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Jiul Petrosani vs Minerul Lupeni

Romania Romania

Romanian Cup
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Match Events

52' Event
Tiganj E.

AI Match Summary

First leg ended 0-1. This leg finished 0-1.

Win Probability Meter

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

37%
Jiul Petrosani
15%
Draws
48%
Minerul Lupeni
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Minerul Lupeni

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

37% / Low Confidence
  • Form's been kind to Minerul Lupeni lately — more wins on the board than Jiul Petrosani.
  • 37% chance of a draw — the model doesn't see a clear favorite.
  • Minerul Lupeni arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Minerul Lupeni, who have won 2 of the last 5 encounters.
  • 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 12.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 6%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 61.4%
Jiul Petrosani Clean Sheet 20%
Minerul Lupeni Clean Sheet 17%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Jiul Petrosani Minerul Lupeni
Matches Played 32 32
Wins 12 22
Draws 7 4
Losses 13 6
Goals Scored 1.25 1.47
Goals Conceded 1.09 0.66
Expected Goals (xG) 0.88 1.13
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Sep 19, 2026 Liga 3 - Seria 6
Jiul Petrosani vs Minerul Lupeni
1:0
Aug 12, 2026 Romanian Cup
Jiul Petrosani vs Minerul Lupeni
0:1
Nov 15, 2025 Liga 3 - Seria 6
Jiul Petrosani vs Minerul Lupeni
0:1
Sep 6, 2025 Liga 3 - Seria 6
Minerul Lupeni vs Jiul Petrosani
0:2
Aug 6, 2025 Romanian Cup
Jiul Petrosani vs Minerul Lupeni
1:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Jiul Petrosani Compare

Avg xG / game 0.68
Avg xA / game 0.44

Minerul Lupeni Compare

Top Goalscorer Tiganj E.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.03
Avg xA / game 0.63

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Jiul Petrosani 31 / 100
Minerul Lupeni 31 / 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
Jiul Petrosani Minerul Lupeni

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Jiul Petrosani 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

Attacking prowess: Jiul Petrosani scored in 66% of their last 32 outings.

Recent resilience: Jiul Petrosani stayed unbeaten in 3 of the last 5 games.

Minerul Lupeni has conceded goals in 38% of their last 32 outings.

H2H data points to 1.20 goals as a typical output.

Scoring Trends

Jiul Petrosani VS Minerul Lupeni
1 Goals Scored 1
1.25 Goals Conceded 0.75
63% Over 1.5 38%
38% Over 2.5 38%
25% Over 3.5 0%

Recent Form & Match History

Jiul Petrosani

(Home)
22 Sept
Academica Bals
0 : 2
Jiul Petrosani
19 Sept
Jiul Petrosani
1 : 0
Minerul Lupeni
11 Sept
CS Drobeta-Turnu Severin
4 : 0
Jiul Petrosani
05 Sept
Jiul Petrosani
1 : 1
Pausesti-Otasau
28 Aug
CSO Filiasi
2 : 1
Jiul Petrosani
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Minerul Lupeni

(Away)
22 Sept
Minerul Lupeni
1 : 0
CSM Targu Jiu
19 Sept
Jiul Petrosani
1 : 0
Minerul Lupeni
12 Sept
Minerul Lupeni
3 : 0
Unirea Bascov
05 Sept
Petrolul Hartiesti
0 : 1
Minerul Lupeni
02 Sept
Minerul Lupeni
0 : 3
FC UTA Arad
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

1/8-finals
Unirea Dej 1
Viitorul Cluj 2
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SCM Zalau -
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Gloria Bistrita -
Petrolul Berca 5
CSO Teleajenul Valenii de Munte 2
CSO Plopeni 1
Baicoi 2
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Metalul Buzau -
Timisul Sag 1
Progresul Pecica 0
Unirea Santana 4
Viitorul Arad 0
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CSM Resita -
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Petrolul -
Progresul Mogosoaia 3
LPS HD Clinceni 0
Urban Titu 1
AS Vointa Crevedia 3
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Concordia -
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Otelul -
Chiesd 1
Sighetu Marmatiei 4
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Baia Mare -
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CSM Satu Mare -
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Corvinul Hunedoara -
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FC Hermannstadt -
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FC Botosani -
Bihorul Beius 0
Baile Felix 1
Crisul Santandrei 2
Unirea Tasnad 1
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FC Bihor -
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Farul Constanta -
Popesti Leordeni -
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CS Din. Bucuresti -
Aerostar 3
CSM Vaslui 1
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Viitorul Onesti -
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FC Bacau -
Hidro Mecanica Sugag 0
Metalurgistul Cugir 10
ACS Unirea DMO 0
Jiul Petrosani 4
CSM Caransebes 2
Ghiroda & Giarmata Vii 1
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Minerul Lupeni -
Agigea 2
Axiopolis Cernavoda 3
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Agricola Borcea -
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Unirea Slobozia -
Dunarea Giurgiu 3
CSM Alexandria 0
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Cetatea Turnu Magurele -
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Steaua Bucuresti -
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Miercurea Ciuc -
Gilortul Tg. Carbunesti 1
Pausesti-Otasau 2
CSM Targu Jiu 3
Farcasesti 2
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Ramnicu Valcea -
FC Pucioasa 1
Tricolorul Breaza 0
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Flacara Moreni -
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Chindia Targoviste -
Cetatea Suceava -
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Bradul Putna 9
Bucovina Radauti 0
ACS USV Iasi 1
Stiinta Miroslava 0
CSM Ramnicu Sarat 0
Adjud 3
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Targu Secuiesc -
Victoria Traian 0
Unirea Branistea 7
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Sporting Liesti -
Univ. Alba Iulia 3
Blaj 4
Inter Sibiu 0
ACS Medias 2
Sanatatea Cluj -
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Unirea Alba-Iulia -
Bolintin Vale 3
Adunatii-Copaceni 2
Progresul Spartac 2
Progresul Fundulea 0
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Metaloglobus Bucharest -
Gloria Baneasa 1
Calarasi 3
Recolta Gheorghe Doja 0
Inainte Modelu 6
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Afumati -
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FC U Craiova 0
CSO Filiasi 5
Curtisoara 1
Academica Bals 0
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CSM Slatina -
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Sepsi -
Politehnica Timisoara -
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CSC Dumbravita -
VSK Gyergyo 1
Odorheiu 0
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Ceahlaul -
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FC ASA Tg. Mures -
CSM Corona Brasov 2
ARO Campulung 1
CSM Sacele 3
Kids Tampa Brasov 2
CS Domnesti 3
Unirea Bascov 2
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Olimpic Zarnesti -
Paulesti 6
Blejoi 2
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Tunari -
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Stefanesti -
Quarter-finals
Viitorul Cluj 1
SCM Zalau 6
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Gloria Bistrita -
Petrolul Berca 2
Baicoi 3
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Metalul Buzau -
Timisul Sag 3
Unirea Santana 2
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CSM Resita -
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Petrolul -
Progresul Mogosoaia 3
AS Vointa Crevedia 0
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Concordia -
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Otelul -
Sighetu Marmatiei 1
Baia Mare 3
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CSM Satu Mare -
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Corvinul Hunedoara -
Selimbar -
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FC Hermannstadt -
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FC Botosani -
Baile Felix 0
Crisul Santandrei 1
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FC Bihor -
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Farul Constanta -
Popesti Leordeni -
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CS Din. Bucuresti -
Aerostar 0
Viitorul Onesti 1
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FC Bacau -
Metalurgistul Cugir 0
Jiul Petrosani 1
CSM Caransebes 0
Minerul Lupeni 1
Axiopolis Cernavoda 1
Agricola Borcea 3
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Unirea Slobozia -
Dunarea Giurgiu 2
Cetatea Turnu Magurele 1
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Steaua Bucuresti -
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Miercurea Ciuc -
Pausesti-Otasau 0
CSM Targu Jiu 2
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Ramnicu Valcea -
FC Pucioasa 0
Flacara Moreni 7
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Chindia Targoviste -
Cetatea Suceava -
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Bradul Putna 1
ACS USV Iasi 2
Adjud 2
Targu Secuiesc 1
Unirea Branistea 2
Sporting Liesti 4
Blaj 2
ACS Medias 1
Sanatatea Cluj 3
Unirea Alba-Iulia 2
Bolintin Vale 1
Progresul Spartac 3
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Metaloglobus Bucharest -
Calarasi 2
Inainte Modelu 0
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Afumati -
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Voluntari -
CSO Filiasi 3
Curtisoara 4
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CSM Slatina -
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Sepsi -
Politehnica Timisoara -
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CSC Dumbravita -
VSK Gyergyo 5
Ceahlaul 0
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FC ASA Tg. Mures -
CSM Corona Brasov 3
CSM Sacele 0
CS Domnesti 2
Olimpic Zarnesti 7
Paulesti 0
Tunari 3
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Stefanesti -
Semi-finals
SCM Zalau 0
Gloria Bistrita 1
Baicoi 2
Metalul Buzau 4
Timisul Sag 1
CSM Resita 3
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Petrolul -
Progresul Mogosoaia 1
Concordia 4
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Otelul -
Baia Mare 5
CSM Satu Mare 0
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Corvinul Hunedoara -
Selimbar 3
FC Hermannstadt 0
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FC Botosani -
Crisul Santandrei 0
FC Bihor 3
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Farul Constanta -
Popesti Leordeni 5
CS Din. Bucuresti 0
Viitorul Onesti 0
FC Bacau 3
Jiul Petrosani 0
Minerul Lupeni 1
Agricola Borcea 1
Unirea Slobozia 4
Dunarea Giurgiu 0
Steaua Bucuresti 3
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Miercurea Ciuc -
CSM Targu Jiu 0
Ramnicu Valcea 1
Flacara Moreni 1
Chindia Targoviste 2
Cetatea Suceava 0
ACS USV Iasi 1
Adjud 2
Sporting Liesti 4
Blaj 1
Sanatatea Cluj 0
Progresul Spartac 2
Metaloglobus Bucharest 1
Calarasi 0
Afumati 3
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Voluntari -
Curtisoara 0
CSM Slatina 3
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Sepsi -
Politehnica Timisoara 1
CSC Dumbravita 0
VSK Gyergyo 0
FC ASA Tg. Mures 2
CSM Corona Brasov 3
Olimpic Zarnesti 1
Tunari 2
Stefanesti 1
Final
Gloria Bistrita 1
Metalul Buzau 0
CSM Resita 2
Petrolul 3
Concordia 5
Otelul 1
Baia Mare 2
Corvinul Hunedoara 3
Selimbar 1
FC Botosani 3
FC Bihor 1
Farul Constanta 0
Popesti Leordeni 0
FC Bacau 3
Minerul Lupeni 1
Unirea Slobozia 0
Steaua Bucuresti 1
Miercurea Ciuc 2
Ramnicu Valcea 1
Chindia Targoviste 2
ACS USV Iasi 1
Sporting Liesti 2
Blaj 1
Progresul Spartac 3
Afumati 0
Voluntari 1
CSM Slatina 0
Sepsi 2
Politehnica Timisoara 2
FC ASA Tg. Mures 1
CSM Corona Brasov 3
Tunari 2