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Minerul Lupeni vs Academica Balș Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 1.59 expected goals for Minerul Lupeni and 0.86 for Academica Balș, a combined total of 2.45. That distribution gives Minerul Lupeni the largest share of the 1X2 market at 55%, with the draw at 25%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 44% for over 2.5 goals and 46% for both teams to score, with 1–0 the single most likely scoreline at 14%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 55% 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
Minerul Lupeni win
54.6% probability
Expected goals
1.59 – 0.86
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.
Minerul Lupeni home form
9 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.
Most likely outcome
The model rates Minerul Lupeni to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 55%, against 55% / 25% / 20% for home, draw and away.
Expected goals balance
Projected 1.59 goals for Minerul Lupeni and 0.86 for Academica Balș, a combined 2.45 — a tighter, lower-scoring profile.
Goals markets
Over 2.5 goals lands at 44% and both teams to score at 46%, with 1–0 the single most likely scoreline at 14%.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
80%
Double chance 12
75%
Double chance X2
45%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 1–013.7%
- 1–111.8%
- 2–010.9%
- 2–19.4%
- 0–08.6%
Recent form
Minerul Lupeni
- 2026-09-19T17:00:00.000Z · A vs Jiul Petroşani · 0-1 (L)
- 2026-09-12T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Unirea Bascov · 3-0 (W)
- 2026-09-05T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Petrolul Hartiesti · 1-0 (W)
- 2026-09-02T13:00:00.000Z · H vs Uta Arad · 0-3 (L)
- 2026-08-29T15:00:00.000Z · H vs Academica Balș · 1-0 (W)
Academica Balș
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 - Serie 6 table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CS Drobeta-Turnu Severin | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 16 |
| 2 | CSM Targu Jiu | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 14 |
| 3 | CS U Craiova II | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 12 |
| 4 | Minerul Lupeni | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 12 |
| 5 | Jiul Petroşani | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 11 |
| 6 | Filiaşi | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 11 |
| 7 | Unirea Bascov | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9 |
| 8 | Vulturii Fărcăşeşti | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 8 |
| 9 | Academica Balș | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | -2 | 6 |
| 10 | Oltul Curtişoara | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -5 | 6 |
| 11 | Păușești | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 | -1 | 5 |
| 12 | Petrolul Hartiesti | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | -25 | 0 |
Prediction conclusion
The model's leading selection is Minerul Lupeni win, at 54.6%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–0.
It puts both teams scoring at 46% and over 2.5 goals at 44%.
A 55% 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.