UTA Arad vs Rapid Bucureşti: match statistics
UTA Arad displays excellent form in the last five matches with a record of 4-1-0 and 2.6 PPG, while Rapid Bucharest is experiencing a crisis with just one victory in the last five meetings (0.8 PPG). The hosts are unbeaten in five matches and have a solid home record (45% wins, 45% clean sheets). Rapid, despite a higher table position, shows weaker away form with statistics similar to the hosts (45% wins, 36% draws). A key factor is UTA's advantage in expected goals on home soil (1.69 xG vs 1.35 xGA), whereas Rapid has a negative xG balance away (1.25 xG vs 1.69 xGA). Considering the current form of both teams and the balanced home/away statistics, a draw seems the most likely result, though UTA holds a slight advantage thanks to excellent disposition and playing in front of their own crowd.
UTA Arad vs Rapid Bucureşti: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
UTA Arad played Rapid Bucureşti in Liga I (Romania). The match was played on 26 January 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Current form
UTA Arad: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match. Rapid Bucureşti: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
UTA Arad scores 1.32 and concedes 1.36 goals per match. Rapid Bucureşti scores 1.59 and concedes 0.91. League average: 2.49 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: UTA Arad 59%, Rapid Bucureşti 50%. Over 2.5: UTA Arad 45%, Rapid Bucureşti 45%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 45%.
xG, shots and style
UTA Arad has higher xG: 1.49 vs 1.45. UTA Arad: 13.4 shots per match, Rapid Bucureşti: 12.8.
Match halves
UTA Arad: half-time lead 27%, second-half goals 0.77. Rapid Bucureşti: half-time lead 41%, second-half goals 0.77.
Goals by minute
UTA Arad: 76-90+ (9 goals). Rapid Bucureşti: 16-30 (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Liga I: 2.49 goals per match, BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 45%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 2.00, 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
UTA Arad displays excellent form in the last five matches with a record of 4-1-0 and 2.6 PPG, while Rapid Bucharest is experiencing a crisis with just one victory in the last five meetings (0.8 PPG). The hosts are unbeaten in five matches and have a solid home record (45% wins, 45% clean sheets). Rapid, despite a higher table position, shows weaker away form with statistics similar to the hosts (45% wins, 36% draws). A key factor is UTA's advantage in expected goals on home soil (1.69 xG vs 1.35 xGA), whereas Rapid has a negative xG balance away (1.25 xG vs 1.69 xGA). Considering the current form of both teams and the balanced home/away statistics, a draw seems the most likely result, though UTA holds a slight advantage thanks to excellent disposition and playing in front of their own crowd.
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 | Rapid Bucureşti | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.39 |
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.
UTA Arad is 86% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / match - UTA Arad · 1.4 pts / match - Rapid Bucureşti
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.
Rapid Bucureşti is 20% better for: goals scored per match.
1.32 goals / match - UTA Arad · 1.59 goals / match - Rapid Bucureşti
Rapid Bucureşti is 49% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.36 goals / match - UTA Arad · 0.91 goals / match - Rapid Bucureşti
UTA Arad scores in 77% of matches (17 of 22 matches), while Rapid Bucureşti keeps a clean sheet in 41% (9 of 22 matches).
Rapid Bucureşti scores in 82% of matches (18 of 22 matches), while UTA Arad keeps a clean sheet in 23% (5 of 22 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 - Rapid Bucureşti
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.
Rapid Bucureşti is 25% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.27 pts / match - UTA Arad · 1.59 pts / match - Rapid Bucureşti
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
UTA Arad - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 27% of matches and wins 41%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Rapid Bucureşti - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 41% of matches and wins 55%. 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 | 1.20 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 0% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| 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 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). 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
Rapid Bucureşti
* 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 | Rapid Bucureşti | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.68 | 2.49 | • 2.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 59% | 50% | • 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 45% | 45% | • 45% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 23% | 29% | ▲ 41% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 73% | 70% | ▼ 68% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 86% | 73% | ▼ 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
Substitutes
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 Rapid Bucureşti. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of UTA Arad vs Rapid Bucureşti?
The Liga I match finished UTA Arad 1:2 Rapid Bucureşti. 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 Rapid Bucureşti?
UTA Arad score 1.32 goals per game on average and Rapid Bucureşti 1.59. The Liga I average is 2.49 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 59% of UTA Arad's matches and 50% of Rapid Bucureşti's.
What form are UTA Arad and Rapid Bucureşti in?
Over the last 5 games UTA Arad have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Rapid Bucureşti 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for UTA Arad vs Rapid Bucureşti?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for UTA Arad vs Rapid Bucureşti: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.