Academica Recea vs Viitorul Cluj: prediction and stats
Liga III - Serie 8Group 8 - 15Kick-off on November 28, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC)
The Footlab model makes Academica Recea the favourite at 41%, against 26% for a draw and 33% for Viitorul Cluj. 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 27, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Academica Recea vs Viitorul Cluj?
A very open match: only 26 Elo points separate Academica Recea (1,365) and Viitorul Cluj (1,339).
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; Viitorul Cluj have 5, 4 and 6.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2023 | Minerul Rodna(away) | 2-16 | Cupa României |
| Jul 12, 2023 | Ştiinţa Beltiug(home) | 1-8 | Cupa României |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | SCM Zalău(home) | 1-6 | Cupa României |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Unirea Dej(away) | 2-1 | Cupa României |
| May 8, 2026 | Sânmartin(away) | 0-3 | Liga III - Serie 8 |
| May 1, 2026 | Sighetu Marmaţiei(home) | 1-1 | Liga III - Serie 8 |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Crişul Sântandrei(away) | 4-2 | Liga 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; Viitorul Cluj score 1.2 and concede 1.5. The model gives a 57% probability of over 2.5 goals and 60% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academica Recea | 1.5 | 12.0 | 0 | 2/2 | 2/2 |
| Viitorul Cluj | 1.2 | 1.5 | 5 | 6/15 | 8/15 |
Over the last 2 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Viitorul Cluj | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 29 |
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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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 Viitorul Cluj?
- The Footlab model makes Academica Recea the favourite at 41%, against 26% for a draw and 33% for Viitorul Cluj.
- Where and when is Academica Recea vs Viitorul Cluj played?
- Academica Recea vs Viitorul Cluj is played on November 28, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC), in the Liga III - Serie 8.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 57% 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.