Jiul Petroşani vs Minerul Lupeni: prediction and stats
Liga III - Serie 6Group 6 - 4Kick-off on September 19, 2026 at 02:00 PM (UTC)Stadionul Petre Libardi, Petroşani
The Footlab model makes Minerul Lupeni the favourite at 41%, against 29% for a draw and 30% for Jiul Petroşani. 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 Jiul Petroşani vs Minerul Lupeni?
Minerul Lupeni starts as the favourite with a 123-point Elo edge (1,607 vs 1,484).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Jiul Petroşani have 7 wins, 3 draws and 5 defeats; Minerul Lupeni have 8, 5 and 2.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | Minerul Lupeni(home) | 0-1 | Cupa României |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Metalurgistul Cugir(away) | 1-0 | Cupa României |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Unirea DMO(away) | 4-0 | Cupa României |
| May 22, 2026 | Academica Balș(away) | 0-2 | Liga III - Play-offs |
| May 16, 2026 | Cetatea(home) | 0-2 | Liga III - Play-offs |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | Unirea Slobozia(home) | 1-0 | Cupa României |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Jiul Petroşani(away) | 1-0 | Cupa României |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Caransebes(away) | 0-0 | Cupa României |
| May 30, 2026 | Unirea Alba Iulia(home) | 0-3 | Liga III - Play-offs |
| May 23, 2026 | CS U Craiova II(away) | 3-0 | Liga III - Play-offs |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 5 meetings: 3 Jiul Petroşani win(s), 0 draw(s), 2 Minerul Lupeni win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | Jiul Petroşani 0-1 Minerul Lupeni | Cupa României |
| Nov 15, 2025 | Jiul Petroşani 0-1 Minerul Lupeni | Liga III - Serie 6 |
| Sep 6, 2025 | Minerul Lupeni 0-2 Jiul Petroşani | Liga III - Serie 6 |
| Aug 6, 2025 | Jiul Petroşani 1-0 Minerul Lupeni | Cupa României |
| Jul 31, 2024 | Minerul Lupeni 0-1 Jiul Petroşani | Cupa României |
Last archived meeting: Jiul Petroşani vs Minerul Lupeni on Aug 12, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Jiul Petroşani score 1.5 and concede 0.8 goals per match over their last 15; Minerul Lupeni score 1.3 and concede 0.5. The model gives a 43% probability of over 2.5 goals and 49% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jiul Petroşani | 1.5 | 0.8 | 7 | 4/15 | 5/15 |
| Minerul Lupeni | 1.3 | 0.5 | 11 | 2/15 | 4/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Jiul Petroşani sit 4th in Liga III - Serie 6 (37 points from 22 matches) and Minerul Lupeni sit 2nd (40 points from 22 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Minerul Lupeni | 22 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 32 | 23 | 40 |
| 4 | Jiul Petroşani | 22 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 35 | 22 | 37 |
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 Jiul Petroşani vs Minerul Lupeni?
- The Footlab model makes Minerul Lupeni the favourite at 41%, against 29% for a draw and 30% for Jiul Petroşani.
- Where and when is Jiul Petroşani vs Minerul Lupeni played?
- Jiul Petroşani vs Minerul Lupeni is played on September 19, 2026 at 02:00 PM (UTC) at Stadionul Petre Libardi, in the Liga III - Serie 6.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 43% 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.