Sepsi Sf. Gheorghe vs FCSB Prediction: Both sides will see the net

Sepsi will be hosting FCSB at the Arena Sepsi on Sunday, and it seems that the visitors, FCSB, are strongly favored to secure all three points in this match, can the hosts get something out of the game? Previews, H2H, expert tips, and odds are provided below.

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Sepsi recently faced a 2-1 defeat against Univ. Craiova in their last match. The game didn't start well for Sepsi as they conceded an early goal in the 1st minute, and another in the 28th minute. However, they showed determination by pulling one back when Stefanescu scored in the 42nd minute of the first half. In the 55th minute, their opponent received a red card, which might have given Sepsi hope of a comeback. Unfortunately, they couldn't capitalize on the advantage, and the match ended in a 2-1 loss.

In their previous game before being defeated by Univ. Craiova, Sepsi struggled to secure a 1-0 victory against Uta Arad. Their experienced midfielder, Adnan Aganovic, was the hero as he found the back of the net in stoppage time, precisely at 90+3 minutes.

Looking at their recent form, Sepsi have won 5 out of their last 11 matches, drawn 5, and lost 2 across all competitions. This suggests a fairly competitive record, with a mix of results.

In the league, Sepsi currently sit at the 7th position with 12 points from 7 games. They have scored 8 goals and conceded 4, indicating a relatively solid defensive performance. With their position in the middle of the table, Sepsi will be aiming to maintain their form and possibly climb higher in the standings as the season progresses.

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FCSB, despite being in better form than Sepsi, faced a challenging 2-2 draw in their last match against FC Hermannstadt. The game had its share of early action, with FC Hermannstadt's experienced striker, Balaure, scoring in the 13th minute. FCSB responded well to maintain their positive form by equalizing in the 31st minute of the first half. In the second half, FCSB were awarded a penalty, and it was expertly converted by Italian forward Andrea Compagno in the 47th minute, putting FCSB in the lead. However, their joy was short-lived as the same Italian forward, Compagno, found the back of the net for FC Hermannstadt, leveling the score. A significant turning point in the match occurred when a red card was given to the away team, with the foul committed by their defender leading to a penalty for FCSB in the 62nd minute. Daniel Paraschiv missed from the spot but was quick enough to score from a follow-up from the save from the goalkeeper. The match ultimately ended in a 2-2 draw.

Despite the draw, FCSB have been in excellent form and currently occupy the first position in the league. They have secured 22 points from 9 matches, scoring 17 goals while conceding just 7. This places them ahead of the second-positioned team by 3 points, highlighting their strong position and potential to maintain their lead in the league as the season progresses.

When examining their recent head-to-head results back to August, 2021, it becomes clear that Sepsi Gheorghe have struggled against FCSB. They have not been able to secure any victories in these encounters, while FCSB have demonstrated superiority by winning in 67% of these matches. In terms of goal production during these fixtures, there were a total of 11 goals scored between the two sides. Sepsi contributed 3 goals, while FCSB netted 8 goals. This results in an average of approximately 1.83 goals per game in their head-to-head clashes.

The most recent league encounter between these clubs took place during Liga 1 Play Offs match back in May, 2023, when FCSB secured a 3-1 victory over Sepsi Gheorghe. Seps Gheorghe.

Based on the recent form, with FCSB claiming 13 points in their last 5 games compared to Sepsi's single point, it does seem like FCSB is in better form and has the upper hand going into the match. It is expected that the visitors will win right from the first 45 minutes of the game with goals coming from both sides of the net.

• BTTS for 1.82 odds
• Over 2.5 for 2.08 odds
• HT: W2 for 1.89 odds