Plopeni vs Păuleşti: prediction and stats
Liga III - Serie 3Group 3 - 1Kick-off on August 29, 2026 at 02:00 PM (UTC)Stadionul Gheorghe Șilaev, Plopeni
The Footlab model makes Plopeni the favourite at 44%, against 27% for a draw and 29% for Păuleşti. 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 25, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Plopeni vs Păuleşti?
A very open match: only 3 Elo points separate Plopeni (1,345) and Păuleşti (1,342).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Plopeni have 4 wins, 3 draws and 8 defeats; Păuleşti have 3, 4 and 8.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | Baicoi(home) | 1-2 | Cupa României |
| May 16, 2026 | FC Oţelul II(home) | 4-0 | Liga III - Serie 2 |
| May 9, 2026 | Victoria Traian(away) | 1-1 | Liga III - Serie 2 |
| May 2, 2026 | Păuleşti(home) | 1-2 | Liga III - Serie 2 |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Unirea Braniştea(away) | 0-1 | Liga III - Serie 2 |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | Tunari(home) | 0-3 | Cupa României |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Blejoi(home) | 6-2 | Cupa României |
| May 15, 2026 | Braila(away) | 1-2 | Liga III - Serie 2 |
| May 9, 2026 | Petrolul 52 II(home) | 4-3 | Liga III - Serie 2 |
| May 2, 2026 | Plopeni(away) | 2-1 | Liga III - Serie 2 |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 3 Plopeni win(s), 1 draw(s), 2 Păuleşti win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2026 | Plopeni 1-2 Păuleşti | Liga III - Serie 2 |
| Nov 29, 2025 | Păuleşti 1-1 Plopeni | Liga III - Serie 2 |
| Sep 20, 2025 | Plopeni 1-3 Păuleşti | Liga III - Serie 2 |
| Jul 30, 2025 | Păuleşti 1-2 Plopeni | Cupa României |
| Jul 31, 2024 | Păuleşti 1-3 Plopeni | Cupa României |
| May 25, 2024 | Păuleşti 2-4 Plopeni | Liga III - Serie 4 |
How many goals should we expect?
Plopeni score 1.5 and concede 1.4 goals per match over their last 15; Păuleşti score 1.5 and concede 2.1. The model gives a 50% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plopeni | 1.5 | 1.4 | 4 | 8/15 | 9/15 |
| Păuleşti | 1.5 | 2.1 | 1 | 9/15 | 12/15 |
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 Plopeni vs Păuleşti?
- The Footlab model makes Plopeni the favourite at 44%, against 27% for a draw and 29% for Păuleşti.
- Where and when is Plopeni vs Păuleşti played?
- Plopeni vs Păuleşti is played on August 29, 2026 at 02:00 PM (UTC) at Stadionul Gheorghe Șilaev, in the Liga III - Serie 3.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 50% 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.