National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Alexandria or CSM Slatina that keep their silverware dream alive.
Both teams have had enough rest since their last competitive action. Let's hope for an energetic game!
Alexandria form and stats
Alexandria have not come this way in the Romania Cup without some hard work on the way, more precisely defeating Sporting Rosiori. Alexandria was eliminated in the 3rd round last season in the Romania Cup.Alexandria have performed here at Stadionul Municipal this season with 6 wins from 8 3. Liga: Series 3 matches. Some points have been lost, as they have drawn 1 game and lost 1. Nine out of nine points from the last three home games for Alexandria, and the home supporters are ready to scream their lungs out to keep the winning streak alive.
Alexandria enjoyed a nice away win last time out, playing at Sporting Rosiori's place. The match ended 3-0. Before that game, the 6-0 home victory against Pucioasa.
Alexandria are an "over 2,5 goals" team alone here at Stadionul Municipal in their league games, having scored an impressive 20 goals in 8 matches. It's been trouble in front of goal recently, as only -1 of these goals has been scored in their last three home matches. Alexandria have showed great defending skills in these home games, allowing the opposition to score only 4 goals. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only -1 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 home matches.
CSM Slatina form and stats
Slatina was sent out of Romania Cup in the 1st round last season.It's not happening yet for CSM Slatina on their Liga 2 travels, with zero points from their first 2 away games. Maybe today will be different? With two straight losses from their last two away games, CSM Slatina are hoping that it's time for some travel points again.
Slatina are travelling again after losing away to U Craiova 1948 in their previous match (1-2). A home win before that, celebrating 2-0 vs Comuna Recea.
CSM Slatina have the goal stats of 2-4 (for/against) from 2 business trips in the league at this early stage of the season.
Head 2 Head
Alexandria missing players
CSM Slatina missing players
| Alexandria | CSM Slatina | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 12 | Played | P | 10 | 25 | ||
| 14 | 8 | Won | W | 4 | 13 | ||
| 1 | 1 | Drew | D | 3 | 5 | ||
| 10 | 3 | Lost | L | 3 | 7 | ||
| 47 | 29 | Scored | S | 18 | 41 | ||
| 29 | 10 | Conceded | C | 10 | 22 | ||
| 96% | 92% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 90% | 92% | ||
| 84% | 83% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 70% | 68% | ||
| 56% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 40% | 40% | ||
| 28% | 42% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 20% | 20% | ||
| 16% | 25% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 20% | 12% | ||
| 32% | 33% | BTTS | BTTS | 40% | 28% | ||
| 40% | 42% | Clean Sheets | C S | 50% | 56% | ||
| 32% | 33% | Failed to Score | F T | 20% | 24% | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2.8 | 2.8 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 3.2 | 2.9 | ||
| 2 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 1 | ||
| 72 | 65 | Total Shots | T S | 49 | 128 | ||
| 30 | 26 | Shots on Target | S O | 22 | 54 | ||
| 63% | 69% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 32% | 46% | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Progresul Spartac | 16 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 43 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 29 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 6 | 34 | 37 |
| 2 | CSM Slatina | 16 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 34 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 6 | 25 | 37 |
| 3 | Flacara Moreni | 16 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 29 | 18 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 14 | 11 | 30 |
| 4 | Alexandria | 16 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 28 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 28 |
| 5 | CS U Craiova II | 16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 30 | 18 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 27 |
| 6 | Vedita Colonesti | 16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 20 | 20 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 0 | 27 |
| 7 | Unirea Bascov | 16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 32 | 32 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 22 | 19 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 13 | 0 | 22 |
| 8 | Blejoi Vispesti | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 17 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 11 | -1 | 22 |
| 9 | Olimpic Cetate | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 24 | 24 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 15 | 0 | 21 |
| 10 | Voluntari II | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 35 | 39 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 18 | -4 | 21 |
| 11 | SR Municipal Brasov | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 16 | 26 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 18 | -10 | 19 |
| 12 | Pucioasa | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 23 | 29 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 23 | -6 | 18 |
| 13 | Astra II | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 22 | 23 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 13 | -1 | 16 |
| 14 | Balotesti | 16 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 19 | 32 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 20 | -13 | 14 |
| 15 | Tractorul Cetate | 16 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 16 | 53 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 19 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 34 | -37 | 10 |
| 16 | Sporting Rosiori | 16 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 33 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 23 | -24 | 9 |