Oţelul Galaţi vs CS U Craiova: match statistics
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Oţelul Galaţi vs CS U Craiova: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Oţelul Galaţi plays CS U Craiova in Liga I (Romania). The game is scheduled for August 16, 2026. Venue: Stadionul Oţelul.
Recent form
Oţelul Galaţi has 1 win, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.25 points per game. CS U Craiova has 2 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.50 points per game.
Scoring records
Oţelul Galaţi scores 1.25 goals per game and allows 1.25. CS U Craiova scores 2.25 and allows 1.50. Games in this league average 2.45 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 75% of Oţelul Galaţi's games and 25% of CS U Craiova's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 75%, compared with league averages of 39% for BTTS and 45% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
CS U Craiova has the higher season xG average, 2.06 to 1.02 per game. Oţelul Galaţi takes 8.5 shots per game, while CS U Craiova takes 19.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Oţelul Galaţi leads at halftime in 50% of its games and scores 0.50 goals per game after halftime. CS U Craiova leads at halftime in 25% and scores 1.75 after halftime.
When the teams score
Oţelul Galaţi's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (1 goals). For CS U Craiova, it is minutes 76-90+ (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga I games average 2.45 goals. Both teams score in 39% of games, and 45% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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
| Oţelul Galaţi | CS U Craiova | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 0.38 |
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.
1.25 pts / game - Oţelul Galaţi · 1.5 pts / game - CS U Craiova
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 80% better for: goals scored per game.
1.25 goals / game - Oţelul Galaţi · 2.25 goals / game - CS U Craiova
Oţelul Galaţi is 20% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.25 goals / game - Oţelul Galaţi · 1.5 goals / game - CS U Craiova
Oţelul Galaţi scores in 75% of games (3 of 4 meczów), while CS U Craiova keeps a clean sheet in 50% (2 of 4 meczów).
CS U Craiova scores in 75% of games (3 of 4 meczów), while Oţelul Galaţi keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 4 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 - Oţelul Galaţi
Over / Under - CS U Craiova
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.
Oţelul Galaţi is 50% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.5 pts / game - Oţelul Galaţi · 1 pts / game - CS U Craiova
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Oţelul Galaţi - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 25%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
CS U Craiova - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.50 | 1.25 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.5 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 75% |
| 2 goals | 25% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 50% | 50% |
| No goal | 50% | 50% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.75 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.5 | 1.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.3 | 2.5 |
| 1 goal | 75% | 75% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 75% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 50% |
| Clean sheet | 50% | 75% |
| No goal | 75% | 25% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +4 |
* 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 0-15 (1 goal). Concedes most in 31-45 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (3 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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
Oţelul Galaţi
CS U Craiova
* 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
| Oţelul Galaţi | Liga | CS U Craiova | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.50 | 2.45 | ▲ 3.75 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 75% | 39% | ▼ 25% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 50% | 45% | ▲ 75% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 35% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 71% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 75% | 65% | ▲ 75% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Oţelul Galaţi's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss against CS U Craiova. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
When do Oţelul Galaţi and CS U Craiova play?
Oţelul Galaţi face CS U Craiova on August 16, 2026 in Liga I at Stadionul Oţelul. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Oţelul Galaţi and CS U Craiova?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Oţelul Galaţi won 1, CS U Craiova won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Oţelul Galaţi vs CS U Craiova?
Oţelul Galaţi score 1.25 goals per game on average and CS U Craiova 2.25. The Liga I average is 2.45 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 75% of Oţelul Galaţi's matches and 25% of CS U Craiova's.
What form are Oţelul Galaţi and CS U Craiova in?
Over the last 5 games Oţelul Galaţi have a 1-2-1 record (1.25 points per game) and CS U Craiova 2-0-2 (1.50 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Oţelul Galaţi vs CS U Craiova?
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.