UTA Arad vs FCSB: match statistics
FCSB is in significantly better form over the last five matches, averaging 2 points per game compared to UTA Arad's mere 0.8. The visitors hold the advantage in key offensive metrics: a higher average xG (1.88 vs 1.64), a better shot conversion rate (10% vs 9%), and significantly more shots on target per game (6.14 vs 4.64). UTA Arad is in crisis, having lost three of their last five matches and posting a home goal difference of 0 this season. FCSB dominates in terms of possession (58% vs 49%) and is less likely to fail to score in a match (14% vs 29%). The visitors' positive away goal difference (+3) and their league position (7th vs 9th) further support the prediction for their victory. Considering all statistical data, FCSB has the greatest chance of securing three points from this encounter.
UTA Arad vs FCSB: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
UTA Arad played FCSB in Liga I (Romania). The match was played on 1 March 2026. Final score: 2:4.
Current form
UTA Arad: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. FCSB: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
UTA Arad scores 1.25 and concedes 1.36 goals per match. FCSB scores 1.54 and concedes 1.25. League average: 2.56 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: UTA Arad 57%, FCSB 57%. Over 2.5: UTA Arad 46%, FCSB 50%. League level: BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 48%.
xG, shots and style
FCSB has higher xG: 1.98 vs 1.53. UTA Arad: 13.7 shots per match, FCSB: 18.1.
Match halves
UTA Arad: half-time lead 29%, second-half goals 0.68. FCSB: half-time lead 46%, second-half goals 0.75.
Goals by minute
UTA Arad: 76-90+ (10 goals). FCSB: 31-45+ (10 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: 0-0-1. Average goals 4.00, 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
FCSB is in significantly better form over the last five matches, averaging 2 points per game compared to UTA Arad's mere 0.8. The visitors hold the advantage in key offensive metrics: a higher average xG (1.88 vs 1.64), a better shot conversion rate (10% vs 9%), and significantly more shots on target per game (6.14 vs 4.64). UTA Arad is in crisis, having lost three of their last five matches and posting a home goal difference of 0 this season. FCSB dominates in terms of possession (58% vs 49%) and is less likely to fail to score in a match (14% vs 29%). The visitors' positive away goal difference (+3) and their league position (7th vs 9th) further support the prediction for their victory. Considering all statistical data, FCSB has the greatest chance of securing three points from this encounter.
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 | FCSB | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.24 |
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.
FCSB is 71% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - UTA Arad · 2.4 pts / match - FCSB
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.
FCSB is 23% better for: goals scored per match.
1.25 goals / match - UTA Arad · 1.54 goals / match - FCSB
FCSB is 9% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.36 goals / match - UTA Arad · 1.25 goals / match - FCSB
UTA Arad scores in 75% of matches (21 of 28 matches), while FCSB keeps a clean sheet in 29% (8 of 28 matches).
FCSB scores in 82% of matches (23 of 28 matches), while UTA Arad keeps a clean sheet in 21% (6 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 - UTA Arad
Over / Under - FCSB
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.
FCSB is 30% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.32 pts / match - UTA Arad · 1.71 pts / match - FCSB
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
UTA Arad - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 29% of matches and wins 39%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
FCSB - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 46% of matches and wins 43%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.40 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +4 |
* 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 (10 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - 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
UTA Arad
FCSB
* 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 | FCSB | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.61 | 2.56 | ▲ 2.79 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 57% | 52% | ▲ 57% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 46% | 48% | ▲ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 21% | 27% | ▲ 29% |
| Goal before half-time | • 71% | 70% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 86% | 75% | • 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.
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 - 0 - 1 FCSB. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of UTA Arad vs FCSB?
The Liga I match finished UTA Arad 2:4 FCSB. 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 FCSB?
UTA Arad score 1.25 goals per game on average and FCSB 1.54. The Liga I average is 2.56 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 57% of UTA Arad's matches and 57% of FCSB's.
What form are UTA Arad and FCSB in?
Over the last 5 games UTA Arad have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and FCSB 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for UTA Arad vs FCSB?
The statistical background for UTA Arad vs FCSB — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.