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Romania

Liga 2 Stadionul Cornel Negoescu - artificial grass

Metalul Buzau

2 - 0

Poli Iasi

Our Tip

Match Events

25'

Istratie B.

32'

Sub

Umar M. In: Pojar T.

Out: Umar M.

36'

Oprea D. D.

Summary Win Prob Goals Form H2H Tactics Players Indices Predictions Timeline Accuracy Compare

AI Match Summary

Metalul Buzau in this Liga 2 matchup, with the score ending 2-0 — backing the pre-match view that favored Metalul Buzau.

Win Probability Meter

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

90%

Metalul Buzau

Draws

Poli Iasi

Draw rate projection: 6% Favored: Metalul Buzau

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

95% / Very High Confidence

Form's been kind to Metalul Buzau lately — more wins on the board than Poli Iasi.
Metalul Buzau are the model's pick here, at 90%.
This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.
History favors Poli Iasi here — 2 wins from the last 3 head-to-heads.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 85%

Over 1.5 Goals 62.5%

Over 2.5 Goals 25%

Over 3.5 Goals 22%

Over 4.5 Goals 10%

Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 31.6%

Metalul Buzau Clean Sheet 68%

Poli Iasi Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric	Metalul Buzau	Poli Iasi
Matches Played	30	30
Wins	18	13
Draws	3	5
Losses	9	12
Goals Scored	2.38	1
Goals Conceded	1	1.13
Expected Goals (xG)	2.38	1.00
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA)	1.00	1.13

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Apr 18, 2026 Liga 2

Metalul Buzau vs Poli Iasi

Possession: 52% - 42% Cards: 1 - 1

2:0

Sep 20, 2025 Liga 2

Poli Iasi vs Metalul Buzau

Possession: 43% - 46% Cards: 4 - 0

2:1

Oct 31, 2019 Romanian Cup

Metalul Buzau vs Poli Iasi

Possession: 51% - 53% Cards: 1 - 3

0:3

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Metalul Buzau Compare

Top Goalscorer Saim Tudor A.

1 Goals

Assists Leader Robu V.

1 Ast

Avg xG / game 1.83

Avg xA / game 1.19

Poli Iasi Compare

Avg xG / game 0.91

Avg xA / game 0.56

Sokapicks Momentum Index

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

Metalul Buzau 95 / 100

Poli Iasi 10 / 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

Metalul Buzau Poli Iasi

Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick MET Win (1)

Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals & BTTS No

Correct Score 1:0

BTTS Outcome No (NG)

Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

Sokapicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Metalul Buzau found the back of the net in 83% of recent matches (30 games).

Metalul Buzau went unbeaten in 5 of their last 5 games.

Poli Iasi let in goals in 70% of their last 30 matches.

Games between these two average 2.67 goals.

Scoring Trends

Metalul Buzau VS Poli Iasi

2.38 Goals Scored 1

1 Goals Conceded 1.13

75% Over 1.5 50%

63% Over 2.5 38%

50% Over 3.5 25%

League Standings

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	FC ASA Tg. Mures	7	4	2	1	16:7	51
2	Metalul Buzau	7	6	0	1	16:6	50
3	CSM Slatina	7	5	2	0	13:4	43
4	Poli Iasi	7	3	1	3	7:6	41
5	Gloria Bistrita	7	2	2	3	10:8	34
6	CS Din. Bucuresti	7	3	0	4	9:10	25
7	Ceahlaul	7	0	2	5	4:19	20
8	Campulung	7	0	1	6	4:19	11

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	FC Bacau	7	3	0	4	7:11	42
2	Concordia	7	4	2	1	10:5	41
3	CSM Resita	7	2	1	4	6:10	40
4	Afumati	7	2	1	4	8:9	37
5	CSC Dumbravita	7	2	1	4	6:7	32
6	Selimbar	7	3	1	3	8:9	30
7	CSM Satu Mare	7	4	2	1	16:9	28
8	Tunari	7	3	2	2	9:10	27