Universitatea Cluj vs UTA Arad: match statistics
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Universitatea Cluj vs UTA Arad: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Universitatea Cluj play UTA Arad in Liga I (Romania). The match date is 17 August 2026.
Current form
Universitatea Cluj: 2-0-1, 2.00 points/match. UTA Arad: 0-2-2, 0.50 points/match.
Goal statistics
Universitatea Cluj scores 1.33 and concedes 1.00 goals per match. UTA Arad scores 0.50 and concedes 1.75. League average: 2.45 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Universitatea Cluj 67%, UTA Arad 25%. Over 2.5: Universitatea Cluj 67%, UTA Arad 50%. League level: BTTS 39%, Over 2.5 45%.
xG, shots and style
Universitatea Cluj has higher xG: 1.59 vs 1.47. Universitatea Cluj: 14.7 shots per match, UTA Arad: 14.8.
Match halves
Universitatea Cluj: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 1.00. UTA Arad: half-time lead 0%, second-half goals 0.50.
Goals by minute
Universitatea Cluj: 46-60 (2 goals). UTA Arad: 61-75 (1 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Liga I: 2.45 goals per match, BTTS 39%, Over 2.5 45%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 1-1-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 50%.
Before the match
1X2 odds
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 | UTA Arad | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 25% | 22% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.15 |
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 300% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / match - Universitatea Cluj · 0.5 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.
Universitatea Cluj is 166% better for: goals scored per match.
1.33 goals / match - Universitatea Cluj · 0.5 goals / match - UTA Arad
Universitatea Cluj is 75% better for: goals conceded per match.
1 goals / match - Universitatea Cluj · 1.75 goals / match - UTA Arad
Universitatea Cluj scores in 67% of matches (2 of 3 matches), while UTA Arad keeps a clean sheet in 25% (1 of 4 matches).
UTA Arad scores in 25% of matches (1 of 4 matches), while Universitatea Cluj keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 3 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 - 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.
Universitatea Cluj is 33% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / match - Universitatea Cluj · 0.75 pts / match - UTA Arad
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Universitatea Cluj - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 67%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
UTA Arad - second-half results
Concedes 0.8 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.67 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.3 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.7 | 0.3 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.3 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 67% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 67% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 33% | 67% |
| No goal | 67% | 33% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.75 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.5 | 1.3 |
| Average goals in match | 0.5 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 25% | 75% |
| 2 goals | 25% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 25% |
| Clean sheet | 75% | 50% |
| No goal | 100% | 75% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -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 minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (2 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (1 goal). Concedes most in 76-90 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
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
| Universitatea Cluj | Liga | UTA Arad | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.33 | 2.45 | ▼ 2.25 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 39% | ▼ 25% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 45% | ▲ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 35% | ▼ 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 71% | ▼ 25% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 67% | 65% | ▲ 75% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): Universitatea Cluj 1 - 1 - 0 UTA Arad. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
When do Universitatea Cluj and UTA Arad play?
Universitatea Cluj face UTA Arad on 17 August 2026 in Liga I. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Universitatea Cluj and UTA Arad?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Universitatea Cluj won 1, UTA Arad won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Universitatea Cluj vs UTA Arad?
Universitatea Cluj score 1.33 goals per game on average and UTA Arad 0.50. The Liga I average is 2.45 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Universitatea Cluj's matches and 25% of UTA Arad's.
What form are Universitatea Cluj and UTA Arad in?
Over the last 5 games Universitatea Cluj have a 2-0-1 record (2.00 points per game) and UTA Arad 0-2-2 (0.50 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Universitatea Cluj 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.