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Sănătatea Cluj vs Unirea Alba Iulia Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.20 expected goals for Sănătatea Cluj and 1.56 for Unirea Alba Iulia, a combined total of 2.76. That distribution gives Unirea Alba Iulia the largest share of the 1X2 market at 46%, with the draw at 25%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 52% for over 2.5 goals and 55% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 12%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 46% 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

Unirea Alba Iulia win

45.7% probability

Low confidenceLow data38/100

Expected goals

1.20 – 1.56

Model version

poisson-v1

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.

  • Unirea Alba Iulia away threat

    Scored in 4 of their last 4 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Unirea Alba Iulia to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 46%, against 29% / 25% / 46% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.20 goals for Sănătatea Cluj and 1.56 for Unirea Alba Iulia, a combined 2.76 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Sănătatea Cluj win29%
Draw25%
Unirea Alba Iulia win46%

Double chance 1X

54%

Double chance 12

75%

Double chance X2

71%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals76%
Over 2.5 goals52%
Over 3.5 goals30%
Both teams to score55%

Correct score

  • 1–111.8%
  • 0–19.8%
  • 1–29.2%
  • 0–27.7%
  • 1–07.6%

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)

Unirea Alba Iulia

  • 2026-10-10T12:00:00.000Z · H vs Poli Timisoara 2 · 2-0 (W)
  • 2026-10-03T12:00:00.000Z · A vs Viitorul Arad · 4-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-26T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Nera Bogodinţi · 10-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-22T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Timişul Şag · 3-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-18T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Metalurgistul Cugir · 2-2 (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.

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Unirea Alba Iulia win, at 45.7%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 55% and over 2.5 goals at 52%.

A 46% 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.