National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's FCM Baia Mare or Comuna Recea that keep their silverware dream alive.
There has not been much time to rest for the guests, as they played a Liga 2 game only four days ago.
FCM Baia Mare form and stats
Last season, Baia's Romania Cup journey ended in the 3rd round.FCM Baia Mare have been very solid at home in the 3. Liga: Series 5 so far, with 20 points collected from 8 matches (6-2-0). This has contributed greatly to their 2nd position in the table. In general it's been a long time since Baia tasted defeat here at Stadionul Viorel Mateianu, as they have taken at least one point from their last ten home games in the league.
As indicated by the result mentioned above, Baia played a great game against Ariesul Turda and beat them comfortably. Expectations are high for this one.
With an average of more than two goals per home game in the league (18 in 8 games), FCM Baia Mare's attacking play is working. It's been trouble in front of goal recently, as only -1 of these goals has been scored in their last three home matches. As for guarding their own goal, Baia have only let in 1 goal at home. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only -1 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 home matches.
Comuna Recea form and stats
Last season their Romania Cup adventure ended in the 4th round.It's not happening yet for Comuna Recea on their Liga 2 travels, with zero points from their first 2 away games. Maybe today will be different? The travelling fans think it's time that their travel expenses are covered with some points now, as Comuna have lost on their last two travels.
Comuna's last game was the home draw against U Craiova 1948 (3-3). Prior to that match, a home win 2-1 against Rapid Bucuresti in the Liga 2.
A crazy, crazy match with lots of goals last time out for Comuna Recea, as mentioned above. 6 goals in that one, will this match be as much fun?
It's early days yet, but Comuna Recea has scored 0 and conceded 5 goals from their travels in the league so far (2 games).
Head 2 Head
As for the last five games between these two teams, there's one Baia victory, one draw and three Comuna Recea wins. Over/under statistics; one of these games ended with three goals or more, four matches with two goals or less.FCM Baia Mare missing players
Comuna Recea missing players
| FCM Baia Mare | Comuna Recea | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 13 | Played | P | 13 | 25 | ||
| 14 | 8 | Won | W | 4 | 12 | ||
| 5 | 3 | Drew | D | 5 | 7 | ||
| 6 | 2 | Lost | L | 4 | 6 | ||
| 32 | 23 | Scored | S | 15 | 53 | ||
| 17 | 9 | Conceded | C | 17 | 35 | ||
| 92% | 92% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 92% | 96% | ||
| 52% | 69% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 77% | 84% | ||
| 24% | 31% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 31% | 52% | ||
| 12% | 23% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 23% | 40% | ||
| 12% | 23% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 8% | 28% | ||
| 28% | 31% | BTTS | BTTS | 54% | 64% | ||
| 56% | 62% | Clean Sheets | C S | 23% | 20% | ||
| 24% | 15% | Failed to Score | F T | 31% | 20% | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2 | 1.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.7 | 2.8 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 2 | ||
| 60 | 39 | Total Shots | T S | 58 | 103 | ||
| 20 | 9 | Shots on Target | S O | 21 | 42 | ||
| 20% | 22% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 24% | 45% | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Comuna Recea | 16 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 41 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 30 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 8 | 24 | 35 |
| 2 | FCM Baia Mare | 16 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 25 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 33 |
| 3 | Viitorul Selimbar | 16 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 26 | 19 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 28 |
| 4 | Metalurgistul Cugir | 16 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 22 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 27 |
| 5 | Luceafarul Oradea | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 37 | 29 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 22 | 13 | 8 | 26 |
| 6 | Sânmartin | 16 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 31 | 30 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 21 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 1 | 25 |
| 7 | Gloria Bistrita | 16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 17 | 19 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 13 | -2 | 25 |
| 8 | Avantul Reghin | 16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 27 | 21 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 17 | 14 | 6 | 22 |
| 9 | Ariesul Turda | 16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 19 | 22 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 14 | -3 | 22 |
| 10 | Unirea Dej | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 19 | 24 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 18 | -5 | 21 |
| 11 | Sanatatea Cluj | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 22 | 21 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 20 |
| 12 | Unirea Alba Iulia | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 21 | 22 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 15 | -1 | 16 |
| 13 | CFR Cluj II | 16 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 21 | 35 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 22 | -14 | 15 |
| 14 | Industria Galda de Jos | 16 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 19 | 35 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 22 | -16 | 11 |
| 15 | Odorheiu Secuiesc | 16 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 11 | 28 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 14 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 14 | -17 | 10 |
| 16 | SCM Zalau | 16 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 21 | 32 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 20 | -11 | 9 |