Where and when is Gloria Bistriţa vs Csikszereda played?

Gloria Bistriţa vs Csikszereda is played on September 2, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC) at Stadionul Jean Pădureanu, in the Cupa României.

Will there be over 2.5 goals?

The Footlab model gives a 66% 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

Gloria Bistriţa vs Csikszereda: prediction and stats

Cupa RomânieiGroup StageKick-off on September 2, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC)Stadionul Jean Pădureanu, Bistriţa

Gloria Bistriţa

Csikszereda

The Footlab model makes Csikszereda the favourite at 49%, against 23% for a draw and 28% for Gloria Bistriţa. 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 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Gloria Bistriţa vs Csikszereda?

A very open match: only 23 Elo points separate Gloria Bistriţa (1,645) and Csikszereda (1,668).

Gloria Bistriţa win28 %

Draw23 %

Csikszereda win49 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Gloria Bistriţa have 7 wins, 3 draws and 5 defeats; Csikszereda have 5, 2 and 8.

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

Gloria Bistriţa
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 22, 2026	ASA Targu Mures(away)	0-1	Liga II
Aug 19, 2026	Metalul Buzău(home)	0-0	Cupa României
Aug 15, 2026	Concordia(home)	1-2	Liga II
Aug 12, 2026	SCM Zalău(away)	1-0	Cupa României
Aug 7, 2026	Unirea Slobozia(away)	3-0	Liga II

Csikszereda
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 24, 2026	FC Botosani(away)	0-1	Liga I
Aug 20, 2026	CSA Steaua Bucureşti(away)	2-1	Cupa României
Aug 15, 2026	Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe(home)	0-0	Liga I
Aug 8, 2026	Farul Constanta(away)	2-3	Liga I
Jul 31, 2026	Arges Pitesti(away)	0-1	Liga I

How many goals should we expect?

Gloria Bistriţa score 1.3 and concede 0.8 goals per match over their last 15; Csikszereda score 0.8 and concede 1.2. The model gives a 66% probability of over 2.5 goals and 66% for both teams to score.

Club	Goals scored / match	Goals conceded / match	Clean sheets	Both teams scored	Over 2.5 goals
Gloria Bistriţa	1.3	0.8	7	5/15	7/15
Csikszereda	0.8	1.2	5	4/15	5/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

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 Gloria Bistriţa vs Csikszereda?: The Footlab model makes Csikszereda the favourite at 49%, against 23% for a draw and 28% for Gloria Bistriţa.
Where and when is Gloria Bistriţa vs Csikszereda played?: Gloria Bistriţa vs Csikszereda is played on September 2, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC) at Stadionul Jean Pădureanu, in the Cupa României.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?: The Footlab model gives a 66% 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.