Universitatea Cluj vs UTA Arad: match statistics
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Universitatea Cluj vs UTA Arad: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Universitatea Cluj plays UTA Arad in Liga I (Romania). The game is scheduled for August 17, 2026.
Recent form
Universitatea Cluj has 2 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. UTA Arad has 0 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 0.50 points per game.
Scoring records
Universitatea Cluj scores 1.33 goals per game and allows 1.00. UTA Arad scores 0.50 and allows 1.75. Games in this league average 2.45 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 67% of Universitatea Cluj's games and 25% of UTA Arad's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 50%, compared with league averages of 39% for BTTS and 45% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Universitatea Cluj has the higher season xG average, 1.59 to 1.47 per game. Universitatea Cluj takes 14.7 shots per game, while UTA Arad takes 14.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Universitatea Cluj leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. UTA Arad leads at halftime in 0% and scores 0.50 after halftime.
When the teams score
Universitatea Cluj's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (2 goals). For UTA Arad, it is minutes 61-75 (1 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, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% 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
| Universitatea Cluj | UTA Arad | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 25% | 22% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.15 |
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 300% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Universitatea Cluj · 0.5 pts / game - UTA Arad
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 166% better for: goals scored per game.
1.33 goals / game - Universitatea Cluj · 0.5 goals / game - UTA Arad
Universitatea Cluj is 75% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Universitatea Cluj · 1.75 goals / game - UTA Arad
Universitatea Cluj scores in 67% of games (2 of 3 meczów), while UTA Arad keeps a clean sheet in 25% (1 of 4 meczów).
UTA Arad scores in 25% of games (1 of 4 meczów), while Universitatea Cluj keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 3 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 - UTA Arad
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 33% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - Universitatea Cluj · 0.75 pts / game - UTA Arad
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Universitatea Cluj - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 67%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
UTA Arad - second-half results
Allows 0.8 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.67 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.3 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.7 | 0.3 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.3 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 67% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 67% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 33% | 67% |
| No goal | 67% | 33% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.75 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.5 | 1.3 |
| Average goals per game | 0.5 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 25% | 75% |
| 2 goals | 25% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 25% |
| Clean sheet | 75% | 50% |
| No goal | 100% | 75% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -3 |
* 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 (2 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (1 goal). Concedes most in 76-90 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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
Universitatea Cluj
UTA Arad
* 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 | UTA Arad | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.33 | 2.45 | ▼ 2.25 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 39% | ▼ 25% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 45% | ▲ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 35% | ▼ 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 71% | ▼ 25% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 67% | 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 Universitatea Cluj's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses against UTA Arad. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
When do Universitatea Cluj and UTA Arad play?
Universitatea Cluj face UTA Arad on August 17, 2026 in Liga I. 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 Universitatea Cluj and UTA Arad?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Universitatea Cluj won 1, UTA Arad won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Universitatea Cluj vs UTA Arad?
Universitatea Cluj score 1.33 goals per game on average and UTA Arad 0.50. The Liga I average is 2.45 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Universitatea Cluj's matches and 25% of UTA Arad's.
What form are Universitatea Cluj and UTA Arad in?
Over the last 5 games Universitatea Cluj have a 2-0-1 record (2.00 points per game) and UTA Arad 0-2-2 (0.50 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Universitatea Cluj vs UTA Arad?
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.