Plopeni vs Pucioasa: prediction and stats
Liga III - Serie 3Group 3 - 7Kick-off on October 3, 2026 at 02:00 PM (UTC)Stadionul Gheorghe Șilaev, Plopeni
The Footlab model makes Plopeni the favourite at 47%, against 24% for a draw and 29% for Pucioasa. 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 Plopeni vs Pucioasa?
A very open match: only 5 Elo points separate Plopeni (1,346) and Pucioasa (1,341).
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; Pucioasa have 6, 1 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 | Flacăra Moreni(home) | 0-7 | Cupa României |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Tricolorul Breaza(home) | 1-0 | Cupa României |
| May 16, 2026 | Săcele(away) | 2-1 | Liga III - Serie 4 |
| May 9, 2026 | Voința Crevedia(home) | 0-3 | Liga III - Serie 4 |
| May 2, 2026 | Baicoi(away) | 1-3 | Liga III - Serie 4 |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 4 meetings: 1 Plopeni win(s), 1 draw(s), 2 Pucioasa win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2024 | Pucioasa 2-2 Plopeni | Liga III - Serie 4 |
| Apr 13, 2024 | Plopeni 2-0 Pucioasa | Liga III - Serie 4 |
| Nov 24, 2023 | Pucioasa 2-1 Plopeni | Liga III - Serie 4 |
| Sep 23, 2023 | Plopeni 1-2 Pucioasa | 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; Pucioasa score 1.3 and concede 1.7. The model gives a 61% probability of over 2.5 goals and 62% 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 |
| Pucioasa | 1.3 | 1.7 | 5 | 5/15 | 10/15 |
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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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 Pucioasa?
- The Footlab model makes Plopeni the favourite at 47%, against 24% for a draw and 29% for Pucioasa.
- Where and when is Plopeni vs Pucioasa played?
- Plopeni vs Pucioasa is played on October 3, 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 61% 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.