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
Key match information
CS U Craiova play Oţelul Galaţi in Liga I (Romania). The match date is 5 February 2026 at 17:00. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
CS U Craiova: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match. Oţelul Galaţi: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
CS U Craiova scores 1.63 and concedes 0.83 goals per match. Oţelul Galaţi scores 1.44 and concedes 1.21. League average: 2.53 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: CS U Craiova 43%, Oţelul Galaţi 44%. Over 2.5: CS U Craiova 45%, Oţelul Galaţi 51%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 46%.
xG, shots and style
CS U Craiova has higher xG: 1.65 vs 1.50. CS U Craiova: 14.9 shots per match, Oţelul Galaţi: 13.6.
Match halves
CS U Craiova: half-time lead 40%, second-half goals 0.90. Oţelul Galaţi: half-time lead 38%, second-half goals 0.69.
Goals by minute
CS U Craiova: 61-75 (13 goals). Oţelul Galaţi: 31-45+ (13 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Liga I: 2.53 goals per match, BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 46%.
Head-to-head
1 H2H matches: 0-0-1. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.
Match description
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.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| CS U Craiova | Oţelul Galaţi | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.33 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
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 13% better for: goals scored per match.
1.63 goals / match - CS U Craiova · 1.44 goals / match - Oţelul Galaţi
CS U Craiova is 46% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.83 goals / match - CS U Craiova · 1.21 goals / match - Oţelul Galaţi
CS U Craiova scores in 80% of matches (32 of 40 matches), while Oţelul Galaţi keeps a clean sheet in 33% (13 of 39 matches).
Oţelul Galaţi scores in 67% of matches (26 of 39 matches), while CS U Craiova keeps a clean sheet in 48% (19 of 40 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — CS U Craiova
Over / Under — Oţelul Galaţi
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 6% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.63 pts / match - CS U Craiova · 1.54 pts / match - Oţelul Galaţi
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
CS U Craiova - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 40% of matches and wins 57%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Oţelul Galaţi - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 38% of matches and wins 38%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +4 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (13 goli). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (13 goli). Concedes most in 61-75 (11). 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
CS U Craiova
Oţelul Galaţi
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | • 2.45 | 2.53 | ▲ 2.64 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 43% | 51% | ▼ 44% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 45% | 46% | ▲ 51% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 48% | 28% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | • 68% | 67% | ▲ 72% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 68% | 76% | ▼ 72% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: CS U Craiova 0 - 0 - 1 Oţelul Galaţi. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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 1.63 goals per game on average and Oţelul Galaţi 1.44. The Liga I average is 2.53 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 43% of CS U Craiova's matches and 44% of Oţelul Galaţi's.
What form are CS U Craiova and Oţelul Galaţi in?
Over the last 5 games CS U Craiova have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Oţelul Galaţi 3-2-0 (2.20 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.