ROMANIA LIGA I
02.05.2026 17:30
Cluj Arena
Referee: M. Barbu
Universitatea Cluj
Match Timeline
Arges Pitesti
HT
0' 15' 30' 45' 60' 75' 90'
🟨
40'
Kevin Luckassen Brobbey
Arges Pitesti
🔄
58'
A. Bettaieb ↔ C. Tofan
Arges Pitesti
🔄
71'
J. Stanojev ↔ I. Macalou
Universitatea Cluj
🟨
72'
Ovidiu Bic
Universitatea Cluj
🟨
76'
Ricardo Matos
Arges Pitesti
🔄
76'
I. Radescu ↔ T. Seto
Arges Pitesti
🔄
77'
K. Brobbey ↔ Y. Pirvu
Arges Pitesti
🔄
82'
A. Trica ↔ O. El Sawy
Universitatea Cluj
🔄
82'
M. Drammeh ↔ V. Postolachi
Universitatea Cluj
🔄
86'
R. Matos ↔ A. Manole
Arges Pitesti
🟨
90+4'
Alexandru Chipciu
Universitatea Cluj
🔄
90+4'
A. Chipciu ↔ M. Silva
Universitatea Cluj
🔄
90+4'
O. Mendy ↔ D. Codrea
Universitatea Cluj
90'
D. Nistor
Universitatea Cluj

Universitatea Cluj vs Arges Pitesti Prediction & Match Analysis

Full analysis and predictions for all markets

1X2
Home Win
Probability 75.4%
Odds -
BTTS
BTTS No
Probability 61.9%
Odds -
Over / Under 2.5
Under 2.5
Probability 68.9%
Odds -
All Markets
Market Option Probability Odds Stats & Analysis
1X2 Home Win
75.4%
-
BTTS BTTS No
61.9%
-
Over / Under 2.5 Under 2.5
68.9%
-
Corners O/U Over 7.5 Corners
82.8%
-
HT / FT Home / Home
-
-
Correct Score 2-0
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-
Probability Distribution
Universitatea Cluj Win 75.4%
Draw 0%
Arges Pitesti Win 24.6%
Expected Goals (xG)
Universitatea Cluj1.29
Arges Pitesti1
Recent Form (Last 5)
Universitatea Cluj Universitatea Cluj
WWDLW
59 GF / 34 GA
Arges Pitesti Arges Pitesti
WLDWL
39 GF / 32 GA
Key Stats
1.55
Average Goals Scored
1.08
0.89
Average Goals Conceded
0.89
18
BTTS Yes
12
19
Over 2.5
11
3.76
Shots on Goal
3.14

Statistics are based on season averages

Season Statistics

Team averages and season trends before this fixture

Universitatea Cluj Universitatea Cluj 38 matches
Arges Pitesti Arges Pitesti 36 matches
Universitatea Cluj Statistic Arges Pitesti
20 Wins 16
7 Draws 7
11 Losses 13
59 Goals For 39
34 Goals Against 32
1.55 Avg Goals Scored 1.08
0.89 Avg Goals Conceded 0.89
18 BTTS Yes 12
25 Over 1.5 20
19 Over 2.5 11
11 Over 3.5 6
14 Clean Sheets 17
9 Failed To Score 11
3.76 Shots On Goal 3.14
11.58 Total Shots 10.83
4.58 Corners 4.83
49.5% Ball Possession 42.6%

Match Analysis

Model notes, team context and key prediction signals

Final Verdict

This fixture has the profile of a tight matchup, with two sides with a fairly similar football identity likely to keep the contest close. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. There is little separation in the broader season picture, with both sides operating from relatively comparable league positions and points returns. Arges Pitesti arrive with more visible recent inconsistency, which may leave them vulnerable if the match starts badly. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. The attacking numbers of both teams point toward a more open scoring environment.This profiles as a tighter contest, with fewer clear openings expected. Taken together, the balance of indicators still supports Away Win, with the defensive lean favoring Arges Pitesti. The shape dynamic also adds another layer here, with Universitatea Cluj expected to line up in 4-2-3-1 and Arges Pitesti in 3-4-3, which may reinforce the expected flow toward Arges Pitesti having the stronger overall control.

Universitatea Cluj Analysis

Universitatea Cluj approach this game with the confidence of a side sitting 3 on 54 points after 30 outings. With 16 wins, 6 draws, and 8 defeats plus a goal balance of 48:27, they continue to show good form over their recent run. Their attacking quality is driven by J. Lukic (18 goals), D. Nistor (7 goals), I. Macalou (6 goals), with creative support from I. Macalou (13 assists), D. Nistor (7 assists), O. Mendy (3 assists), and at the back they have appeared fairly stable. At home, their record of 7 wins, 5 draws, and 3 losses points to a very strong split record. They are competing near the top and remain under pressure to hold that position. Their overall playing style can be described as balanced attacking football.

Arges Pitesti Analysis

With 50 points from 30 games and a place of 6, Arges Pitesti still have clear room for improvement in overall consistency. Their record of 15 wins, 5 draws, and 10 losses, together with goals at 37:28, reflects poor form over their recent run. Much of their threat comes through Ricardo Matos (10 goals), A. Bettaieb (8 goals), Robert Moldoveanu (4 goals), with creative support from Dorinel Oancea (4 assists), Ricardo Matos (3 assists), Caio Ferreira (3 assists), while the defensive numbers suggest they have been fairly stable. Away from home, the split record of 7 wins, 2 draws, and 6 losses points to a fairly balanced split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. Their broader football approach still suggests balanced attacking football.

H2H Analysis

Across those 12 head-to-head meetings, Universitatea Cluj won 4 times, Arges Pitesti won 4 times, while 4 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 12:11 from Universitatea Cluj's perspective. 3 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 6 matches, with an average of 1.92 goals per game.

1X2: Home Win
BTTS: BTTS No
Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5
Highest model probability: 12 (100%)
Predicted formations: Universitatea Cluj 4-2-3-1 / Arges Pitesti 3-4-3
H2H summary: Universitatea Cluj wins 4, draws 4, Arges Pitesti wins 4

Standings

Championship Round
# Team MP W D L G GD PTS Form
1 10 6 2 2 12:6 6 50
D W D W W
2 10 6 1 3 13:11 2 46
D L W W L
3 10 4 4 2 8:7 1 43
D D D W W
4 10 3 4 3 13:12 1 39
L D D W L
5 10 1 3 6 8:14 -6 34
D D L L L
6 10 1 4 5 6:10 -4 32
D D L L L
Champions League Qualification
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Conference League Qualification
Qualification Playoffs