National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Paulesti or Metalul Buzău that keep their silverware dream alive.
Both teams should be fairly well rested for this game, as they have had some quiet days to prepare. Hopefully this will translate into lots of action on the pitch.
Paulesti form and stats
Action has already taken place for Paulesti in Romania Cup as they have defeated Vointa Limpezis to reach the 2nd Round. Last season, Paulesti's Romania Cup journey ended in the 1st round.Paulesti are returning here after visiting Vointa Limpezis in a Romania Cup match and winning with a 2-1 scoreline.
Before that, Paulesti had a 3. Liga: Series 5 home game versus Kids Tampa Brasov which ended with a victory 2-0.Metalul Buzău form and stats
They also participated in Romania Cup last season. This ended in the 2nd round.Metalul Buzău failed to get anything from their last game, a home match vs Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt that ended with defeat 1-2.
Preceding that game, the 1-1 draw paying a visit to Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt.Head 2 Head
Paulesti missing players
Metalul Buzău missing players
| Paulesti | Metalul Buzău | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 12 | Played | P | 13 | 25 | ||
| 11 | 7 | Won | W | 6 | 14 | ||
| 4 | 1 | Drew | D | 3 | 5 | ||
| 10 | 4 | Lost | L | 4 | 6 | ||
| 37 | 19 | Scored | S | 16 | 53 | ||
| 56 | 17 | Conceded | C | 11 | 21 | ||
| 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 92% | 92% | ||
| 92% | 83% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 62% | 76% | ||
| 68% | 67% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 38% | 48% | ||
| 32% | 17% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 15% | 24% | ||
| 28% | 17% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 16% | ||
| 80% | 75% | BTTS | BTTS | 31% | 44% | ||
| 8% | 17% | Clean Sheets | C S | 38% | 40% | ||
| 12% | 8% | Failed to Score | F T | 38% | 24% | ||
| 3.7 | 4.3 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 2.4 | 1.7 | ||
| 5.2 | 5.3 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 1.9 | 0.9 | ||
| 2.3 | 2.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0.9 | 0.5 | ||
| 2 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | ||
| 6.2 | 6.2 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 3.1 | 3.1 | ||
| 2.8 | 2.6 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 0.8 | 1.2 | ||
| 55% | 62% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 117% | 157% | ||
| 10.7 | 8.7 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 2.9 | 1.6 | ||
| 5.2 | 4.4 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 1.2 | 0.7 | ||
