UTA Arad vs CFR Cluj: match statistics
CFR Cluj approaches this meeting in outstanding form, winning all five of their last matches and scoring an impressive 13 goals during this period. Their offensive effectiveness (11% shot conversion away) exceeds that of UTA Arad (9% in home matches), and they also score more goals on average away (1.25) than the hosts do at home (1.33), with the visitors' recent form being decisively better. UTA Arad has a balanced goal difference at home (difference 0), but their home form is unstable with 42% wins and 25% losses. Despite a lower position in the table (9th place), CFR Cluj shows much better disposition in recent weeks, confirmed by 3 points per match in the last five meetings compared to UTA's 2 points. Considering the form advantage, offensive potential, and mental edge resulting from the winning streak, CFR Cluj has higher chances of winning, though UTA's stability in home matches makes a draw also realistic.
UTA Arad vs CFR Cluj: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
UTA Arad played CFR Cluj in Liga I (Romania). The match was played on 4 February 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Current form
UTA Arad: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match. CFR Cluj: 5-0-0, 3.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
UTA Arad scores 1.29 and concedes 1.33 goals per match. CFR Cluj scores 1.58 and concedes 1.50. League average: 2.50 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: UTA Arad 58%, CFR Cluj 67%. Over 2.5: UTA Arad 46%, CFR Cluj 58%. League level: BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 45%.
xG, shots and style
CFR Cluj has higher xG: 1.65 vs 1.49. UTA Arad: 13.5 shots per match, CFR Cluj: 14.2.
Match halves
UTA Arad: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 0.75. CFR Cluj: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.88.
Goals by minute
UTA Arad: 76-90+ (9 goals). CFR Cluj: 46-60 (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Liga I: 2.50 goals per match, BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 45%.
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
CFR Cluj approaches this meeting in outstanding form, winning all five of their last matches and scoring an impressive 13 goals during this period. Their offensive effectiveness (11% shot conversion away) exceeds that of UTA Arad (9% in home matches), and they also score more goals on average away (1.25) than the hosts do at home (1.33), with the visitors' recent form being decisively better. UTA Arad has a balanced goal difference at home (difference 0), but their home form is unstable with 42% wins and 25% losses. Despite a lower position in the table (9th place), CFR Cluj shows much better disposition in recent weeks, confirmed by 3 points per match in the last five meetings compared to UTA's 2 points. Considering the form advantage, offensive potential, and mental edge resulting from the winning streak, CFR Cluj has higher chances of winning, though UTA's stability in home matches makes a draw also realistic.
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
| UTA Arad | CFR Cluj | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 43% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.26 |
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.
CFR Cluj is 50% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / match - UTA Arad · 3 pts / match - CFR Cluj
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.
CFR Cluj is 22% better for: goals scored per match.
1.29 goals / match - UTA Arad · 1.58 goals / match - CFR Cluj
UTA Arad is 13% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.33 goals / match - UTA Arad · 1.5 goals / match - CFR Cluj
UTA Arad scores in 79% of matches (19 of 24 matches), while CFR Cluj keeps a clean sheet in 17% (4 of 24 matches).
CFR Cluj scores in 83% of matches (20 of 24 matches), while UTA Arad keeps a clean sheet in 25% (6 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 - UTA Arad
Over / Under - CFR Cluj
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.
CFR Cluj is 10% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.25 pts / match - UTA Arad · 1.38 pts / match - CFR Cluj
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
UTA Arad - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 42%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
CFR Cluj - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% 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 | 1.20 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.60 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 0% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +5 |
* 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 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
UTA Arad
CFR Cluj
* 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
| UTA Arad | Liga | CFR Cluj | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.63 | 2.50 | ▲ 3.08 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 58% | 49% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 46% | 45% | ▲ 58% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 25% | 29% | ▼ 17% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 71% | 69% | ▲ 83% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 88% | 73% | ▲ 79% |
^ 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: UTA Arad 0 - 1 - 0 CFR Cluj. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of UTA Arad vs CFR Cluj?
The Liga I match finished UTA Arad 0:1 CFR Cluj. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before UTA Arad vs CFR Cluj?
UTA Arad score 1.29 goals per game on average and CFR Cluj 1.58. The Liga I average is 2.50 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 58% of UTA Arad's matches and 67% of CFR Cluj's.
What form are UTA Arad and CFR Cluj in?
Over the last 5 games UTA Arad have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and CFR Cluj 5-0-0 (3.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for UTA Arad vs CFR Cluj?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for UTA Arad vs CFR Cluj: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.