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Academica Recea vs Sanatatea Cluj - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

Romania Romania

Liga 3 - Seria 8
Fri, Oct 16, 2026
VS
12:00 PM
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AI Match Summary

Academica Recea host Sanatatea Cluj in the Liga 3 - Seria 8. Little to choose between these two on current form. Sanatatea Cluj have shipped 0.72 goals a game lately, while Academica Recea have conceded 1.37 and scored 1.81. Past meetings favor Academica Recea slightly — 2-2-1 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on Sep 30, 2019, ending 0:1. Model xG sits at 1.31 vs 1.56, favoring Sanatatea Cluj. Home (1) are the model's selection here, or BTTS: GG.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

42%
Academica Recea
20%
Draws
38%
Sanatatea Cluj
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Academica Recea

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

42% / Low Confidence
  • Academica Recea haven't matched Sanatatea Cluj's recent run of results.
  • Academica Recea are the model's pick here, at 40%.
  • This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 31.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 14%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 68.2%
Academica Recea Clean Sheet 15%
Sanatatea Cluj Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Academica Recea Sanatatea Cluj
Matches Played 27 29
Wins 13 15
Draws 4 7
Losses 10 7
Goals Scored 1.81 1.55
Goals Conceded 1.37 0.72
Expected Goals (xG) 1.31 1.56
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Sep 30, 2019 Liga 3 - Seria 5
Sanatatea Cluj vs Academica Recea
0:1
Sep 10, 2019 Romanian Cup
Sanatatea Cluj vs Academica Recea
3:1
May 18, 2019 Liga 3 - Seria 5
Academica Recea vs Sanatatea Cluj
1:3
Nov 23, 2018 Liga 3 - Seria 5
Sanatatea Cluj vs Academica Recea
0:0
May 19, 2018 Liga 3 - Seria 5
Academica Recea vs Sanatatea Cluj
2:1

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Academica Recea 39 / 100
Sanatatea Cluj 26 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Academica Recea Sanatatea Cluj

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Academica Recea Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Academica Recea scored in 77% of their last 26 games.

These sides typically produce 2.40 goals when they meet.

Academica Recea went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.

Sanatatea Cluj has conceded goals in 48% of their last 29 outings.

Scoring Trends

Academica Recea VS Sanatatea Cluj
1.75 Goals Scored 1.38
1.75 Goals Conceded 0.88
63% Over 1.5 63%
63% Over 2.5 25%
38% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Academica Recea

(Home)
02 Oct
Academica Recea
1 : 0
Sighetu Marmatiei
26 Sept
Unirea Tasnad
1 : 2
Academica Recea
23 Sept
Academica Recea
7 : 1
Transilvania Sport Academy
18 Sept
Viitorul Cluj
6 : 2
Academica Recea
11 Sept
Academica Recea
0 : 3
Unirea Dej
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Sanatatea Cluj

(Away)
03 Oct
Bihorul Beius
1 : 3
Sanatatea Cluj
25 Sept
Sanatatea Cluj
1 : 1
Baile Felix
22 Sept
Sanatatea Cluj
0 : 2
Baia Mare
19 Sept
Crisul Santandrei
0 : 2
Sanatatea Cluj
11 Sept
Sanatatea Cluj
0 : 0
Sighetu Marmatiei
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Baia Mare 7 5 1 1 18:6 16
2 SCM Zalau 7 4 1 2 12:5 13
3 Crisul Santandrei 7 4 1 2 12:10 13
4 Viitorul Cluj 7 3 3 1 16:9 12
5 Sanatatea Cluj 7 3 3 1 12:5 12
6 Baile Felix 7 3 3 1 14:10 12
7 Academica Recea 7 4 0 3 14:14 12
8 Sighetu Marmatiei 7 2 2 3 9:8 8
9 Bihorul Beius 7 2 2 3 7:9 8
10 Unirea Dej 7 1 2 4 4:11 5
11 Unirea Tasnad 7 0 3 4 2:15 3
12 Transilvania Sport Academy 7 0 1 6 6:24 1
Promotion - Liga 3 - Promotion Group 2026/2027 (Main)
Relegation - Liga 3 - Seria 8 (Relegation Group)