SCM Zalău vs Unirea Tășnad: prediction and stats
Liga III - Serie 8Group 8 - 5Kick-off on September 23, 2026 at 02:00 PM (UTC)Stadionul Municipal, Zalău
The Footlab model makes SCM Zalău the favourite at 49%, against 27% for a draw and 24% for Unirea Tășnad. 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 SCM Zalău vs Unirea Tășnad?
SCM Zalău starts as the favourite with a 101-point Elo edge (1,610 vs 1,509).
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; Unirea Tășnad have 5, 5 and 5.
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 29, 2026 | Crişul Sântandrei(away) | 1-2 | Cupa României |
| May 23, 2026 | FC Politehnica Timisoara(away) | 0-3 | Liga III - Play-offs |
| May 16, 2026 | Unirea Alba Iulia(home) | 0-4 | Liga III - Play-offs |
| May 8, 2026 | Metalurgistul Cugir(away) | 1-1 | Liga III - Play-offs |
| May 2, 2026 | Viitorul Arad(home) | 3-2 | Liga III - Play-offs |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 2 meetings: 1 SCM Zalău win(s), 1 draw(s), 0 Unirea Tășnad win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2026 | Unirea Tășnad 1-1 SCM Zalău | Liga III - Serie 8 |
| Oct 24, 2025 | SCM Zalău 1-0 Unirea Tășnad | Liga III - Serie 8 |
Last archived meeting: Unirea Tășnad vs SCM Zalău on Mar 21, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
SCM Zalău score 1.3 and concede 0.7 goals per match over their last 15; Unirea Tășnad score 1.4 and concede 1.7. The model gives a 47% probability of over 2.5 goals and 51% 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 |
| Unirea Tășnad | 1.4 | 1.7 | 1 | 11/15 | 9/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
SCM Zalău sit 4th in Liga III - Serie 8 (44 points from 22 matches) and Unirea Tășnad sit 3rd (46 points from 22 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Unirea Tășnad | 22 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 54 | 23 | 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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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 SCM Zalău vs Unirea Tășnad?
- The Footlab model makes SCM Zalău the favourite at 49%, against 27% for a draw and 24% for Unirea Tășnad.
- Where and when is SCM Zalău vs Unirea Tășnad played?
- SCM Zalău vs Unirea Tășnad is played on September 23, 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 47% 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.