Romania - Liga IData current as of October 15, 2026

Oţelul Galaţi vs Csikszereda: match statistics

Oţelul Galaţi crest
Oţelul Galaţi
2 : 3half-time 1:1
Csikszereda crest
Csikszereda
165%(1.78)
X22%(3.32)
213%(4.60)

Oțelul Galați displays a clear advantage as the host of this encounter. The home team boasts an impressive 47% home win rate and a positive +9 goal difference in home matches. Csikszereda, on the other hand, performs very poorly on the road - with only a 13% win rate, a massive 73% loss rate, and a disastrous -30 goal difference in away matches. The visitors concede an average of 2.67 goals per game away, while the hosts score an average of 1.73 goals in home fixtures. Furthermore, Csikszereda fails to score in 40% of their away games, which, coupled with the hosts' solid defense (33% clean sheets), significantly increases Oțelul's chances of winning. The visitors' form in their last five matches is better, but their dramatic away stats tip the scales in favor of the hosts.

Oţelul Galaţi vs Csikszereda: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Oţelul Galaţi played against Csikszereda in Liga I (Romania). The game was played on March 15, 2026. Final score: 2:3.

Recent form

Oţelul Galaţi has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Csikszereda has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.

Scoring records

Oţelul Galaţi scores 1.30 goals per game and allows 1.07. Csikszereda scores 1.00 and allows 1.93. Games in this league average 2.56 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 37% of Oţelul Galaţi's games and 57% of Csikszereda's. The Over 2.5 rates are 47% and 57%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Oţelul Galaţi has the higher season xG average, 1.46 to 1.20 per game. Oţelul Galaţi takes 13.4 shots per game, while Csikszereda takes 10.7.

First-half and second-half trends

Oţelul Galaţi leads at halftime in 37% of its games and scores 0.60 goals per game after halftime. Csikszereda leads at halftime in 20% and scores 0.43 after halftime.

When the teams score

Oţelul Galaţi's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (11 goals). For Csikszereda, it is minutes 31-45+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Liga I games average 2.56 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games, and 48% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% 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

Oțelul Galați displays a clear advantage as the host of this encounter. The home team boasts an impressive 47% home win rate and a positive +9 goal difference in home matches. Csikszereda, on the other hand, performs very poorly on the road - with only a 13% win rate, a massive 73% loss rate, and a disastrous -30 goal difference in away matches. The visitors concede an average of 2.67 goals per game away, while the hosts score an average of 1.73 goals in home fixtures. Furthermore, Csikszereda fails to score in 40% of their away games, which, coupled with the hosts' solid defense (33% clean sheets), significantly increases Oțelul's chances of winning. The visitors' form in their last five matches is better, but their dramatic away stats tip the scales in favor of the hosts.

View the statistical overview

Stats by half

1 : 1
First half
1 : 2
Second half

Game stats

67Possession (%)33
Oţelul GalaţiCsikszereda
21Shots8
Oţelul GalaţiCsikszereda
5Shots on target6
Oţelul GalaţiCsikszereda
2.03xG1.07
Oţelul GalaţiCsikszereda
6Corners1
Oţelul GalaţiCsikszereda
49Dangerous attacks19
Oţelul GalaţiCsikszereda
7Fouls15
Oţelul GalaţiCsikszereda
2Cards4
Oţelul GalaţiCsikszereda

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.

Oţelul GalaţiCsikszereda
1.3Goals scored / game1
Oţelul GalaţiCsikszereda
1.07Goals allowed / game1.93
Oţelul GalaţiCsikszereda
53%Average possession41%
Oţelul GalaţiCsikszereda
4.17Shots on target / game3.8
Oţelul GalaţiCsikszereda

Team stats— who is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

13.37Shots per game10.73
Oţelul GalaţiCsikszereda
4.17Shots on target3.8
Oţelul GalaţiCsikszereda
9.7%Shot conversion9.3%
Oţelul GalaţiCsikszereda
53%Possession41%
Oţelul GalaţiCsikszereda
1.46xG for1.2
Oţelul GalaţiCsikszereda
1.5xG against1.87
Oţelul GalaţiCsikszereda

Shooting quality

Oţelul Galaţi: BalancedCsikszereda: Balanced
Oţelul GalaţiCsikszereda
Accuracy (shots on target)31%35%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.110.11
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.310.26

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.

Csikszereda is 150% better for: last-5 form.

0.8 pts / game - Oţelul Galaţi · 2 pts / game - Csikszereda

Oţelul Galaţi
LWDLL
Season result split
37% W27% D37% L
Season (W-D-L)
11-8-11
1.37 pts / game · goal difference +7
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-1-3
0.80 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
7-4-4
Last 5 at home
2-1-2
WWLDL
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 0.8Goals conceded: 2.4xG: 1.27Opponent xG: 1.90BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 60%
Csikszereda
WLWDW
Season result split
27% W27% D47% L
Season (W-D-L)
8-8-14
1.07 pts / game · goal difference -28
Last 5 (W-D-L)
3-1-1
2.00 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
2-2-11
Last 5 away
1-1-3
LLWLD
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.4Goals conceded: 1.2xG: 1.08Opponent xG: 1.49BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 40%

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.

Oţelul Galaţi is 30% better for: goals scored per game.

1.3 goals / game - Oţelul Galaţi · 1 goals / game - Csikszereda

Oţelul Galaţi is 80% better for: goals allowed per game.

1.07 goals / game - Oţelul Galaţi · 1.93 goals / game - Csikszereda

Oţelul Galaţi scoring profile: strong

Oţelul Galaţi scores in 60% of games (18 of 30 games), while Csikszereda keeps a clean sheet in 20% (6 of 30 games).

Csikszereda scoring profile: strong

Csikszereda scores in 73% of games (22 of 30 games), while Oţelul Galaţi keeps a clean sheet in 37% (11 of 30 games).

39Goals scored (season)30
Oţelul GalaţiCsikszereda
32Goals conceded (season)58
Oţelul GalaţiCsikszereda
2.37Average goals per game2.93
Oţelul GalaţiCsikszereda
4Goals scored (last 5)7
Oţelul GalaţiCsikszereda
12Goals conceded (last 5)6
Oţelul GalaţiCsikszereda

How often they score at least...

60%1 goal73%
Oţelul GalaţiCsikszereda
40%2 goals27%
Oţelul GalaţiCsikszereda
20%3 goals0%
Oţelul GalaţiCsikszereda
10%4 goals0%
Oţelul GalaţiCsikszereda

How often they concede at least...

63%1 goal80%
Oţelul GalaţiCsikszereda
27%2 goals53%
Oţelul GalaţiCsikszereda
10%3 goals33%
Oţelul GalaţiCsikszereda
7%4 goals17%
Oţelul GalaţiCsikszereda

* 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.

52%
League average

Goal patterns

17%BTTS at half-time30%
Oţelul GalaţiCsikszereda
7%BTTS in both halves7%
Oţelul GalaţiCsikszereda
37%Scored in both halves13%
Oţelul GalaţiCsikszereda

BTTS and goal count

30%Min. 3 goals and BTTS43%
Oţelul GalaţiCsikszereda
17%Min. 3 goals without BTTS13%
Oţelul GalaţiCsikszereda
40%BTTS - last 560%
Oţelul GalaţiCsikszereda

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.

1st half

67%Min. 1 goal before half-time83%
Oţelul GalaţiCsikszereda
33%Min. 2 goals before half-time50%
Oţelul GalaţiCsikszereda
13%Min. 3 goals before half-time23%
Oţelul GalaţiCsikszereda

2nd half

70%Min. 1 goal after half-time70%
Oţelul GalaţiCsikszereda
40%Min. 2 goals after half-time40%
Oţelul GalaţiCsikszereda
13%Min. 3 goals after half-time17%
Oţelul GalaţiCsikszereda

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 61% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.5 pts / game - Oţelul Galaţi · 0.93 pts / game - Csikszereda

Oţelul Galaţi - half-time state
37% leading40% draw23% trailing
Csikszereda - half-time state
20% leading33% draw47% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.5Points per game (1st half)0.93
Oţelul GalaţiCsikszereda
0.7Goals scored (1st half)0.57
Oţelul GalaţiCsikszereda
0.43Goals conceded (1st half)1.07
Oţelul GalaţiCsikszereda
1.13Average goals (1st half)1.63
Oţelul GalaţiCsikszereda
70%Clean sheet before half-time33%
Oţelul GalaţiCsikszereda
47%No goal before half-time53%
Oţelul GalaţiCsikszereda

After half-time (2nd half)

1.3Points per game (2nd half)0.97
Oţelul GalaţiCsikszereda
0.6Goals scored (2nd half)0.43
Oţelul GalaţiCsikszereda
0.63Goals conceded (2nd half)0.87
Oţelul GalaţiCsikszereda
1.23Average goals (2nd half)1.3
Oţelul GalaţiCsikszereda
53%Clean sheet after half-time43%
Oţelul GalaţiCsikszereda
57%No goal after half-time60%
Oţelul GalaţiCsikszereda

Oţelul Galaţi - second-half results

30% W40% D30% L
45
Half-time points
21
Half-time goals
+8
Goal difference (1st half)
39
Second-half points
-1
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.50
PPG before half-time
Lead holding100%

Leads at halftime in 37% of games and wins 37%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.2

Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Csikszereda - second-half results

17% W47% D37% L
28
Half-time points
17
Half-time goals
-15
Goal difference (1st half)
29
Second-half points
-13
Goal difference (2nd half)
0.93
PPG before half-time
Lead holding135%

Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 27%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime-0.2

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Oţelul Galaţi - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game0.800.80
Goals scored / game0.60.2
Goals allowed / game1.21.2
Average goals per game1.81.4
1 goal80%80%
2 goals60%60%
3 goals40%0%
Clean sheet40%40%
No goal40%80%
Goal difference-3-5
Half-time: 20% leading - 20% draw - 60% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 20% draw - 60% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 40% - Half-time goals total: 3
Csikszereda - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.601.80
Goals scored / game0.80.6
Goals allowed / game1.00.2
Average goals per game1.80.8
1 goal60%60%
2 goals60%20%
3 goals40%0%
Clean sheet60%80%
No goal60%40%
Goal difference-1+2
Half-time: 40% leading - 40% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 60% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 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.

Oţelul Galaţi
ScoredConceded
4
7
0-15
6
2
16-30
11
4
31-45
6
4
46-60
5
9
61-75
7
6
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (11 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.

Csikszereda
ScoredConceded
5
8
0-15
4
8
16-30
8
16
31-45
4
6
46-60
5
10
61-75
4
10
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (16). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.

* 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

2.65
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.6 : 1.0
Estimated goal split
home : away
104%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
47%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-6%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
44%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
11%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 9 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Oţelul Galaţi

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.04
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.27
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-12.8 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.16
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.43
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
92%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
94%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.57
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.1
Late goals
18% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 10% come in the first quarter-hour.
18%

Csikszereda

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.67
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.26
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+13.0 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.20
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.06
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
88%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
137%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.93
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.1
Late goals
13% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 17% come in the first quarter-hour.
13%

* 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 GalaţiLigaCsikszereda
Average goals per game▼ 2.372.56▲ 2.93
Both teams scored▼ 37%52%▲ 57%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)• 47%48%▲ 57%
Clean sheets▲ 37%27%▼ 20%
Goal before half-time▼ 67%69%▲ 83%
Goal after half-time▼ 70%75%▼ 70%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.56
Average goals per game
52%
Both teams scored
48%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
27%
Clean sheets
1.41
Home goals / game
1.14
Away goals / game
+24%
Home attack advantage
+19%
Home defensive advantage
+12%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
69%
1 goal
36%
2 goals
14%
3 goals
2%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
75%
1 goal
43%
2 goals
14%
3 goals
3%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. Oţelul GalaţiGoalManuel Alberto Cunha Lopes
  2. Oţelul GalaţiYellow cardConrado Buchanelli Holz
  3. CsikszeredaYellow cardLászló Kleinheisler
  4. CsikszeredaGoalLászló Kleinheisler
  5. Oţelul GalaţiSubstitutionOn: Dan-Cristian NeicuOff: Denis Bordun
  6. CsikszeredaSubstitutionOn: Soufiane Jebari JebariOff: László Kleinheisler
  7. CsikszeredaYellow cardRăzvan Alin Trif
  8. CsikszeredaSubstitutionOn: Mátyás TajtiOff: Szilard Veres
  9. CsikszeredaSubstitutionOn: Zoárd NagyOff: Marton Eppel
  10. Oţelul GalaţiYellow cardDan-Cristian Neicu
  11. CsikszeredaYellow cardRaul Ioan Palmes
  12. Oţelul GalaţiGoalConrado Buchanelli Holz
  13. CsikszeredaYellow cardEduard Adrian Pap

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.

Szabolcs KovacsMatches officiated: 23
4.17Cards per match
0Penalties per match
1 / X / 252%Home wins22%Draws26%Away wins

Head-to-head

Record from Oţelul Galaţi's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses against Csikszereda. Games average 2.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.

FC Oţelul Galaţi
3 : 0
AFK Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc
AFK Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc
1 : 1
FC Oţelul Galaţi

FAQ

What was the result of Oţelul Galaţi vs Csikszereda?

The Liga I match finished Oţelul Galaţi 2:3 Csikszereda. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What is the head-to-head record between Oţelul Galaţi and Csikszereda?

In the last 2 head-to-head matches Oţelul Galaţi won 1, Csikszereda won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.

What do the goal statistics show before Oţelul Galaţi vs Csikszereda?

Oţelul Galaţi score 1.30 goals per game on average and Csikszereda 1.00. The Liga I average is 2.56 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 37% of Oţelul Galaţi's matches and 57% of Csikszereda's.

What form are Oţelul Galaţi and Csikszereda in?

Over the last 5 games Oţelul Galaţi have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Csikszereda 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Oţelul Galaţi vs Csikszereda?

The statistical background for Oţelul Galaţi vs Csikszereda — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.