Universitatea Cluj vs Argeș: match statistics
The match promises to be a very even duel between teams from a similar level in the table. Universitatea Cluj presents excellent form with four victories in the last five matches and only one goal conceded, testifying to a solid defense. Argeș, as the guest, possesses better away statistics – 50% of away matches won, higher shot efficiency (12% vs 9%), and a better average of scored goals (1.33 vs 1.0). However, the hosts have the possession advantage (51% vs 41%) and play before their own crowd, which could be crucial. Given Universitatea Cluj's high percentage of draws at home (42%) and the comparable quality of both teams, the most probable scenario is a sharing of points, although a slight advantage for the hosts results from their current form and the home pitch factor.
Universitatea Cluj vs Argeș: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Universitatea Cluj played Argeș in Liga I (Romania). The match was played on 3 February 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Current form
Universitatea Cluj: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match. Argeș: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Universitatea Cluj scores 1.21 and concedes 0.83 goals per match. Argeș scores 1.25 and concedes 0.92. League average: 2.50 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Universitatea Cluj 38%, Argeș 33%. Over 2.5: Universitatea Cluj 33%, Argeș 33%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 45%.
xG, shots and style
Universitatea Cluj has higher xG: 1.36 vs 1.34. Universitatea Cluj: 12.0 shots per match, Argeș: 11.3.
Match halves
Universitatea Cluj: half-time lead 42%, second-half goals 0.67. Argeș: half-time lead 29%, second-half goals 0.63.
Goals by minute
Universitatea Cluj: 31-45+ (6 goals). Argeș: 61-75 (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Liga I: 2.50 goals per match, BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 45%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 1.00, 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
The match promises to be a very even duel between teams from a similar level in the table. Universitatea Cluj presents excellent form with four victories in the last five matches and only one goal conceded, testifying to a solid defense. Argeș, as the guest, possesses better away statistics – 50% of away matches won, higher shot efficiency (12% vs 9%), and a better average of scored goals (1.33 vs 1.0). However, the hosts have the possession advantage (51% vs 41%) and play before their own crowd, which could be crucial. Given Universitatea Cluj's high percentage of draws at home (42%) and the comparable quality of both teams, the most probable scenario is a sharing of points, although a slight advantage for the hosts results from their current form and the home pitch factor.
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
| Universitatea Cluj | Argeș | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 28% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.39 |
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.
Universitatea Cluj is 71% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / match - Universitatea Cluj · 1.4 pts / match - Argeș
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.
Universitatea Cluj is 11% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.83 goals / match - Universitatea Cluj · 0.92 goals / match - Argeș
Universitatea Cluj scores in 71% of matches (17 of 24 matches), while Argeș keeps a clean sheet in 50% (12 of 24 matches).
Argeș scores in 75% of matches (18 of 24 matches), while Universitatea Cluj keeps a clean sheet in 42% (10 of 24 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 - Universitatea Cluj
Over / Under - Argeș
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.
Universitatea Cluj is 21% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.67 pts / match - Universitatea Cluj · 1.38 pts / match - Argeș
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Universitatea Cluj - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 42% of matches and wins 46%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Argeș - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 29% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 100% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 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 minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (9 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). 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
Universitatea Cluj
Argeș
* 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
| Universitatea Cluj | Liga | Argeș | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.04 | 2.50 | ▼ 2.17 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 38% | 50% | ▼ 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 33% | 45% | ▼ 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 42% | 29% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 58% | 69% | ▼ 54% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 75% | 73% | ▼ 71% |
^ 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
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Universitatea Cluj 0 - 0 - 1 Argeș. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Universitatea Cluj vs Argeș?
The Liga I match finished Universitatea Cluj 3:1 Argeș. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Universitatea Cluj vs Argeș?
Universitatea Cluj score 1.21 goals per game on average and Argeș 1.25. The Liga I average is 2.50 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 38% of Universitatea Cluj's matches and 33% of Argeș's.
What form are Universitatea Cluj and Argeș in?
Over the last 5 games Universitatea Cluj have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Argeș 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Universitatea Cluj vs Argeș?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Universitatea Cluj vs Argeș: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.