Where and when is Cetatea Suceava vs Popești-Leordeni played?

Cetatea Suceava vs Popești-Leordeni is played on August 29, 2026 at 08:00 AM (UTC), in the Liga II.

Will there be over 2.5 goals?

The Footlab model gives a 51% 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

Cetatea Suceava vs Popești-Leordeni: prediction and stats

Liga IIRegular Season - 5Kick-off on August 29, 2026 at 08:00 AM (UTC)

Cetatea Suceava

Popești-Leordeni

The Footlab model makes Popești-Leordeni the favourite at 37%, against 27% for a draw and 36% for Cetatea Suceava. 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 25, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Cetatea Suceava vs Popești-Leordeni?

A very open match: only 97 Elo points separate Cetatea Suceava (1,595) and Popești-Leordeni (1,691).

Cetatea Suceava win36 %

Draw27 %

Popești-Leordeni win37 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Cetatea Suceava have 12 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats; Popești-Leordeni have 10, 4 and 1.

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

Cetatea Suceava
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 22, 2026	Ştefăneşti(away)	1-3	Liga II
Aug 15, 2026	CSM Satu Mare(home)	2-0	Liga II
Aug 12, 2026	USV Iaşi(away)	0-1	Cupa României
Aug 8, 2026	ASA Targu Mures(away)	2-0	Liga II
Aug 1, 2026	Concordia(home)	1-3	Liga II

Popești-Leordeni
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 22, 2026	CSM Reşiţa(home)	4-1	Liga II
Aug 19, 2026	FC Bacau(home)	0-3	Cupa României
Aug 15, 2026	Dumbrăviţa(away)	1-1	Liga II
Aug 12, 2026	CS Dinamo București(home)	5-0	Cupa României
Aug 8, 2026	FC Bacau(home)	3-2	Liga II

How many goals should we expect?

Cetatea Suceava score 2.3 and concede 1.0 goals per match over their last 15; Popești-Leordeni score 2.4 and concede 1.1. The model gives a 51% probability of over 2.5 goals and 56% for both teams to score.

Club	Goals scored / match	Goals conceded / match	Clean sheets	Both teams scored	Over 2.5 goals
Cetatea Suceava	2.3	1.0	6	8/15	9/15
Popești-Leordeni	2.4	1.1	5	9/15	8/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Cetatea Suceava sit 10th in Liga II (6 points from 4 matches) and Popești-Leordeni sit 5th (8 points from 4 matches).

2026-27 standings
#	Club	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pts
5	Popești-Leordeni	4	2	2	0	9	5	8
10	Cetatea Suceava	4	2	0	2	6	6	6

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 Cetatea Suceava vs Popești-Leordeni?: The Footlab model makes Popești-Leordeni the favourite at 37%, against 27% for a draw and 36% for Cetatea Suceava.
Where and when is Cetatea Suceava vs Popești-Leordeni played?: Cetatea Suceava vs Popești-Leordeni is played on August 29, 2026 at 08:00 AM (UTC), in the Liga II.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?: The Footlab model gives a 51% 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.