Universitatea Cluj vs Oţelul Galaţi: match statistics
Universitatea Cluj presents a clear advantage in this clash, particularly considering their excellent form in the last five matches (4 wins, 12 points out of 15 possible). The hosts occupy 4th place in the table and hold a positive home goal difference (+7), with a 43% home win rate. Oţelul Galaţi is experiencing a severe form crisis, earning just 4 points in the last 5 meetings (1 win, 1 draw, 3 losses) and conceding as many as 9 goals in that period. The visitors have a very high rate of matches without scoring away (57% FTS), which significantly limits their chances against the solid defense of the hosts (36% clean sheets at home). xG statistics also favor the hosts, who should capitalize on Oţelul's poor disposition with the support of their home crowd. A draw is possible due to the hosts' history of 36% home draws, but the current form of both teams speaks for a victory for Universitatea Cluj.
Universitatea Cluj vs Oţelul Galaţi: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Universitatea Cluj played Oţelul Galaţi in Liga I (Romania). The match was played on 27 February 2026. Final score: 4:0.
Current form
Universitatea Cluj: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match. Oţelul Galaţi: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Universitatea Cluj scores 1.46 and concedes 0.93 goals per match. Oţelul Galaţi scores 1.39 and concedes 0.93. League average: 2.56 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Universitatea Cluj 46%, Oţelul Galaţi 39%. Over 2.5: Universitatea Cluj 43%, Oţelul Galaţi 46%. League level: BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 48%.
xG, shots and style
Oţelul Galaţi has higher xG: 1.51 vs 1.38. Universitatea Cluj: 12.2 shots per match, Oţelul Galaţi: 13.9.
Match halves
Universitatea Cluj: half-time lead 46%, second-half goals 0.71. Oţelul Galaţi: half-time lead 39%, second-half goals 0.64.
Goals by minute
Universitatea Cluj: 31-45+ (9 goals). Oţelul Galaţi: 31-45+ (11 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Liga I: 2.56 goals per match, BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 48%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 3.00, 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
Universitatea Cluj presents a clear advantage in this clash, particularly considering their excellent form in the last five matches (4 wins, 12 points out of 15 possible). The hosts occupy 4th place in the table and hold a positive home goal difference (+7), with a 43% home win rate. Oţelul Galaţi is experiencing a severe form crisis, earning just 4 points in the last 5 meetings (1 win, 1 draw, 3 losses) and conceding as many as 9 goals in that period. The visitors have a very high rate of matches without scoring away (57% FTS), which significantly limits their chances against the solid defense of the hosts (36% clean sheets at home). xG statistics also favor the hosts, who should capitalize on Oţelul's poor disposition with the support of their home crowd. A draw is possible due to the hosts' history of 36% home draws, but the current form of both teams speaks for a victory for Universitatea Cluj.
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 | Oţelul Galaţi | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.32 |
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 form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Universitatea Cluj is 140% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / match - Universitatea Cluj · 1 pts / match - Oţelul Galaţi
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 5% better for: goals scored per match.
1.46 goals / match - Universitatea Cluj · 1.39 goals / match - Oţelul Galaţi
Universitatea Cluj scores in 75% of matches (21 of 28 matches), while Oţelul Galaţi keeps a clean sheet in 39% (11 of 28 matches).
Oţelul Galaţi scores in 64% of matches (18 of 28 matches), while Universitatea Cluj keeps a clean sheet in 36% (10 of 28 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 - Oţelul Galaţi
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 11% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.75 pts / match - Universitatea Cluj · 1.57 pts / match - Oţelul Galaţi
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Universitatea Cluj - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 46% of matches and wins 50%. 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.
Oţelul Galaţi - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 39% of matches and wins 39%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 2.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 60% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -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 31-45 (9 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (11 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (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
Universitatea Cluj
Oţelul Galaţi
* 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 | Oţelul Galaţi | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.39 | 2.56 | ▼ 2.32 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 46% | 52% | ▼ 39% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 43% | 48% | ▼ 46% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 36% | 27% | ▲ 39% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 64% | 70% | ▼ 68% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 79% | 75% | ▼ 68% |
^ 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
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: Universitatea Cluj 1 - 0 - 0 Oţelul Galaţi. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Universitatea Cluj vs Oţelul Galaţi?
The Liga I match finished Universitatea Cluj 4:0 Oţelul Galaţi. 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 Oţelul Galaţi?
Universitatea Cluj score 1.46 goals per game on average and Oţelul Galaţi 1.39. The Liga I average is 2.56 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 46% of Universitatea Cluj's matches and 39% of Oţelul Galaţi's.
What form are Universitatea Cluj and Oţelul Galaţi in?
Over the last 5 games Universitatea Cluj have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Oţelul Galaţi 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Universitatea Cluj vs Oţelul Galaţi?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Universitatea Cluj vs Oţelul Galaţi: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.