National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Flacăra Moreni or Pucioasa that keep their silverware dream alive.
Both teams have had enough rest since their last competitive action. Let's hope for an energetic game!
Flacăra Moreni form and stats
Action has already taken place for Flacăra in Romania Cup as they have defeated Petrolul 95 to reach the 2nd Round. Flacăra participated in Romania Cup the last season, where they reached the 2nd round.Flacăra Moreni have played 9 3. Liga; Series 6 games at their own stadium so far this season, resulting in 3-4-2 (wins-draws-losses). Flacăra have played two draws in a row on their own stadium.
Flacăra manager and his team return home after a 2-2 draw away versus Petrolul 95 in the Romania Cup.
A 3. Liga; Series 6 defeat was the result before that one, 0-7 away at Alexandria.A decent goal production from Flacăra Moreni in their home games so far, with 16 goals from 9 league matches. 13 goals have been conceded.
Pucioasa form and stats
The traveling awayteam has defeated Inter Aninoasa in order to reach 2nd round of Romania Cup. Pucioasa's mission in Romania Cup last season failed in the 3rd round.The visitors are W4-D1-L4 on the road this term. That's in the 3. Liga; Series 6.
Two travels in a row for Pucioasa, whose manager N. Croitoru could celebrate last time after the Romania Cup win against Inter Aninoasa. As mentioned above, Pucioasa was the only team on the pitch versus Inter Aninoasa in their previous game, winning 7-2. This could be a tougher task.
It was a 3. Liga; Series 6 defeat before that one as the away game against Unirea Bascov wasn't a success with a 3-5 loss.Pucioasa have a decent goal production going in their away games, although not fantastic. In 9 league away games 13 goals have been scored. As opposed to that, Pucioasa have seen the ball go into their own net 12 times on the road.
Head 2 Head
Last ten meetings between the teams: Flacăra won five, Pucioasa won four and one draw. nine games with over 2,5 goals, one match with two goals or less.Flacăra Moreni missing players
Pucioasa missing players
| Flacăra Moreni | Pucioasa | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 11 | Played | P | 13 | 25 | ||
| 8 | 4 | Won | W | 7 | 12 | ||
| 9 | 5 | Drew | D | 1 | 8 | ||
| 8 | 2 | Lost | L | 5 | 5 | ||
| 37 | 19 | Scored | S | 25 | 48 | ||
| 39 | 13 | Conceded | C | 21 | 33 | ||
| 84% | 82% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 96% | ||
| 84% | 82% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 69% | 80% | ||
| 64% | 55% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 62% | 56% | ||
| 40% | 45% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 38% | 32% | ||
| 20% | 18% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 23% | 16% | ||
| 64% | 64% | BTTS | BTTS | 46% | 64% | ||
| 24% | 36% | Clean Sheets | C S | 31% | 24% | ||
| 28% | 18% | Failed to Score | F T | 23% | 16% | ||
| 5.2 | 6.2 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 4.4 | 4.8 | ||
| 5.5 | 4.8 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 6 | 5.5 | ||
| 3.5 | 3 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.8 | 2.8 | ||
| 1 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | ||
| 10.5 | 11.5 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 8.4 | 9 | ||
| 3.7 | 4.2 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3.8 | 4.3 | ||
| 37% | 28% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 32% | 31% | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Vediţa Coloneşti | 18 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 16 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 11 | 20 | 37 |
| 2 | Filiaşi | 18 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 35 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 18 | 35 |
| 3 | Sporting Rosiori | 18 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 28 | 20 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 31 |
| 4 | Alexandria | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 31 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 30 |
| 5 | Unirea Bascov | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 33 | 25 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 20 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 30 |
| 6 | Pucioasa | 18 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 26 | 21 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 28 |
| 7 | Flacăra Moreni | 18 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 25 | 31 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 18 | -6 | 22 |
| 8 | Petrolul Potcoava | 18 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 32 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 16 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 16 | -14 | 18 |
| 9 | CS U Craiova II | 18 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 28 | 40 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 14 | 18 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 22 | -12 | 9 |
| 10 | Academica Clinceni II | 18 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 14 | 55 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 16 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 39 | -41 | 8 |