- AFC Hermannstadt are the clear favorites and have 1 point from 1 game, standing 11th in the Liga I 2025/2026 table.
- Metaloglobus Bucuresti have 0 points from 1 game, sitting 16th in the Liga I 2025/2026 standings.
Hermannstadt looking to exploit Metaloglobus defensive fragilities
The hosts are the huge favourites to take all three points on Friday and we think the AFC Hermannstadt vs Metaloglobus Bucuresti odds of -250 are generous. Hermannstadt to win is certainly a low-risk bet, but the Double Chance (Hermannstadt or Draw) is an ultra-low-risk alternative for those who want to hedge a little on that side.
The AFC Hermannstadt vs Metaloglobus Bucuresti preview on paper looks a mismatch between Hermannstadt’s structure and organisation against Metaloglobus’s disorder and lack of organisation. Hermannstadt set up with a tight defensive block and press selectively to disrupt the opponent’s transitions, while Metaloglobus play deep and try to overload the defense and rely on rare counters.
This can be an interesting chess match if Metaloglobus are able to sit deep enough and frustrate their hosts long enough to get a chance on the break. Hermannstadt will probe, play their football and look for ways to expose Metaloglobus’ frailties.
Metaloglobus could still cause an upset
Metaloglobus boss Mihai Teja is still in the process of getting to know his team after only taking over in June 2025.
Their away form has been erratic, with 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in the last 2 games. Metaloglobus previously beat Politehnica Iasi 1-0 at home and drew 1-1 with Iasi.
They are in the early stages of a rough patch, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats across all competitions in their last 5. Our AFC Hermannstadt vs Metaloglobus Bucuresti prediction, considering recent form, leans towards a victory for the home side. Hermannstadt are equally patchy, but won 2, drew 1 and lost 2 across their last 5 competitive games.
Hermannstadt to probe and win
Marius Maldarasanu has been in charge of Hermannstadt since 2021 and he has been able to bring a tactical discipline to the club’s style of play.
In Kalifa Kujabi, they have a hot forward to make the most of scoring opportunities, opening the Liga I with 1 goal from 1 appearance this season.
Silviu Balaure is Hermannstadt’s creative engine and has 1 assist from the opening round of league games.
Dragos Huiban is Metaloglobus’ danger man, scoring both of their only 2 goals from their last 5.
There is no way that this match will decide the fate of early relegation battles, but the battle at the foot of the standings will be played here.
With the oddsmakers giving Metaloglobus a +600 shot at victory, the AFC Hermannstadt vs Metaloglobus Bucuresti prediction remains in favor of the home team, and this AFC Hermannstadt vs Metaloglobus Bucuresti betting tips article backs Hermannstadt to win at -250 odds and put our money on Maldarasanu’s men to pick up a win against an out-of-form Metaloglobus on Friday.
