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Sănătatea Cluj vs Metalurgistul Cugir Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 2.06 expected goals for Sănătatea Cluj and 0.87 for Metalurgistul Cugir, a combined total of 2.93. That distribution gives Sănătatea Cluj the largest share of the 1X2 market at 65%, with the draw at 20%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 56% for over 2.5 goals and 51% for both teams to score, with 2–0 the single most likely scoreline at 11%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 65% 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

Sănătatea Cluj win

65.0% probability

Moderate confidenceLow data42/100

Expected goals

2.06 – 0.87

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.

  • Sănătatea Cluj home form

    6 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • Metalurgistul Cugir away threat

    Scored in 4 of their last 4 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Sănătatea Cluj to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 65%, against 65% / 20% / 15% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 2.06 goals for Sănătatea Cluj and 0.87 for Metalurgistul Cugir, a combined 2.93 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Sănătatea Cluj win65%
Draw20%
Metalurgistul Cugir win15%

Double chance 1X

85%

Double chance 12

80%

Double chance X2

35%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals79%
Over 2.5 goals56%
Over 3.5 goals34%
Both teams to score51%

Correct score

  • 2–011.4%
  • 1–011.0%
  • 2–19.9%
  • 1–19.6%
  • 3–07.8%

Recent form

Sănătatea Cluj

  • 2026-09-25T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Sânmartin · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-09-22T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Minaur Baia Mare · 0-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-19T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Crişul Sântandrei · 2-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-11T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Sighetu Marmaţiei · 0-0 (D)
  • 2026-09-05T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Unirea Tășnad · 1-1 (D)

Metalurgistul Cugir

  • 2026-09-26T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Viitorul Arad · 1-3 (L)
  • 2026-09-23T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Nera Bogodinţi · 3-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-18T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Unirea Alba Iulia · 2-2 (D)
  • 2026-09-11T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Timişul Şag · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-09-04T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Ghiroda şi Giarmata Vii · 3-3 (D)

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.

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Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Sănătatea Cluj win, at 65.0%. Its single most likely scoreline is 2–0.

It puts both teams scoring at 51% and over 2.5 goals at 56%.

A 65% 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.