A home win is expected from this fixture if the league table is anything to judge by. The home fans are optimistic that the difference between 2nd and 14th place in the table will show on the pitch.
There should be plenty of energy on the pitch in this game, as both sides have had time to recuperate from their last game. Let's hope both teams are ready to give it all.
Metalurgistul Cugir form and stats
The home supporters can't complain about results here as Metalurgistul Cugir has scored 22 goals to get 20 points from 9 games. The overall stats are 6-2-1 (wins-draws-losses). The team is able to perform also as the away side, as they are nurturing a very healthy winning streak of four straight victories regardless of arena. Hopes of three in a row are alive for Metalurgistul Cugir after consecutive victories at their own ground.The Metalurgistul Cugir supporters enjoyed the previous match, watching their team host Unirea Alba Iulia in 3. Liga: Series 4 and win 2-0. Before that match, a win away at Millenium Giarmata.
There will be little rest for Metalurgistul Cugir after this match as they are travelling to Şcolar Reşiţa for a 3. Liga: Series 4 game in only four days.
Goals decide football matches and Metalurgistul Cugir are scoring many of them at home; 22 on target from 9 matches. 11 goals have been conceded.
Cetate Deva form and stats
2 wins, 6 draws and 7 losses. That’s the product of Cetate Deva playing as the away team this season. Cetate Deva seem to be suffering from homesickness with two consecutive losses away. Third time lucky?The supporters enjoyed Cetate Deva's previous game versus Dumbrăviţa, a 3. Liga: Series 4 1-0 win played at home. Prior to that match, the Cetate Deva manager R. Gabor faced defeat in their match when travelling to Unirea Alba Iulia and losing 0-1.
After this away game Cetate Deva return home for a 3. Liga: Series 4 game against Industria Galda de Jos. That game is only four sleeps after this.
Many goals are not expected from the visiting Cetate Deva as they have only managed to score 6 times from 10 away games. Defensive performances away have varied in quality as Cetate Deva have conceded 15 goals on the road.
Head 2 Head
Metalurgistul Cugir and Cetate Deva have met before this season: Cetate Deva - Metalurgistul Cugir 2-3. Head-2-head stats last three meetings: 3 - 0 - 0 (Metalurgistul Cugir wins - draws - Cetate Deva wins).Top Goalscorers
Metalurgistul Cugir missing players
Cetate Deva missing players
| Metalurgistul Cugir | Cetate Deva | |||
| Total | Home | Statistic | Away | Total |
| 20 | 10 | Played | 10 | 20 |
| 44 | 24 | Scored | 6 | 21 |
| 26 | 11 | Conceded | 15 | 28 |
| 95% | 100% | Over 0.5 | 100% | 95% |
| 90% | 100% | Over 1.5 | 70% | 65% |
| 75% | 70% | Over 2.5 | 30% | 45% |
| 55% | 50% | Over 3.5 | 10% | 25% |
| 25% | 20% | Over 4.5 | 0% | 10% |
| 75% | 70% | Both teams to score | 30% | 45% |
| 20% | 30% | Clean Sheet | 10% | 15% |
| 10% | 0% | Failed To Score | 60% | 45% |
- Metalurgistul Cugir hasn't played a single 0-0 game at home.
- Metalurgistul Cugir has scored in all of their 10 home matches.
| 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 | Soimii Lipova | 19 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 49 | 25 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 29 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 20 | 14 | 24 | 39 |
| 2 | Metalurgistul Cugir | 19 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 42 | 26 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 22 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 38 |
| 3 | Dumbrăviţa | 20 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 37 | 31 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 13 | 19 | 6 | 38 |
| 4 | Gloria Lunca Teuz Cermei | 19 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 35 | 31 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 15 | 23 | 4 | 37 |
| 5 | Şcolar Reşiţa | 19 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 38 | 19 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 22 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 19 | 35 |
| 6 | Crişul Chişineu Criş | 19 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 37 | 21 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 17 | 12 | 16 | 33 |
| 7 | Avrig | 19 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 26 | 24 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 19 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 13 | 2 | 31 |
| 8 | Naţional Sebiş | 19 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 33 | 30 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 14 | 20 | 3 | 29 |
| 9 | Unirea Alba Iulia | 19 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 26 | 24 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 17 | 2 | 26 |
| 10 | Hunedoara | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 32 | 32 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 14 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 18 | 0 | 26 |
| 11 | Industria Galda de Jos | 19 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 30 | 27 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 18 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 3 | 24 |
| 12 | Ghiroda | 19 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 32 | 33 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 14 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 19 | -1 | 22 |
| 13 | Millenium Giarmata | 19 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 27 | 32 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 20 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 17 | -5 | 22 |
| 14 | Cetate Deva | 20 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 21 | 28 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 15 | -7 | 22 |
| 15 | CSM Lugoj | 19 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 47 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 16 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 31 | -34 | 6 |
| 16 | Ocna Mureș | 19 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 18 | 66 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 34 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 32 | -48 | 2 |
