Match

Minerul Lupeni vs Oltul Curtişoara: prediction and stats

Liga III - Serie 6Group 6 - 7Kick-off on October 3, 2026 at 02:00 PM (UTC)Stadionul Minerul, Lupeni

Minerul LupeniOltul Curtişoara

The Footlab model makes Minerul Lupeni the favourite at 60%, against 21% for a draw and 18% for Oltul Curtişoara. 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 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Minerul Lupeni vs Oltul Curtişoara?

Minerul Lupeni starts as the favourite with a 146-point Elo edge (1,607 vs 1,461).

Minerul Lupeni win60 %
Draw21 %
Oltul Curtişoara win18 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Minerul Lupeni have 8 wins, 5 draws and 2 defeats; Oltul Curtişoara have 5, 6 and 4.

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

Minerul Lupeni
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 19, 2026Unirea Slobozia(home)1-0Cupa României
Aug 12, 2026Jiul Petroşani(away)1-0Cupa României
Aug 5, 2026Caransebes(away)0-0Cupa României
May 30, 2026Unirea Alba Iulia(home)0-3Liga III - Play-offs
May 23, 2026CS U Craiova II(away)3-0Liga III - Play-offs
Oltul Curtişoara
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 12, 2026Slatina(home)0-3Cupa României
Aug 5, 2026Filiaşi(away)3-3Cupa României
Jul 29, 2026Academica Balș(home)0-0Cupa României
May 15, 2026Filiaşi(away)4-1Liga III - Serie 5
May 9, 2026Axi Adunații-Copăceni(home)2-0Liga III - Serie 5

How many goals should we expect?

Minerul Lupeni score 1.3 and concede 0.5 goals per match over their last 15; Oltul Curtişoara score 1.1 and concede 1.4. The model gives a 62% probability of over 2.5 goals and 59% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Minerul Lupeni1.30.5112/154/15
Oltul Curtişoara1.11.456/156/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

2025-26 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
2Minerul Lupeni221246322340

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 Minerul Lupeni vs Oltul Curtişoara?
The Footlab model makes Minerul Lupeni the favourite at 60%, against 21% for a draw and 18% for Oltul Curtişoara.
Where and when is Minerul Lupeni vs Oltul Curtişoara played?
Minerul Lupeni vs Oltul Curtişoara is played on October 3, 2026 at 02:00 PM (UTC) at Stadionul Minerul, in the Liga III - Serie 6.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 62% 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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