UTA Arad vs CFR Cluj prediction and betting tips on February 10, 2025
Game Prediction
On February 10, 2025, UTA Arad will face CFR Cluj in Matchday 26 of Romanian Liga 1. The visitors are chasing the league leaders and will be aiming for a victory against a mid-table opponent.
Prediction for UTA Arad vs CFR Cluj
"The Old Lady" barely avoided relegation in 2023. However, after winning the playoffs, they managed to climb to seventh place in the following season. Meanwhile, CFR Cluj, once dominant in Romanian football, missed out on silverware again last season, finishing second behind FCSB.
Currently, Dan Petrescu's side trails both Steaua (FCSB) and Universitatea in the standings. Even in January, they dropped points against Botoșani and recently drew with the "Army Men" (FCSB). However, they secured a win over Hermannstadt last round. Their European campaign was also disappointing, as Pafos eliminated them from the Conference League main round in late summer.
Mircea Rednic's UTA is having a mediocre season, though relegation seems unlikely. In January, they started with a draw against Farul, then lost at home to FCSB. After another draw with Hermannstadt, they suffered a defeat against Politehnica Iași.
Statistically, UTA Arad nearly scores in every game, averaging 0.96 goals per match, but they concede 1.04 goals per game. CFR Cluj's defense is actually worse, allowing 1.16 goals per match, but they compensate with a strong attack, scoring 1.68 goals per game on average.
Key Statistics & Trends – UTA Arad vs CFR Cluj
- UTA Arad secured their first victory in four matches this year.
- 44% of UTA Arad's matches feature both teams scoring, with an average of 2.0 goals per match.
- CFR Cluj has won three of their last five official matches.
- 60% of CFR Cluj's matches feature both teams scoring, with an average of 2.84 goals per match.
Probable Lineups – UTA Arad vs CFR Cluj
UTA Arad (probable lineup): Iliev – Mabea, Conte, Pululu, Rîpă – Omondi, Mihai, Țuca-Dozi, Guézal – Fabry, Costache
CFR Cluj (probable lineup): Hindrich – Dias da Rocha, Ilie, Graovac, Abed – Păun, Djoković, Tachtsidis – Korenița, Munteanu, Postolachi
Head-to-Head – UTA Arad vs CFR Cluj
UTA Arad is unbeaten in their last two meetings against CFR Cluj. They held their rivals to a goalless draw in Cluj in late 2023 and even won away in September 2024.
Free Prediction for UTA Arad vs CFR Cluj
CFR Cluj is not in top form, but they should still beat this opponent, even away from home (Odds – 1.85).
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