CSA Steaua Bucureşti vs Metaloglobus - Liga II

A fascinating Liga II chapter awaits on October 17, 2026 when CSA Steaua Bucureşti take on Metaloglobus at the home ground — two sides with plenty to play for and everything to prove. He had to be taken off during Morocco’s victory over Lesotho and missed the weekend’s Premier League clash vs Spurs.

A glance at the Liga II table tells the story: CSA Steaua Bucureşti in 17th and Metaloglobus in 14th, with positions to defend and places to climb. It has been a torrid run for the hosts, DWLDL in their last five and a season win rate of just 11.11% that has the alarm bells ringing. Road trips have been a source of frustration for the visitors — LWDLL in their last five, a season win rate of 33.33%. Where CSA Steaua Bucureşti have leaned on defensive discipline, Metaloglobus have often taken the initiative going forward, and that stylistic difference should shape the contest. Newcastle had agreed a deal worth £49m for the Switzerland international, who was a breakout star at the World Cup as he scored three goals in their run to the quarter-finals.

Wing play is likely to be central to the contest. CSA Steaua Bucureşti will look to stretch the pitch and isolate their wide attackers, while Metaloglobus must find a way to compress the space and choke the supply lines. He is marginally better with his progressive carries too, but that isn't his strength and seems more indicative of Iraola's style of play.

Star players on both sides will be eager to make their mark, and the individual duels across the pitch could go a long way to deciding the outcome. How each side deals with the other's danger men — and who takes their chances when they come — will be central to the outcome. Teenage Italy talent Roberto Sacglionoe signs his first professional contract with Genoa (via www.genoacfc.it)Scaglione is an attacking midfielder by trade and has been a regular in Italy’s youth teams from U14s upwards.

The market has yet to form a strong view, and the contest looks genuinely difficult to call. Metaloglobus look well-equipped to take the points on the road, with a 1-2 victory well within their reach. With positions in the Liga II table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. That would lead most to think that Rahm is likely to spend the 2027 season on the DP World Tour.