AFC Metalul Buzau vs CSM Politehnica Iasi: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 April

AFC Metalul Buzau

WLLLL

10th place in Romania - Liga 2 Seria

2-0

AFC Metalul Buzau
Win Probability 45%

18/04/2026 04:00

CSM Politehnica Iasi

DLWLW

11th place in Romania - Liga 2 Seria

Romania - Liga 2 Seria

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for AFC Metalul Buzau vs CSM Politehnica Iasi on 18 April 2026 (kick-off: 04:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full AFC Metalul Buzau vs CSM Politehnica Iasi preview before placing your bet.

AFC Metalul Buzau will face CSM Politehnica Iasi in Romania - Liga 2 Seria on April 18, 2026 at 04:00.
AFC Metalul Buzau are currently 10th with 32 points after 21 matches.
CSM Politehnica Iasi sit 11th with 31 points from 21 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 2.00.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

04:00

2026-04-18

AFC Metalul Buzau vs CSM Politehnica Iasi - Prediction & Odds

AFC Metalul Buzau

CSM Politehnica Iasi

2026-04-18 04:00

STANDINGS UP TO 18/04/2026

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Corvinul Hunedoara	53	21	16	5	0	37	13	24
02 Sepsi OSK Sfantul Gheorghe	45	21	13	6	2	35	16	19
03 FC Bihor Oradea	39	21	12	3	6	40	24	16
04 FC Voluntari	39	21	11	6	4	30	16	14
05 CSA Steaua Bucuresti	39	21	12	3	6	36	27	9
06 FCM Targu Mures	37	21	11	4	6	37	22	15
07 Chindia Targoviste	37	21	11	4	6	36	21	15
08 Scolar Resita	33	21	10	3	8	35	29	6
09 FC Bacau	33	21	9	6	6	28	26	2
10 AFC Metalul Buzau	32	21	10	2	9	33	26	7
11 CSM Politehnica Iasi	31	21	9	4	8	25	22	3
12 Afumati	30	21	9	3	9	30	26	4
13 Concordia Chiajna	27	21	8	3	10	29	24	5
14 FC Gloria Bistrita	26	21	7	5	9	29	29	0
15 CSM Slatina	26	21	7	5	9	27	28	-1
16 ACS Dumbravita	25	21	7	4	10	25	33	-8
17 ACS Viitorul Selimbar	20	21	5	5	11	27	32	-5
18 Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt	18	21	5	3	13	20	43	-23
19 CS Dinamo Bucuresti	16	21	3	7	11	19	35	-16
20 Tunari	16	21	3	7	11	19	36	-17
21 CSM Satu Mare	14	21	4	2	15	19	45	-26
22 Muscelul Campulung	10	21	2	4	15	10	53	-43

Promotion Group	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Corvinul Hunedoara	69	10	5	1	4	13	8	5
02 Sepsi OSK Sfantul Gheorghe	65	10	6	2	2	15	8	7
03 FC Voluntari	64	10	8	1	1	21	8	13
04 FC Bihor Oradea	50	10	3	2	5	16	21	-5
05 CSA Steaua Bucuresti	49	10	3	1	6	13	19	-6
06 Chindia Targoviste	41	10	1	1	8	7	21	-14

Relegation Group A	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 FCM Targu Mures	51	7	4	2	1	16	7	9
02 AFC Metalul Buzau	50	7	6	0	1	16	6	10
03 CSM Slatina	43	7	5	2	0	13	4	9
04 CSM Politehnica Iasi	41	7	3	1	3	7	6	1
05 FC Gloria Bistrita	34	7	2	2	3	10	8	2
06 CS Dinamo Bucuresti	25	7	3	0	4	9	10	-1
07 Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt	20	7	0	2	5	4	19	-15
08 Muscelul Campulung	11	7	0	1	6	4	19	-15

Relegation Group B	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 FC Bacau	42	7	3	0	4	7	11	-4
02 Concordia Chiajna	41	7	4	2	1	10	5	5
03 Scolar Resita	40	7	2	1	4	6	10	-4
04 Afumati	37	7	2	1	4	8	9	-1
05 ACS Dumbravita	32	7	2	1	4	6	7	-1
06 ACS Viitorul Selimbar	30	7	3	1	3	8	9	-1
07 CSM Satu Mare	28	7	4	2	1	16	9	7
08 Tunari	27	7	3	2	2	9	10	-1

AFC Metalul Buzau Last 6 matches

18/07/2026 22:30

AFC Metalul Buzau 1 - 1 Teuta Durres

International Club Friendly

16/07/2026 15:00

AFC Metalul Buzau 0 - 4 CSM Slatina

International Club Friendly

11/07/2026 14:30

FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia 0 - 3 AFC Metalul Buzau

International Club Friendly

10/07/2026 15:00

AFC Metalul Buzau 0 - 0 Dunarea Calarasi

International Club Friendly

04/07/2026 15:30

AFC Metalul Buzau 7 - 2 FC Bacau

International Club Friendly

27/06/2026 14:30

AFC Metalul Buzau 4 - 2 Lindab Stefanesti

International Club Friendly

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches CSM Politehnica Iasi

09/05/2026 15:00

CSM Slatina 1 - 0 CSM Politehnica Iasi

Romania - Liga 2 Seria

02/05/2026 15:00

CSM Politehnica Iasi 2 - 2 FC Gloria Bistrita

Romania - Liga 2 Seria

25/04/2026 15:00

CSM Politehnica Iasi 1 - 0 Muscelul Campulung

Romania - Liga 2 Seria

18/04/2026 15:00

AFC Metalul Buzau 2 - 0 CSM Politehnica Iasi

Romania - Liga 2 Seria

10/04/2026 15:00

CSM Politehnica Iasi 0 - 1 FCM Targu Mures

Romania - Liga 2 Seria

04/04/2026 15:00

CS Dinamo Bucuresti 0 - 1 CSM Politehnica Iasi

Romania - Liga 2 Seria

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Romania - Liga 2 Seria

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

AFC Metalul Buzau

CSM Politehnica Iasi

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.96

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.64

Scored

Avg. per game

0.79

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.54

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 28 matches

YesNo

17 (61%)11 (39%)

In last 28 matches

NoYes

15 (54%)13 (46%)

AFC Metalul Buzau

Recent matches

CSM Politehnica Iasi

Under /Over

(71%)20 8(29%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(61%)17 11(39%)

Under /Over

(43%)12 16(57%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(21%)6 22(79%)

Under /Over

(39%)11 17(61%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(29%)8 20(71%)

/Yes

(50%)14 14(50%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(32%)9 19(68%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

AFC Metalul Buzau

CSM Politehnica Iasi

Shots

AFC Metalul Buzau

Total shots

12.19 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

CSM Politehnica Iasi

Total shots

10.33 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

AFC Metalul Buzau Pass CSM Politehnica Iasi

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

55%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

47%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

AFC Metalul Buzau

Played games

CSM Politehnica Iasi

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.32

Clean sheets

0.36

5.25

147

Corners

106

3.79

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

0.18

GK saves

0.32

AFC Metalul Buzau

DISCIPLINARY

CSM Politehnica Iasi

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.43

2.07

0.04

0.04

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the AFC Metalul Buzau vs CSM Politehnica Iasi Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for AFC Metalul Buzau vs CSM Politehnica Iasi on 18 April 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Romania - Liga 2 Seria fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

AFC Metalul Buzau vs CSM Politehnica Iasi Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess AFC Metalul Buzau's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against CSM Politehnica Iasi's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Romania - Liga 2 Seria Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Romania - Liga 2 Seria standings and the Romania - Liga 2 Seria form table to understand exactly where AFC Metalul Buzau and CSM Politehnica Iasi sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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