SCM Zalău vs Viitorul Cluj: prediction and stats
Liga III - Serie 8Group 8 - 3Kick-off on September 12, 2026 at 02:00 PM (UTC)Stadionul Municipal, Zalău
The Footlab model makes SCM Zalău the favourite at 66%, against 22% for a draw and 12% for Viitorul Cluj. The most likely score is 2-0.
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 Viitorul Cluj?
SCM Zalău starts as the favourite with a 271-point Elo edge (1,609 vs 1,339).
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; Viitorul Cluj have 5, 4 and 6.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | SCM Zalău(home) | 1-6 | Cupa României |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Unirea Dej(away) | 2-1 | Cupa României |
| May 8, 2026 | Sânmartin(away) | 0-3 | Liga III - Serie 8 |
| May 1, 2026 | Sighetu Marmaţiei(home) | 1-1 | Liga III - Serie 8 |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Crişul Sântandrei(away) | 4-2 | Liga III - Serie 8 |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 4 SCM Zalău win(s), 2 draw(s), 0 Viitorul Cluj win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | Viitorul Cluj 1-6 SCM Zalău | Cupa României |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Viitorul Cluj 0-1 SCM Zalău | Liga III - Serie 8 |
| Sep 26, 2025 | SCM Zalău 2-1 Viitorul Cluj | Liga III - Serie 8 |
| Aug 6, 2025 | Viitorul Cluj 1-1 SCM Zalău | Cupa României |
| Nov 29, 2024 | Viitorul Cluj 0-0 SCM Zalău | Liga III - Serie 10 |
| Sep 27, 2024 | SCM Zalău 6-0 Viitorul Cluj | Liga III - Serie 10 |
Last archived meeting: Viitorul Cluj vs SCM Zalău on Aug 5, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
SCM Zalău score 1.3 and concede 0.7 goals per match over their last 15; Viitorul Cluj score 1.2 and concede 1.5. The model gives a 50% probability of over 2.5 goals and 45% 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 |
| Viitorul Cluj | 1.2 | 1.5 | 5 | 6/15 | 8/15 |
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 Viitorul Cluj sit 5th (29 points from 6 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | SCM Zalău | 22 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 18 | 44 |
| 5 | Viitorul Cluj | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 29 |
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 Viitorul Cluj?
- The Footlab model makes SCM Zalău the favourite at 66%, against 22% for a draw and 12% for Viitorul Cluj.
- Where and when is SCM Zalău vs Viitorul Cluj played?
- SCM Zalău vs Viitorul Cluj is played on September 12, 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 50% 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.