UTA Arad vs Botoşani: match statistics
Statistical analysis indicates evenly matched chances for both teams, favoring a draw. UTA Arad is in poor form with just 1 win in their last 5 matches and a 0.6 points per game average, but at home they have a decent 38% win rate and a favorable xG (1.63 vs 1.39). Botoşani has better overall form (1.4 PPG in the last 5 matches) and an impressive 54% clean sheet rate away, but their offensive efficiency on the road is low (0.85 goals per match, 46% FTS%). Both teams have an identical goal difference at home (-1 GD), which further confirms the balance of power. Considering the visitors' defensive solidity and both teams' goal-scoring issues, a draw seems the most likely outcome of this match.
UTA Arad vs Botoşani: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
UTA Arad played against Botoşani in Liga I (Romania). The game was played on February 15, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
UTA Arad has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Botoşani has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
UTA Arad scores 1.19 goals per game and allows 1.35. Botoşani scores 1.31 and allows 0.77. Games in this league average 2.54 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 54% of UTA Arad's games and 38% of Botoşani's. The Over 2.5 rates are 42% and 35%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 46% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
UTA Arad has the higher season xG average, 1.51 to 1.47 per game. UTA Arad takes 13.5 shots per game, while Botoşani takes 13.2.
First-half and second-half trends
UTA Arad leads at halftime in 23% of its games and scores 0.69 goals per game after halftime. Botoşani leads at halftime in 35% and scores 0.69 after halftime.
When the teams score
UTA Arad's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). For Botoşani, it is minutes 61-75 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga I games average 2.54 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 46% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. 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
Statistical analysis indicates evenly matched chances for both teams, favoring a draw. UTA Arad is in poor form with just 1 win in their last 5 matches and a 0.6 points per game average, but at home they have a decent 38% win rate and a favorable xG (1.63 vs 1.39). Botoşani has better overall form (1.4 PPG in the last 5 matches) and an impressive 54% clean sheet rate away, but their offensive efficiency on the road is low (0.85 goals per match, 46% FTS%). Both teams have an identical goal difference at home (-1 GD), which further confirms the balance of power. Considering the visitors' defensive solidity and both teams' goal-scoring issues, a draw seems the most likely outcome of this match.
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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
| UTA Arad | Botoşani | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.30 |
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.
UTA Arad is 50% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - UTA Arad · 0.8 pts / game - Botoşani
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.
Botoşani is 10% better for: goals scored per game.
1.19 goals / game - UTA Arad · 1.31 goals / game - Botoşani
Botoşani is 75% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.35 goals / game - UTA Arad · 0.77 goals / game - Botoşani
UTA Arad scores in 73% of games (19 of 26 meczów), while Botoşani keeps a clean sheet in 46% (12 of 26 meczów).
Botoşani scores in 65% of games (17 of 26 meczów), while UTA Arad keeps a clean sheet in 23% (6 of 26 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 - UTA Arad
Over / Under - Botoşani
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.
Botoşani is 26% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.19 pts / game - UTA Arad · 1.5 pts / game - Botoşani
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
UTA Arad - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 23% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Botoşani - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 42%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -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 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - 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
UTA Arad
Botoşani
* 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
| UTA Arad | Liga | Botoşani | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.54 | 2.54 | ▼ 2.08 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 54% | 51% | ▼ 38% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 42% | 46% | ▼ 35% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 23% | 28% | ▲ 46% |
| Goal before half-time | • 69% | 70% | ▼ 62% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 85% | 74% | ▼ 58% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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 UTA Arad's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Botoşani. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of UTA Arad vs Botoşani?
The Liga I match finished UTA Arad 2:1 Botoşani. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before UTA Arad vs Botoşani?
UTA Arad score 1.19 goals per game on average and Botoşani 1.31. The Liga I average is 2.54 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 54% of UTA Arad's matches and 38% of Botoşani's.
What form are UTA Arad and Botoşani in?
Over the last 5 games UTA Arad have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Botoşani 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for UTA Arad vs Botoşani?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for UTA Arad vs Botoşani: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.