ROMANIA LIGA I
18.05.2026 17:30
May 1 Stadium
Referee: H. Fesnic
Unirea Slobozia
Match Timeline
Uta Arad
HT
0' 15' 30' 45' 60' 75' 90'
🟨
35'
Patrick Dulcea
Unirea Slobozia
🟨
38'
Alexandru Benga
Uta Arad
🟨
39'
Flavius Iacob
Uta Arad
🟨
44'
Cristian Ponde
Unirea Slobozia
🔄
46'
A. Dragu ↔ D. Yanakov
Unirea Slobozia
🔄
46'
C. Ponde ↔ G. Dahan
Unirea Slobozia
🔄
46'
F. Ibrian ↔ A. Dorobantu
Unirea Slobozia
🔄
46'
M. Tzionis ↔ H. Abdallah
Uta Arad
🔄
46'
S. Mino ↔ R. Odada
Uta Arad
🔄
56'
M. Coman ↔ B. Van Durmen
Uta Arad
🔄
56'
D. Hrezdac ↔ M. Tutu
Uta Arad
🟨
57'
Marko Stolnik
Uta Arad
🔄
65'
P. Dulcea ↔ C. Barbut
Unirea Slobozia
🔄
67'
D. Alomerovic ↔ D. Ile
Uta Arad
71'
R. Odada
Uta Arad
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74'
A. Said ↔ N. Carnat
Unirea Slobozia
🟨
79'
Denis Taroi
Uta Arad
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87'
Esteban Orozco
Unirea Slobozia

Unirea Slobozia vs Uta Arad Prediction & Match Analysis

Full analysis and predictions for all markets

1X2
No Draw
Probability 75.1%
Odds -
BTTS
BTTS No
Probability 20.9%
Odds -
Over / Under 2.5
Under 2.5
Probability 32%
Odds -
All Markets
Market Option Probability Odds Stats & Analysis
1X2 No Draw
75.1%
-
BTTS BTTS No
20.9%
-
Over / Under 2.5 Under 2.5
32%
-
Corners O/U Over 7.5 Corners
79.8%
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HT / FT Home / Home
-
-
Correct Score 2-0
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-
Probability Distribution
Unirea Slobozia Win 29%
Draw 24.9%
Uta Arad Win 46.2%
Expected Goals (xG)
Unirea Slobozia1.14
Uta Arad1.43
Recent Form (Last 5)
Unirea Slobozia Unirea Slobozia
WWDLW
38 GF / 58 GA
Uta Arad Uta Arad
WLDWL
52 GF / 51 GA
Key Stats
1
Average Goals Scored
1.37
1.53
Average Goals Conceded
1.34
19
BTTS Yes
22
19
Over 2.5
18
3.32
Shots on Goal
4.24

Statistics are based on season averages

Season Statistics

Team averages and season trends before this fixture

Unirea Slobozia Unirea Slobozia 38 matches
Uta Arad Uta Arad 38 matches
Unirea Slobozia Statistic Uta Arad
9 Wins 15
7 Draws 12
22 Losses 11
38 Goals For 52
58 Goals Against 51
1 Avg Goals Scored 1.37
1.53 Avg Goals Conceded 1.34
19 BTTS Yes 22
24 Over 1.5 29
19 Over 2.5 18
10 Over 3.5 11
7 Clean Sheets 8
15 Failed To Score 10
3.32 Shots On Goal 4.24
10.29 Total Shots 13.47
3.42 Corners 4.79
41.3% Ball Possession 46.1%

Match Analysis

Model notes, team context and key prediction signals

Final Verdict

This match appears to feature a noticeable gap in profile, built around two sides with a fairly similar football identity. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. Recent form does not point to a completely one-sided rhythm, which increases the chance of a more tactical and phase-based contest. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. Uta Arad carry the stronger overall league profile, standing 8 with 43 points while Unirea Slobozia sit 14 on 25, suggesting a clearer edge in long-term output. A relatively balanced game with moderate goal potential looks most likely. Both teams appear likely to operate from a similar base structure, so execution within the same shape could be more decisive than formation itself. Given the broader gap between the sides, Away Win looks like the most logical direction, while the clean-sheet expectation leans toward Uta Arad.

Unirea Slobozia Analysis

Unirea Slobozia sit 14 with 25 points after 30 matches and remain under pressure to produce steadier results. Across the season they have posted 7 wins, 4 draws, and 19 defeats, and the 27:46 goal record continues to suggest poor form and have been stuck in a sequence of draws. Their attacking burden often falls on R. Espinosa (9 goals), F. Purece (7 goals), C. Afalna (6 goals), with creative support from F. Purece (7 assists), P. Dulcea (4 assists), Eduard Florescu (3 assists), while at the back they have been quite vulnerable. At home, the split record of 4 wins, 1 draws, and 10 losses points to a weak split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Their broader football approach still suggests a more cautious and defensive approach.

Uta Arad Analysis

Uta Arad sit 8 with 43 points after 30 league matches. Across the campaign, they have posted 11 wins, 10 draws, and 9 losses, while the 39:44 goal ratio supports the view of mixed form over their recent run. Going forward they rely heavily on V. Costache (9 goals), M. Coman (8 goals), Dmytro Pospelov (7 goals), with creative support from A. Roman (13 assists), V. Costache (4 assists), H. Abdallah (3 assists), and defensively they have been quite vulnerable. Away from home, the record of 5 wins, 6 draws, and 4 losses points toward a balanced but draw-heavy split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Their broader style still suggests a more cautious and defensive approach.

H2H Analysis

Across those 6 head-to-head meetings, Unirea Slobozia won 2 times, Uta Arad won 3 times, while 1 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 8:10 from Unirea Slobozia's perspective. 3 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 4 matches, with an average of 3 goals per game.

1X2: No Draw
BTTS: BTTS No
Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5
Highest model probability: 12 (75.1%)
Predicted formations: Unirea Slobozia 4-2-3-1 / Uta Arad 4-2-3-1
H2H summary: Unirea Slobozia wins 2, draws 1, Uta Arad wins 3

Standings

Relegation Round
# Team MP W D L G GD PTS Form
1 9 5 2 2 14:7 7 39
W W D D L
2 9 4 2 3 13:9 4 37
W W L D L
3 9 4 2 3 17:15 2 35
W W D D W
4 9 3 3 3 13:17 -4 33
L L D D D
5 9 5 2 2 11:8 3 33
W L W D W
6 9 2 3 4 9:15 -6 25
L D D L D
7 9 1 3 5 8:11 -3 25
W D L L D
8 9 3 4 2 13:10 3 25
L W W D D
9 9 2 3 4 11:13 -2 22
L D D D L
10 9 2 4 3 10:14 -4 16
W D D D L
Qualification Playoffs
Relegation Playoffs
Relegation