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SCM Zalău vs Academica Recea Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.91 expected goals for SCM Zalău and 1.25 for Academica Recea, a combined total of 3.16. That distribution gives SCM Zalău the largest share of the 1X2 market at 53%, with the draw at 22%. 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 53% 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

SCM Zalău win

52.8% probability

Low confidenceLow data42/100

Expected goals

1.91 – 1.25

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.

  • SCM Zalău home form

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

  • Academica Recea away threat

    Scored in 6 of their last 6 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates SCM Zalău to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 53%, against 53% / 22% / 25% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.91 goals for SCM Zalău and 1.25 for Academica Recea, a combined 3.16 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

SCM Zalău win53%
Draw22%
Academica Recea win25%

Double chance 1X

75%

Double chance 12

78%

Double chance X2

47%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals82%
Over 2.5 goals61%
Over 3.5 goals39%
Both teams to score61%

Correct score

  • 1–110.1%
  • 2–19.7%
  • 1–08.1%
  • 2–07.7%
  • 1–26.3%

Recent form

SCM Zalău

  • 2026-10-24T12:00:00.000Z · A vs Bihorul Beiuş · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-10-17T12:00:00.000Z · H vs Sânmartin · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-10-09T12:00:00.000Z · A vs Sănătatea Cluj · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-10-03T12:00:00.000Z · H vs Crişul Sântandrei · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-26T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Sighetu Marmaţiei · 2-0 (W)

Academica Recea

  • 2026-10-10T12:00:00.000Z · A vs Crişul Sântandrei · 2-0 (W)
  • 2026-10-02T12:00:00.000Z · H vs Sighetu Marmaţiei · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-26T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Unirea Tășnad · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-23T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Transilvania Sport Academy · 7-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-18T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Viitorul Cluj · 2-6 (L)

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 8 table

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1Minaur Baia Mare107212023
2Sănătatea Cluj105411019
3Crişul Sântandrei10613319
4Academica Recea10604418
5Sighetu Marmaţiei105231017
6SCM Zalău10442716
7Sânmartin10343-113
8Bihorul Beiuş10343-113
9Viitorul Cluj10334312
10Unirea Tășnad10235-139
11Unirea Dej10127-125
12Transilvania Sport Academy10019-301

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is SCM Zalău win, at 52.8%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 61% and over 2.5 goals at 61%.

A 53% 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.