Universitatea Cluj vs Oţelul Galaţi: match statistics
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 September 14, 2026. Venue: Cluj Arena. Final score: 3:0.
Recent form
Universitatea Cluj has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Oţelul Galaţi has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Universitatea Cluj scores 1.29 goals per game and allows 1.86. Oţelul Galaţi scores 1.13 and allows 1.13. Games in this league average 2.52 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 71% of Universitatea Cluj's games and 63% of Oţelul Galaţi's. The Over 2.5 rates are 86% and 38%, compared with league averages of 48% for BTTS and 46% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Universitatea Cluj has the higher season xG average, 1.72 to 1.27 per game. Universitatea Cluj takes 15.4 shots per game, while Oţelul Galaţi takes 11.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Universitatea Cluj leads at halftime in 29% of its games and scores 0.86 goals per game after halftime. Oţelul Galaţi leads at halftime in 25% and scores 0.63 after halftime.
When the teams score
Universitatea Cluj's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (3 goals). For Oţelul Galaţi, it is minutes 0-15 (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga I games average 2.52 goals. Both teams score in 48% of games, and 46% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.50 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
Universitatea Cluj have a clear home advantage: they have won 75% of their home matches, scoring an average of 2.00 goals per game, while Oţelul Galaţi have failed to win away and drew as many as 67% of their away fixtures. The hosts also create more chances, averaging 16.5 shots and 5.75 shots on target per match, compared with 9.67 shots and 2.33 on target for the visitors. The difference is also reflected in chance quality: Cluj’s average home xG stands at 1.84, while Oţelul’s away xG is just 1.06; the visitors have failed to score in 33% of their away matches. However, the hosts’ defense is not entirely reliable, conceding an average of 1.50 goals and keeping no clean sheets, while Oţelul have scored in 5 of their 8 matches this season, making a draw a realistic scenario. Nevertheless, Cluj’s superior home efficiency and significantly higher number of chances created point towards a home win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Both teams have high seasonal rates of matches featuring goals from both sides: Universitatea Cluj 60% and Oţelul Galaţi 67%, well above the league average of 44%. In their last five matches, each team recorded BTTS in 60% of cases, while also conceding heavily: the hosts averaged 2.0 goals conceded per match, compared with 1.8 for the visitors. Oţelul have not kept a single clean sheet this season and concede an average of 1.67 goals, strengthening the hosts’ chances of scoring. Universitatea also create more chances, with an average xG of 1.40 and 4.0 shots on target, compared with their opponents’ 1.06 xG and 2.33 shots on target. However, their defense allows opponents an xG of 1.46. The most likely scenario is therefore at least one goal for each side, although the hosts’ moderate 8% conversion rate limits confidence in this pick.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The strongest pick is Over 1.5 goals, as at least one goal was scored in 100% of both teams’ matches this season, while the 1.5 line was surpassed in 60% of Universitatea’s games and 67% of Oţelul’s. The hosts generate an average of 1.40 xG, while their opponents allow as much as 1.85 xG, clearly strengthening their prospects of scoring. Oţelul score an average of 1.33 goals per match, while Cluj’s defense conceded 2.0 goals per game across their last five outings. Recent form also points towards goals: both teams have recorded goals from both sides in 60% of their matches, while Universitatea had Over 2.5 goals in 80% of their last five games. The 2.5 line is more balanced, whereas Over 1.5 remains clearly the safest signal with a projected total of 2.75 goals.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The most likely HT/FT outcome is a draw at half-time followed by a Universitatea Cluj win, as the hosts were level at the break in 3 of their 5 home matches, while Oţelul were trailing at half-time in as many as 67% of their games. Cluj defend very solidly before the break, conceding an average of just 0.2 goals and keeping a clean sheet in 80% of these periods. After half-time, the hosts score an average of 0.8 goals and have built a positive goal difference of +1, whereas Oţelul score just 0.33 goals per match during this period. Cluj’s advantage over the full match is also reflected in the average points tally of 1.60 compared with 0.67, as well as in the quality of chances created, with an xG of 1.40 versus 1.06 for their opponents. The X/1 scenario is further supported by the fact that the hosts average 4.0 shots on target per match, while the visitors have not kept a single clean sheet this season.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
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) | 31% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 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 games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Universitatea Cluj is 20% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 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 14% better for: goals scored per game.
1.29 goals / game - Universitatea Cluj · 1.13 goals / game - Oţelul Galaţi
Oţelul Galaţi is 65% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.86 goals / game - Universitatea Cluj · 1.13 goals / game - Oţelul Galaţi
Universitatea Cluj scores in 71% of games (5 of 7 games), while Oţelul Galaţi keeps a clean sheet in 13% (1 of 8 games).
Oţelul Galaţi scores in 75% of games (6 of 8 games), while Universitatea Cluj keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 7 games).
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.
Oţelul Galaţi is 13% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - Universitatea Cluj · 1.13 pts / game - Oţelul Galaţi
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Universitatea Cluj - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 43%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 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 25% of games and wins 25%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +1 |
* 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 46-60 (3 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (2 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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 | ▲ 3.14 | 2.52 | ▼ 2.25 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 71% | 48% | ▲ 63% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 86% | 46% | ▼ 38% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 31% | ▼ 13% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 86% | 64% | • 63% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 86% | 74% | ▲ 88% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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.
Head-to-head
Record from Universitatea Cluj's perspective: 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses against Oţelul Galaţi. Games average 3.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Universitatea Cluj vs Oţelul Galaţi?
The Liga I match finished Universitatea Cluj 3:0 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 Universitatea Cluj and Oţelul Galaţi?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Universitatea Cluj won 2, Oţelul Galaţi won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Universitatea Cluj vs Oţelul Galaţi?
Universitatea Cluj score 1.29 goals per game on average and Oţelul Galaţi 1.13. The Liga I average is 2.52 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 71% of Universitatea Cluj's matches and 63% of Oţelul Galaţi's.
What form are Universitatea Cluj and Oţelul Galaţi in?
Over the last 5 games Universitatea Cluj have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 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.