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Metalurgistul Cugir vs Minaur Baia Mare Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 1.27 expected goals for Metalurgistul Cugir and 1.87 for Minaur Baia Mare, a combined total of 3.14. That distribution gives Minaur Baia Mare the largest share of the 1X2 market at 52%, with the draw at 23%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 61% for over 2.5 goals and 61% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 10%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 52% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.
This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.
Model pick
Minaur Baia Mare win
51.5% probability
Expected goals
1.27 – 1.87
Model version
poisson-v2
Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.
Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.
Why the model likes this
Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.
Metalurgistul Cugir home form
4 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.
Minaur Baia Mare away threat
Scored in 4 of their last 5 away fixtures.
Most likely outcome
The model rates Minaur Baia Mare to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 52%, against 26% / 23% / 52% for home, draw and away.
Expected goals balance
Projected 1.27 goals for Metalurgistul Cugir and 1.87 for Minaur Baia Mare, a combined 3.14 — an open game on paper.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
49%
Double chance 12
77%
Double chance X2
74%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 1–110.3%
- 1–29.6%
- 0–18.1%
- 0–27.6%
- 2–16.5%
Recent form
Metalurgistul Cugir
- 2026-10-23T12:00:00.000Z · H vs Universitatea Alba Iulia · 2-1 (W)
- 2026-10-17T12:00:00.000Z · A vs Progresul Pecica · 2-1 (W)
- 2026-10-09T12:00:00.000Z · H vs Cetate Deva · 0-2 (L)
- 2026-10-02T12:00:00.000Z · A vs Poli Timisoara 2 · 1-1 (D)
- 2026-09-26T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Viitorul Arad · 1-3 (L)
Minaur Baia Mare
- 2026-09-26T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Viitorul Cluj · 2-2 (D)
- 2026-09-22T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Sănătatea Cluj · 2-0 (W)
- 2026-09-19T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Unirea Dej · 5-1 (W)
- 2026-09-12T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Crişul Sântandrei · 0-1 (L)
- 2026-09-05T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Academica Recea · 3-1 (W)
Head-to-head
Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.
Liga III - Play-offs table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cetatea Suceava | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 34 |
| 2 | Soimii Gura Humorului | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 31 |
| 3 | Sporting Lieşti | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -2 | 25 |
| 4 | Târgu Secuiesc | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | -1 | 19 |
| 5 | Viitorul Onesti | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 18 |
| 6 | Stiinta Miroslava | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 17 |
| 7 | Sepsi II | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | -14 | 8 |
| 8 | Blejoi | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | -12 | 5 |
| 1 | Ştefăneşti | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 29 |
| 2 | Popești-Leordeni | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 29 |
| 3 | Flacăra Moreni | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 23 |
| 4 | Agricola Borcea | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 18 |
| 5 | Olimpic Zărneşti | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | -2 | 18 |
| 6 | Înainte Modelu | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -4 | 17 |
| 7 | Tricolorul Breaza | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -7 | 11 |
| 8 | Dunarea Calarasi | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -13 | 10 |
| 1 | CSM Ramnicu Valcea | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 34 |
| 2 | Minerul Lupeni | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 27 |
| 3 | CS U Craiova II | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 25 |
| 4 | Cetatea | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | -6 | 18 |
| 5 | Jiul Petroşani | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -1 | 16 |
| 6 | Vulturii Fărcăşeşti | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -4 | 14 |
| 7 | Academica Balș | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | -7 | 11 |
| 8 | LPS HD Clinceni | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -14 | 8 |
| 1 | FC Politehnica Timisoara | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 32 |
| 2 | Unirea Alba Iulia | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 27 |
| 3 | SCM Zalău | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 24 |
| 4 | Sănătatea Cluj | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 24 |
| 5 | Minaur Baia Mare | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 18 |
| 6 | Unirea Tășnad | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | -8 | 18 |
| 7 | Metalurgistul Cugir | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | -9 | 12 |
| 8 | Viitorul Arad | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | -15 | 3 |
Prediction conclusion
The model's leading selection is Minaur Baia Mare win, at 51.5%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.
It puts both teams scoring at 61% and over 2.5 goals at 61%.
A 52% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.
Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.