Romania - Liga IData current as of 13 September 2026

Unirea Slobozia vs Oţelul Galaţi: match statistics

125%(3.10)
X30%(3.20)
245%(2.15)

Oțelul Galați appear to be the favorites for this match despite playing away. Unirea Slobozia are in very poor form with just one draw in their last five matches and a disastrous home record (67% losses, only 27% wins). The hosts are in 14th place in the table and have a negative goal difference of -6 in home matches, with an alarming rate of 53% of matches without scoring at home. The visitors, although not in peak form, have better away statistics: 40% clean sheets, a better average xG (1.37 vs 1.25 for the hosts), and a higher average ball possession (53% vs 47%). The difference in team quality and the current disposition of both sides point to an Oțelul Galați victory, although the visitors' poor form in their last five matches increases the probability of a draw.

Unirea Slobozia vs Oţelul Galaţi: form, goals and key statistics

Key match information

Unirea Slobozia played Oţelul Galaţi in Liga I (Romania). The match was played on 23 March 2026. Final score: 2:1.

Current form

Unirea Slobozia: 0-1-4, 0.20 points/match. Oţelul Galaţi: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.

Goal statistics

Unirea Slobozia scores 0.94 and concedes 1.58 goals per match. Oţelul Galaţi scores 1.32 and concedes 1.13. League average: 2.55 goals.

BTTS / Over / Under

BTTS: Unirea Slobozia 45%, Oţelul Galaţi 39%. Over 2.5: Unirea Slobozia 48%, Oţelul Galaţi 48%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 47%.

xG, shots and style

Oţelul Galaţi has higher xG: 1.48 vs 1.14. Unirea Slobozia: 10.3 shots per match, Oţelul Galaţi: 13.6.

Match halves

Unirea Slobozia: half-time lead 16%, second-half goals 0.55. Oţelul Galaţi: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 0.61.

Goals by minute

Unirea Slobozia: 31-45+ (9 goals). Oţelul Galaţi: 31-45+ (11 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.

League context

Liga I: 2.55 goals per match, BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 47%.

Head-to-head

Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-1. Average goals 1.50, 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 appear to be the favorites for this match despite playing away. Unirea Slobozia are in very poor form with just one draw in their last five matches and a disastrous home record (67% losses, only 27% wins). The hosts are in 14th place in the table and have a negative goal difference of -6 in home matches, with an alarming rate of 53% of matches without scoring at home. The visitors, although not in peak form, have better away statistics: 40% clean sheets, a better average xG (1.37 vs 1.25 for the hosts), and a higher average ball possession (53% vs 47%). The difference in team quality and the current disposition of both sides point to an Oțelul Galați victory, although the visitors' poor form in their last five matches increases the probability of a draw.

View the statistical overview

Half-by-half

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

Match statistics

33Possession (%)67
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
11Shots11
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
2Shots on target5
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
0.97xG1.35
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
5Corners5
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
18Dangerous attacks40
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
9Fouls20
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
1Cards1
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi

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.

Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
0.94Goals scored / match1.32
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
1.58Goals conceded / match1.13
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
42%Average possession53%
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
3.13Shots on target / match4.19
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi

Team statswho is more efficient?

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

10.29Shots per match13.61
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
3.13Shots on target4.19
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
9.1%Shot conversion9.7%
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
42%Possession53%
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
1.14xG for1.48
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
1.76xG against1.48
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi

Shooting quality

Unirea Slobozia: BalancedOţelul Galaţi: Balanced
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
Accuracy (shots on target)30%31%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.110.11
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.300.32

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.

Oţelul Galaţi is 300% better for: last-5 form.

0.2 pts / match - Unirea Slobozia · 0.8 pts / match - Oţelul Galaţi

Unirea Slobozia
LLLDL
No win in the last 5 matches
Season result split
23% W13% D65% L
Season (W-D-L)
7-4-20
0.81 pts / match · goal difference -20
Last 5 (W-D-L)
0-1-4
0.20 pts / match
Record at home (W-D-L)
4-1-10
Last 5 at home
1-0-4
LLWLL
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 0.6Goals conceded: 1.8xG: 0.73Opponent xG: 2.05BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 60%
Oţelul Galaţi
WDLLL
Season result split
35% W26% D39% L
Season (W-D-L)
11-8-12
1.32 pts / match · goal difference +6
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-1-3
0.80 pts / match
Record away (W-D-L)
4-4-7
Last 5 away
1-1-3
LDLWL
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 1.0Goals conceded: 2.2xG: 1.45Opponent xG: 1.56BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 60%

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.

Oţelul Galaţi is 40% better for: goals scored per match.

0.94 goals / match - Unirea Slobozia · 1.32 goals / match - Oţelul Galaţi

Oţelul Galaţi is 40% better for: goals conceded per match.

1.58 goals / match - Unirea Slobozia · 1.13 goals / match - Oţelul Galaţi

Unirea Slobozia scoring profile: mixed

Unirea Slobozia scores in 55% of matches (17 of 31 matches), while Oţelul Galaţi keeps a clean sheet in 35% (11 of 31 matches).

Oţelul Galaţi scoring profile: very strong

Oţelul Galaţi scores in 61% of matches (19 of 31 matches), while Unirea Slobozia keeps a clean sheet in 16% (5 of 31 matches).

29Goals scored (season)41
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
49Goals conceded (season)35
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
2.52Average goals in match2.45
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
3Goals scored (last 5)5
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
9Goals conceded (last 5)11
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi

How often they score at least...

55%1 goal61%
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
23%2 goals42%
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
6%3 goals19%
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
3%4 goals10%
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi

How often they concede at least...

84%1 goal65%
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
42%2 goals29%
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
26%3 goals13%
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
6%4 goals6%
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi

* 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.

51%
League average

Goal patterns

19%BTTS at half-time19%
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
0%BTTS in both halves10%
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
16%Scored in both halves39%
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi

BTTS and goal count

39%Min. 3 goals and BTTS32%
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
10%Min. 3 goals without BTTS16%
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
40%BTTS - last 540%
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi

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

68%Min. 1 goal before half-time68%
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
32%Min. 2 goals before half-time35%
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
13%Min. 3 goals before half-time13%
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi

2nd half

81%Min. 1 goal after half-time71%
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
39%Min. 2 goals after half-time42%
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
13%Min. 3 goals after half-time16%
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi

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.

Oţelul Galaţi is 64% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

0.9 pts / match - Unirea Slobozia · 1.48 pts / match - Oţelul Galaţi

Unirea Slobozia - half-time state
16% leading42% draw42% trailing
Oţelul Galaţi - half-time state
35% leading42% draw23% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

0.9Points per match (1st half)1.48
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
0.39Goals scored (1st half)0.71
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
0.77Goals conceded (1st half)0.45
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
1.16Average goals (1st half)1.16
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
42%Clean sheet before half-time68%
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
71%No goal before half-time45%
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi

After half-time (2nd half)

1.03Points per match (2nd half)1.26
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
0.55Goals scored (2nd half)0.61
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
0.81Goals conceded (2nd half)0.68
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
1.35Average goals (2nd half)1.29
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
45%Clean sheet after half-time52%
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi
58%No goal after half-time55%
Unirea SloboziaOţelul Galaţi

Unirea Slobozia - second-half results

26% W26% D48% L
28
Half-time points
12
Half-time goals
-12
Goal difference (1st half)
32
Second-half points
-8
Goal difference (2nd half)
0.90
PPG before half-time
Lead holding144%

Leads at half-time in 16% of matches and wins 23%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time+0.0

Defence stays stable across the full match.

Oţelul Galaţi - second-half results

29% W39% D32% L
46
Half-time points
22
Half-time goals
+8
Goal difference (1st half)
39
Second-half points
-2
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.48
PPG before half-time
Lead holding100%

Leads at half-time in 35% of matches and wins 35%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time+0.2

Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.

Unirea Slobozia - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match1.000.40
Goals scored / match0.40.2
Goals conceded / match0.61.2
Average goals in match1.01.4
1 goal60%80%
2 goals20%60%
3 goals20%0%
Clean sheet40%20%
No goal80%80%
Goal difference-1-5
Half-time: 20% leading - 40% draw - 40% trailing
2nd half: 0% won - 40% draw - 60% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 2
Oţelul Galaţi - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match1.000.80
Goals scored / match0.60.4
Goals conceded / match1.01.2
Average goals in match1.61.6
1 goal80%80%
2 goals60%60%
3 goals20%20%
Clean sheet40%40%
No goal40%60%
Goal difference-2-4
Half-time: 20% leading - 40% draw - 40% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 20% draw - 60% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 40% - Half-time goals total: 3

* 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.

Unirea Slobozia
ScoredConceded
3
6
0-15
0
8
16-30
9
10
31-45
5
4
46-60
4
10
61-75
8
11
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.

Oţelul Galaţi
ScoredConceded
5
8
0-15
6
2
16-30
11
4
31-45
6
5
46-60
5
10
61-75
8
6
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (11 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.

* 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

2.49
Estimated goals
attack vs opponent defence
1.0 : 1.5
Estimated goal split
home : away
97%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
42%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-40%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
34%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
18%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 6 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs defence on both sides

Unirea Slobozia

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.62
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.02
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+0.9 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.20
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.18
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
66%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
140%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
-0.61
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.2
Late goals
28% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 10% come in the first quarter-hour.
28%

Oţelul Galaţi

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
0.00
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.19
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-12.8 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.16
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.35
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
117%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
80%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
-0.52
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.1
Late goals
20% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 12% come in the first quarter-hour.
20%

* 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

Unirea SloboziaLigaOţelul Galaţi
Average goals in match 2.522.55 2.45
Both teams scored 45%51% 39%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 48%47% 48%
Clean sheets 16%28% 35%
Goal before half-time 68%69% 68%
Goal after half-time 81%75% 71%

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

2.55
Average goals per match
51%
Both teams scored
47%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
28%
Clean sheets
1.42
Home goals / match
1.13
Away goals / match
+26%
Home attack advantage
+20%
Home defence advantage
+13%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
69%
1 goal
36%
2 goals
13%
3 goals
2%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
75%
1 goal
42%
2 goals
14%
3 goals
3%
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. Oţelul GalaţiYellow cardLuan de Campos Cristiano da Silva
  2. Unirea SloboziaGoalRenato Espinoza Torres
  3. Unirea SloboziaGoalPatrick Adrian DulceaAssist: Vlad Pop
  4. Unirea SloboziaYellow cardTeodor Lungu
  5. Unirea SloboziaSubstitutionOn: Cristian BărbuţOff: Renato Espinoza Torres
  6. Unirea SloboziaSubstitutionOn: Nicolae CarnatOff: Denys Yanakov

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.

Andrei Florin ChivuleteMatches officiated: 8
3.88Cards per match
0Penalties per match
1 / X / 263%Home wins0%Draws38%Away wins

Head-to-head

Recent meetings (2): Unirea Slobozia 0 - 1 - 1 Oţelul Galaţi. Average goals 1.50, both teams scored in 0% matches.

FC Oţelul Galaţi
3 : 0
FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia
FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia
0 : 0
FC Oţelul Galaţi

FAQ

What was the result of Unirea Slobozia vs Oţelul Galaţi?

The Liga I match finished Unirea Slobozia 2:1 Oţelul Galaţi. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What is the head-to-head record between Unirea Slobozia and Oţelul Galaţi?

In the last 2 head-to-head matches Unirea Slobozia won 0, Oţelul Galaţi won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.

What do the goal statistics show before Unirea Slobozia vs Oţelul Galaţi?

Unirea Slobozia score 0.94 goals per game on average and Oţelul Galaţi 1.32. The Liga I average is 2.55 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 45% of Unirea Slobozia's matches and 39% of Oţelul Galaţi's.

What form are Unirea Slobozia and Oţelul Galaţi in?

Over the last 5 games Unirea Slobozia have a 0-1-4 record (0.20 points per game) and Oţelul Galaţi 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Unirea Slobozia vs Oţelul Galaţi?

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.