Match

Iskra vs Zimbru II: prediction and stats

Liga 1Regular Season - 8Kick-off on September 18, 2026 at 02:00 PM (UTC)Stadionul Orăşenesc Rîbnița, Rîbniţa

IskraZimbru II

The Footlab model makes Iskra the favourite at 57%, against 20% for a draw and 22% for Zimbru II. The most likely score is 2-1.

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 24, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Iskra vs Zimbru II?

A very open match: only 69 Elo points separate Iskra (1,308) and Zimbru II (1,238).

Iskra win57 %
Draw20 %
Zimbru II win22 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Iskra have 6 wins, 4 draws and 5 defeats; Zimbru II have 6, 0 and 9.

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

Iskra
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 21, 2026Spartanii Selemet(home)10-0Liga 1
Aug 14, 2026Zimbru II(away)2-1Liga 1
Aug 7, 2026Vulturii Cutezători(home)1-3Liga 1
Jul 31, 2026Univer Comrat(away)2-0Liga 1
May 20, 2026Sireți(away)0-1Super Liga
Zimbru II
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 21, 2026FCM Ungheni(home)1-3Liga 1
Aug 14, 2026Iskra(home)1-2Liga 1
Aug 7, 2026Univer Comrat(away)2-4Liga 1
Jul 31, 2026Spartanii Selemet(home)4-0Liga 1
Apr 24, 2026FCM Ungheni(away)1-5Liga 1

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 4 meetings: 1 Iskra win(s), 1 draw(s), 2 Zimbru II win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Aug 14, 2026Zimbru II 1-2 IskraLiga 1
Nov 21, 2025Zimbru II 5-1 IskraLiga 1
Oct 3, 2025Iskra 2-3 Zimbru IILiga 1
Aug 22, 2025Zimbru II 2-2 IskraLiga 1

Last archived meeting: Zimbru II vs Iskra on Aug 14, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Iskra score 1.7 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; Zimbru II score 1.8 and concede 1.7. The model gives a 72% probability of over 2.5 goals and 69% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Iskra1.71.166/157/15
Zimbru II1.81.747/1511/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Iskra sit 2nd in Liga 1 (9 points from 4 matches) and Zimbru II sit 5th (3 points from 4 matches).

2026 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
2Iskra43011549
5Zimbru II4103893

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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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 Iskra vs Zimbru II?
The Footlab model makes Iskra the favourite at 57%, against 20% for a draw and 22% for Zimbru II.
Where and when is Iskra vs Zimbru II played?
Iskra vs Zimbru II is played on September 18, 2026 at 02:00 PM (UTC) at Stadionul Orăşenesc Rîbnița, in the Liga 1.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 72% 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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