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 14:30

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: 14:30) 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 will face UTA Arad in Romania Liga I on August 18, 2023 at 14:30.
CS Universitatea Craiova are currently 3rd with 44 points after 10 matches.
UTA Arad sit 1st with 37 points from 9 matches.

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 14:30

CS Universitatea Craiova

2 - 1

UTA Arad

ROM D1

23/10/2022 11:15

UTA Arad

1 - 2

CS Universitatea Craiova

ROM D1

14/12/2021 14:30

CS Universitatea Craiova

0 - 0

UTA Arad

ROM D1

14/08/2021 14:30

UTA Arad

1 - 0

CS Universitatea Craiova

ROM D1

16/03/2021 13:00

CS Universitatea Craiova

2 - 0

UTA Arad

ROM D1

14/12/2020 13:00

UTA Arad

1 - 2

CS Universitatea Craiova

ROM D1

CS Universitatea Craiova

50%

Draw

17%

UTA Arad

33%

CS Universitatea Craiova Last 6 matches

12/08/2023 14:30

CSM Politehnica Iasi 1 - 4 CS Universitatea Craiova

ROM D1

04/08/2023 14:30

CS Universitatea Craiova 1 - 0 Hermannstadt

ROM D1

30/07/2023 14:30

CFR Cluj 1 - 1 CS Universitatea Craiova

ROM D1

24/07/2023 14:30

CS Universitatea Craiova 0 - 0 FC Otelul Galati

ROM D1

17/07/2023 14:30

Dinamo Bucuresti 0 - 2 CS Universitatea Craiova

ROM D1

06/07/2023 03:30

Slavia Sofia 2 - 3 CS Universitatea Craiova

INT CF

Win

67%

Draw

33%

Lost

Last 6 matches UTA Arad

10/08/2023 11:00

UTA Arad 5 - 1 CS Avantul Periam

INT CF

04/08/2023 11:30

UTA Arad 1 - 0 CSM Politehnica Iasi

ROM D1

29/07/2023 11:30

Hermannstadt 2 - 1 UTA Arad

ROM D1

21/07/2023 14:30

UTA Arad 1 - 3 CFR Cluj

ROM D1

14/07/2023 11:30

FC Otelul Galati 1 - 1 UTA Arad

ROM D1

06/07/2023 11:00

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

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

CS Universitatea Craiova

UTA Arad

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.93

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.59

Scored

Avg. per game

0.67

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.67

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 41 matches

YesNo

21 (51%)20 (49%)

In last 41 matches

NoYes

18 (46%)21 (54%)

CS Universitatea Craiova

Recent matches

UTA Arad

Under /Over

(83%)34 7(17%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(67%)26 13(33%)

Under /Over

(37%)15 26(63%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(38%)15 24(62%)

Under /Over

(49%)20 21(51%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(38%)15 24(62%)

/Yes

(63%)26 15(37%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(54%)21 18(46%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

CS Universitatea Craiova

UTA Arad

Shots

CS Universitatea Craiova

Total shots

11.88 avg / game

Blocked

139 total

Avg. 3.86

UTA Arad

Total shots

10.67 avg / game

Blocked

106 total

Avg. 2.79

CS Universitatea Craiova Pass UTA Arad

Total passes

18829

Avg. 459 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

54%

Total passes

15321

Avg. 393 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

45%

TOTAL ATTACKS

CS Universitatea Craiova

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

CS Universitatea Craiova

OTHERS

CS Universitatea Craiova

Played games

UTA Arad

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.22

Clean sheets

0.28

5.56

228

Corners

172

4.41

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

1.78

Offsides

1.49

3.05

125

GK saves

115

2.95

CS Universitatea Craiova

DISCIPLINARY

UTA Arad

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.71

111

2.10

0.10

0.10

12.88

528

Fouls

451

11.56

18.02

739

Tackles

604

15.49

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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.

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