Valcea — CSM Targu Mures: 83:91, Divizia A

CSM Targu Mures beat Valcea 83:91 in Division A on Friday evening, 17th October 2026. The visitors moved ahead of their hosts and left with three points from two games. Valcea remain second with two wins from two matches. The result ends a run of home victories for the hosts.

And here's the thing — we had given a prediction of a home win at 58 per cent confidence. The forecast did not come true. What shifted it was not a single moment but a pattern of missed opportunities at the other end. Valcea held their ground for long stretches but could not close it out when it mattered.

By then Valcea were already up, but the visitors found a rhythm that the home side could not match. They moved the ball cleanly and found space in the final third. The hosts switched off at a set piece and paid for it. Three goals in a row changed the complexion of the game.

Valcea have won their last five matches across all competitions, including a 93:67 victory over Petrobui Ploiesti on 10th October. CSM Targu Mures lost their opening game 85:91 to Voluntari CSM before beating Timisoara 78:72 on 4th October. Both sides had shown form before this one.

Valcea stay second in the table with two wins from two games. CSM Targu Mures sit ninth with one win and one defeat. The gap between them remains significant, but tonight the visitors proved they could compete on the road.