate Deva to win ✓62% · @1.48
Double chanceCetate Deva or draw ✓82% · @1.11
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗52% · fair 1.91
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✗64% · @1.53
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗10% · fair 10.33
Metalurgistul Cugir vs Cetate Deva: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
13:00 WAT, Friday 9 October: Metalurgistul Cugir v Cetate Deva in the Liga III Serie 7. In the table, Metalurgistul Cugir are 8th, lower half, on 13 points after 12 matches; Cetate Deva are 5th (upper half) with 21.
Current form
Metalurgistul Cugir, last 5: DLWDL Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Poli Timisoara 2, away. In their own stadium the record reads 0 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.7 conceded per game.
Cetate Deva, last 5: WLDLD Their latest outing: 5–1 win over Ghiroda şi Giarmata Vii, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 1 lost from 3. Scoring is no problem – 2.3 a game lately.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Metalurgistul Cugir 1.2 xG, Cetate Deva 2.3 xG – a total near 3.4. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 64% and GG at 52%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Metalurgistul Cugir 18%, draw 20%, Cetate Deva 62%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 2.5 goals (64%, odds 1.53). Most likely score in line with that pick: Metalurgistul Cugir 1–2 Cetate Deva. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Metalurgistul Cugir18%fair 5.49 · @5.25
Draw20%fair 5.10 · @4.20
Cetate Deva62%fair 1.61 · @1.48
3.43Expected goals
1.16Metalurgistul Cugir xG
2.27Cetate Deva xG
52%Both score
64%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–210%
1–19%
0–28%
0–17%
1–37%
0–36%
From our goals model: Metalurgistul Cugir 1.2 – 2.3 Cetate Deva 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
Cetate Deva to win✓
62%
1.61
1.48
Double chance
Cetate Deva or draw✓
82%
1.22
1.11
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
52%
1.91
–
Draw no bet
Cetate Deva (draw no bet)✓
77%
1.29
–
Asian handicap
Cetate Deva -0.5 (Asian handicap)✓
62%
1.60
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
86%
1.17
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
64%
1.57
1.53
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
55%
1.81
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
74%
1.35
–
First team to score
Cetate Deva to score first✓
64%
1.56
–
Half-time result
Cetate Deva ahead at half-time✗
47%
2.15
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Cetate Deva / FT Cetate Deva✗
41%
2.47
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
10%
10.33
–
Recent results
Metalurgistul Cugir – last 6
DLWDLD
2 Oct
@ Poli Timisoara 2
1–1
D
26 Sep
vs Viitorul Arad
1–3
L
23 Sep
@ Nera Bogodinţi
3–0
W
18 Sep
vs Unirea Alba Iulia
2–2
D
11 Sep
vs Timişul Şag
0–1
L
4 Sep
@ Ghiroda şi Giarmata Vii
3–3
D
1.7Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Cetate Deva – last 6
WLDLDW
3 Oct
vs Ghiroda şi Giarmata Vii
5–1
W
30 Sep
@ Arges Pitesti
1–2
L
26 Sep
@ CIL Blaj
5–5
D
22 Sep
vs Unirea Sântana
0–3
L
18 Sep
@ Universitatea Alba Iulia
0–0
D
11 Sep
vs Progresul Pecica
3–1
W
2.3Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Metalurgistul Cugir and Cetate Deva.
What is the prediction for Metalurgistul Cugir vs Cetate Deva?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 64% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.53.
Who will win Metalurgistul Cugir vs Cetate Deva?
On our numbers Metalurgistul Cugir have a 18% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Cetate Deva 62%.
How many goals will there be in Metalurgistul Cugir vs Cetate Deva?
We expect about 3.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 64% likely and both teams score 52% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Metalurgistul Cugir vs Cetate Deva?
Our predicted score is Metalurgistul Cugir 1–2 Cetate Deva, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.4 goals in total.
When is Metalurgistul Cugir vs Cetate Deva?
Metalurgistul Cugir vs Cetate Deva (Liga III Serie 7) kicks off on Friday 9 October 2026 at 13:00 (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.
