FC Politehnica Timisoara vs ASA Targu Mures: prediction and stats
Liga IIRegular Season - 5Kick-off on August 30, 2026 at 08:00 AM (UTC)Stadionul Electrica, Timișoara
The Footlab model makes FC Politehnica Timisoara the favourite at 64%, against 22% for a draw and 14% for ASA Targu Mures. The most likely score is 2-0.
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 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win FC Politehnica Timisoara vs ASA Targu Mures?
FC Politehnica Timisoara starts as the favourite with a 216-point Elo edge (1,744 vs 1,528).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, FC Politehnica Timisoara have 12 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeats; ASA Targu Mures have 6, 3 and 6.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Gloria Bistriţa(home) | 1-0 | Liga II |
| Aug 19, 2026 | FC Politehnica Timisoara(away) | 1-2 | Cupa României |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Bihor Oradea(away) | 1-1 | Liga II |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Gheorgheni(away) | 2-0 | Cupa României |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Cetatea Suceava(home) | 0-2 | Liga II |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 3 meetings: 3 FC Politehnica Timisoara win(s), 0 draw(s), 0 ASA Targu Mures win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | FC Politehnica Timisoara 2-1 ASA Targu Mures | Cupa României |
| Jun 2, 2018 | ASA Targu Mures 0-3 FC Politehnica Timisoara | Liga II |
| Nov 25, 2017 | FC Politehnica Timisoara 3-0 ASA Targu Mures | Liga II |
Last archived meeting: FC Politehnica Timisoara vs ASA Targu Mures on Aug 19, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
FC Politehnica Timisoara score 1.5 and concede 0.5 goals per match over their last 15; ASA Targu Mures score 1.3 and concede 1.3. The model gives a 54% probability of over 2.5 goals and 50% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC Politehnica Timisoara | 1.5 | 0.5 | 8 | 6/15 | 5/15 |
| ASA Targu Mures | 1.3 | 1.3 | 5 | 8/15 | 7/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
FC Politehnica Timisoara sit 2nd in Liga II (10 points from 4 matches) and ASA Targu Mures sit 14th (4 points from 4 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | FC Politehnica Timisoara | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 10 |
| 14 | ASA Targu Mures | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
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 FC Politehnica Timisoara vs ASA Targu Mures?
- The Footlab model makes FC Politehnica Timisoara the favourite at 64%, against 22% for a draw and 14% for ASA Targu Mures.
- Where and when is FC Politehnica Timisoara vs ASA Targu Mures played?
- FC Politehnica Timisoara vs ASA Targu Mures is played on August 30, 2026 at 08:00 AM (UTC) at Stadionul Electrica, in the Liga II.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 54% 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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