UTA Arad vs Rapid Bucureşti: match statistics
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 7 August 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
UTA Arad: 0-1-2, 0.33 points/match. Rapid Bucureşti: 2-1-0, 2.33 points/match.
Goal statistics
UTA Arad scores 0.67 and concedes 2.33 goals per match. Rapid Bucureşti scores 1.67 and concedes 0.67. League average: 2.71 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: UTA Arad 33%, Rapid Bucureşti 67%. Over 2.5: UTA Arad 67%, Rapid Bucureşti 33%. League level: BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 50%.
xG, shots and style
Rapid Bucureşti has higher xG: 2.00 vs 1.71. UTA Arad: 16.7 shots per match, Rapid Bucureşti: 18.0.
Match halves
UTA Arad: half-time lead 0%, second-half goals 0.67. Rapid Bucureşti: half-time lead 67%, second-half goals 0.33.
Goals by minute
UTA Arad: 61-75 (1 goals). Rapid Bucureşti: 31-45+ (3 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Liga I: 2.71 goals per match, BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 50%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-2. Average goals 2.50, 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
Rapid Bucureşti are top of the table and remain unbeaten after three matches this season (2 wins, 1 draw), while they have also avoided defeat in their last five games, recording 2 wins and 3 draws. UTA Arad have a weaker overall season record, with no wins in their opening three league matches and a 2:7 goal difference, although they have collected 7 points from their last five outings. At home, the hosts create significantly more chances: they average 24 shots, post an xG of 2.65 and enjoy 58% possession, compared with Rapid’s 13 shots and xG of 1.52 away from home. At the same time, UTA concede an average of 2 goals at home despite allowing opponents a low xG of just 0.69, indicating issues with opponents’ chance conversion or defensive efficiency in key moments. Both teams drew their only previous match played at home and away respectively, so given UTA’s advantage in chance creation and Rapid’s greater results stability, a share of the points is the most likely outcome.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The case for goals from both sides is strengthened by the fact that Rapid have recorded BTTS in 100% of their matches so far, while averaging 1.4 goals scored over their last five fixtures. UTA have conceded an average of 1.4 goals in their last five matches, which should give the visitors a realistic path to scoring, particularly with their average xG of 1.89. The hosts generate even more chances: their xG over the last five matches stands at 2.06, while in home games they average 20.5 shots, including 7 on target. The risk to the pick comes from UTA's low 20% BTTS rate in their last five appearances and an average of just 0.8 goals scored. However, Rapid have not kept a clean sheet this season and allow opponents an xG of 1.42. Therefore, the more likely scenario is that both teams score at least one goal.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The strongest signal is Under 3.5, as matches featuring at least three goals occurred in only 40% of the last five games played by both teams. During this period, UTA averaged 0.8 goals per match, while Rapid conceded just 0.8, limiting the hosts’ potential despite UTA’s high xG of 2.06. Rapid recently scored 1.4 goals per game, but UTA’s defence allowed opponents an xG of 1.05, so the forecast for the visitors remains moderate. The total projection of 2.42 goals is below the four-goal threshold, while the league records Over 2.5 in 45% of matches. Additionally, neither team has exceeded 3.5 goals in their respective away or home matches covered by the current season data.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest scenario is a draw at half-time followed by a Rapid win, as UTA have been level at the break in 80% of their last five matches and have failed to score a single first-half goal during that period. Rapid led at half-time in 3 of their last 5 matches, scoring an average of 1.0 goal and conceding none, which significantly reduces the hosts’ chances of taking an early lead. Across their last five matches overall, the visitors have remained unbeaten, recording 2 wins and 3 draws, with an average of 1.4 goals scored and just 0.8 conceded; in the same sample, UTA have recorded 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats, while conceding 1.4 goals per match. UTA’s home advantage is evident in the season data, with the hosts averaging 2.0 goals and winning all of their matches so far, but their current attacking form and Rapid’s first-half superiority point towards an evenly balanced start and a second-half turnaround in favour of the visitors. The recommended HT/FT pick is X/2.
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
| UTA Arad | Rapid Bucureşti | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 24% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.17 | 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.
Rapid Bucureşti is 606% better for: last-5 form.
0.33 pts / match - UTA Arad · 2.33 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 149% better for: goals scored per match.
0.67 goals / match - UTA Arad · 1.67 goals / match - Rapid Bucureşti
Rapid Bucureşti is 248% better for: goals conceded per match.
2.33 goals / match - UTA Arad · 0.67 goals / match - Rapid Bucureşti
UTA Arad scores in 33% of matches (1 of 3 matches), while Rapid Bucureşti keeps a clean sheet in 33% (1 of 3 matches).
Rapid Bucureşti scores in 100% of matches (3 of 3 matches), while UTA Arad 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 - 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 248% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.67 pts / match - UTA Arad · 2.33 pts / match - Rapid Bucureşti
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
UTA Arad - second-half results
Concedes 1.0 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Rapid Bucureşti - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 67% of matches and wins 67%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.7 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.67 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.7 | 1.7 |
| Average goals in match | 0.7 | 2.3 |
| 1 goal | 33% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 33% | 67% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 33% |
| Clean sheet | 67% | 33% |
| No goal | 100% | 67% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.33 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.3 | 0.3 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| Average goals in match | 1.3 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 67% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 33% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 33% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 33% |
| No goal | 33% | 67% |
| Goal difference | +4 | -1 |
* 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 61-75 (1 goal). Concedes most in 76-90 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (3 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (1). 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
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 | ▲ 3.00 | 2.71 | ▼ 2.33 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 33% | 46% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 50% | ▼ 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 27% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 33% | 75% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 75% | ▲ 100% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): UTA Arad 0 - 0 - 2 Rapid Bucureşti. Average goals 2.50, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of UTA Arad vs Rapid Bucureşti?
The Liga I match finished UTA Arad 0:0 Rapid Bucureşti. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between UTA Arad and Rapid Bucureşti?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches UTA Arad won 0, Rapid Bucureşti won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before UTA Arad vs Rapid Bucureşti?
UTA Arad score 0.67 goals per game on average and Rapid Bucureşti 1.67. The Liga I average is 2.71 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 33% of UTA Arad's matches and 67% of Rapid Bucureşti's.
What form are UTA Arad and Rapid Bucureşti in?
Over the last 5 games UTA Arad have a 0-1-2 record (0.33 points per game) and Rapid Bucureşti 2-1-0 (2.33 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.