SCM Zalău vs Academica Recea: prediction and stats
Liga III - Serie 8Group 8 - 1Kick-off on August 29, 2026 at 02:00 PM (UTC)Stadionul Municipal, Zalău
The Footlab model makes SCM Zalău the favourite at 46%, against 25% for a draw and 29% for Academica Recea. 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
Limited history for at least one of the two teams: read this prediction with caution.
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win SCM Zalău vs Academica Recea?
SCM Zalău starts as the favourite with a 245-point Elo edge (1,610 vs 1,365).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, SCM Zalău have 7 wins, 4 draws and 4 defeats; Academica Recea have 0, 0 and 2.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2023 | Minerul Rodna(away) | 2-16 | Cupa României |
| Jul 12, 2023 | Ştiinţa Beltiug(home) | 1-8 | Cupa României |
How many goals should we expect?
SCM Zalău score 1.3 and concede 0.7 goals per match over their last 15; Academica Recea score 1.5 and concede 12.0. The model gives a 59% probability of over 2.5 goals and 61% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCM Zalău | 1.3 | 0.7 | 7 | 4/15 | 4/15 |
| Academica Recea | 1.5 | 12.0 | 0 | 2/2 | 2/2 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 SCM Zalău vs Academica Recea?
- The Footlab model makes SCM Zalău the favourite at 46%, against 25% for a draw and 29% for Academica Recea.
- Where and when is SCM Zalău vs Academica Recea played?
- SCM Zalău vs Academica Recea is played on August 29, 2026 at 02:00 PM (UTC) at Stadionul Municipal, in the Liga III - Serie 8.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 59% 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.