Where and when is AFC Hermannstadt vs FC Politehnica Timisoara played?

AFC Hermannstadt vs FC Politehnica Timisoara is played on September 5, 2026 at 08:00 AM (UTC) at Stadionul Municipal, in the Liga II.

Will there be over 2.5 goals?

The Footlab model gives a 50% 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.

Match

AFC Hermannstadt vs FC Politehnica Timisoara: prediction and stats

Liga IIRegular Season - 6Kick-off on September 5, 2026 at 08:00 AM (UTC)Stadionul Municipal, Sibiu

AFC Hermannstadt

FC Politehnica Timisoara

The Footlab model makes AFC Hermannstadt the favourite at 36%, against 27% for a draw and 36% for FC Politehnica Timisoara. 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

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 24, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win AFC Hermannstadt vs FC Politehnica Timisoara?

A very open match: only 70 Elo points separate AFC Hermannstadt (1,673) and FC Politehnica Timisoara (1,743).

AFC Hermannstadt win36 %

Draw27 %

FC Politehnica Timisoara win36 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, AFC Hermannstadt have 6 wins, 4 draws and 5 defeats; FC Politehnica Timisoara have 12, 2 and 1.

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

AFC Hermannstadt
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Jun 1, 2026	FC Voluntari(away)	0-3	Liga I
May 24, 2026	FC Voluntari(home)	3-2	Liga I
May 18, 2026	FCSB(home)	2-0	Liga I
May 11, 2026	Metaloglobus(away)	2-2	Liga I
May 4, 2026	Unirea Slobozia(away)	2-2	Liga I

FC Politehnica Timisoara
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 22, 2026	Concordia(away)	5-1	Liga II
Aug 19, 2026	ASA Targu Mures(home)	2-1	Cupa României
Aug 15, 2026	Unirea Slobozia(home)	1-0	Liga II
Aug 12, 2026	Dumbrăviţa(home)	1-0	Cupa României
Aug 8, 2026	Viitorul Şelimbăr(away)	1-1	Liga II

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 3 meetings: 3 AFC Hermannstadt win(s), 0 draw(s), 0 FC Politehnica Timisoara win(s).

Date	Score	Competition
Mar 12, 2022	FC Politehnica Timisoara 1-2 AFC Hermannstadt	Liga II
Mar 25, 2018	FC Politehnica Timisoara 0-1 AFC Hermannstadt	Liga II
Sep 9, 2017	AFC Hermannstadt 1-0 FC Politehnica Timisoara	Liga II

Last archived meeting: FC Politehnica Timisoara vs AFC Hermannstadt on Mar 12, 2022

How many goals should we expect?

AFC Hermannstadt score 1.5 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; FC Politehnica Timisoara score 1.5 and concede 0.5. The model gives a 50% probability of over 2.5 goals and 55% for both teams to score.

Club	Goals scored / match	Goals conceded / match	Clean sheets	Both teams scored	Over 2.5 goals
AFC Hermannstadt	1.5	1.3	5	8/15	9/15
FC Politehnica Timisoara	1.5	0.5	8	6/15	5/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

2026-27 standings
#	Club	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pts
2	FC Politehnica Timisoara	4	3	1	0	8	2	10

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 AFC Hermannstadt vs FC Politehnica Timisoara?: The Footlab model makes AFC Hermannstadt the favourite at 36%, against 27% for a draw and 36% for FC Politehnica Timisoara.
Where and when is AFC Hermannstadt vs FC Politehnica Timisoara played?: AFC Hermannstadt vs FC Politehnica Timisoara is played on September 5, 2026 at 08:00 AM (UTC) at Stadionul Municipal, in the Liga II.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?: The Footlab model gives a 50% 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.