Universitatea Cluj vs UTA Arad - Liga 1
Fixture Preview - 19 July 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Universitatea Cluj hosts UTA Arad at Cluj Arena on Saturday in a Liga 1 clash that promises to be intriguing. Cluj's recent form has been mixed, with just one win in their last five matches (WDDLL), while UTA Arad arrives with a more positive outlook, having secured three wins and two draws in their last five outings (DWWWD). The disparity in form could play a crucial role in determining the outcome of this fixture. Historically, the head-to-head record leans slightly in favour of UTA, who have won three of the last ten encounters, while Cluj has managed just two victories. Notably, matches between these two sides have often produced goals, with both teams scoring in four of the last ten meetings. Given Cluj's struggle to find consistency and UTA's recent attacking prowess, the odds of 1.9 for both teams to score (BTTS) seem enticing. With home advantage, Cluj will be keen to turn their form around, but UTA's momentum could prove decisive in this matchup.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Universitatea Craiova | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 16 |
| 2 |  Rapid Bucuresti | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 12 |
| 3 |  UTA Arad | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 12 |
| 4 |  Unirea Slobozia | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| 5 |  Farul Constanța | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| 6 |  Botoşani | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| 7 |  Universitatea Cluj | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| 8 |  Dinamo Bucureşti | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| 9 |  Argeş | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 |
| 10 |  Petrolul 52 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 19, 2025 | Universitatea Cluj | 1–1 | UTA Arad | Liga 1 |
| December 2, 2024 | Universitatea Cluj | 0–1 | UTA Arad | Liga 1 |
| July 29, 2024 | UTA Arad | 0–0 | Universitatea Cluj | Liga 1 |
| March 30, 2024 | Universitatea Cluj | 0–0 | UTA Arad | Liga 1 |
| February 4, 2024 | Universitatea Cluj | 1–3 | UTA Arad | Liga 1 |
| September 15, 2023 | UTA Arad | 0–1 | Universitatea Cluj | Liga 1 |
| April 1, 2023 | UTA Arad | 2–0 | Universitatea Cluj | Liga 1 |
| December 11, 2022 | Universitatea Cluj | 0–0 | UTA Arad | Liga 1 |
| August 13, 2022 | UTA Arad | 2–1 | Universitatea Cluj | Liga 1 |
| March 1, 2008 | Universitatea Cluj | 2–2 | UTA Arad | Liga 1 |