Romania - Liga IData current as of September 13, 2026

Unirea Slobozia vs Oţelul Galaţi: match statistics

125%(3.10)
X30%(3.20)
245%(2.15)

Oțelul Galați appear to be the favorites for this match despite playing away. Unirea Slobozia are in very poor form with just one draw in their last five matches and a disastrous home record (67% losses, only 27% wins). The hosts are in 14th place in the table and have a negative goal difference of -6 in home matches, with an alarming rate of 53% of matches without scoring at home. The visitors, although not in peak form, have better away statistics: 40% clean sheets, a better average xG (1.37 vs 1.25 for the hosts), and a higher average ball possession (53% vs 47%). The difference in team quality and the current disposition of both sides point to an Oțelul Galați victory, although the visitors' poor form in their last five matches increases the probability of a draw.

Unirea Slobozia vs Oţelul Galaţi: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Unirea Slobozia played against Oţelul Galaţi in Liga I (Romania). The game was played on March 23, 2026. Final score: 2:1.

Recent form

Unirea Slobozia has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.20 points per game. Oţelul Galaţi has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.

Scoring records

Unirea Slobozia scores 0.94 goals per game and allows 1.58. Oţelul Galaţi scores 1.32 and allows 1.13. Games in this league average 2.55 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 45% of Unirea Slobozia's games and 39% of Oţelul Galaţi's. The Over 2.5 rates are 48% and 48%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Oţelul Galaţi has the higher season xG average, 1.48 to 1.14 per game. Unirea Slobozia takes 10.3 shots per game, while Oţelul Galaţi takes 13.6.

First-half and second-half trends

Unirea Slobozia leads at halftime in 16% of its games and scores 0.55 goals per game after halftime. Oţelul Galaţi leads at halftime in 35% and scores 0.61 after halftime.

When the teams score

Unirea Slobozia's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (9 goals). For Oţelul Galaţi, it is minutes 31-45+ (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Liga I games average 2.55 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 47% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.50 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

Oțelul Galați appear to be the favorites for this match despite playing away. Unirea Slobozia are in very poor form with just one draw in their last five matches and a disastrous home record (67% losses, only 27% wins). The hosts are in 14th place in the table and have a negative goal difference of -6 in home matches, with an alarming rate of 53% of matches without scoring at home. The visitors, although not in peak form, have better away statistics: 40% clean sheets, a better average xG (1.37 vs 1.25 for the hosts), and a higher average ball possession (53% vs 47%). The difference in team quality and the current disposition of both sides point to an Oțelul Galați victory, although the visitors' poor form in their last five matches increases the probability of a draw.

View the statistical overview

Stats by half

1 : 1
First half
1 : 0
Second half

Game stats

33Possession (%)67
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
11Shots11
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
2Shots on target5
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
0.97xG1.35
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
5Corners5
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
18Dangerous attacks40
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
9Fouls20
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
1Cards1
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
0.94Goals scored / game1.32
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
1.58Goals allowed / game1.13
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
42%Average possession53%
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
3.13Shots on target / game4.19
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

10.29Shots per game13.61
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
3.13Shots on target4.19
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
9.1%Shot conversion9.7%
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
42%Possession53%
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
1.14xG for1.48
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
1.76xG against1.48
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi

Shooting quality

Unirea Slobozia: BalancedOţelul Galaţi: Balanced
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
Accuracy (shots on target)30%31%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.110.11
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.300.32

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 formwho is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Oţelul Galaţi is 300% better for: last-5 form.

0.2 pts / game - Unirea Slobozia · 0.8 pts / game - Oţelul Galaţi

Unirea Slobozia
LLLDL
No win in the last 5 games
Season result split
23% W13% D65% L
Season (W-D-L)
7-4-20
0.81 pts / game · goal difference -20
Last 5 (W-D-L)
0-1-4
0.20 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
4-1-10
Last 5 at home
1-0-4
LLWLL
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 0.6Goals conceded: 1.8xG: 0.73Opponent xG: 2.05BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 60%
Oţelul Galaţi
WDLLL
Season result split
35% W26% D39% L
Season (W-D-L)
11-8-12
1.32 pts / game · goal difference +6
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-1-3
0.80 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
4-4-7
Last 5 away
1-1-3
LDLWL
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.0Goals conceded: 2.2xG: 1.45Opponent xG: 1.56BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 60%

Goalshow 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 40% better for: goals scored per game.

0.94 goals / game - Unirea Slobozia · 1.32 goals / game - Oţelul Galaţi

Oţelul Galaţi is 40% better for: goals allowed per game.

1.58 goals / game - Unirea Slobozia · 1.13 goals / game - Oţelul Galaţi

Unirea Slobozia scoring profile: mixed

Unirea Slobozia scores in 55% of games (17 of 31 meczów), while Oţelul Galaţi keeps a clean sheet in 35% (11 of 31 meczów).

Oţelul Galaţi scoring profile: very strong

Oţelul Galaţi scores in 61% of games (19 of 31 meczów), while Unirea Slobozia keeps a clean sheet in 16% (5 of 31 meczów).

29Goals scored (season)41
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
49Goals conceded (season)35
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
2.52Average goals per game2.45
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
3Goals scored (last 5)5
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
9Goals conceded (last 5)11
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi

How often they score at least...

55%1 goal61%
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
23%2 goals42%
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
6%3 goals19%
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
3%4 goals10%
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi

How often they concede at least...

84%1 goal65%
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
42%2 goals29%
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
26%3 goals13%
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
6%4 goals6%
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi

* 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.

51%
League average

Goal patterns

19%BTTS at half-time19%
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
0%BTTS in both halves10%
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
16%Scored in both halves39%
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi

BTTS and goal count

39%Min. 3 goals and BTTS32%
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
10%Min. 3 goals without BTTS16%
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
40%BTTS - last 540%
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi

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

68%Min. 1 goal before half-time68%
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
32%Min. 2 goals before half-time35%
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
13%Min. 3 goals before half-time13%
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi

2nd half

81%Min. 1 goal after half-time71%
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
39%Min. 2 goals after half-time42%
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
13%Min. 3 goals after half-time16%
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi

Game halveswhen 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 64% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

0.9 pts / game - Unirea Slobozia · 1.48 pts / game - Oţelul Galaţi

Unirea Slobozia - half-time state
16% leading42% draw42% trailing
Oţelul Galaţi - half-time state
35% leading42% draw23% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

0.9Points per game (1st half)1.48
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
0.39Goals scored (1st half)0.71
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
0.77Goals conceded (1st half)0.45
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
1.16Average goals (1st half)1.16
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
42%Clean sheet before half-time68%
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
71%No goal before half-time45%
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi

After half-time (2nd half)

1.03Points per game (2nd half)1.26
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
0.55Goals scored (2nd half)0.61
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
0.81Goals conceded (2nd half)0.68
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
1.35Average goals (2nd half)1.29
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
45%Clean sheet after half-time52%
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
58%No goal after half-time55%
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi

Unirea Slobozia - second-half results

26% W26% D48% L
28
Half-time points
12
Half-time goals
-12
Goal difference (1st half)
32
Second-half points
-8
Goal difference (2nd half)
0.90
PPG before half-time
Lead holding144%

Leads at halftime in 16% of games and wins 23%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.0

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Oţelul Galaţi - second-half results

29% W39% D32% L
46
Half-time points
22
Half-time goals
+8
Goal difference (1st half)
39
Second-half points
-2
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.48
PPG before half-time
Lead holding100%

Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 35%. 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.

Unirea Slobozia - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.000.40
Goals scored / game0.40.2
Goals allowed / game0.61.2
Average goals per game1.01.4
1 goal60%80%
2 goals20%60%
3 goals20%0%
Clean sheet40%20%
No goal80%80%
Goal difference-1-5
Half-time: 20% leading - 40% draw - 40% trailing
2nd half: 0% won - 40% draw - 60% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 2
Oţelul Galaţi - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.000.80
Goals scored / game0.60.4
Goals allowed / game1.01.2
Average goals per game1.61.6
1 goal80%80%
2 goals60%60%
3 goals20%20%
Clean sheet40%40%
No goal40%60%
Goal difference-2-4
Half-time: 20% leading - 40% draw - 40% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 20% draw - 60% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 40% - Half-time goals total: 3

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Unirea Slobozia
ScoredConceded
3
6
0-15
0
8
16-30
9
10
31-45
5
4
46-60
4
10
61-75
8
11
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.

Oţelul Galaţi
ScoredConceded
5
8
0-15
6
2
16-30
11
4
31-45
6
5
46-60
5
10
61-75
8
6
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (11 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

2.49
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.0 : 1.5
Estimated goal split
home : away
97%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
42%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-40%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
34%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
18%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 6 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Unirea Slobozia

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.62
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.02
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+0.9 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.
+0.18
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
66%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
140%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.61
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.2
Late goals
28% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 10% come in the first quarter-hour.
28%

Oţelul Galaţi

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
0.00
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.19
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.
+0.35
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
117%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
80%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.52
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.1
Late goals
20% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 12% come in the first quarter-hour.
20%

* 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 contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Liga I).

Teams vs league

Unirea SloboziaLigaOţelul Galaţi
Average goals per game 2.522.55 2.45
Both teams scored 45%51% 39%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 48%47% 48%
Clean sheets 16%28% 35%
Goal before half-time 68%69% 68%
Goal after half-time 81%75% 71%

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

2.55
Average goals per game
51%
Both teams scored
47%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
28%
Clean sheets
1.42
Home goals / game
1.13
Away goals / game
+26%
Home attack advantage
+20%
Home defensive advantage
+13%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
69%
1 goal
36%
2 goals
13%
3 goals
2%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
75%
1 goal
42%
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 GalaţiYellow cardLuan de Campos Cristiano da Silva
  2. Unirea SloboziaGoalRenato Espinoza Torres
  3. Unirea SloboziaGoalPatrick Adrian DulceaAssist: Vlad Pop
  4. Unirea SloboziaYellow cardTeodor Lungu
  5. Unirea SloboziaSubstitutionOn: Cristian BărbuţOff: Renato Espinoza Torres
  6. Unirea SloboziaSubstitutionOn: Nicolae CarnatOff: Denys Yanakov

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.

Andrei Florin ChivuleteMatches officiated: 8
3.88Cards per match
0Penalties per match
1 / X / 263%Home wins0%Draws38%Away wins

Head-to-head

Record from Unirea Slobozia's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Oţelul Galaţi. Games average 1.50 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.

FC Oţelul Galaţi
3 : 0
FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia
FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia
0 : 0
FC Oţelul Galaţi

FAQ

What was the result of Unirea Slobozia vs Oţelul Galaţi?

The Liga I match finished Unirea Slobozia 2:1 Oţelul Galaţi. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

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

In the last 2 head-to-head matches Unirea Slobozia won 0, Oţelul Galaţi won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.

What do the goal statistics show before Unirea Slobozia vs Oţelul Galaţi?

Unirea Slobozia score 0.94 goals per game on average and Oţelul Galaţi 1.32. The Liga I average is 2.55 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 45% of Unirea Slobozia's matches and 39% of Oţelul Galaţi's.

What form are Unirea Slobozia and Oţelul Galaţi in?

Over the last 5 games Unirea Slobozia have a 0-1-4 record (0.20 points per game) and Oţelul Galaţi 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Unirea Slobozia 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.