Oţelul Galaţi vs UTA Arad: match statistics
Oțelul Galați are displaying impressive home form with a 54% win rate at their stadium and a positive goal difference of +11. The hosts average 1.85 goals scored and only 1.0 goals conceded in home matches, giving them an edge over UTA Arad. The visitors have a weaker away record with just 38% wins and a negative goal difference of -3 on the road, while also conceding an average of 1.38 goals per match. Additionally, UTA Arad fail to score in 23% of their away matches, which could be decisive in this encounter. The advantage in ball possession (53% vs 45%) and higher xG (1.61 vs 1.39) further speak in favor of the hosts. Considering all statistics, Oțelul Galați have a realistic chance of securing three points, although UTA Arad have shown slightly better overall form in their last five matches.
Oţelul Galaţi vs UTA Arad: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Oţelul Galaţi played UTA Arad in Liga I (Romania). The match was played on 20 February 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Current form
Oţelul Galaţi: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. UTA Arad: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Oţelul Galaţi scores 1.37 and concedes 0.89 goals per match. UTA Arad scores 1.22 and concedes 1.33. League average: 2.52 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Oţelul Galaţi 37%, UTA Arad 56%. Over 2.5: Oţelul Galaţi 44%, UTA Arad 44%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 46%.
xG, shots and style
UTA Arad has higher xG: 1.52 vs 1.50. Oţelul Galaţi: 13.7 shots per match, UTA Arad: 13.7.
Match halves
Oţelul Galaţi: half-time lead 41%, second-half goals 0.63. UTA Arad: half-time lead 26%, second-half goals 0.70.
Goals by minute
Oţelul Galaţi: 31-45+ (10 goals). UTA Arad: 76-90+ (10 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Liga I: 2.52 goals per match, BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 46%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 4.00, BTTS 0%.
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
Oțelul Galați are displaying impressive home form with a 54% win rate at their stadium and a positive goal difference of +11. The hosts average 1.85 goals scored and only 1.0 goals conceded in home matches, giving them an edge over UTA Arad. The visitors have a weaker away record with just 38% wins and a negative goal difference of -3 on the road, while also conceding an average of 1.38 goals per match. Additionally, UTA Arad fail to score in 23% of their away matches, which could be decisive in this encounter. The advantage in ball possession (53% vs 45%) and higher xG (1.61 vs 1.39) further speak in favor of the hosts. Considering all statistics, Oțelul Galați have a realistic chance of securing three points, although UTA Arad have shown slightly better overall form in their last five matches.
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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
| Oţelul Galaţi | UTA Arad | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.27 |
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.
Oţelul Galaţi is 17% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Oţelul Galaţi · 1.2 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.
Oţelul Galaţi is 12% better for: goals scored per match.
1.37 goals / match - Oţelul Galaţi · 1.22 goals / match - UTA Arad
Oţelul Galaţi is 49% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.89 goals / match - Oţelul Galaţi · 1.33 goals / match - UTA Arad
Oţelul Galaţi scores in 63% of matches (17 of 27 matches), while UTA Arad keeps a clean sheet in 22% (6 of 27 matches).
UTA Arad scores in 74% of matches (20 of 27 matches), while Oţelul Galaţi keeps a clean sheet in 41% (11 of 27 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 - Oţelul Galaţi
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.
Oţelul Galaţi is 29% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.63 pts / match - Oţelul Galaţi · 1.26 pts / match - UTA Arad
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Oţelul Galaţi - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 41% of matches and wins 41%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
UTA Arad - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 26% 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 | 1.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -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 31-45 (10 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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
Oţelul Galaţi
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
| Oţelul Galaţi | Liga | UTA Arad | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.26 | 2.52 | • 2.56 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 37% | 50% | ▲ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 44% | 46% | ▼ 44% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 41% | 28% | ▼ 22% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 69% | • 70% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 74% | ▲ 85% |
^ 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
Previous meeting: Oţelul Galaţi 1 - 0 - 0 UTA Arad. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Oţelul Galaţi vs UTA Arad?
The Liga I match finished Oţelul Galaţi 2:2 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 Oţelul Galaţi vs UTA Arad?
Oţelul Galaţi score 1.37 goals per game on average and UTA Arad 1.22. The Liga I average is 2.52 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 37% of Oţelul Galaţi's matches and 56% of UTA Arad's.
What form are Oţelul Galaţi and UTA Arad in?
Over the last 5 games Oţelul Galaţi have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and UTA Arad 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Oţelul Galaţi 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.