CS Universitatea Craiova vs UTA Arad: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 August

CS Universitatea Craiova

W L W W D

3rd place in Championship Playoffs

3 - 0

18/08/2023 18:30

UTA Arad

L D W W W

1st place in Relegation Quarter

Romania Liga I

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for CS Universitatea Craiova vs UTA Arad on 18 August 2023 (kick-off: 18:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full CS Universitatea Craiova vs UTA Arad preview before placing your bet.

CS Universitatea Craiova are currently 3rd with 44 points after 10 matches.
UTA Arad sit 1st with 37 points from 9 matches.
Head-to-head history favors CS Universitatea Craiova, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. UTA Arad have one win, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

STANDINGS UP TO 18/08/2023

Championship Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 FC Steaua Bucuresti	49	10	5	2	3	12	11	1
02 CFR Cluj	46	10	6	1	3	19	14	5
03 CS Universitatea Craiova	44	10	6	1	3	18	14	4
04 Farul Constanta	36	10	4	2	4	19	20	-1
05 Sepsi OSK Sfantul Gheorghe	34	10	3	3	4	17	17	0
06 Rapid Bucuresti	32	10	1	1	8	13	22	-9

Relegation Quarter	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 UTA Arad	37	9	5	2	2	15	11	4
02 FC Otelul Galati	36	9	6	1	2	11	7	4
03 Hermannstadt	34	9	4	2	3	13	7	6
04 Universitaea Cluj	33	9	3	3	3	12	10	2
05 Petrolul Ploiesti	29	9	3	2	4	8	14	-6
06 CSM Politehnica Iasi	27	9	3	1	5	7	8	-1
07 FC Botosani	25	9	4	2	3	11	11	0
08 Dinamo Bucuresti	25	9	2	4	3	10	12	-2
09 FC Voluntari	24	9	2	4	3	11	10	1
10 Universitatea Craiova	22	9	1	3	5	8	16	-8

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 FC Steaua Bucuresti	64	30	19	7	4	53	28	25
02 Rapid Bucuresti	55	30	15	10	5	55	32	23
03 CFR Cluj	53	30	15	8	7	54	29	25
04 CS Universitatea Craiova	49	30	13	10	7	47	38	9
05 Sepsi OSK Sfantul Gheorghe	43	30	12	7	11	43	34	9
06 Farul Constanta	43	30	11	10	9	37	38	-1
07 Universitaea Cluj	42	30	10	12	8	35	38	-3
08 Hermannstadt	40	30	9	13	8	36	31	5
09 UTA Arad	40	30	10	10	10	36	43	-7
10 Petrolul Ploiesti	35	30	7	14	9	29	32	-3
11 FC Otelul Galati	34	30	6	16	8	31	36	-5
12 CSM Politehnica Iasi	33	30	7	12	11	33	44	-11
13 Universitatea Craiova	31	30	9	4	17	43	50	-7
14 Dinamo Bucuresti	29	30	8	5	17	22	41	-19
15 FC Voluntari	28	30	6	10	14	31	49	-18
16 FC Botosani	21	30	3	12	15	30	52	-22

Head To Head

10/03/2023 18:30

CS Universitatea Craiova

2 - 1

UTA Arad

ROM D1

23/10/2022 15:15

UTA Arad

1 - 2

CS Universitatea Craiova

ROM D1

14/12/2021 18:30

CS Universitatea Craiova

0 - 0

UTA Arad

ROM D1

14/08/2021 18:30

UTA Arad

1 - 0

CS Universitatea Craiova

ROM D1

16/03/2021 17:00

CS Universitatea Craiova

2 - 0

UTA Arad

ROM D1

14/12/2020 17:00

UTA Arad

1 - 2

CS Universitatea Craiova

ROM D1

CS Universitatea Craiova

67%

Draw

17%

UTA Arad

17%

CS Universitatea Craiova Last 6 matches

12/08/2023 18:30

CSM Politehnica Iasi 1 - 4 CS Universitatea Craiova ROM D1

04/08/2023 18:30

CS Universitatea Craiova 1 - 0 Hermannstadt ROM D1

30/07/2023 18:30

CFR Cluj 1 - 1 CS Universitatea Craiova ROM D1

24/07/2023 18:30

CS Universitatea Craiova 0 - 0 FC Otelul Galati ROM D1

17/07/2023 18:30

Dinamo Bucuresti 0 - 2 CS Universitatea Craiova ROM D1

06/07/2023 07:30

Slavia Sofia 2 - 3 CS Universitatea Craiova INT CF

Win

67%

Draw

33%

Lost

Last 6 matches UTA Arad

10/08/2023 15:00

UTA Arad 5 - 1 CS Avantul Periam INT CF

04/08/2023 15:30

UTA Arad 1 - 0 CSM Politehnica Iasi ROM D1

29/07/2023 15:30

Hermannstadt 2 - 1 UTA Arad ROM D1

21/07/2023 18:30

UTA Arad 1 - 3 CFR Cluj ROM D1

14/07/2023 15:30

FC Otelul Galati 1 - 1 UTA Arad ROM D1

06/07/2023 15:00

Scolar Resita 0 - 1 UTA Arad INT CF

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Romania Liga I

Played games

CS Universitatea Craiova

300

UTA Arad

295

Goals

Scored

478

Avg. per game

1.59

Conceded

309

Avg. per game

1.03

Scored

341

Avg. per game

1.16

Conceded

334

Avg. per game

1.13

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

241 (80%)59 (20%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

203 (69%)92 (31%)

CS Universitatea Craiova

Recent matches

UTA Arad

Under /Over

(67%)30 15(33%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(71%)32 13(29%)

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(44%)20 25(56%)

/Yes

(42%)19 26(58%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(42%)19 26(58%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

CS Universitatea Craiova

UTA Arad

Shots

CS Universitatea Craiova

Total shots

13.04 avg / game

Blocked

326 total

Avg. 3.51

UTA Arad

Total shots

11.40 avg / game

Blocked

253 total

Avg. 3.01

CS Universitatea Craiova Pass UTA Arad

Total passes

71717

Avg. 463 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

55%

Total passes

52878

Avg. 378 / game

Accurate

75%

Ball possession

49%

TOTAL ATTACKS

CS Universitatea Craiova

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

CS Universitatea Craiova

OTHERS

CS Universitatea Craiova

300

Played games

UTA Arad

295

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.35

106

Clean sheets

0.33

5.00

1500

Corners

1315

4.46

6.36

1909

Throw-ins

1675

5.68

1.33

400

Offsides

364

1.23

1.97

590

GK saves

638

2.16

CS Universitatea Craiova

DISCIPLINARY

UTA Arad

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.07

622

555

1.88

0.09

0.11

10.58

3175

Fouls

3134

10.62

6.52

1955

Tackles

1723

5.84

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How We Build the CS Universitatea Craiova vs UTA Arad Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for CS Universitatea Craiova vs UTA Arad on 18 August 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Romania Liga I fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

CS Universitatea Craiova vs UTA Arad Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess CS Universitatea Craiova's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against UTA Arad's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Romania Liga I Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Romania Liga I standings and the Romania Liga I form table to understand exactly where CS Universitatea Craiova and UTA Arad sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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