Match

Academica Recea vs Unirea Dej: prediction and stats

Liga III - Serie 8Group 8 - 3Kick-off on September 12, 2026 at 02:00 PM (UTC)

Academica ReceaUnirea Dej

The Footlab model makes Academica Recea the favourite at 43%, against 25% for a draw and 32% for Unirea Dej. The most likely score is 1-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Limited history for at least one of the two teams: read this prediction with caution.

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Academica Recea vs Unirea Dej?

A very open match: only 42 Elo points separate Academica Recea (1,365) and Unirea Dej (1,323).

Academica Recea win43 %
Draw25 %
Unirea Dej win32 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 2 matches in all competitions, Academica Recea have 0 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats; Unirea Dej have 3, 3 and 9.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Academica Recea
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Jul 15, 2023Minerul Rodna(away)2-16Cupa României
Jul 12, 2023Ştiinţa Beltiug(home)1-8Cupa României
Unirea Dej
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Jul 29, 2026Viitorul Cluj(home)1-2Cupa României
May 15, 2026Sânmartin(home)0-1Liga III - Serie 8
May 9, 2026Sighetu Marmaţiei(away)1-1Liga III - Serie 8
May 1, 2026Crişul Sântandrei(home)1-5Liga III - Serie 8
Apr 25, 2026Olimpia Satu Mare(away)2-0Liga III - Serie 8

How many goals should we expect?

Academica Recea score 1.5 and concede 12.0 goals per match over their last 2; Unirea Dej score 1.0 and concede 1.7. The model gives a 59% probability of over 2.5 goals and 61% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Academica Recea1.512.002/22/2
Unirea Dej1.01.736/157/15

Over the last 2 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

2025-26 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
6Unirea Dej61234823

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Academica Recea vs Unirea Dej?
The Footlab model makes Academica Recea the favourite at 43%, against 25% for a draw and 32% for Unirea Dej.
Where and when is Academica Recea vs Unirea Dej played?
Academica Recea vs Unirea Dej is played on September 12, 2026 at 02:00 PM (UTC), in the Liga III - Serie 8.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 59% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

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