FCSB vs UTA Arad: match statistics
FCSB demonstrates superior offensive quality in home matches compared to UTA Arad, evidenced by a higher average xG (2.07 vs 1.45) and better chance conversion. The hosts maintain possession dominance (61% vs 45%), allowing them to control the tempo and create more scoring opportunities. UTA Arad shows solid form in their last five matches (1.6 PPG), but their weak away defense (only 7% clean sheets, conceding an average of 1.47 goals) is a serious concern. FCSB wins 44% of their home games and keeps a clean sheet in 38% of them, which, with the support of their fans, gives them a clear advantage. Considering all factors, a home win is expected, although UTA Arad could cause an upset, hence a significant probability of a draw remains.
FCSB vs UTA Arad: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
FCSB play UTA Arad in Liga I (Romania). The match date is 20 March 2026 at 18:00. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
FCSB: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. UTA Arad: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
FCSB scores 1.63 and concedes 1.29 goals per match. UTA Arad scores 1.36 and concedes 1.31. League average: 2.53 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: FCSB 56%, UTA Arad 56%. Over 2.5: FCSB 54%, UTA Arad 46%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 46%.
xG, shots and style
FCSB has higher xG: 1.94 vs 1.54. FCSB: 17.7 shots per match, UTA Arad: 14.0.
Match halves
FCSB: half-time lead 44%, second-half goals 0.76. UTA Arad: half-time lead 28%, second-half goals 0.74.
Goals by minute
FCSB: 0-15 (13 goals). UTA Arad: 76-90+ (16 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Liga I: 2.53 goals per match, BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 46%.
Head-to-head
2 H2H matches: 2-0-0. Average goals 5.00, BTTS 50%.
Match description
FCSB demonstrates superior offensive quality in home matches compared to UTA Arad, evidenced by a higher average xG (2.07 vs 1.45) and better chance conversion. The hosts maintain possession dominance (61% vs 45%), allowing them to control the tempo and create more scoring opportunities. UTA Arad shows solid form in their last five matches (1.6 PPG), but their weak away defense (only 7% clean sheets, conceding an average of 1.47 goals) is a serious concern. FCSB wins 44% of their home games and keeps a clean sheet in 38% of them, which, with the support of their fans, gives them a clear advantage. Considering all factors, a home win is expected, although UTA Arad could cause an upset, hence a significant probability of a draw remains.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what 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.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| FCSB | UTA Arad | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
UTA Arad is 14% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - FCSB · 1.6 pts / match - UTA Arad
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.
FCSB is 20% better for: goals scored per match.
1.63 goals / match - FCSB · 1.36 goals / match - UTA Arad
FCSB scores in 78% of matches (32 of 41 matches), while UTA Arad keeps a clean sheet in 23% (9 of 39 matches).
UTA Arad scores in 74% of matches (29 of 39 matches), while FCSB keeps a clean sheet in 29% (12 of 41 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* 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
BTTS and goal count
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.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — FCSB
Over / Under — UTA Arad
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
FCSB is 25% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.66 pts / match - FCSB · 1.33 pts / match - UTA Arad
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
FCSB - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 44% of matches and wins 46%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
UTA Arad - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 28% of matches and wins 41%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (13 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (16). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (16 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
FCSB
UTA Arad
* 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 context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Liga I).
Teams vs league
| FCSB | Liga | UTA Arad | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.93 | 2.53 | ▲ 2.67 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 56% | 51% | ▲ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 54% | 46% | • 46% |
| Clean sheets | • 29% | 28% | ▼ 23% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 73% | 67% | ▲ 69% |
| Goal after half-time | • 76% | 76% | ▲ 85% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): FCSB 2 - 0 - 0 UTA Arad. Average goals 5.00, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of FCSB vs UTA Arad?
The Liga I match finished FCSB 1:0 UTA Arad. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between FCSB and UTA Arad?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches FCSB won 2, UTA Arad won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 5.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before FCSB vs UTA Arad?
FCSB score 1.63 goals per game on average and UTA Arad 1.36. The Liga I average is 2.53 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 56% of FCSB's matches and 56% of UTA Arad's.
What form are FCSB and UTA Arad in?
Over the last 5 games FCSB have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and UTA Arad 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for FCSB vs UTA Arad?
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.