Universitatea Cluj vs UTA Arad Prediction 17 August 2026
📣How will an early goal change the strategy of both teams? If it happens, we will see an interesting development in the confrontation between the teams Universitatea Cluj and Uta Arad. Recall that the meeting is scheduled for 15:30 17 August. The tournament match will take place at the Cluj Arena stadium in the city of Cluj Napoca. Note the odds - bookmakers offer to bet on the victory of the side for and , respectively.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 22 November 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 0:2. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Uta Arad):
- ball possession percentage: 51% vs 49%;
- corner kicks: 9 vs 5;
- fouls: 4 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 6 vs 6.
📊 Analytical review of previous official games between the teams Universitatea Cluj and Uta Arad:
- played 23 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 8, for the away team - 7, draws - 8;
- number of goals (home/away) - 29 against 20;
- average total goals in the match - 2.13.
Head-to-head statistics Universitatea Cluj - UTA Arad

Universitatea Cluj Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on 3 August 2026 as part of the Liga I tournament (home team - Universitatea Cluj, away team - Botosani). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:1.
Here's the game statistics (Universitatea Cluj vs Botosani):
- ball possession: 58% vs 42%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 2;
- fouls: 13 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 6 vs 4.
✅The Universitatea Cluj team has already started their championship performance, but it's too early to talk about any statistics. So let's take a look at the results of the last 10 official matches (including this season's games).
During this time, the team has won 2 victories, drew 3 times, and suffered 5 defeats. They managed to delight the fans with 9 goals, averaging 0.9 goals per game. It is worth noting that at home, the team averages 1.4 goals per match. Regarding goals conceded, the average is 1.5 goals over the same period.
Match Results: Universitatea Cluj

Uta Arad Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on 7 August 2026 as part of the Liga I tournament (home team - Uta Arad, away - Rapid Bucuresti 1923). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:0.
Here are the match stats (Uta Arad vs Rapid Bucuresti 1923):
- ball possession: 34% vs 66%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 8;
- fouls: 10 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 3;
- shots on target: 1 vs 4.
- 0 wins,
- 2 losses,
- 2 draws.
📈Currently, Uta Arad stands at a mid-tier position within the Liga I standings, with a win percentage of 0% and a loss percentage of 50%.
⚽Uta Arad has scored a total of 2 goals. On the defensive end has allowed 7 goals over the season.
Match Results: Uta Arad
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 23;
- home team wins - 8, away team wins - 7, draws - 8.
Statistics: Universitatea Cluj vs Uta Arad
- matches played in the tournament: 3 vs 4;
- wins: 2 vs 0;
- win percentage: 67% vs 0%;
- losses: 1 vs 2;
- draws: 0 vs 2.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 2 vs 3;
- losses: 5 vs 3;
- draws: 3 vs 4.
- Universitatea Cluj have won in 14 of last 16 home games.
- Universitatea Cluj have won in 12 of last 13 home games (Liga I).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- the home team scores on average - 1.26, the guests - 0.87;
- average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 2.13;
- both teams scored: overall - 10; at the home team's field - 6.
- Uta Arad have scored under 1.5 goals in 8 of last 9 games (Liga I).
- Uta Arad have scored under 1.5 goals in last 6 away games (Liga I).
Prediction on corners
Universitatea Cluj: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.67; at home field - 4.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.4; at home field - 5.6.
Uta Arad: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.25, away - 2.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.5; away - 4.4.
Yellow Cards Bet
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 2.26 (1.13 for home team and 1.13 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 2.15 (0.92 for home team and 1.23 for away team).
Universitatea Cluj: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.33; at home - 2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.7; at home - 2.
Uta Arad: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.25, away - 1.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.2; away - 2.6.
- Under 4.5 yellow cards in 17 of last 19 Universitatea Cluj home games (Liga I).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 23;
- both teams scored all-time - 10 times;
- on the home team’s field - 6 times.
Statistics: Universitatea Cluj vs Uta Arad
- number of matches played in the tournament: 3 vs 4;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 2 vs 1;
- number of BTTS matches for Universitatea Cluj at home - 2 (100%);
- number of BTTS matches for Uta Arad away - 0 (0%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 3;
- BTTS matches for Universitatea Cluj at home - 4 (80%);
- BTTS matches for Uta Arad away - 1 (20%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:0 (7/33, 21.2%);
- Universitatea Cluj at home most often finish matches: 2:1 (2/2, 100%);
- Uta Arad away most often play: 1:0 , 4:0 (1/2, 50%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:0 - 12.91% (odds 6.5)
1:1 - 12.7% (odds 5.75)
2:0 - 10.92% (odds 9)
Editorial Prediction
- Universitatea Cluj have won in 14 of last 16 home games.
- Universitatea Cluj have won in 12 of last 13 home games (Liga I).
