UTA Arad vs FC Universitatea Cluj: Prediction, Head-to-Head, Odds & Stats (Sat, 22 Nov '25)

Get ready for an intriguing showdown in the Romanian SuperLiga at the Stadionul Francisc von Neumann as UTA Arad prepares to lock horns with FC Universitatea Cluj on Saturday, November 22nd. What can history tell us about their duels? In their last three encounters, has any team established dominance? UTA Arad has emerged victorious once and none have gone Universitatea's way, with the remaining two games ending in stalemates, including their most recent clash on July 19th, which concluded in a draw.

What about their current form? Are they coming into this game on a high? UTA Arad faced a narrow defeat, losing 1-2 against FC Corvinul Hunedoara, whereas FC Universitatea Cluj asserted their prowess with a convincing 3-1 win over FC Metaloglobus București. As for their standings, UTA Arad sits at the 8th spot, while FC Universitatea Cluj trails in position 10. Will these positions shift after this match?

Player performance is key. Who are the ones to watch? V. Costache shines for UTA Arad, leading as the top scorer with 6 goals this season, making him a crucial player to neutralize for Universitatea Cluj. On the flip side, UTA Arad will need to pay close attention to D. Nistor, whose 4 assists make him the creative heartbeat of Cluj's offense. In terms of ratings, FC Universitatea Cluj's Stefan Lefter stands tall with a 7.29 rating, closely followed by Dan Nistor at 7.2, while Jovo Lukić is not far behind with 7.13. For UTA Arad, Dmytro Pospelov leads with a 7.14 rating, trailed by Alin Roman at 7.03 and Marinos Tzionis at 7.02.

When we talk about team dynamics, who controls the game more? Cluj enjoys more ball command with an average possession of 54.94%, whereas Arad falls behind at 44.25%. How about set-pieces and discipline? Expect around 4.38 corners from Arad against Cluj's higher count of 5.81. Both teams show similarity in discipline, each having received 29 yellow cards and 3 red cards, along with conceding 3 penalties so far this season. Does this parity in discipline level the playing field?

Analyzing all these factors, who holds the upper hand? While FC Universitatea Cluj shows slightly better form and individual player ratings, UTA Arad has the head-to-head advantage and will be eager to defend their home turf. Considering all statistics and current momentum, FC Universitatea Cluj seems poised to edge out a narrow victory, but as always, football has a way of surprising us. Keep a keen eye on how each team capitalizes on their strengths and overcomes their weaknesses.