Popești-Leordeni vs AFC Hermannstadt: prediction and stats
Liga IIRegular Season - 18Kick-off on February 20, 2027 at 09:00 AM (UTC)Stadionul Inter Gaz, Popeşti-Leordeni
The Footlab model makes Popești-Leordeni the favourite at 48%, against 26% for a draw and 26% for AFC Hermannstadt. 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 Popești-Leordeni vs AFC Hermannstadt?
A very open match: only 19 Elo points separate Popești-Leordeni (1,691) and AFC Hermannstadt (1,673).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Popești-Leordeni have 10 wins, 4 draws and 1 defeats; AFC Hermannstadt have 6, 4 and 5.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | CSM Reşiţa(home) | 4-1 | Liga II |
| Aug 19, 2026 | FC Bacau(home) | 0-3 | Cupa României |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Dumbrăviţa(away) | 1-1 | Liga II |
| Aug 12, 2026 | CS Dinamo București(home) | 5-0 | Cupa României |
| Aug 8, 2026 | FC Bacau(home) | 3-2 | Liga II |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | FC Voluntari(away) | 0-3 | Liga I |
| May 24, 2026 | FC Voluntari(home) | 3-2 | Liga I |
| May 18, 2026 | FCSB(home) | 2-0 | Liga I |
| May 11, 2026 | Metaloglobus(away) | 2-2 | Liga I |
| May 4, 2026 | Unirea Slobozia(away) | 2-2 | Liga I |
How many goals should we expect?
Popești-Leordeni score 2.4 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; AFC Hermannstadt score 1.5 and concede 1.3. The model gives a 51% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Popești-Leordeni | 2.4 | 1.1 | 5 | 9/15 | 8/15 |
| AFC Hermannstadt | 1.5 | 1.3 | 5 | 8/15 | 9/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Popești-Leordeni | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 8 |
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 Popești-Leordeni vs AFC Hermannstadt?
- The Footlab model makes Popești-Leordeni the favourite at 48%, against 26% for a draw and 26% for AFC Hermannstadt.
- Where and when is Popești-Leordeni vs AFC Hermannstadt played?
- Popești-Leordeni vs AFC Hermannstadt is played on February 20, 2027 at 09:00 AM (UTC) at Stadionul Inter Gaz, in the Liga II.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 51% 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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