UTA Arad vs Rapid Bucureşti: match statistics
UTA Arad displays excellent form in the last five matches with a record of 4-1-0 and 2.6 PPG, while Rapid Bucharest is experiencing a crisis with just one victory in the last five meetings (0.8 PPG). The hosts are unbeaten in five matches and have a solid home record (45% wins, 45% clean sheets). Rapid, despite a higher table position, shows weaker away form with statistics similar to the hosts (45% wins, 36% draws). A key factor is UTA's advantage in expected goals on home soil (1.69 xG vs 1.35 xGA), whereas Rapid has a negative xG balance away (1.25 xG vs 1.69 xGA). Considering the current form of both teams and the balanced home/away statistics, a draw seems the most likely result, though UTA holds a slight advantage thanks to excellent disposition and playing in front of their own crowd.
UTA Arad vs Rapid Bucureşti: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
UTA Arad played against Rapid Bucureşti in Liga I (Romania). The game was played on January 26, 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Recent form
UTA Arad has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.60 points per game. Rapid Bucureşti has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
UTA Arad scores 1.32 goals per game and allows 1.36. Rapid Bucureşti scores 1.59 and allows 0.91. Games in this league average 2.49 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 59% of UTA Arad's games and 50% of Rapid Bucureşti's. The Over 2.5 rates are 45% and 45%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 45% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
UTA Arad has the higher season xG average, 1.49 to 1.45 per game. UTA Arad takes 13.4 shots per game, while Rapid Bucureşti takes 12.8.
First-half and second-half trends
UTA Arad leads at halftime in 27% of its games and scores 0.77 goals per game after halftime. Rapid Bucureşti leads at halftime in 41% and scores 0.77 after halftime.
When the teams score
UTA Arad's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). For Rapid Bucureşti, it is minutes 16-30 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga I games average 2.49 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 45% 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 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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
UTA Arad displays excellent form in the last five matches with a record of 4-1-0 and 2.6 PPG, while Rapid Bucharest is experiencing a crisis with just one victory in the last five meetings (0.8 PPG). The hosts are unbeaten in five matches and have a solid home record (45% wins, 45% clean sheets). Rapid, despite a higher table position, shows weaker away form with statistics similar to the hosts (45% wins, 36% draws). A key factor is UTA's advantage in expected goals on home soil (1.69 xG vs 1.35 xGA), whereas Rapid has a negative xG balance away (1.25 xG vs 1.69 xGA). Considering the current form of both teams and the balanced home/away statistics, a draw seems the most likely result, though UTA holds a slight advantage thanks to excellent disposition and playing in front of their own crowd.
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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 | Rapid Bucureşti | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.39 |
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 86% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / game - UTA Arad · 1.4 pts / game - Rapid Bucureşti
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.
Rapid Bucureşti is 20% better for: goals scored per game.
1.32 goals / game - UTA Arad · 1.59 goals / game - Rapid Bucureşti
Rapid Bucureşti is 49% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.36 goals / game - UTA Arad · 0.91 goals / game - Rapid Bucureşti
UTA Arad scores in 77% of games (17 of 22 meczów), while Rapid Bucureşti keeps a clean sheet in 41% (9 of 22 meczów).
Rapid Bucureşti scores in 82% of games (18 of 22 meczów), while UTA Arad keeps a clean sheet in 23% (5 of 22 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 - Rapid Bucureşti
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.
Rapid Bucureşti is 25% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.27 pts / game - UTA Arad · 1.59 pts / game - Rapid Bucureşti
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
UTA Arad - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 41%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Rapid Bucureşti - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 41% of games and wins 55%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 0% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +2 |
* 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 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - 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
UTA Arad
Rapid Bucureşti
* 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 | Rapid Bucureşti | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.68 | 2.49 | • 2.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 59% | 50% | • 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 45% | 45% | • 45% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 23% | 29% | ▲ 41% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 73% | 70% | ▼ 68% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 86% | 73% | ▼ 68% |
^ 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 Rapid Bucureşti. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of UTA Arad vs Rapid Bucureşti?
The Liga I match finished UTA Arad 1:2 Rapid Bucureşti. 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 Rapid Bucureşti?
UTA Arad score 1.32 goals per game on average and Rapid Bucureşti 1.59. The Liga I average is 2.49 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 59% of UTA Arad's matches and 50% of Rapid Bucureşti's.
What form are UTA Arad and Rapid Bucureşti in?
Over the last 5 games UTA Arad have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Rapid Bucureşti 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for UTA Arad vs Rapid Bucureşti?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for UTA Arad vs Rapid Bucureşti: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.