Where and when is Gloria Bistriţa vs Popești-Leordeni played?

Gloria Bistriţa vs Popești-Leordeni is played on September 12, 2026 at 08:00 AM (UTC) at Stadionul Jean Pădureanu, 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

Gloria Bistriţa vs Popești-Leordeni: prediction and stats

Liga IIRegular Season - 7Kick-off on September 12, 2026 at 08:00 AM (UTC)Stadionul Jean Pădureanu, Bistriţa

Gloria Bistriţa

Popești-Leordeni

The Footlab model makes Gloria Bistriţa the favourite at 39%, against 27% for a draw and 34% for Popești-Leordeni. 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 Popești-Leordeni?

A very open match: only 47 Elo points separate Gloria Bistriţa (1,645) and Popești-Leordeni (1,692).

Gloria Bistriţa win39 %

Draw27 %

Popești-Leordeni win34 %

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; Popești-Leordeni have 10, 4 and 1.

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

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?

Gloria Bistriţa score 1.3 and concede 0.8 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 55% 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
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?

Gloria Bistriţa 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	Gloria Bistriţa	4	2	0	2	6	4	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 Gloria Bistriţa vs Popești-Leordeni?: The Footlab model makes Gloria Bistriţa the favourite at 39%, against 27% for a draw and 34% for Popești-Leordeni.
Where and when is Gloria Bistriţa vs Popești-Leordeni played?: Gloria Bistriţa vs Popești-Leordeni is played on September 12, 2026 at 08:00 AM (UTC) at Stadionul Jean Pădureanu, 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.