Unirea Dej vs Viitorul Cluj: prediction and stats
Liga III - Serie 8Group 8 - 5Kick-off on September 23, 2026 at 02:00 PM (UTC)Stadionul Municipal Dej, Dej
The Footlab model makes Viitorul Cluj the favourite at 37%, against 28% for a draw and 35% for Unirea Dej. 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 Unirea Dej vs Viitorul Cluj?
A very open match: only 16 Elo points separate Unirea Dej (1,323) and Viitorul Cluj (1,339).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Unirea Dej have 3 wins, 3 draws and 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | Viitorul Cluj(home) | 1-2 | Cupa României |
| May 15, 2026 | Sânmartin(home) | 0-1 | Liga III - Serie 8 |
| May 9, 2026 | Sighetu Marmaţiei(away) | 1-1 | Liga III - Serie 8 |
| May 1, 2026 | Crişul Sântandrei(home) | 1-5 | Liga III - Serie 8 |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Olimpia Satu Mare(away) | 2-0 | Liga III - Serie 8 |
| 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 4 meetings: 1 Unirea Dej win(s), 1 draw(s), 2 Viitorul Cluj win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | Unirea Dej 1-2 Viitorul Cluj | Cupa României |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Viitorul Cluj 0-0 Unirea Dej | Liga III - Serie 8 |
| Nov 7, 2025 | Unirea Dej 3-0 Viitorul Cluj | Liga III - Serie 8 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | Viitorul Cluj 1-0 Unirea Dej | Liga III - Serie 8 |
Last archived meeting: Unirea Dej vs Viitorul Cluj on Jul 29, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Unirea Dej score 1.0 and concede 1.7 goals per match over their last 15; Viitorul Cluj score 1.2 and concede 1.5. The model gives a 49% probability of over 2.5 goals and 54% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unirea Dej | 1.0 | 1.7 | 3 | 6/15 | 7/15 |
| 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?
Unirea Dej sit 6th in Liga III - Serie 8 (23 points from 6 matches) and Viitorul Cluj sit 5th (29 points from 6 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Viitorul Cluj | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 29 |
| 6 | Unirea Dej | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 23 |
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 Unirea Dej vs Viitorul Cluj?
- The Footlab model makes Viitorul Cluj the favourite at 37%, against 28% for a draw and 35% for Unirea Dej.
- Where and when is Unirea Dej vs Viitorul Cluj played?
- Unirea Dej vs Viitorul Cluj is played on September 23, 2026 at 02:00 PM (UTC) at Stadionul Municipal Dej, in the Liga III - Serie 8.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 49% 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.