CS U Craiova vs Oţelul Galaţi: match statistics
CS U Craiova presents impressive home form with 67% of matches won and just 8% losses at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 2.17 goals per home match while maintaining 42% clean sheets, which testifies to a solid defense. Oţelul Galaţi struggles with efficiency on the road - only 25% wins and a staggering 58% of matches without scoring a goal, which is an alarming signal. The difference in possession quality (61% for hosts vs 54% for guests) and Craiova's higher shot efficiency (13% vs 8%) further speak for the hosts. The recent form of both teams is similar, however, the home field advantage and direct statistics give Craiova a clear edge in this clash.
CS U Craiova vs Oţelul Galaţi: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
CS U Craiova played against Oţelul Galaţi in Liga I (Romania). The game was played on February 5, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
CS U Craiova has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.40 points per game. Oţelul Galaţi has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
CS U Craiova scores 1.83 goals per game and allows 1.00. Oţelul Galaţi scores 1.46 and allows 0.79. Games in this league average 2.51 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 54% of CS U Craiova's games and 38% of Oţelul Galaţi's. The Over 2.5 rates are 54% and 46%, compared with league averages of 49% for BTTS and 45% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
CS U Craiova has the higher season xG average, 1.74 to 1.55 per game. CS U Craiova takes 15.6 shots per game, while Oţelul Galaţi takes 14.3.
First-half and second-half trends
CS U Craiova leads at halftime in 46% of its games and scores 0.88 goals per game after halftime. Oţelul Galaţi leads at halftime in 42% and scores 0.71 after halftime.
When the teams score
CS U Craiova's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (11 goals). For Oţelul Galaţi, it is minutes 31-45+ (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga I games average 2.51 goals. Both teams score in 49% of games, and 45% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
CS U Craiova presents impressive home form with 67% of matches won and just 8% losses at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 2.17 goals per home match while maintaining 42% clean sheets, which testifies to a solid defense. Oţelul Galaţi struggles with efficiency on the road - only 25% wins and a staggering 58% of matches without scoring a goal, which is an alarming signal. The difference in possession quality (61% for hosts vs 54% for guests) and Craiova's higher shot efficiency (13% vs 8%) further speak for the hosts. The recent form of both teams is similar, however, the home field advantage and direct statistics give Craiova a clear edge in this clash.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| CS U Craiova | Oţelul Galaţi | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.32 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
CS U Craiova is 20% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / game - CS U Craiova · 2 pts / game - Oţelul Galaţi
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
CS U Craiova is 25% better for: goals scored per game.
1.83 goals / game - CS U Craiova · 1.46 goals / game - Oţelul Galaţi
Oţelul Galaţi is 27% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - CS U Craiova · 0.79 goals / game - Oţelul Galaţi
CS U Craiova scores in 83% of games (20 of 24 meczów), while Oţelul Galaţi keeps a clean sheet in 42% (10 of 24 meczów).
Oţelul Galaţi scores in 63% of games (15 of 24 meczów), while CS U Craiova keeps a clean sheet in 38% (9 of 24 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - CS U Craiova
Over / Under - Oţelul Galaţi
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
CS U Craiova is 5% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.75 pts / game - CS U Craiova · 1.67 pts / game - Oţelul Galaţi
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
CS U Craiova - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 46% of games and wins 54%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Oţelul Galaţi - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 42% of games and wins 42%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (11 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (10 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
CS U Craiova
Oţelul Galaţi
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Liga I).
Teams vs league
| CS U Craiova | Liga | Oţelul Galaţi | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.83 | 2.51 | ▼ 2.25 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 54% | 49% | ▼ 38% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 54% | 45% | • 46% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 38% | 29% | ▲ 42% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 79% | 69% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 71% | 73% | ▼ 67% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from CS U Craiova's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Oţelul Galaţi. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of CS U Craiova vs Oţelul Galaţi?
The Liga I match finished CS U Craiova 1:0 Oţelul Galaţi. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before CS U Craiova vs Oţelul Galaţi?
CS U Craiova score 1.83 goals per game on average and Oţelul Galaţi 1.46. The Liga I average is 2.51 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 54% of CS U Craiova's matches and 38% of Oţelul Galaţi's.
What form are CS U Craiova and Oţelul Galaţi in?
Over the last 5 games CS U Craiova have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Oţelul Galaţi 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for CS U Craiova vs Oţelul Galaţi?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.