Sporting Liești
- Sporting Liești are the form side in Romania with at least four wins and a draw in their last five in all competitions.
- They showed a spirited performance in the Romanian Cup.
- Our CS Sporting Liesti vs AFC Metalul Buzau betting tips highlight that Cătălin Savu’s system can be attack-minded but also pragmatic when needed.
- Petrișor Voinea and Bogdan Crihană have been key contributors this season.
AFC Metalul Buzău
- AFC Metalul Buzău have three wins and a draw in their last four Liga II outings.
- They are the more professional, experienced side and have recent success in the Cup.
- Valentin Robu leads the Liga II scoring charts after a four-goal haul in October.
- Their away form has included wins at Concordia Chiajna and Dinamo București.
Head-to-Head
This is the first meaningful national-level meeting between the two in the last 3 - 5 seasons , so there is little to go on in the record books.
Sporting Liești
- Petrișor Voinea - leads the line and is in great form.
- Bogdan Crihană - adds creativity and scored against Plopeni.
- Adrian GrigoraÈ™ - impact option off the bench with a recent brace for Sepsi II.
AFC Metalul Buzău
- Relu Stoian - experienced keeper who brings solidity.
- Valentin Robu - talisman and top scorer for the side.
- Alexandru Saim Tudor and Valentin Dumitrache - additional goal threats in league and cup.
Betting Insights
- This CS Sporting Liesti vs AFC Metalul Buzau prediction is reflected in the bookmakers' odds, who make Buzău odds-on favourites at 1.67, with Sporting at 5.25 and the draw at 3.30.
- Both Teams to Score is the top wager at 1.86.
- Our CS Sporting Liesti vs AFC Metalul Buzau betting tips also factor in that the clash of styles suggests set pieces and moments of individual quality could be decisive.
Prediction
- Sporting have momentum and a strong home record, but Buzău are the better side on paper.
- We’re going for a narrow win for the home side in an upset.