Universitatea Cluj vs Oţelul Galaţi: match statistics
Universitatea Cluj presents a clear advantage in this clash, particularly considering their excellent form in the last five matches (4 wins, 12 points out of 15 possible). The hosts occupy 4th place in the table and hold a positive home goal difference (+7), with a 43% home win rate. Oţelul Galaţi is experiencing a severe form crisis, earning just 4 points in the last 5 meetings (1 win, 1 draw, 3 losses) and conceding as many as 9 goals in that period. The visitors have a very high rate of matches without scoring away (57% FTS), which significantly limits their chances against the solid defense of the hosts (36% clean sheets at home). xG statistics also favor the hosts, who should capitalize on Oţelul's poor disposition with the support of their home crowd. A draw is possible due to the hosts' history of 36% home draws, but the current form of both teams speaks for a victory for Universitatea Cluj.
Universitatea Cluj vs Oţelul Galaţi: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Universitatea Cluj played against Oţelul Galaţi in Liga I (Romania). The game was played on February 27, 2026. Final score: 4:0.
Recent form
Universitatea Cluj has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.40 points per game. Oţelul Galaţi has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Universitatea Cluj scores 1.46 goals per game and allows 0.93. Oţelul Galaţi scores 1.39 and allows 0.93. Games in this league average 2.56 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 46% of Universitatea Cluj's games and 39% of Oţelul Galaţi's. The Over 2.5 rates are 43% and 46%, 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, 1.51 to 1.38 per game. Universitatea Cluj takes 12.2 shots per game, while Oţelul Galaţi takes 13.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Universitatea Cluj leads at halftime in 46% of its games and scores 0.71 goals per game after halftime. Oţelul Galaţi leads at halftime in 39% and scores 0.64 after halftime.
When the teams score
Universitatea Cluj'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 2.56 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games, and 48% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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
Universitatea Cluj presents a clear advantage in this clash, particularly considering their excellent form in the last five matches (4 wins, 12 points out of 15 possible). The hosts occupy 4th place in the table and hold a positive home goal difference (+7), with a 43% home win rate. Oţelul Galaţi is experiencing a severe form crisis, earning just 4 points in the last 5 meetings (1 win, 1 draw, 3 losses) and conceding as many as 9 goals in that period. The visitors have a very high rate of matches without scoring away (57% FTS), which significantly limits their chances against the solid defense of the hosts (36% clean sheets at home). xG statistics also favor the hosts, who should capitalize on Oţelul's poor disposition with the support of their home crowd. A draw is possible due to the hosts' history of 36% home draws, but the current form of both teams speaks for a victory for Universitatea Cluj.
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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
| Universitatea Cluj | Oţelul Galaţi | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 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.
Universitatea Cluj is 140% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / game - Universitatea Cluj · 1 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.
Universitatea Cluj is 5% better for: goals scored per game.
1.46 goals / game - Universitatea Cluj · 1.39 goals / game - Oţelul Galaţi
Universitatea Cluj scores in 75% of games (21 of 28 meczów), while Oţelul Galaţi keeps a clean sheet in 39% (11 of 28 meczów).
Oţelul Galaţi scores in 64% of games (18 of 28 meczów), while Universitatea Cluj keeps a clean sheet in 36% (10 of 28 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 - Universitatea Cluj
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.
Universitatea Cluj is 11% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.75 pts / game - Universitatea Cluj · 1.57 pts / game - Oţelul Galaţi
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Universitatea Cluj - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 46% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Oţelul Galaţi - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 39% of games and wins 39%. 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 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 2.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 60% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -2 |
* 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 (9 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (11 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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
Universitatea Cluj
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
| Universitatea Cluj | Liga | Oţelul Galaţi | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.39 | 2.56 | ▼ 2.32 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 46% | 52% | ▼ 39% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 43% | 48% | ▼ 46% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 36% | 27% | ▲ 39% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 64% | 70% | ▼ 68% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 79% | 75% | ▼ 68% |
^ 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 Universitatea Cluj's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Oţelul Galaţi. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Universitatea Cluj vs Oţelul Galaţi?
The Liga I match finished Universitatea Cluj 4:0 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 Universitatea Cluj vs Oţelul Galaţi?
Universitatea Cluj score 1.46 goals per game on average and Oţelul Galaţi 1.39. The Liga I average is 2.56 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 46% of Universitatea Cluj's matches and 39% of Oţelul Galaţi's.
What form are Universitatea Cluj and Oţelul Galaţi in?
Over the last 5 games Universitatea Cluj have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Oţelul Galaţi 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Universitatea Cluj vs Oţelul Galaţi?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Universitatea Cluj vs Oţelul Galaţi: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.