Universitatea Cluj and UTA Arad face each other in an official match of the 2026/27 Liga 1 season. The game takes place at Cluj Arena on Monday, 17/08/2026, at 16:30 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Șepcile roșii vs Bătrâna Doamnă, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Universitatea Cluj vs UTA Arad

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HT/FT - 1/2

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👉 Our prediction is: Under 2.5 goals in the match

After analysing how the bookmakers have priced this match between Universitatea Cluj and UTA Arad, we see the total going under 2.5 goals.

We don't expect this match to have too many scoring opportunities, so there shouldn't be more than a couple of goals scored overall.

👉 Our prediction is: Universitatea Cluj to win

Universitatea Cluj vs UTA Arad has all the makings of a competitive battle between two sides that are both eyeing an important win. But we are ever so slightly leaning toward Universitatea Cluj to win on the 1X2 market.

Universitatea Cluj will enjoy home advantage, which they have capitalised on with their strong form at home. They remain good value to win with their odds, and we expect them to pay out those odds with all three points at home.

Șepcile roșii preview

Universitatea Cluj comes into the match having played 3 games in the Liga 1 so far. They have recorded 2 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 2 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 24 wins, 11 draws, and 14 losses.

Universitatea Cluj's attack has scored 69 goals during this period. Out of this total, 4 goals were scored in the Liga 1, averaging 1.33 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.41.

The offence system of Universitatea Cluj is led by Jovo Lukić as the top scorer of the season. The nationality.bosnia and herzegovina forward has scored 18 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Issouf Macalou, who has contributed with 14 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 3 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 48 goals conceded in 49 matches, resulting in an average of 0.98.

Bătrâna Doamnă preview

On the other hand, UTA Arad comes into the match having played 4 games in the Liga 1 so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses, with an average of 0.5 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 16 wins, 14 draws, and 13 losses.

UTA Arad's attack has scored 55 goals during this period. Out of this total, 2 goals were scored in the Liga 1, averaging 0.5 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.28.

The offence system of UTA Arad is led by Valentin Ionuţ Costache as the top scorer of the season. The romanian midfielder has scored 9 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Alin Roman, who has contributed with 14 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 7 goals with an average of 1.75 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 58 goals conceded in 43 matches, resulting in an average of 1.35.

Head to head: Universitatea Cluj vs UTA Arad

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

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Universitatea Cluj

Romania - Liga I

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W L L D W

1.4

Home W D W D D

1.8

Away L L D L L

0.2

Away Team

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UTA Arad

Romania - Liga I

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D L D L W

1

Home D D W D W

1.8

Away L L W D L

0.8

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Published on 15 August 2026, at 04:04 Last updated on 15 August 2026, at 04:04
Author: Gustavo Porto

Sports betting analyst with over ten years of experience in football analysis, match statistics and betting markets.