National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Soimii Lipova or Ripensia Timişoara 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 three days ago.
Soimii Lipova form and stats
Last season their Romania Cup adventure ended in the 3rd round.20 points is a decent return from 9 3. Liga: Series 4 games here at Stadionul Sânicolau Mic for Soimii Lipova. The data says 6 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss. Soimii haven’t lost a league-game in eleven attempts regardless of arena, a great achievement. Their last loss was the fixture versus Crisul Chisineu Cris, 388 days ago. After failing to beat Fortuna Becicherecu Mic here at Stadionul Sânicolau Mic, Soimii has put together a very nice winning streak on their own turf with five wins in a row.
A good away victory last time out for Soimii Lipova, who won 3-0 against Gloria Lunca Teuz Cermei. Before that match, a Romania Cup win away at Crisul Chisineu Cris.
Soimii can score goals in their home matches. After 9 league matches they have found the net 22 times. It's been trouble in front of goal recently, as only -1 of these goals has been scored in their last three home matches. Soimii are not conceding a lot of goals here at Stadionul Sânicolau Mic in the league, averaging less than one per game. The total is 5 from 9 matches. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only -1 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 home matches.
Ripensia Timişoara form and stats
Ripensia Timişoara was sent out of Romania Cup in the 16th finals last season.Ripensia Timişoara are still without points from their Liga 2 away games. 4 games, 4 defeats. A depressing five defeats in a row for Timişoara in their away games. Unhappy days, as the last time they avoided a loss on the road was versus SCM Gloria Buzau.
The attacking players of Timişoara have been feeble for some time now, the team not scoring a league goal in the last 222 minutes.
The manager C. Petruescu was unhappy after their last game, a Liga 2 match played at their home ground Stadionul Ciarda Roşie. Ripensia Timişoara suffered a 0-2 loss to Metaloglobus. A 0-2 defeat away at Unirea Slobozia before that.
The schedule is very tough for Ripensia Timişoara now as they have to travel again shortly after this match. A Liga 2 game at Pandurii Targu Jiu is waiting in only four days.
Ripensia Timişoara are seemingly not capable of scoring regularly on their travels in the league. They have only managed 1 goal from 4 away games. It's been trouble in front of goal recently, as only -1 of these goals has been scored in their last three away matches. There are big problems for the Ripensia Timişoara defense as they have conceded 13 goals in 4 away games. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only -1 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 away matches.
Head 2 Head
Soimii Lipova missing players
Ripensia Timişoara missing players
| Soimii Lipova | Ripensia Timişoara | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 13 | Played | P | 13 | 25 | ||
| 13 | 7 | Won | W | 2 | 8 | ||
| 6 | 2 | Drew | D | 6 | 9 | ||
| 6 | 4 | Lost | L | 5 | 8 | ||
| 46 | 24 | Scored | S | 16 | 38 | ||
| 24 | 12 | Conceded | C | 27 | 43 | ||
| 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 85% | 88% | ||
| 76% | 69% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 85% | 88% | ||
| 52% | 54% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 62% | 60% | ||
| 36% | 38% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 46% | 36% | ||
| 12% | 15% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 38% | 28% | ||
| 44% | 31% | BTTS | BTTS | 54% | 56% | ||
| 36% | 46% | Clean Sheets | C S | 15% | 20% | ||
| 20% | 23% | Failed to Score | F T | 46% | 36% | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2.2 | 2.2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.7 | 2.2 | ||
| 2 | 2 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 3 | ||
| 132 | 97 | Total Shots | T S | 89 | 248 | ||
| 54 | 39 | Shots on Target | S O | 31 | 101 | ||
| 33% | 36% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 45% | 36% | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | U Craiova 1948 | 16 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 40 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 5 | 31 | 42 |
| 2 | Soimii Lipova | 17 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 22 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 10 | 20 | 32 |
| 3 | Crisul Chisineu Cris | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 24 | 19 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 31 |
| 4 | Progresul Pecica | 17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 28 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 22 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 29 |
| 5 | Horezu | 16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 22 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 27 |
| 6 | Dumbravita | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 35 | 23 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 26 |
| 7 | Hunedoara | 17 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 34 | 31 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 16 | 17 | 3 | 26 |
| 8 | Ghiroda | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 32 | 25 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 22 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 7 | 24 |
| 9 | Gloria Lunca Teuz Cermei | 17 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 31 | 29 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 11 | 2 | 24 |
| 10 | Fortuna Becicherecu Mic | 17 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 26 | 20 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 6 | 23 |
| 11 | Viitorul Daesti | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 38 | 39 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 21 | 24 | -1 | 23 |
| 12 | Cetate Deva | 17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 19 | 19 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
| 13 | ACS Poli Timisoara | 17 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 14 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 21 | -15 | 17 |
| 14 | Filiasi | 16 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 24 | 36 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 20 | -12 | 15 |
| 15 | National Sebis | 27 | 4 | 2 | 21 | 20 | 72 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 34 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 10 | 38 | -52 | 14 |
| 16 | Gilortul | 16 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 14 | 37 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 24 | -23 | 11 |
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | U Craiova 1948 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 17 |
| 2 | Metaloglobus | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | Universitatea Cluj | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 14 |
| 4 | ASU Poli Timisoara | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 14 |
| 5 | Petrolul 52 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 13 |
| 6 | Rapid Bucuresti | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 13 |
| 7 | Unirea Slobozia | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 13 |
| 8 | Sporting Turnu | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 12 |
| 9 | Dunarea Calarasi | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 12 |
| 10 | Mioveni | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 11 | SSC Farul | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
| 12 | Concordia Chiajna | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 9 |
| 13 | SCM Gloria Buzau | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 9 |
| 14 | Scolar Resita | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -6 | 8 |
| 15 | Csikszereda | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| 16 | Sirineasa | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | -3 | 7 |
| 17 | CSM Slatina | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -3 | 6 |
| 18 | Ripensia Timişoara | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 13 | -11 | 6 |
| 19 | Comuna Recea | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | -7 | 4 |
| 20 | Aerostar Bacau | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 8 | -6 | 3 |
| 21 | Pandurii Targu Jiu | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 12 | -15 | 3 |