Politehnica Iaşi vs Sepsi Prediction: Both sides are desperate for points

After the international break, actions return to the Stadionul Emil Alexandrescu, where Poli Iaşi will be hosting Sepsi in the rescheduled match in round 7. Previews, H2H, expert tips, and odds are provided below.

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Poli Iaşi are gearing up for a crucial match against Sepsi, and they have their sights set on moving up to the 10th position on the league table. Their recent form has seen them go without a victory in their last two games. In these matches, they secured a 0-0 draw against Petrul but suffered a 3-2 loss to FC Rapid Bucuresti.

In the game against FC Rapid Bucuresti, Poli Iaşi got off to an early lead by finding the net in the 5th minute. However, their lead was short-lived as they conceded two goals in quick succession, with FC Rapid Bucuresti scoring in the 20th and 22nd minutes. Nonetheless, Julian Marchioni managed to level the score for Poli Iaşi in the 40th minute. Still, their hopes of securing a victory were dashed when Alexandru Ionita scored the winner for FC Rapid Bucuresti in the 60th minute.

Poli Iaşi occupy the 13th position on the league table, having accumulated 11 points from 11 games. During this period, they have scored a total of 13 goals but have also conceded 18. Their upcoming match against Sepsi presents an opportunity for them to climb the table and improve their position as they aim to get back to winning ways.

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Sepsi have been going through a challenging period in their recent matches. They find themselves as the only team in the league that has failed to secure at least a point in their last five games. Their most recent result saw them suffer a 1-0 defeat to U. Cluj, with Dan Nicolae Nistor scoring a late penalty in the 82nd minute of the game.

The team is eager to regain their form, as they have been struggling to secure a win for over a month now. With their winless streak stretching over 40 days, Sepsi are determined to turn things around in their upcoming fixtures.

In the current league standings, Sepsi occupy the 11th position with 12 points earned from 11 games. They have managed to score 11 goals during this period but have also conceded 15. Their upcoming matches will be crucial as they aim to bounce back and secure more favorable results to improve their position on the table.

Looking at the recent head-to-head clashes between Politehnica Iași and Sepsi Sfântu Gheorghe dating back to 2019, we can see a fairly balanced record. Politehnica Iași have won one of these encounters, while Sepsi have secured victories in two matches. Additionally, there have been three draws between the teams.

These matches have produced a total of 20 goals, with Politehnica Iași scoring 9 and Sepsi netting 11. This results in an average of approximately 3.33 goals per game in their recent head-to-head clashes.

The most recent league encounter between the two teams took place on Liga I matchday 22 on 05/02/2021 and ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw.

Given the critical situations both teams find themselves in and the balanced history between them, my expectation of a draw in the first 45 minutes and possibly a full-time draw in a low-scoring match seems reasonable. These types of situations often lead to closely contested matches, with neither side willing to concede ground easily. The outcome may indeed be a hard-fought and evenly-matched encounter that ends in a draw, reflecting the current need for points to improve their respective positions in the table.

• Under 2.5 for 1.65 odds
• HT: X for 2.00 odds
• X for 3.30 odds