Sănătatea Cluj vs SCM Zalău: prediction and stats
Liga III - Serie 8Group 8 - 8Kick-off on October 10, 2026 at 02:00 PM (UTC)Stadionul Clujana, Cluj-Napoca
The Footlab model makes Sănătatea Cluj the favourite at 37%, against 30% for a draw and 33% for SCM Zalău. 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 Sănătatea Cluj vs SCM Zalău?
A very open match: only 33 Elo points separate Sănătatea Cluj (1,577) and SCM Zalău (1,610).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Sănătatea Cluj have 7 wins, 4 draws and 4 defeats; SCM Zalău have 7, 4 and 4.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | CIL Blaj(away) | 0-1 | Cupa României |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Unirea Alba Iulia(home) | 2-2 | Cupa României |
| May 23, 2026 | Unirea Alba Iulia(away) | 0-1 | Liga III - Play-offs |
| May 15, 2026 | Metalurgistul Cugir(home) | 3-2 | Liga III - Play-offs |
| May 8, 2026 | Viitorul Arad(away) | 2-0 | Liga III - Play-offs |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | Gloria Bistriţa(home) | 0-1 | Cupa României |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Viitorul Cluj(away) | 6-1 | Cupa României |
| May 22, 2026 | Viitorul Arad(away) | 2-0 | Liga III - Play-offs |
| May 15, 2026 | FC Politehnica Timisoara(home) | 1-0 | Liga III - Play-offs |
| May 9, 2026 | Unirea Alba Iulia(away) | 0-3 | Liga III - Play-offs |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Sănătatea Cluj win(s), 1 draw(s), 4 SCM Zalău win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2025 | Sănătatea Cluj 1-0 SCM Zalău | Liga III - Serie 8 |
| Aug 30, 2025 | SCM Zalău 1-1 Sănătatea Cluj | Liga III - Serie 8 |
| Mar 15, 2025 | Sănătatea Cluj 2-3 SCM Zalău | Liga III - Serie 10 |
| Oct 25, 2024 | SCM Zalău 2-1 Sănătatea Cluj | Liga III - Serie 10 |
| Dec 1, 2023 | SCM Zalău 3-1 Sănătatea Cluj | Liga III - Serie 10 |
| Sep 29, 2023 | Sănătatea Cluj 1-2 SCM Zalău | Liga III - Serie 10 |
Last archived meeting: Sănătatea Cluj vs SCM Zalău on Nov 7, 2025
How many goals should we expect?
Sănătatea Cluj score 1.4 and concede 0.7 goals per match over their last 15; SCM Zalău score 1.3 and concede 0.7. The model gives a 41% probability of over 2.5 goals and 48% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sănătatea Cluj | 1.4 | 0.7 | 7 | 5/15 | 5/15 |
| SCM Zalău | 1.3 | 0.7 | 7 | 4/15 | 4/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Sănătatea Cluj sit 2nd in Liga III - Serie 8 (46 points from 22 matches) and SCM Zalău sit 4th (44 points from 22 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Sănătatea Cluj | 22 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 38 | 13 | 46 |
| 4 | SCM Zalău | 22 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 18 | 44 |
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 Sănătatea Cluj vs SCM Zalău?
- The Footlab model makes Sănătatea Cluj the favourite at 37%, against 30% for a draw and 33% for SCM Zalău.
- Where and when is Sănătatea Cluj vs SCM Zalău played?
- Sănătatea Cluj vs SCM Zalău is played on October 10, 2026 at 02:00 PM (UTC) at Stadionul Clujana, in the Liga III - Serie 8.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 41% 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.