Unirea Slobozia vs UTA Arad: match statistics
UTA Arad presents significantly better form than Unirea Slobozia, confirmed by a streak of four wins and a draw in the last five matches, along with a high PPG of 2.6. The hosts are in dismal condition with four losses in their last five games and just 0.6 points per match. Unirea Slobozia has a 70% failure-to-score rate at home, while UTA Arad fails to score in only 20% of away matches. The visitors possess better offensive stats (4 shots on target vs 3.5) and a higher conversion rate (10% vs 7%). Although UTA Arad has not kept a clean sheet away this season, their current form and advantage in all key metrics indicate a probable victory for the visitors, though a draw remains a realistic option given UTA's 40% away draw rate.
Unirea Slobozia vs UTA Arad: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Unirea Slobozia played UTA Arad in Liga I (Romania). The match was played on 17 January 2026. Final score: 1:3.
Current form
Unirea Slobozia: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match. UTA Arad: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Unirea Slobozia scores 1.00 and concedes 1.48 goals per match. UTA Arad scores 1.24 and concedes 1.38. League average: 2.51 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Unirea Slobozia 43%, UTA Arad 57%. Over 2.5: Unirea Slobozia 43%, UTA Arad 43%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 46%.
xG, shots and style
UTA Arad has higher xG: 1.50 vs 1.25. Unirea Slobozia: 11.3 shots per match, UTA Arad: 13.6.
Match halves
Unirea Slobozia: half-time lead 19%, second-half goals 0.67. UTA Arad: half-time lead 29%, second-half goals 0.71.
Goals by minute
Unirea Slobozia: 76-90+ (7 goals). UTA Arad: 76-90+ (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Liga I: 2.51 goals per match, BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 46%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 100%.
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
UTA Arad presents significantly better form than Unirea Slobozia, confirmed by a streak of four wins and a draw in the last five matches, along with a high PPG of 2.6. The hosts are in dismal condition with four losses in their last five games and just 0.6 points per match. Unirea Slobozia has a 70% failure-to-score rate at home, while UTA Arad fails to score in only 20% of away matches. The visitors possess better offensive stats (4 shots on target vs 3.5) and a higher conversion rate (10% vs 7%). Although UTA Arad has not kept a clean sheet away this season, their current form and advantage in all key metrics indicate a probable victory for the visitors, though a draw remains a realistic option given UTA's 40% away draw rate.
View the statistical overviewHalf-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
| Unirea Slobozia | UTA Arad | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.29 |
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 233% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / match - Unirea Slobozia · 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.
UTA Arad is 24% better for: goals scored per match.
1 goals / match - Unirea Slobozia · 1.24 goals / match - UTA Arad
UTA Arad is 7% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.48 goals / match - Unirea Slobozia · 1.38 goals / match - UTA Arad
Unirea Slobozia scores in 57% of matches (12 of 21 matches), while UTA Arad keeps a clean sheet in 24% (5 of 21 matches).
UTA Arad scores in 76% of matches (16 of 21 matches), while Unirea Slobozia keeps a clean sheet in 19% (4 of 21 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 - Unirea Slobozia
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.
UTA Arad is 36% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.95 pts / match - Unirea Slobozia · 1.29 pts / match - UTA Arad
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Unirea Slobozia - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 19% of matches and wins 29%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
UTA Arad - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 29% of matches and wins 38%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 0.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
* 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 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). 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
Unirea Slobozia
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
| Unirea Slobozia | Liga | UTA Arad | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.48 | 2.51 | ▲ 2.62 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 43% | 51% | ▲ 57% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 43% | 46% | ▼ 43% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 19% | 28% | ▼ 24% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 70% | • 71% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 81% | 73% | ▲ 86% |
^ 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
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
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: Unirea Slobozia 0 - 1 - 0 UTA Arad. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Unirea Slobozia vs UTA Arad?
The Liga I match finished Unirea Slobozia 1:3 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 Unirea Slobozia vs UTA Arad?
Unirea Slobozia score 1.00 goals per game on average and UTA Arad 1.24. The Liga I average is 2.51 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 43% of Unirea Slobozia's matches and 57% of UTA Arad's.
What form are Unirea Slobozia and UTA Arad in?
Over the last 5 games Unirea Slobozia have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and UTA Arad 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Unirea Slobozia 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.