National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Sporting Lieşti or Otelul that keep their silverware dream alive.
There should be plenty of energy on the pitch in this game, as both sides have had time to recuperate from their last game. Let's hope both teams are ready to give it all.
Sporting Lieşti form and stats
This is not the first game this season in the Romania Cup for Lieşti, as the manager I. Niculcea led his troops to eliminate Zimbrul Slobozia Conachi, and reach the 2nd Round. Lieşti was eliminated in the 2nd round last season in the Romania Cup.Overall 3. Liga: Series 2 stats at home this season for Sporting Lieşti are 5-2-2 (wins-draw-losses).
A strong away win for Lieşti against Zimbrul Slobozia Conachi the last match. As indicated by the result mentioned above, Lieşti played a great game against Zimbrul Slobozia Conachi and beat them comfortably. Expectations are high for this one.
Before that game, the home loss against Focsani with the scoreline 1-2.A decent goal production from Lieşti in their home games so far, with 17 goals from 9 league matches. From these home matches, Lieşti have conceded only 8 goals.
Otelul form and stats
Otelul was sent out of Romania Cup in the 2nd round last season.Otelul's travelling support has been rewarded for their time and money so far this season, having witnessed Otelul collect 19 points from their 9 away matches in the 3. Liga: Series 2. 6 victories and 1 draw have created these points (and only 2 defeats). Otelul love their trips these days, as their two previous away games have resulted in victories.
Otelul play their second away game in a row, but can be confident going into this one after the 3-0 victory visiting Sportul Chiscani.
Before that, Otelul secured a home win against Sporting Lieşti with the score 1-0.Otelul have scored more than twice on average per away game (in the league), an impressive attacking display. They have 21 goals from 9 away matches. Otelul are defending well in their away games, having conceded only 8 times in 9 matches. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
Numbers for the last eight meetings between these two teams are: zero wins for Lieşti, three draws and five wins for Otelul. Over 2,5 goals: one time; under 2,5 goals: seven games.Sporting Lieşti missing players
Otelul missing players
| Sporting Lieşti | Otelul | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 12 | Played | P | 11 | 25 | ||
| 13 | 7 | Won | W | 6 | 15 | ||
| 4 | 3 | Drew | D | 1 | 4 | ||
| 8 | 2 | Lost | L | 4 | 6 | ||
| 58 | 23 | Scored | S | 23 | 62 | ||
| 33 | 11 | Conceded | C | 15 | 24 | ||
| 96% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 96% | ||
| 88% | 92% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 82% | 80% | ||
| 72% | 58% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 64% | 60% | ||
| 44% | 25% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 55% | 48% | ||
| 24% | 8% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 36% | 24% | ||
| 60% | 58% | BTTS | BTTS | 45% | 48% | ||
| 28% | 33% | Clean Sheets | C S | 36% | 40% | ||
| 16% | 8% | Failed to Score | F T | 18% | 16% | ||
| 7 | 2 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 1.5 | 5.4 | ||
| 2.3 | 3 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 5.5 | 4 | ||
| 1 | 2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 1.6 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | ||
| 13.3 | 10 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 8.5 | 13.6 | ||
| 6.7 | 2 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 2.5 | 4.2 | ||
| 55% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 40% | 43% | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Otelul | 18 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 54 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 33 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 21 | 8 | 41 | 41 |
| 2 | Dacia Unirea Braila | 18 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 56 | 19 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 29 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 27 | 7 | 37 | 38 |
| 3 | Focsani | 18 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 41 | 19 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 23 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 6 | 22 | 36 |
| 4 | Olimpia Râmnicu Sărat | 18 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 29 | 23 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 15 | 6 | 33 |
| 5 | Viitorul Ianca | 18 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 40 | 24 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 29 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 29 |
| 6 | Sporting Lieşti | 18 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 31 | 27 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 19 | 4 | 27 |
| 7 | CSM Bacau | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 16 | 29 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 16 | -13 | 19 |
| 8 | Avantul Valea Marului | 18 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 12 | 33 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 15 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 18 | -21 | 13 |
| 9 | Faurei | 18 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 15 | 50 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 37 | -35 | 8 |
| 10 | Sportul Chiscani | 18 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 9 | 66 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 28 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 38 | -57 | 8 |