Romania - Liga IStadionul Anghel IordanescuData current as of 05 August 2026

Voluntari vs UTA Arad: match statistics

Voluntari crest
Voluntari
1 : 0half-time 0:0
UTA Arad crest
UTA Arad

Voluntari vs UTA Arad: form, goals and key statistics

Key match information

Voluntari played UTA Arad in Liga I (Romania). The match was played on 1 August 2026. Venue: Stadionul Anghel Iordanescu. Final score: 1:0.

Current form

Voluntari: 0-1-1, 0.50 points/match. UTA Arad: 0-1-1, 0.50 points/match.

Goal statistics

Voluntari scores 1.00 and concedes 3.50 goals per match. UTA Arad scores 1.00 and concedes 3.00. League average: 2.61 goals.

BTTS / Over / Under

BTTS: Voluntari 50%, UTA Arad 50%. Over 2.5: Voluntari 100%, UTA Arad 100%. League level: BTTS 39%, Over 2.5 44%.

xG, shots and style

UTA Arad has higher xG: 1.78 vs 1.45. Voluntari: 14.5 shots per match, UTA Arad: 16.0.

Match halves

Voluntari: half-time lead 0%, second-half goals 0.50. UTA Arad: half-time lead 0%, second-half goals 1.00.

Goals by minute

Voluntari: 0-15 (1 goals). UTA Arad: 61-75 (1 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.

League context

Liga I: 2.61 goals per match, BTTS 39%, Over 2.5 44%.

Head-to-head

No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.

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 back a Voluntari win (1): the hosts average 2.00 goals per home match, have average xG 2.08, attempt on average 20 shots with 6 on target and a shot conversion around 10%, while UTA Arad away records an average of 0.00 goals scored with xG 0.90 and only 8 shots (2 on target) with 0% conversion. The visitors have 100% of away matches without scoring and 100% away losses, whereas Voluntari have no matches without a goal at home (0%) and remain unbeaten at home (0% losses, 100% draws). In the last 5 matches Voluntari scored 11 and conceded 12, and UTA scored 5 and conceded 7, indicating greater attacking potential for the hosts (11 vs 5) though both teams show defensive issues. Defensively Voluntari concede on average 2.00 goals at home, and UTA concede 4.00 on the road; additionally Voluntari have lower average xG against (1.12 vs 1.53) and higher own xG (2.08 vs 0.90), indicating an advantage in the quality of chances for the hosts. Considering the superiority in number and quality of chances (20 vs 8 shots, 6 vs 2 on target), UTA’s lack of away goals and the xG differential, I estimate the probabilities as ~70% home win, 18% draw and 12% away win.

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BTTS - will both teams score?

The balance of signals favors BTTS: Voluntari has a season BTTS rate of 100% and 60% in the last 5 matches, while UTA has 0% for the season but 40% in the last 5, so both teams scoring is more likely. In the last 5 matches Voluntari averaged 2.2 goals scored and 2.4 conceded (11 for, 12 against), and UTA averaged 1.0 scored and 1.4 conceded (5 for, 7 against), highlighting Voluntari's high susceptibility to conceding. Recent xG shows UTA generates 1.98 xG per match versus 1.54 xG for Voluntari, and seasonally Voluntari averages 24 shots and 9 on target per game versus 8 and 2 for UTA, so both teams create realistic chances. Additionally both teams have 100% of matches over 2.5 goals this season, further increasing the likelihood of goals from both sides. Considering these figures (Voluntari 100% season BTTS, 60% last 5, 2.4 average goals conceded by Voluntari and 1.98 xG for UTA) I assign BTTS 70%/30% and recommend BTTS - Yes.

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Over/Under - goals analysis

An xG-based estimate gives 2.09 expected goals for Voluntari (attacking xG 2.65 and xG against UTA 1.53) and 0.80 for UTA Arad (attacking xG 0.90 and xG against Voluntari 0.69), totaling 2.89 xG. With an average expectation of 2.89, a Poisson distribution implies probability of over 1.5 goals around 78%, over 2.5 around 55%, and over 3.5 around 33%. Seasonal stats support these conclusions: both teams have 100% of matches this season with more than 2.5 goals, Voluntari averages 24.0 shots (9.0 on target) and has attacking xG 2.65, while UTA concedes on average 4.0 goals per match and has xG against 1.53. The strongest signal is over 1.5 – it has the highest probability (~78%) and is backed by both high xG for Voluntari (2.09) and UTA’s weak defense (4.0 conceded and 1.53 xG against), therefore I recommend a bet on Over 1.5. Over 2.5 is moderately likely (~55%), whereas Over 3.5 at ~33% is too risky despite seasonal indicators.

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HT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario

Voluntari possess a clear offensive advantage: average xG 2.65 versus UTA’s 0.90, on average 24 shots to 8 and 9 shots on target to 2, and with conversion rates of 8.0% vs 0.0% this indicates the hosts both create and convert more chances. The match pattern is specific — Voluntari have been trailing at the break in 100% of cases (trailingAtHT_home 100.0), yet score on average 2.0 goals in second halves (scored_2hg_avg_home 2.0) and have won 100% of second halves (wins_2hg_percentage_home 100.0), meaning they regularly stage a turnaround after the interval. UTA, by contrast, average 0.0 goals scored and 4.0 conceded per away match (seasonScoredAVG_away 0.0, seasonConcededAVG_away 4.0) and concede on average 4.0 goals in second halves (conceded_2hg_avg_away 4.0), which facilitates hosts’ comebacks. Considering the xG gap of +1.75, the dominance in shots and the fact Voluntari average 2.0 second-half goals, the most likely scenario is HT: visitors leading, FT: Voluntari win (HT/FT 2/1).

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Half-by-half

0 : 0
1st half
1 : 0
2nd half

Match statistics

37Possession (%)63
VoluntariUTA Arad
9Shots18
VoluntariUTA Arad
3Shots on target1
VoluntariUTA Arad
1xG1.59
VoluntariUTA Arad
2Corners3
VoluntariUTA Arad
30Dangerous attacks52
VoluntariUTA Arad
10Fouls14
VoluntariUTA Arad
2Cards2
VoluntariUTA Arad

Pre-match profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.

1Goals scored / match1
VoluntariUTA Arad
3.5Goals conceded / match3
VoluntariUTA Arad
40%Average possession46%
VoluntariUTA Arad
3.5Shots on target / match5.5
VoluntariUTA Arad

Team statswho is more efficient?

Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.

14.5Shots per match16
VoluntariUTA Arad
3.5Shots on target5.5
VoluntariUTA Arad
6.9%Shot conversion6.3%
VoluntariUTA Arad
40%Possession46%
VoluntariUTA Arad
1.45xG for1.78
VoluntariUTA Arad
1.88xG against1.11
VoluntariUTA Arad

Shooting quality

Voluntari: AttackingUTA Arad: Attacking
VoluntariUTA Arad
Accuracy (shots on target)24%34%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.100.11
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.290.18

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 formwho is in better shape?

Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.

Voluntari
DL
No win in the last 5 matches
Season result split
0% W50% R50% P
Season (W-D-L)
0-1-1
0.50 pts / match · goal difference -5
Last 5 (W-D-L)
0-1-1
0.50 pts / match
Record at home (W-D-L)
0-1-0
Last 5 at home
0-1-0
D
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 1.0Goals conceded: 3.5xG: 1.45Opponent xG: 1.88BTTS: 50%Over 2.5: 100%
UTA Arad
LD
No win in the last 5 matches
Season result split
0% W50% R50% P
Season (W-D-L)
0-1-1
0.50 pts / match · goal difference -4
Last 5 (W-D-L)
0-1-1
0.50 pts / match
Record away (W-D-L)
0-0-1
Last 5 away
0-0-1
L
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 1.0Goals conceded: 3.0xG: 1.78Opponent xG: 1.11BTTS: 50%Over 2.5: 100%

Goalshow 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.

UTA Arad is 17% better for: goals conceded per match.

3.5 goals / match - Voluntari · 3 goals / match - UTA Arad

Voluntari scoring profile: very strong

Voluntari scores in 50% of matches (1 of 2 matches), while UTA Arad keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 2 matches).

UTA Arad scoring profile: very strong

UTA Arad scores in 50% of matches (1 of 2 matches), while Voluntari keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 2 matches).

2Goals scored (season)2
VoluntariUTA Arad
7Goals conceded (season)6
VoluntariUTA Arad
4.5Average goals in match4
VoluntariUTA Arad
2Goals scored (last 5)2
VoluntariUTA Arad
7Goals conceded (last 5)6
VoluntariUTA Arad

How often they score at least...

50%1 goal50%
VoluntariUTA Arad
50%2 goals50%
VoluntariUTA Arad
0%3 goals0%
VoluntariUTA Arad
0%4 goals0%
VoluntariUTA Arad

How often they concede at least...

100%1 goal100%
VoluntariUTA Arad
100%2 goals100%
VoluntariUTA Arad
50%3 goals50%
VoluntariUTA Arad
50%4 goals50%
VoluntariUTA Arad

* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.

Both teams scored (BTTS)how often do both teams score?

How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.

Goal patterns

50%BTTS at half-time0%
VoluntariUTA Arad
50%BTTS in both halves0%
VoluntariUTA Arad
50%Scored in both halves0%
VoluntariUTA Arad

BTTS and goal count

50%Min. 3 goals and BTTS50%
VoluntariUTA Arad
50%Min. 3 goals without BTTS50%
VoluntariUTA Arad
50%BTTS - last 550%
VoluntariUTA Arad

Goal count (Over/Under)how often do these matches cross the goal lines?

How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.

1st half

100%Min. 1 goal before half-time50%
VoluntariUTA Arad
100%Min. 2 goals before half-time50%
VoluntariUTA Arad
50%Min. 3 goals before half-time0%
VoluntariUTA Arad

2nd half

100%Min. 1 goal after half-time100%
VoluntariUTA Arad
100%Min. 2 goals after half-time100%
VoluntariUTA Arad
0%Min. 3 goals after half-time50%
VoluntariUTA Arad

Match halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Voluntari - half-time state
0% leading50% draw50% trailing
UTA Arad - half-time state
0% leading50% draw50% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

0.5Points per match (1st half)0.5
VoluntariUTA Arad
0.5Goals scored (1st half)0
VoluntariUTA Arad
2Goals conceded (1st half)1
VoluntariUTA Arad
2.5Average goals (1st half)1
VoluntariUTA Arad
0%Clean sheet before half-time50%
VoluntariUTA Arad
50%No goal before half-time100%
VoluntariUTA Arad

After half-time (2nd half)

0.5Points per match (2nd half)1.5
VoluntariUTA Arad
0.5Goals scored (2nd half)1
VoluntariUTA Arad
1.5Goals conceded (2nd half)2
VoluntariUTA Arad
2Average goals (2nd half)3
VoluntariUTA Arad
0%Clean sheet after half-time50%
VoluntariUTA Arad
50%No goal after half-time50%
VoluntariUTA Arad

Voluntari - second-half results

0% W50% R50% P
1
Half-time points
1
Half-time goals
-3
Goal difference (1st half)
1
Second-half points
-2
Goal difference (2nd half)
0.50
PPG before half-time
Defence after half-time-0.5

Defence stays stable across the full match.

UTA Arad - second-half results

50% W0% R50% P
1
Half-time points
0
Half-time goals
-2
Goal difference (1st half)
3
Second-half points
-2
Goal difference (2nd half)
0.50
PPG before half-time
Defence after half-time+1.0

Concedes 1.0 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.

Voluntari - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match0.500.50
Goals scored / match0.50.5
Goals conceded / match2.01.5
Average goals in match2.52.0
1 goal100%100%
2 goals100%100%
3 goals50%0%
Clean sheet0%0%
No goal50%50%
Goal difference-3-2
Half-time: 0% leading - 50% draw - 50% trailing
2nd half: 0% won - 50% draw - 50% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 50% - Half-time goals total: 1
UTA Arad - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match0.501.50
Goals scored / match0.01.0
Goals conceded / match1.02.0
Average goals in match1.03.0
1 goal50%100%
2 goals50%100%
3 goals0%50%
Clean sheet50%50%
No goal100%50%
Goal difference-2-2
Half-time: 0% leading - 50% draw - 50% trailing
2nd half: 50% won - 0% draw - 50% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 0

* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.

Voluntari
ScoredConceded
1
0
0-15
0
2
16-30
0
2
31-45
0
2
46-60
0
0
61-75
1
1
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (1 goli). Concedes most in 16-30 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.

UTA Arad
ScoredConceded
0
0
0-15
0
1
16-30
0
1
31-45
0
0
46-60
1
1
61-75
1
3
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (1 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.

Match profile

4.25
Estimated goals
attack vs opponent defence
2.0 : 2.3
Estimated goal split
home : away
163%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
50%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-100%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
25%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
25%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 4 matches
4+
Most common goal range
attack vs defence on both sides

Voluntari

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.43
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-2.07
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+0.5 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.45
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
-1.62
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
50%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
574%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
0.0
Late goals
50% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 50% come in the first quarter-hour.
50%

UTA Arad

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.67
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-2.67
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+0.4 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.78
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
-1.89
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
164%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
150%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+1.0
Late goals
50% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
50%

* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.

League contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Liga I).

Teams vs league

VoluntariLigaUTA Arad
Average goals in match 4.502.61 4.00
Both teams scored 50%39% 50%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 100%44% 100%
Clean sheets 0%31% 0%
Goal before half-time 100%72% 50%
Goal after half-time 100%72% 100%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.61
Average goals per match
39%
Both teams scored
44%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
31%
Clean sheets
2.00
Home goals / match
0.61
Away goals / match
+228%
Home attack advantage
+70%
Home defence advantage
+66%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
72%
1 goal
33%
2 goals
6%
3 goals
0%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
72%
1 goal
50%
2 goals
17%
3 goals
11%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. VoluntariYellow cardIon Gheorghe
  2. UTA AradSubstitutionOn: Jayson PapeauOff: Marinos Tzionis
  3. VoluntariSubstitutionOn: Matej MamićOff: George Cristian Merloi
  4. UTA AradYellow cardSota Mino
  5. VoluntariSubstitutionOn: Daniel TomaOff: Ion Gheorghe
  6. UTA AradYellow cardDmytro Pospelov
  7. VoluntariYellow cardDaniel Dumbravanu

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

FAQ

What was the result of Voluntari vs UTA Arad?

The Liga I match finished Voluntari 1:0 UTA Arad. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What do the goal statistics show before Voluntari vs UTA Arad?

Voluntari score 1.00 goals per game on average and UTA Arad 1.00. The Liga I average is 2.61 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Voluntari's matches and 50% of UTA Arad's.

What form are Voluntari and UTA Arad in?

Over the last 5 games Voluntari have a 0-1-1 record (0.50 points per game) and UTA Arad 0-1-1 (0.50 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Voluntari vs UTA Arad?

The statistical background for Voluntari vs UTA Arad — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.