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SCM Zalău vs Gloria Bistriţa Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.76 expected goals for SCM Zalău and 0.99 for Gloria Bistriţa, a combined total of 2.75. That distribution gives SCM Zalău the largest share of the 1X2 market at 56%, with the draw at 23%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 52% for over 2.5 goals and 52% for both teams to score, with 1–0 the single most likely scoreline at 11%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 56% 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

55.6% probability

Moderate confidenceLow data38/100

Expected goals

1.76 – 0.99

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.

  • SCM Zalău home form

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

  • Gloria Bistriţa away threat

    Scored in 3 of their last 5 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates SCM Zalău to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 56%, against 56% / 23% / 21% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.76 goals for SCM Zalău and 0.99 for Gloria Bistriţa, a combined 2.75 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

SCM Zalău win56%
Draw23%
Gloria Bistriţa win21%

Double chance 1X

79%

Double chance 12

77%

Double chance X2

44%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals76%
Over 2.5 goals52%
Over 3.5 goals30%
Both teams to score52%

Correct score

  • 1–011.2%
  • 1–111.1%
  • 2–09.9%
  • 2–19.8%
  • 0–06.4%

Recent form

SCM Zalău

  • 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)
  • 2026-09-23T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Unirea Tășnad · 4-0 (W)

Gloria Bistriţa

  • 2026-10-24T08:00:00.000Z · H vs Dumbrăviţa · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-10-18T10:30:00.000Z · A vs FC Bacau · 0-3 (L)
  • 2026-10-10T08:00:00.000Z · H vs CSM Ramnicu Valcea · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-26T08:00:00.000Z · A vs Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-09-19T08:00:00.000Z · A vs CSA Steaua Bucureşti · 1-2 (L)

Head-to-head

  • 2026-08-12T14:30:00.000Z · SCM Zalău 0-1 Gloria Bistriţa (Cupa României)
  • 2023-08-09T14:30:00.000Z · SCM Zalău 2-1 Gloria Bistriţa (Cupa României)
  • 2023-03-11T13:00:00.000Z · SCM Zalău 2-1 Gloria Bistriţa (Liga III - Serie 10)
  • 2022-10-07T12:00:00.000Z · SCM Zalău 1-3 Gloria Bistriţa (Liga III - Serie 10)

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is SCM Zalău win, at 55.6%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–0.

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

A 56% 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.