CIL Blaj vs Metalurgistul Cugir: prediction and stats
Liga III - Serie 7Group 7 - 12Kick-off on November 7, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC)Stadionul C.I.L., Blaj
The Footlab model makes CIL Blaj the favourite at 37%, against 26% for a draw and 37% for Metalurgistul Cugir. 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 27, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win CIL Blaj vs Metalurgistul Cugir?
A very open match: only 40 Elo points separate CIL Blaj (1,412) and Metalurgistul Cugir (1,452).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, CIL Blaj have 7 wins, 3 draws and 5 defeats; Metalurgistul Cugir have 3, 5 and 7.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | Progresul Spartac(home) | 1-3 | Cupa României |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Sănătatea Cluj(home) | 1-0 | Cupa României |
| Aug 5, 2026 | ACS Mediaş 2022(home) | 2-1 | Cupa României |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Universitatea Alba Iulia(away) | 4-3 | Cupa României |
| May 8, 2026 | Progresul Pecica(away) | 0-4 | Liga III - Serie 7 |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | Jiul Petroşani(home) | 0-1 | Cupa României |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Hidro Mecanica Sugag(away) | 10-0 | Cupa României |
| May 22, 2026 | Minaur Baia Mare(home) | 3-3 | Liga III - Play-offs |
| May 15, 2026 | Sănătatea Cluj(away) | 2-3 | Liga III - Play-offs |
| May 8, 2026 | Unirea Tășnad(home) | 1-1 | Liga III - Play-offs |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 1 CIL Blaj win(s), 1 draw(s), 4 Metalurgistul Cugir win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2025 | Metalurgistul Cugir 3-1 CIL Blaj | Liga III - Serie 7 |
| Sep 23, 2025 | CIL Blaj 1-2 Metalurgistul Cugir | Liga III - Serie 7 |
| May 23, 2025 | CIL Blaj 1-4 Metalurgistul Cugir | Liga III - Serie 7 |
| Apr 18, 2025 | Metalurgistul Cugir 2-3 CIL Blaj | Liga III - Serie 7 |
| Nov 23, 2024 | CIL Blaj 2-2 Metalurgistul Cugir | Liga III - Serie 7 |
| Sep 20, 2024 | Metalurgistul Cugir 1-0 CIL Blaj | Liga III - Serie 7 |
Last archived meeting: Metalurgistul Cugir vs CIL Blaj on Dec 5, 2025
How many goals should we expect?
CIL Blaj score 1.2 and concede 1.4 goals per match over their last 15; Metalurgistul Cugir score 1.7 and concede 1.7. The model gives a 57% probability of over 2.5 goals and 61% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIL Blaj | 1.2 | 1.4 | 5 | 6/15 | 8/15 |
| Metalurgistul Cugir | 1.7 | 1.7 | 3 | 8/15 | 8/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
CIL Blaj sit 4th in Liga III - Serie 7 (34 points from 6 matches) and Metalurgistul Cugir sit 4th (40 points from 22 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Metalurgistul Cugir | 22 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 38 | 25 | 40 |
| 4 | CIL Blaj | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 34 |
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 CIL Blaj vs Metalurgistul Cugir?
- The Footlab model makes CIL Blaj the favourite at 37%, against 26% for a draw and 37% for Metalurgistul Cugir.
- Where and when is CIL Blaj vs Metalurgistul Cugir played?
- CIL Blaj vs Metalurgistul Cugir is played on November 7, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC) at Stadionul C.I.L., in the Liga III - Serie 7.
- 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.