Romanian League
2012-03-22 - FCM Targu Mures vs Steaua Bucuresti
A Sports Betting Pick by ROzsolt
Football : Romania : Liga 1
Venue: "Trans Sil", Targu Mures
Thursday 22th March – Kickoff time: 21:30 GMT+2
FCM Targu Mures (17th W-3 D-9 L-9)
Targu Mures' coach Marius Lacatus was sacked after just three games in charge, the club's officials accusing him with the teams lack of fitness and porr results.
Since Lacatus joined FCM, they did not manage to score in these three games in which they've played dreadful.
The new coach will actually be the old coach, the one that was in charge in the first 8 rounds of the championship, Ioan Ovidiu Sabau.
There's been 21 coach changes in Liga 1 this season, which is nothing unusual around here. Marian Pana (Mioveni) for example is the 5th coach of the season at the bottom placed.
Targu Mures' home form:
11.03.2012 Liga 1 Etapa 20 FCM Târgu-Mureş 0 - 0 Vointa Sibiu
17.12.2011 Liga 1 Etapa 18 FCM Târgu-Mureş 0 - 1 Dinamo
09.12.2011 Liga 1 Etapa 17 FCM Târgu-Mureş 0 - 0 FC Brasov
28.11.2011 Liga 1 Etapa 15 FCM Târgu-Mureş 3 - 0 Concordia Chiajna
07.11.2011 Liga 1 Etapa 13 FCM Târgu-Mureş 0 - 2 Rapid
Steaua Bucuresti (4th W-12 D-5 L-4)
This is the second time when CFR Cluj and Dinamo were held to a draw in their away games since the second part of the championship began, which could allow Steaua to reduce the difference separating them once again.
Steaua is one of the two teams that won all three games this spring, but Sportul Studentesc recorded a draw against CFR this stage, which could make Steaua the only teams with a perfect record during this period in the eventuality of a win.
I can't say they've played a great football, but they've managed to edge all three of these games. Steaua made a poor match in their 1-0 victory against bottom placed Mioveni, but then gradually started playing better against "U" Cluj (1-0) and Astra (2-1).
There are no important absences for coach Ilie Stan, he'll probable use the same team that won against Astra Ploiesti in the previous round.
Steaua's away form:
12.03.2012 Liga 1 Etapa 20 U Cluj 0 - 1 Steaua
04.03.2012 Liga 1 Etapa 19 Dacia Mioveni 0 - 1 Steaua
05.12.2011 Liga 1 Etapa 16 Dinamo 1 - 3 Steaua
20.11.2011 Liga 1 Etapa 14 Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt 1 - 0 Steaua
30.10.2011 Liga 1 Etapa 12 Petrolul Ploiesti 0 - 3 Steaua
The Betting Verdict
Targu Mures' new coach Ioan Ovidiu Sabau will have a diffcult task avoiding the defeat here, his two best central defenders are suspended for this game, so he'll have to improvise in that area.
Steaua had a difficult game on their last visit here, but they managed to collect all points thanks to a 90th minute goal. However, i think that Targu Mures had a better team then.
I'm not sure there is a lot of value taking Steaua at 1.75, but they are likely to win this match. Since the championship resumed Steaua won all three games by one goal margin, which can be a good option here at 3.50. Keep the stakes small though.
The Pick :
FCM Targu Mures 0-1 Steaua Bucuresti
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take Steaua to win by one goal at 3.50 at Bet365Confidence: 4/10
