Universitatea Cluj vs UTA Arad: match statistics
Universitatea Cluj vs UTA Arad: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Universitatea Cluj played UTA Arad in Liga I (Romania). The match was played on 17 August 2026. Venue: Cluj Arena. Final score: 2:1.
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: 2.35 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Universitatea Cluj 67%, UTA Arad 25%. Over 2.5: Universitatea Cluj 67%, UTA Arad 50%. League level: BTTS 41%, Over 2.5 43%.
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: 2.35 goals per match, BTTS 41%, Over 2.5 43%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 1-1-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 50%.
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 have won both of their home matches so far, scoring an average of 2 goals per game, while UTA Arad have lost both away fixtures without scoring a single goal. The hosts create more clear-cut chances, averaging 4 shots on target from 15 attempts, compared with just 1.5 shots on target per away game for the visitors. UTA’s away defence concedes an average of 2.5 goals, has failed to keep a clean sheet and has a -5 goal difference. Cluj’s recent form is not perfect, having conceded 8 goals in their last five matches, but UTA have scored just 3 goals during this period and remain the noticeably less efficient side. The hosts’ home xG stands at 1.56, compared with 1.25 xG for the visitors away from home, which, combined with home advantage, supports a Universitatea Cluj victory.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The strongest argument for BTTS - No is not UTA Arad’s poor finishing: the visitors have yet to score away from home, while they have averaged just 0.6 goals per game across their last 5 matches. UTA have failed to score in 100% of their away games so far, and their season BTTS rate stands at 0%, compared with 50% for Universitatea Cluj. The hosts are solid defensively at home, conceding an average of 1.0 goals with an xG against of just 0.92, while keeping a clean sheet in 50% of such matches. Although Cluj’s last 5 matches produced BTTS - Yes in 80% of cases, the significantly lower league-average BTTS rate of 39% and UTA’s limited attacking output more strongly support a scenario in which at least one team fails to score.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Universitatea Cluj creates chances worth an average of 1.69 xG at home and registers 5.0 shots on target per match, while UTA Arad concedes as many as 2.5 goals away from home, making the hosts the main potential source of goals. At the same time, the visitors have yet to score an away goal, average just 1.5 shots on target per game, and Cluj’s defence allows only 0.92 xG on average. UTA has scored just 3 goals in its last five matches, while Cluj has kept a clean sheet in 50% of its home games so far. The projected total of 2.40 goals points to a realistic 1:0, 2:0 or 2:1 result, making Under 3.5 goals the strongest angle in the market.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest scenario is a draw at half-time followed by a Universitatea Cluj win after the match, as UTA were level at the break in 80% of their last five matches, failing to score a single first-half goal during that period. The hosts have also been unimpressive in the opening stages, averaging 0.4 goals in the first half of their last five games, but their advantage should grow after the interval. In second halves, Universitatea average 1.0 goals scored and only 0.6 conceded, while UTA score 0.6 and allow 1.0 goal to their opponents. The season-long data shows an even clearer contrast: Cluj average 1.0 goal after the break without conceding, whereas UTA fail to score and concede as many as 2.5 goals. The hosts also possess greater creative potential, with an xG of 1.69 compared to 1.25 and an average of 5.0 shots on target per match versus 1.5 for the visitors.
View first-half and second-half statisticsHalf-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 | 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 | 2.35 | ▼ 2.25 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 41% | ▼ 25% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 43% | ▲ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 35% | ▼ 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 68% | ▼ 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.
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.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): Universitatea Cluj 1 - 1 - 0 UTA Arad. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Universitatea Cluj vs UTA Arad?
The Liga I match finished Universitatea Cluj 2:1 UTA Arad. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this 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 2.35 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% 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.