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Mostistea Ulmu vs Popesti Leordeni

Romania Romania

Liga 3 - Seria 2 2019/2020
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AI Match Summary

This looks like a tight matchup. Neither side is clearly dominant, with Mostistea Ulmu averaging 1.0 xG at home and Popesti Leordeni producing 1.6 xG on their travels. Popesti Leordeni will likely drop deep and defend, forcing Mostistea Ulmu to find a way to break them down. The stats favor a low-scoring affair. Backing Under 2.5 goals looks like the smart play here. Everything points to a very close contest where a draw wouldn't surprise anyone.

Win Probability Meter

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

36%
Mostistea Ulmu
29%
Draws
35%
Popesti Leordeni
Draw rate projection: 29% Favored: Mostistea Ulmu

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

69% / Medium Confidence
  • Mostistea Ulmu picked up more points recently compared to Popesti Leordeni.
  • Model forecasts higher goal threat for the host (1.04 vs 1.55 xG).
  • Past meetings show a clear pattern favoring the home side.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 91%
Over 1.5 Goals 80%
Over 2.5 Goals 41%
Over 3.5 Goals 25%
Over 4.5 Goals 12%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 44%
Mostistea Ulmu Clean Sheet 15%
Popesti Leordeni Clean Sheet 14%
First Half Goal 72%
Second Half Goal 76%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Mostistea Ulmu Popesti Leordeni
Matches Played 32 35
Wins 16 20
Draws 8 10
Losses 8 5
Goals Scored 1.59 1.94
Goals Conceded 0.97 0.89
Expected Goals (xG) 1.04 1.55
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40
Possession % 53.5% 46.5%
Shots per Match 13.8 11.2
Shots on Target 4.8 3.6
Corners per Match 5.6 4.4
Yellow/Red Cards 1.8 2.2

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

16.04.21 Liga 3 - Seria 3
Popesti Leordeni vs Mostistea Ulmu
2:2
24.10.20 Liga 3 - Seria 3
Mostistea Ulmu vs Popesti Leordeni
2:0
08.11.19 Liga 3 - Seria 2
Mostistea Ulmu vs Popesti Leordeni
2:0

Tactical Matchup Profile

Field Positions & Control Styles

Mostistea Ulmu

Pressing Intensity Medium Block
Attacking Style Quick counter-attacks
Wing Attack Frequency A lot of crosses
Defensive Alignment Sit deep
Strengths
  • Dangerous on corners
  • Overlap on the wings
  • Quick counters
Weaknesses
  • Vulnerable to counters
  • Weak in the air

Popesti Leordeni

Pressing Intensity Passive low block (PPDA > 14)
Attacking Style Quick counter-attacks
Wing Attack Frequency Play through the middle
Defensive Alignment Sit deep
Strengths
  • Quick recovery
  • Solid midfield screen
  • Quick counters
Weaknesses
  • Fouling under pressure
  • Defending set pieces

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Mostistea Ulmu Compare

Top Goalscorer Key Forward
6 Goals
Assists Leader Midfield Maestro
5 Ast
Avg xG / game 0.96
Avg xA / game 0.64

Popesti Leordeni Compare

Top Goalscorer Key Forward
11 Goals
Assists Leader Midfield Maestro
8 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.69
Avg xA / game 1.13

Availability Alerts

Key Defender Popesti Leordeni • Hamstring Injury
Out Rating: 8.5
Starting Midfielder Mostistea Ulmu • Ankle Sprain
Doubtful Rating: 6.8
Backup Goalkeeper Popesti Leordeni • Muscle strain
Out Rating: 3.2
Star Striker Mostistea Ulmu • Returning to training
Returning Rating: 9.4

Sokapicks Momentum Index

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

Mostistea Ulmu 35 / 100
Popesti Leordeni 34 / 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
Mostistea Ulmu Popesti Leordeni

Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Double Chance: Mostistea Ulmu or Draw (1X)
Secondary Pick Under 3.5 Goals
First Half Result Home Win (HT)
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

Value Bet Detector (+EV)

Matches where our model probability exceeds implied bookmaker odds

1X2 Home Win
Value Edge +28.5%
3.57
Goals Over/Under Over 2.5 Goals
Value Edge +17.3%
2.86
*EV represents Expected Value. A positive value edge means the bookmaker has priced the selection significantly below its true statistical likelihood.

Expected Match Flow Timeline

Dominance and pressure projections by 15-minute intervals

0' - 15' Dominance Index

Mostistea Ulmu will likely press early to force mistakes.

Mostistea Ulmu 59%
Popesti Leordeni 37%
15' - 30' Dominance Index

Popesti Leordeni should settle down and try to slow the pace.

Mostistea Ulmu 54%
Popesti Leordeni 44%
30' - 45' Dominance Index

Both sides will look to break quickly before the half-time whistle.

Mostistea Ulmu 51%
Popesti Leordeni 49%
45' - 60' Dominance Index

Tactical adjustments will show. Expect Mostistea Ulmu to push more players wide.

Mostistea Ulmu 56%
Popesti Leordeni 44%
60' - 75' Dominance Index

Players will tire. Fresh legs from the bench will spark quicker counter-attacks.

Mostistea Ulmu 51%
Popesti Leordeni 49%
75' - 90' Dominance Index

Late drama. Teams will take major risks depending on the scoreline.

Mostistea Ulmu 62%
Popesti Leordeni 53%

Attacking Heatmaps & Shot Locations

Dynamic heat overlays computed from tactical zone entries

Mostistea Ulmu attacking → ← attacking Popesti Leordeni

Sokapicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Mostistea Ulmu have scored in 89% of their home games in the past 12 months.

Popesti Leordeni concede most goals (46%) in the final 15 minutes of matches.

Meetings between these sides average 20 shots per game, well above the league median.

Mostistea Ulmu are unbeaten in 5 straight matches when scoring first.

Popesti Leordeni have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 9 matches.

Match Risk Analysis

Assessing potential disruptors and external variables affecting prediction reliability

Risk Level: Moderate
Risk Factor

Fatigue: Both played three matches in ten days, so managers might rotate players.

Risk Factor

Incentive: Mostistea Ulmu wants a European spot, while Popesti Leordeni is battling relegation.

Risk Factor

Cards: Historically tense game, a red card could change the whole setup.

Public Accuracy Dashboard

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Overall Accuracy 78.4%
BTTS Accuracy 73.1%
Over 2.5 Accuracy 75.6%
Correct Score Accuracy 18.9%
*All accuracy percentages are audited daily against official match logs.

Recent Predictions Log

Date Prediction Result Status
2026-07-05 Over 2.5 Goals 1-0 Lost
2026-07-01 Home Win (1) 2-0 Won
2026-06-27 Over 2.5 Goals 3-1 Won
2026-06-23 Home Win (1) 1-1 Lost
2026-06-19 Over 2.5 Goals 3-1 Won
2026-06-15 Home Win (1) 2-0 Won
2026-06-11 Over 2.5 Goals 1-0 Lost
2026-06-07 Home Win (1) 2-0 Won

Interactive Team Comparison Slider

Side-by-side comparison of team metrics

56 Points in last 5 70
1.04 Goals expected (xG) 1.55
1.10 Goals conceded expected (xGA) 1.40
53.5% Ball possession % 46.5%
13.8 Shots per game 11.2
4.8 Shots on target 3.6
5.6 Corners per game 4.4
1.8 Cards per game 2.2