Romania · Liga I · Matchweek 515:30

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Monday, 17 August 2026

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Cluj Arena · Referee Marian Barbu, Romania · Analysis updated 19:30 UTC

Universitatea Cluj vs Uta Arad Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.93 expected goals for Universitatea Cluj and 1.28 for Uta Arad, a combined total of 3.21. That distribution gives Universitatea Cluj the largest share of the 1X2 market at 53%, with the draw at 22%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 62% for over 2.5 goals and 62% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 10%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 53% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Universitatea Cluj win

52.6% probability

Low confidenceLow data42/100

Expected goals

1.93 – 1.28

Model version

poisson-v2

Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Universitatea Cluj home form

    12 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • Uta Arad away threat

    Scored in 5 of their last 6 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Universitatea Cluj to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 53%, against 53% / 22% / 25% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.93 goals for Universitatea Cluj and 1.28 for Uta Arad, a combined 3.21 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Universitatea Cluj win53%
Draw22%
Uta Arad win25%

Double chance 1X

75%

Double chance 12

78%

Double chance X2

48%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals83%
Over 2.5 goals62%
Over 3.5 goals40%
Both teams to score62%

Correct score

  • 1–110.0%
  • 2–19.6%
  • 1–07.8%
  • 2–07.5%
  • 1–26.4%

Recent form

Universitatea Cluj

  • 2026-10-08T17:30:00.000Z · A vs CFR 1907 Cluj · 3-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-20T11:00:00.000Z · A vs FC Voluntari · 2-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-14T15:00:00.000Z · H vs Oţelul · 3-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-07T17:30:00.000Z · A vs Universitatea Craiova · 0-4 (L)
  • 2026-09-01T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Petrolul Ploiesti · 1-0 (W)

Uta Arad

  • 2026-10-24T15:00:00.000Z · A vs Arges Pitesti · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-10-18T15:15:00.000Z · H vs CFR 1907 Cluj · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-10-10T14:15:00.000Z · A vs FC Botosani · 0-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-18T15:00:00.000Z · H vs Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-11T15:00:00.000Z · A vs Farul Constanta · 2-4 (L)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Dinamo Bucuresti129212029
2Rapid13832827
3Universitatea Craiova128221826
4Petrolul Ploiesti13724123
5Universitatea Cluj13715522
6FCSB13634121
7Farul Constanta13553120
8Uta Arad13535-118
9CFR 1907 Cluj12516-116
10Corvinul Hunedoara13445-216
11FC Botosani13355014
12Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe12354-514
13Arges Pitesti13337-612
14Oţelul13256-611
15FC Voluntari13229-168
16Csikszereda131210-175

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Universitatea Cluj win, at 52.6%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 62% and over 2.5 goals at 62%.

A 53% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.