Prediction for match UTA Arad — Universitatea Cluj, 22.11.2025

Odds and Match Outcome Probabilities

In Romania's Liga I, UTA Arad will face Universitatea Cluj on November 22. The 1X2 odds highlight Universitatea Cluj as the favorite, with their victory priced at 2.35, a draw at 3.08, and a win for UTA Arad at 3.10. The probabilities are distributed as follows: Universitatea Cluj - 39.67%, draw - 30.26%, UTA Arad - 30.07%. This balance shows a slight edge for Universitatea Cluj, but the gap between the teams isn't too large, indicating a potential battle on the field. The focus in the goal total line is on the over, with Over 2.5 goals priced at 2.09 and Under 2.5 at 1.70, which further emphasizes expectations of a high-scoring encounter.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, UTA Arad has an average possession of 41%, with 1.8 yellow cards, 11.6 fouls, and 2.4 offsides. Universitatea Cluj appears more disciplined: 50% possession, 2.4 cards, 9.2 fouls, and 1 offside. UTA Arad's last three matches: 09.11 Universitatea Craiova - UTA Arad 1-2, 02.11 UTA Arad - Metaloglobus 2-0, 26.10 FCSB - UTA Arad 4-0. Universitatea Cluj's recent games: 07.11 Universitatea Cluj - Metaloglobus 3-1, 01.11 Universitatea Cluj - FCSB 0-2, 25.10 Oțelul - Universitatea Cluj 1-2. In their last head-to-head on 19.07.2025, Universitatea Cluj and UTA Arad drew 1-1, with the over 2.5 goals being surpassed.

Goals Based on Match Statistics

In their last five games, UTA Arad surpassed the over 2.5 goals line four times, while Universitatea Cluj did so three times. By halves, UTA Arad had over 1.5 goals in both the first and second halves three times, while Universitatea Cluj achieved this once in the first half and three times in the second. The average number of goals in UTA Arad's matches is 3.2, and for Universitatea Cluj, it's 2.8. In terms of goals scored: UTA Arad averages 1, Universitatea Cluj 1.2, and in goals conceded - 2.2 and 1.6 respectively. UTA Arad most frequently scores late (76-90, 33%), and concedes late as well (76-90, 43%). Universitatea Cluj prefers to attack between the 16th and 30th minute (33% of goals scored) and mostly concedes after the break (46-60, 38%). Given the frequent over 2.5 goal outcomes and decent average goal stats, betting on over 2.5 goals seems logical. The odds for Over 2.5 are 2.09.

Analysis of Corner Totals

In terms of corners, Universitatea Cluj significantly outperforms their opponent, with an average of 6 per game over the last 5 matches, compared to UTA Arad's 3.4. In their last five matches, Universitatea Cluj surpassed the over 9.5 corners line four times, while UTA Arad did so only once. The odds for over 9.5 corners are 1.90, and for under 1.80. Universitatea Cluj is favored in corner outcomes with odds of 1.81. Based on Universitatea Cluj's activity and frequent high corner totals, betting on over 8.5 corners at 1.53 seems justified.