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Chindia Targoviste vs Steaua Bucuresti

Romania Romania

Liga 2 Stadionul Eugen Popescu
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AI Match Summary

Chindia Targoviste play Steaua Bucuresti in the Liga 2. It looks like a close match. Recently, Chindia Targoviste averaged 1.61 goals scored and 1.54 conceded. Steaua Bucuresti averaged 1.75 goals scored and 1.71 conceded. In past meetings, Chindia Targoviste won 2, Steaua Bucuresti won 2, and they drew 1. Their last match on May 1, 2026 ended 1:2. Our numbers estimate xG of 1.56 for Chindia Targoviste and 1.69 for Steaua Bucuresti. This points to a Steaua Bucuresti double chance or over markets.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

40%
Chindia Targoviste
16%
Draws
44%
Steaua Bucuresti
Draw rate projection: 16% Favored: Steaua Bucuresti

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

70% / Medium Confidence
  • Chindia Targoviste picked up more points recently compared to Steaua Bucuresti.
  • Model forecasts higher goal threat for the host (1.56 vs 1.69 xG).
  • Past meetings show a clear pattern favoring the visitors.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 61%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 87%
Over 2.5 Goals 61%
Over 3.5 Goals 37%
Over 4.5 Goals 18%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 61%
Chindia Targoviste Clean Sheet 13%
Steaua Bucuresti Clean Sheet 10%
First Half Goal 78%
Second Half Goal 83%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Chindia Targoviste Steaua Bucuresti
Matches Played 28 28
Wins 11 12
Draws 3 5
Losses 14 11
Goals Scored 1.61 1.75
Goals Conceded 1.54 1.71
Expected Goals (xG) 1.00 1.63
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.75 2.13

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

May 1, 2026 Liga 2
Chindia Targoviste vs Steaua Bucuresti
1:2
Apr 2, 2026 Liga 2
Steaua Bucuresti vs Chindia Targoviste
2:0
Feb 13, 2026 Club Friendly
Steaua Bucuresti vs Chindia Targoviste
1:2
Sep 23, 2025 Liga 2
Chindia Targoviste vs Steaua Bucuresti
3:0
Jul 26, 2025 Club Friendly
Chindia Targoviste vs Steaua Bucuresti
1:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Chindia Targoviste Compare

Top Goalscorer Popadiuc D.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.77
Avg xA / game 0.5

Steaua Bucuresti Compare

Top Goalscorer Pacionel S.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.48
Avg xA / game 0.91

Sokapicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Chindia Targoviste 39 / 100
Steaua Bucuresti 42 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Chindia Targoviste Steaua Bucuresti

Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Double Chance: Steaua Bucuresti or Draw (X2)
Secondary Pick Under 3.5 Goals
First Half Result Draw (HT)
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

Value Bet Detector (+EV)

Matches where our model probability exceeds implied bookmaker odds

1X2 Home Win
Value Edge +25.2%
3.13
Goals Over/Under Over 2.5 Goals
Value Edge +11%
1.82
*EV represents Expected Value. A positive value edge means the bookmaker has priced the selection significantly below its true statistical likelihood.

Attacking Heatmaps & Shot Locations

Dynamic heat overlays computed from tactical zone entries

Chindia Targoviste attacking → ← attacking Steaua Bucuresti

Sokapicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Chindia Targoviste scored in 82% of their last 28 games.

Steaua Bucuresti let in goals in 86% of their last 28 matches.

Games between these two average 2.60 goals.

Chindia Targoviste went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.

Steaua Bucuresti lost 2 of their last 5 games.

Interactive Team Comparison Slider

Side-by-side comparison of team metrics

36 Points in last 5 41
1.00 Goals expected (xG) 1.63
1.75 Goals conceded expected (xGA) 2.13

League Standings

PosTeam P W D L GD Pts
1Corvinul Hunedoara1051413:869
2Sepsi1062215:864
3Voluntari1081121:864
4FC Bihor1032516:2150
5Steaua Bucuresti1031613:1949
6Chindia Targoviste101187:2143