UTA Arad vs Oţelul Galaţi: match statistics
UTA Arad vs Oţelul Galaţi: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
UTA Arad played against Oţelul Galaţi in Liga I (Romania). The game was played on July 24, 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Recent form
UTA Arad has 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 0.00 points per game. Oţelul Galaţi has 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses, with 3.00 points per game.
Scoring records
UTA Arad scores 0.00 goals per game and allows 4.00. Oţelul Galaţi scores 2.00 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.63 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 0% of UTA Arad's games and 100% of Oţelul Galaţi's. The Over 2.5 rates are 100% and 100%, compared with league averages of 38% for BTTS and 63% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Oţelul Galaţi has the higher season xG average, 1.61 to 0.90 per game. UTA Arad takes 8.0 shots per game, while Oţelul Galaţi takes 15.0.
First-half and second-half trends
UTA Arad leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 0.00 goals per game after halftime. Oţelul Galaţi leads at halftime in 100% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
UTA Arad's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (0 goals). For Oţelul Galaţi, it is minutes 0-15 (1 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga I games average 2.63 goals. Both teams score in 38% of games, and 63% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% 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
I forecast an away win (2) due to clear statistical superiority in the recent period. Oţelul sit 6th vs 16th UTA and have scored 13 goals in their last 5 matches compared to UTA’s 3, indicating a decisive advantage in chance creation. The visitors average 2.2 points per game over their last five (3 wins, 2 draws), while the hosts average 1.6 points (2 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss), so Oţelul are more consistent in results. Although Oţelul conceded 7 goals in those 5 matches versus UTA’s 5, the season-long balance shows UTA currently at 0-4 in goals and without a win, whereas Oţelul are 2-1, which further favors the visitors. Consequently I assign roughly a 65% probability to the away win, 20% to a draw and 15% to a home victory.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Based on the last 5 matches the strongest signal favors BTTS: Oţelul scored 13 goals in 5 matches (avg. 2.6 per game) and conceded 7 (1.4), while UTA scored 3 goals in 5 matches (0.6) and conceded 5 (1.0). xG over the last 5 is 1.67 for both sides, and expected goals against are 1.27 for UTA and 1.33 for Oţelul, indicating both teams create real chances. Season-long indicators diverge (UTA BTTS 100% vs Oţelul 0%), but recent form in the last 5 (BTTS 20% UTA vs 100% Oţelul) and the substantial number of away goals (13) are a stronger current signal. Although the league has only 38% matches with BTTS and 63% clean sheets, Oţelul’s offensive form (2.6 goals in the last 5) materially reduces the likelihood of a clean sheet for UTA; therefore I assess the "both teams to score" scenario at ~65% vs 35% and recommend the pick: BTTS - Yes.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The model projects 1.50 goals for UTA Arad and 1.47 for Oţelul Galaţi, totaling 2.97 goals — calculated from average xG over the last 5 matches (home 1.67 xG, away 1.67 xG) adjusted for opponents’ average xG conceded (home concede 1.27 xG, away concede 1.33 xG). With aggregate λ≈2.97, a Poisson distribution implies probability of over 1.5 (≥2) at ~80%, over 2.5 (≥3) at ~57% and over 3.5 (≥4) at ~35%. Additionally, the league averages 2.63 goals per match, and the away side scored 13 goals in their last 5 fixtures (avg 2.6 per match), which strengthens the signal toward Over 2.5. The home team averages 15 shots and 6 on target per match, has a season scoring average of 2.0 goals and xG 1.61, so both sides possess potential to create chances. Based on this, I recommend the Over side on the 2.5 line as the strongest signal (Over 2.5: 57% vs Under 43%).
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Statistics clearly favor UTA Arad: the home team's season average goals is 2.0 versus 0.0 for Oţelul, home average xG is 1.61 versus 0.0 for the visitors, and the hosts average 15.0 shots (6.0 on target) versus 0.0 for the away side, indicating a large advantage in chance creation. UTA led at the break in 1 out of 1 matches so far (100.0% leadingAtHTPercentage_home) and scores on average 1.0 goal before half-time while conceding 0.0 on average at HT (scoredAVGHT_home 1.0; concededAVGHT_home 0.0; seasonCSPercentageHT_home 100.0%), so the scenario of the home team leading at half-time is the strongest. After 90 minutes the hosts have won 100.0% of matches (winPercentage_home 100.0%) and average 2.0 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per game, which increases the likelihood of holding the lead to full-time. For these reasons the best pick is HT/FT 1/1, with 1/X as a lower-risk option given seasonBTTSPercentage_home of 100.0% (possibility of a visiting goal after the break).
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
| UTA Arad | Oţelul Galaţi | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 25% | 40% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.00 | 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.
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.
Oţelul Galaţi is 300% better for: goals allowed per game.
4 goals / game - UTA Arad · 1 goals / game - Oţelul Galaţi
UTA Arad scores in 0% of games (0 of 1 meczów), while Oţelul Galaţi keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 1 meczów).
Oţelul Galaţi scores in 100% of games (1 of 1 meczów), while UTA Arad keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 1 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 - 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 200% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - UTA Arad · 3 pts / game - Oţelul Galaţi
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
UTA Arad - second-half results
Allows 4.0 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 100% of games and wins 100%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 1.0 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 | 0.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 4.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.0 | 4.0 |
| 1 goal | 0% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 100% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 0% |
| No goal | 100% | 100% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 3.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 0% |
| No goal | 0% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
* 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.
Concedes most in 76-90 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (1 goal). Concedes most in 46-60 (1). 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
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
| UTA Arad | Liga | Oţelul Galaţi | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 4.00 | 2.63 | ▲ 3.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 0% | 38% | ▲ 100% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 100% | 63% | ▲ 100% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 31% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 0% | 63% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 75% | ▲ 100% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from UTA Arad's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses against Oţelul Galaţi. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 33% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of UTA Arad vs Oţelul Galaţi?
The Liga I match finished UTA Arad 2:2 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 UTA Arad and Oţelul Galaţi?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches UTA Arad won 0, Oţelul Galaţi won 2 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before UTA Arad vs Oţelul Galaţi?
UTA Arad score 0.00 goals per game on average and Oţelul Galaţi 2.00. The Liga I average is 2.63 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 63% of games. Both teams score in 0% of UTA Arad's matches and 100% of Oţelul Galaţi's.
What form are UTA Arad and Oţelul Galaţi in?
Over the last 5 games UTA Arad have a 0-0-1 record (0.00 points per game) and Oţelul Galaţi 1-0-0 (3.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for UTA Arad vs Oţelul Galaţi?
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.