Liga I
Universitatea Cluj vs UTA Arad
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 - 16:30 (UK Time)
Stadium: Cluj Arena
Universitatea Cluj vs UTA Arad Prediction & Stats - Liga I 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Universitatea Cluj vs UTA Arad carries real history into this round of the Liga I.
The two sides meet on 17/08 (Monday) at Cluj Arena, 16:30 (UK time).
Read the Universitatea Cluj vs UTA Arad prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Universitatea Cluj vs UTA Arad
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Universitatea Cluj vs UTA Arad call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
BTTS - Yes
Last updated on 16-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Universitatea Cluj the side to beat, with roughly 48% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Liga I odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Universitatea Cluj Preview
Universitatea Cluj reach this fixture 3 match into their Liga I. Here is where Șepcile roșii stand:
In this competition
2 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost
2 points per game
4 scored, at 1.33 a game
3 conceded, at 1 a game
Șepcile roșii, season-wide
2 won, 3 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Alibek Aliev, 2 goals
Most assists: Alibek Aliev, 2 assists
Recent results — Universitatea Cluj
03/08/2026 11:30
30/07/2026 13:00
26/07/2026 10:30
23/07/2026 13:00
19/07/2026 10:00
UTA Arad: how they are travelling
UTA Arad come in 4 matches into their Liga I.
Here is what Bătrâna Doamnă have produced:
In this competition
0 won, 2 drawn, 2 lost
0.5 points per game
2 scored, at 0.5 a game
7 conceded, at 1.75 a game
Bătrâna Doamnă, season-wide
0 won, 2 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Jayson Papeau, 1 goals
Most assists: Dmytro Pospelov, 1 assists
Recent results — Bătrâna Doamnă
07/08/2026 14:00
01/08/2026 11:30
24/07/2026 11:30
18/07/2026 14:15
18/05/2026 13:30
The head-to-head favours Universitatea Cluj
Recent meetings have tended to go Universitatea Cluj's way against UTA Arad.
From 15 match(es):
Universitatea Cluj: 6 win(s)
UTA Arad: 4 win(s)
Drawn: 5
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Universitatea Cluj vs UTA Arad prediction.
Form comparison Universitatea Cluj vs UTA Arad
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Universitatea Cluj
Romania - Liga I
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
W
|
2 |
| Home |
W
W
|
3 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.33 | 3 | 1 |
| Scored | 1.33 | 2 | 0 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 0% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.59 | 1.56 | 1.66 |
|
xGA
|
1.67 | 1.62 | 1.78 |
Away Team
UTA Arad
Romania - Liga I
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
D
L
|
0.5 |
| Home |
D
D
|
1 |
| Away |
L
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.25 | 2 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 0.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Conceded | 1.75 | 1 | 2.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 75% | 50% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.47 | 1.69 | 1.25 |
|
xGA
|
1.09 | 0.92 | 1.27 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Our prediction is: Draw
Universitatea Cluj vs UTA Arad is a matchup that is as close as they come, with our analysis finding hardly anything to separate the two sides. And so, our betting tip is to take the draw on the 1X2 market.
The 3.24 odds for a draw are quite favourable and would result in a substantial payout if the match does end in a stalemate.
👉 Prediction: Under 2.5
Universitatea Cluj and UTA Arad have shown a preference for defensive football this season, often avoiding risky attacks.
With both teams likely to play carefully, we see under 2.5 goals as the best value bet for this match.
Fixture information - Universitatea Cluj vs UTA Arad
Match: Universitatea Cluj vs UTA Arad
Competition: Liga I
Date: Monday, 17/08/2026
Kick-off: 16:30 (UK time)
Venue: Cluj Arena
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Stats
The statistics for Universitatea Cluj vs UTA Arad that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.75
League: 2.34
Both Teams to Score
50%
League: 40%
Over 1.5+
75%
League: 63%
Over 2.5+
75%
League: 43%
Cards
3.5
League: 4.83
Corners
7
League: 8.86
Home Team
Universitatea Cluj
Romania - Liga I
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
W
|
2 |
| Home |
W
W
|
3 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.33 | 3 | 1 |
| Scored | 1.33 | 2 | 0 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 0% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.59 | 1.56 | 1.66 |
|
xGA
|
1.67 | 1.62 | 1.78 |
Away Team
UTA Arad
Romania - Liga I
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
D
L
|
0.5 |
| Home |
D
D
|
1 |
| Away |
L
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.25 | 2 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 0.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Conceded | 1.75 | 1 | 2.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 75% | 50% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.47 | 1.69 | 1.25 |
|
xGA
|
1.09 | 0.92 | 1.27 |
Corners
7.67 / Match
+11% Corners / Match
UTA Arad received +11% more corners than Universitatea Cluj in the Liga I
8.5 / Match
Botoşani
(7)
Sepsi
(5)
Farul Constanta
(2)(4)
Rapid Bucureşti
(3)
Voluntari
(7)
Oţelul Galaţi
(2)
CS U Craiova
Cards
2.33 / Match
+7% Cards / Match
UTA Arad received +7% more cards than Universitatea Cluj in the Liga I
2.5 / Match
Botoşani
(3)
Sepsi
(3)
Farul Constanta
(1)(4)
Rapid Bucureşti
(2)
Voluntari
(2)
Oţelul Galaţi
(1)
CS U Craiova
Goals Scored
1.33 / Match
+166%
Universitatea Cluj is +166% better in terms of goals scored
0.5 / Match
Botoşani
(2)
Sepsi
(0)
Farul Constanta
(2)(0)
Rapid Bucureşti
(0)
Voluntari
(2)
Oţelul Galaţi
(0)
CS U Craiova
Goals Conceded
1 / Match
+43%
UTA Arad condeded +43% more goals than Universitatea Cluj
1.75 / Match
Botoşani
(1)
Sepsi
(1)
Farul Constanta
(1)(0)
Rapid Bucureşti
(1)
Voluntari
(2)
Oţelul Galaţi
(4)
CS U Craiova
Liga I Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dinamo Bucureşti
|
5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 2 |
| 2 |
Argeș
|
5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 2 |
| 3 |
Petrolul 52
|
5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 9 | 1.8 |
| 4 |
FCSB
|
4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 2 |
| 5 |
Rapid Bucureşti
|
5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 1.6 |
| 6 |
Farul Constanta
|
5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 1.6 |
| 7 |
CS U Craiova
|
4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 1.5 |
| 8 |
Universitatea Cluj
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| 9 |
Sepsi
|
5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1.2 |
| 10 |
Corvinul Hunedoara
|
4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1.25 |
| 11 |
Oţelul Galaţi
|
4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1.25 |
| 12 |
Voluntari
|
5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 13 | -9 | 4 | 0.8 |
| 13 |
CFR Cluj
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 14 |
Botoşani
|
4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 3 | 0.75 |
| 15 |
UTA Arad
|
4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | -5 | 2 | 0.5 |
| 16 |
Csikszereda
|
5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 9 | -7 | 1 | 0.2 |
Odds
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