UTA Arad vs CFR Cluj: match statistics
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UTA Arad vs CFR Cluj: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
UTA Arad plays CFR Cluj in Liga I (Romania). The game is scheduled for October 18, 2026.
Recent form
UTA Arad has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. CFR Cluj has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
UTA Arad scores 1.27 goals per game and allows 1.55. CFR Cluj scores 1.55 and allows 1.55. Games in this league average 2.67 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 45% of UTA Arad's games and 55% of CFR Cluj's. The Over 2.5 rates are 55% and 73%, compared with league averages of 47% for BTTS and 49% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
UTA Arad has the higher season xG average, 1.66 to 1.64 per game. UTA Arad takes 16.1 shots per game, while CFR Cluj takes 14.6.
First-half and second-half trends
UTA Arad leads at halftime in 18% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. CFR Cluj leads at halftime in 45% and scores 0.73 after halftime.
When the teams score
UTA Arad's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). For CFR Cluj, it is minutes 16-30 (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga I games average 2.67 goals. Both teams score in 47% of games, and 49% 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 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
| UTA Arad | CFR Cluj | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 27% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 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 29% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - UTA Arad · 1.4 pts / game - CFR Cluj
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.
CFR Cluj is 22% better for: goals scored per game.
1.27 goals / game - UTA Arad · 1.55 goals / game - CFR Cluj
UTA Arad scores in 55% of games (6 of 11 games), while CFR Cluj keeps a clean sheet in 36% (4 of 11 games).
CFR Cluj scores in 82% of games (9 of 11 games), while UTA Arad keeps a clean sheet in 27% (3 of 11 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 - UTA Arad
Over / Under - CFR Cluj
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.
CFR Cluj is 64% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - UTA Arad · 1.64 pts / game - CFR Cluj
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
UTA Arad - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 18% of games and wins 27%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
CFR Cluj - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 45% of games and wins 45%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +4 | -5 |
* 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 (7 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (4 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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
CFR Cluj
* 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 | CFR Cluj | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.82 | 2.67 | ▲ 3.09 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 45% | 47% | ▲ 55% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 55% | 49% | ▲ 73% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 27% | 31% | ▲ 36% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 55% | 65% | ▲ 73% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 73% | 77% | ▲ 91% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from UTA Arad's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against CFR Cluj. Games average 1.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
When do UTA Arad and CFR Cluj play?
UTA Arad face CFR Cluj on October 18, 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 UTA Arad and CFR Cluj?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches UTA Arad won 0, CFR Cluj won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before UTA Arad vs CFR Cluj?
UTA Arad score 1.27 goals per game on average and CFR Cluj 1.55. The Liga I average is 2.67 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 45% of UTA Arad's matches and 55% of CFR Cluj's.
What form are UTA Arad and CFR Cluj in?
Over the last 5 games UTA Arad have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and CFR Cluj 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for UTA Arad vs CFR Cluj?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for UTA Arad vs CFR Cluj: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.