Liga II· Romania · Regular Season - 9

FC Politehnica Timisoara

16:00

🕒 16:00

CSA Steaua Bucureşti

FC Politehnica Timisoara vs CSA Steaua Bucureşti prediction

📅 Thu 8 Oct 2026 🏟️ Stadionul Electrica

Prediction

● Live data

59%

FC Politehnica Timisoara

31%

Draw

10%

CSA Steaua Bucureşti

FC Politehnica Timisoara 59% · draw 31% · CSA Steaua Bucureşti 10%. We pick Home Win (Home Win). Most likely score 2-0, over 2.5 at 62%, BTTS at 50%.

🎯 Our pick

Home Win · Home Win

Home Win @ 1.51 Confidence 66%

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All prediction categories

1X2

Value

159%

Fair 1.70Odds 5.00

Home win

Value

Home win59%

Fair 1.70Odds 5.00

Away win

Away win10%

Fair 9.63Odds 1.25

Double chance

Value

1X90%

Fair 1.12Odds 1.15

Draw no bet

Home DNB85%

Fair 1.18Odds —

Win either half

Home WEH81%

Fair 1.24Odds —

Over/Under 1.5

Over 1.583%

Fair 1.21Odds —

Over/Under 2.5

Over 2.562%

Fair 1.62Odds —

Over/Under 3.5

Under 3.561%

Fair 1.65Odds —

Both teams to score

Value

NG (No)50%

Fair 2.00Odds 2.20

Correct score

2-012%

Fair 8.49Odds 8.50

Banker tip

Value

1X90%

Fair 1.12Odds 1.15

Super single

Over 2.562%

Fair 1.62Odds —

Probability comes from our goal model blended with the API win percentages. Fair odds = 1 ÷ probability. Value means the bookmaker pays more than the fair price.

Odds

Bookmaker odds · Bet365

Match winner

11.57

X3.70

25.00

Double chance

1X1.15

121.25

X22.25

Both teams to score

Yes1.62

No2.20

Value check

Market	Pick	Prob.	Fair	Odds
1X2	1	59%	1.70	5.00	Value
Home win	Home win	59%	1.70	5.00	Value
Away win	Away win	10%	9.63	1.25
Double chance	1X	90%	1.12	1.15	Value
Draw no bet	Home DNB	85%	1.18	—
Win either half	Home WEH	81%	1.24	—
Over 1.5	Over 1.5	83%	1.21	—
Over 2.5	Over 2.5	62%	1.62	—
Under 3.5	Under 3.5	61%	1.65	—
BTTS	NG (No)	50%	2.00	2.20	Value
Correct score	2-0	12%	8.49	8.50
Banker	1X	90%	1.12	1.15	Value
Super single	Over 2.5	62%	1.62	—

Form & head to head

FC Politehnica Timisoara

WWDWW

87%

Form

65%

Attack

74%

Defence

Scored / conceded (last 5)15 / 6

Season W-D-L6-2-0

Clean sheets · failed to score3 · 0

CSA Steaua Bucureşti

DLDLW

33%

Form

30%

Attack

57%

Defence

Scored / conceded (last 5)7 / 10

Season W-D-L1-2-5

Clean sheets · failed to score0 · 2

Team comparison

Form

72%

28%

Attack

68%

32%

Defence

63%

38%

Poisson model

98%

2%

Head to head

50%

Goals

43%

57%

Overall

65%

34%

Head to head

1

Home wins

0

Draws

1

Away wins

8 Oct 22 CSA Steaua Bucureşti 3 - 1 FC Politehnica Timisoara

28 Nov 21 FC Politehnica Timisoara 2 - 1 CSA Steaua Bucureşti

3.50 goals per meeting · BTTS in 2 of 2 · over 2.5 in 2 of 2.

Match preview

FC Politehnica Timisoara vs CSA Steaua Bucureşti: match preview

FC Politehnica Timisoara host CSA Steaua Bucureşti in the Liga II (Regular Season - 9) at Stadionul Electrica on Thursday 8 October, kick-off 16:00.

Form guide

FC Politehnica Timisoara have won 4, drawn 1 and lost 0 of their last 5 league games, averaging 3.0 goals scored and 1.2 conceded. CSA Steaua Bucureşti have won 1, drawn 2 and lost 2 of their last 5 league games, averaging 1.4 goals scored and 2.0 conceded. At home this season FC Politehnica Timisoara have 4 wins from 4 games, while CSA Steaua Bucureşti have won 0 of 3 games on the road.

Goals outlook

Our goal model expects about 2.38 goals for FC Politehnica Timisoara and 0.8 for CSA Steaua Bucureşti, 3.18 in total. That gives over 1.5 goals a 83% chance, over 2.5 62% and both teams to score 50%. The single most likely score is 2-0.

Head to head

In their last 2 meetings, FC Politehnica Timisoara won 1, CSA Steaua Bucureşti won 1 and 0 ended level, with 3.5 goals per game and both teams scoring in 2.

Our verdict

Our main pick is Home Win (Home Win) at 66% confidence, priced at 1.51. The model also leans towards 1X (90%), Home DNB (85%), Over 1.5 (83%).

Key facts

Win probabilities: FC Politehnica Timisoara 59%, draw 31%, CSA Steaua Bucureşti 10%.
Expected goals: 2.38 vs 0.8.
Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 of the last 2 meetings.
FC Politehnica Timisoara have 3 clean sheets this season; CSA Steaua Bucureşti have 0.
API-Football model advice: Winner : FC Politehnica Timisoara.

See more Liga II numbers on the league statistics page, or read our guides on how our confidence ratings work.

E EkeTips data desk · Updated 8 Oct 00:48 · Data: API-Football · Odds: Bet365· 18+ Bet responsibly

Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for FC Politehnica Timisoara vs CSA Steaua Bucureşti?

Our main pick is Home Win (Home Win) with 66% confidence. Win probabilities are FC Politehnica Timisoara 59%, draw 31% and CSA Steaua Bucureşti 10%.

Will both teams score in FC Politehnica Timisoara vs CSA Steaua Bucureşti?

Our model gives both teams to score a 50% chance, so the lean is NG (No).

How many goals will there be in FC Politehnica Timisoara vs CSA Steaua Bucureşti?

We expect about 3.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals has a 62% chance and the most likely score is 2-0.

When and where is FC Politehnica Timisoara vs CSA Steaua Bucureşti?

Thursday 8 October 2026 at 16:00, Stadionul Electrica.

Are these predictions guaranteed?

No. Predictions are statistical probabilities based on form, goals and odds. Bet responsibly, 18+ only.

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What each section means

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Team comparison: form, attack, defence, goals and head-to-head strength as a percentage split.
Our pick: the recommended market with odds and a confidence rating.
Head to head: recent meetings between the two teams.

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