There's been ups and downs for these two teams so far this season, occupying positions near the middle of the 3. Liga: Series 1 table so far. Here's the Metalul Buzău - Targu Secuiesc latest:
Metalul Buzău and Targu Secuiesc should both be in good shape for this meeting, as there's been enough days for both of them to train and rest since their last matches.
Metalul Buzău form and stats
5-3-2 (win-draw-lost) are the numbers at home for Metalul Buzău so far this season.The home supporters saw a 1-1 draw versus Foresta Suceava in the 3. Liga: Series 1 last time out and are looking for a win here. Prior to that was the away defeat visiting Focsani (0-3).
With an average of more than two goals per home game (20 in 10 games), Metalul Buzău's attacking play is working. Metalul Buzău's goalkeeper has had to pick the ball out of their own net 13 times. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Targu Secuiesc form and stats
Targu Secuiesc have only collected 5 points from their away games after 1-2-7 (10 played).Targu Secuiesc won their last game, 3-1 versus Olimpia Râmnicu Sărat played at home. Ahead of that match was the away draw versus Foresta Suceava that ended 1-1.
Many goals are not expected from the visiting Targu Secuiesc as they have only managed to score 7 times from 10 away games. The Targu Secuiesc manager has some worries about the defense as 23 goals have been conceded in these travels.
Head 2 Head
Metalul Buzău and Targu Secuiesc have met before this season: Targu Secuiesc - Metalul Buzău 1-1. Last one meeting between the teams: Metalul Buzău won 0, Targu Secuiesc won 0 and 1 draw.Metalul Buzău missing players
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| Metalul Buzău | Targu Secuiesc | |||
| Total | Home | Statistic | Away | Total |
| 22 | 11 | Played | 11 | 22 |
| 27 | 21 | Scored | 8 | 29 |
| 30 | 13 | Conceded | 23 | 35 |
| 95% | 100% | Over 0.5 | 100% | 100% |
| 73% | 82% | Over 1.5 | 73% | 77% |
| 45% | 55% | Over 2.5 | 36% | 45% |
| 18% | 18% | Over 3.5 | 27% | 36% |
| 9% | 18% | Over 4.5 | 27% | 23% |
| 50% | 73% | Both teams to score | 27% | 41% |
| 18% | 9% | Clean Sheet | 18% | 23% |
| 36% | 18% | Failed To Score | 55% | 36% |
| 0.8 | 1.5 | Corners For (avg) | 0 | 0 |
| 0.5 | 0.9 | Corners Against (avg) | 0 | 0 |
| 0.2 | 0.5 | Yellow Cards (avg) | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | Red Cards (total) | 0 | 0 |
- Targu Secuiesc hasn't played a single 0-0 game.
- Metalul Buzău is involved in more matches over 2.5 home, than away.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
| 1 | SCM Gloria Buzau | 22 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 69 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 42 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 27 | 3 | 57 | 62 |
| 2 | Otelul | 22 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 5 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 13 | 19 | 46 |
| 3 | Bucovina Radauti | 21 | 14 | 2 | 5 | 41 | 16 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 3 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 13 | 25 | 44 |
| 4 | Ştiinţa Miroslava | 22 | 13 | 2 | 7 | 35 | 27 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 20 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 41 |
| 5 | Focsani | 21 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 31 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 37 |
| 6 | Foresta Suceava | 21 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 33 | 27 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 23 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 17 | 6 | 34 |
| 7 | Sporting Lieşti | 22 | 9 | 3 | 10 | 28 | 23 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 21 | 13 | 5 | 30 |
| 8 | Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt | 22 | 9 | 3 | 10 | 29 | 27 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 17 | 2 | 30 |
| 9 | Metalul Buzău | 21 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 26 | 30 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 17 | -4 | 26 |
| 10 | Targu Secuiesc | 21 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 28 | 35 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 12 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 23 | -7 | 23 |
| 11 | Paşcani | 22 | 6 | 3 | 13 | 21 | 33 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 15 | 19 | -12 | 21 |
| 12 | Şomuz Fălticeni | 21 | 6 | 2 | 13 | 17 | 45 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 19 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 26 | -28 | 20 |
| 13 | Botoşani II | 21 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 24 | 38 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 20 | -14 | 19 |
| 14 | Olimpia Râmnicu Sărat | 21 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 18 | 37 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 21 | -19 | 14 |
| 15 | Sanatatea Darabani | 22 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 16 | 67 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 30 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 37 | -51 | 8 |