UTA Arad vs Rapid Bucureşti: match statistics
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 August 7, 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
UTA Arad has 0 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.33 points per game. Rapid Bucureşti has 2 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.33 points per game.
Scoring records
UTA Arad scores 0.67 goals per game and allows 2.33. Rapid Bucureşti scores 1.67 and allows 0.67. Games in this league average 2.71 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 33% of UTA Arad's games and 67% of Rapid Bucureşti's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 33%, compared with league averages of 46% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Rapid Bucureşti has the higher season xG average, 2.00 to 1.71 per game. UTA Arad takes 16.7 shots per game, while Rapid Bucureşti takes 18.0.
First-half and second-half trends
UTA Arad leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 0.67 goals per game after halftime. Rapid Bucureşti leads at halftime in 67% and scores 0.33 after halftime.
When the teams score
UTA Arad's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (1 goals). For Rapid Bucureşti, it is minutes 31-45+ (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga I games average 2.71 goals. Both teams score in 46% of games, and 50% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% 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
Rapid Bucureşti are top of the table and remain unbeaten after three matches this season (2 wins, 1 draw), while they have also avoided defeat in their last five games, recording 2 wins and 3 draws. UTA Arad have a weaker overall season record, with no wins in their opening three league matches and a 2:7 goal difference, although they have collected 7 points from their last five outings. At home, the hosts create significantly more chances: they average 24 shots, post an xG of 2.65 and enjoy 58% possession, compared with Rapid’s 13 shots and xG of 1.52 away from home. At the same time, UTA concede an average of 2 goals at home despite allowing opponents a low xG of just 0.69, indicating issues with opponents’ chance conversion or defensive efficiency in key moments. Both teams drew their only previous match played at home and away respectively, so given UTA’s advantage in chance creation and Rapid’s greater results stability, a share of the points is the most likely outcome.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The case for goals from both sides is strengthened by the fact that Rapid have recorded BTTS in 100% of their matches so far, while averaging 1.4 goals scored over their last five fixtures. UTA have conceded an average of 1.4 goals in their last five matches, which should give the visitors a realistic path to scoring, particularly with their average xG of 1.89. The hosts generate even more chances: their xG over the last five matches stands at 2.06, while in home games they average 20.5 shots, including 7 on target. The risk to the pick comes from UTA's low 20% BTTS rate in their last five appearances and an average of just 0.8 goals scored. However, Rapid have not kept a clean sheet this season and allow opponents an xG of 1.42. Therefore, the more likely scenario is that both teams score at least one goal.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The strongest signal is Under 3.5, as matches featuring at least three goals occurred in only 40% of the last five games played by both teams. During this period, UTA averaged 0.8 goals per match, while Rapid conceded just 0.8, limiting the hosts’ potential despite UTA’s high xG of 2.06. Rapid recently scored 1.4 goals per game, but UTA’s defense allowed opponents an xG of 1.05, so the forecast for the visitors remains moderate. The total projection of 2.42 goals is below the four-goal threshold, while the league records Over 2.5 in 45% of matches. Additionally, neither team has exceeded 3.5 goals in their respective away or home matches covered by the current season data.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest scenario is a draw at half-time followed by a Rapid win, as UTA have been level at the break in 80% of their last five matches and have failed to score a single first-half goal during that period. Rapid led at half-time in 3 of their last 5 matches, scoring an average of 1.0 goal and conceding none, which significantly reduces the hosts’ chances of taking an early lead. Across their last five matches overall, the visitors have remained unbeaten, recording 2 wins and 3 draws, with an average of 1.4 goals scored and just 0.8 conceded; in the same sample, UTA have recorded 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats, while conceding 1.4 goals per match. UTA’s home advantage is evident in the season data, with the hosts averaging 2.0 goals and winning all of their matches so far, but their current attacking form and Rapid’s first-half superiority point towards an evenly balanced start and a second-half turnaround in favor of the visitors. The recommended HT/FT pick is X/2.
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 | Rapid Bucureşti | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 24% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.17 | 0.26 |
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.
Rapid Bucureşti is 606% better for: last-5 form.
0.33 pts / game - UTA Arad · 2.33 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 149% better for: goals scored per game.
0.67 goals / game - UTA Arad · 1.67 goals / game - Rapid Bucureşti
Rapid Bucureşti is 248% better for: goals allowed per game.
2.33 goals / game - UTA Arad · 0.67 goals / game - Rapid Bucureşti
UTA Arad scores in 33% of games (1 of 3 games), while Rapid Bucureşti keeps a clean sheet in 33% (1 of 3 games).
Rapid Bucureşti scores in 100% of games (3 of 3 games), while UTA Arad keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 3 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 - 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 248% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.67 pts / game - UTA Arad · 2.33 pts / game - Rapid Bucureşti
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
UTA Arad - second-half results
Allows 1.0 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Rapid Bucureşti - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 67% of games and wins 67%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.7 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.67 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.7 | 1.7 |
| Average goals per game | 0.7 | 2.3 |
| 1 goal | 33% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 33% | 67% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 33% |
| Clean sheet | 67% | 33% |
| No goal | 100% | 67% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.33 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.3 | 0.3 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| Average goals per game | 1.3 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 67% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 33% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 33% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 33% |
| No goal | 33% | 67% |
| Goal difference | +4 | -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 61-75 (1 goal). Concedes most in 76-90 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (3 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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 | ▲ 3.00 | 2.71 | ▼ 2.33 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 33% | 46% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 50% | ▼ 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 27% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 33% | 75% | ▼ 67% |
| 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, 0 draws and 2 losses against Rapid Bucureşti. Games average 2.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of UTA Arad vs Rapid Bucureşti?
The Liga I match finished UTA Arad 0:0 Rapid Bucureşti. 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 Rapid Bucureşti?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches UTA Arad won 0, Rapid Bucureşti won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before UTA Arad vs Rapid Bucureşti?
UTA Arad score 0.67 goals per game on average and Rapid Bucureşti 1.67. The Liga I average is 2.71 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 33% of UTA Arad's matches and 67% of Rapid Bucureşti's.
What form are UTA Arad and Rapid Bucureşti in?
Over the last 5 games UTA Arad have a 0-1-2 record (0.33 points per game) and Rapid Bucureşti 2-1-0 (2.33 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.