Liga I · 2026/27

Liga I Matchday 3 predictions

8 fixtures from July 31 to August 3. 1X2 probabilities, correct score and implied odds, recalculated as odds and line-ups move.

Kick-off times in UTC

Match of the round

Saturday, August 1 · 18:30

Universitatea Craiova#2

4–0

Petrolul Ploiesti#4
1 · 59%X · 30%2 · 11%
Universitatea Craiova to win · 59%Full analysis →

Every fixture this round

Friday, July 31

  1. 1–0
    Arges Pitesti#13
    Csikszereda#16
  2. 1–1
    Oţelul#14
    Dinamo Bucuresti#1

Saturday, August 1

  1. 1–0
    FC Voluntari#15
    Uta Arad#8
    29%34%37%
  2. 4–0
    Universitatea Craiova#2
    Petrolul Ploiesti#4
    59%30%11%

Sunday, August 2

  1. 1–1
    Corvinul Hunedoara#10
    Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe#12
    43%34%23%
  2. 3–1
    Rapid#3
    CFR 1907 Cluj#9
    37%32%31%

Monday, August 3

  1. 2–1
    Universitatea Cluj#5
    FC Botosani#11
    48%32%20%
  2. 2–2
    FCSB#6
    Farul Constanta#7
    56%28%16%

Liga I Matchday 3 runs from July 31 to August 3 with 8 fixtures. For each one the Betora model blends recent form, Elo rating, expected goals, absences and market odds into a 1X2 probability and a most likely correct score.

The safest pick of the round is Universitatea Craiova - Petrolul Ploiesti: Universitatea Craiova to win at 59%. The tightest match is FC Voluntari - Uta Arad, where no outcome clears 37%, so treat it with care in an accumulator.

Match by match

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Matchday 3 FAQ

When is Liga I Matchday 3 played?

From July 31 to August 3. Kick-off times on this page are shown in UTC.

What is the safest pick of Matchday 3?

Universitatea Craiova - Petrolul Ploiesti: Universitatea Craiova to win at 59% probability according to the Betora model. No prediction is guaranteed: use the probabilities to compare odds.

How are these predictions calculated?

Every match is rated by a model that combines Elo rating, expected goals (xG), form over the last 5 games, injuries and suspensions, and bookmaker odds. The output is a probability for each outcome and the most likely correct score.

Do the predictions change before kick-off?

Yes. Probabilities are recalculated until kick-off whenever odds move or the official line-ups are announced.