National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Popești-Leordeni or Progresul Spartac that keep their silverware dream alive.
Popești-Leordeni have less rest than Progresul Spartac in this fixture, as the hosts were involved in a 3. Liga: Series 3 game only three days ago. That game was an away game at Înainte Modelu, so at least Popești-Leordeni are thankful to return home in this one. Game on!
Popești-Leordeni form and stats
This is not the first game this season in the Romania Cup for Popești-Leordeni, as the manager led his troops to eliminate CSA Steaua Bucuresti, and reach the 3rd Round. Last season, Popești-Leordeni's Romania Cup journey ended in the 4th round.The fans are hoping that Popești-Leordeni will strike back in this match, putting things right after the 1-3 away loss in the 3. Liga: Series 3 game against Înainte Modelu. The spoils were shared after 90 minutes before that, a 3. Liga: Series 3 home game that ended 2-2 versus Olteniţa.
Some members of the home team might already be thinking of their next match, the 3. Liga: Series 3 game versus Recolta Gheorghe Doja in only four days. This game is also played here at Stadionul Inter Gaz.
Progresul Spartac form and stats
Last season their Romania Cup adventure ended in the 3rd round.Head 2 Head
As for the last two games between these two teams, there's zero Popești-Leordeni victories, one draw and one Progresul Spartac win. Over/under statistics; one of these games ended with three goals or more, one match with two goals or less.Popești-Leordeni missing players
Progresul Spartac missing players
| Popești-Leordeni | Progresul Spartac | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 12 | Played | P | 12 | 25 | ||
| 10 | 5 | Won | W | 5 | 17 | ||
| 6 | 3 | Drew | D | 3 | 4 | ||
| 9 | 4 | Lost | L | 4 | 4 | ||
| 39 | 18 | Scored | S | 18 | 68 | ||
| 30 | 13 | Conceded | C | 15 | 20 | ||
| 92% | 92% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 92% | 96% | ||
| 72% | 75% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 75% | 84% | ||
| 52% | 58% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 67% | 68% | ||
| 32% | 25% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 33% | 48% | ||
| 20% | 8% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 8% | 24% | ||
| 52% | 58% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 44% | ||
| 28% | 25% | Clean Sheets | C S | 42% | 52% | ||
| 28% | 25% | Failed to Score | F T | 17% | 8% | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2.3 | 2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.8 | 2.6 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | ||
| 68 | 54 | Total Shots | T S | 67 | 98 | ||
| 21 | 18 | Shots on Target | S O | 27 | 41 | ||
| 29% | 28% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 37% | 41% | ||