Universitatea Cluj vs Arges Pitesti preview
In the Liga I fixture on 2026-10-17, Universitatea Cluj has a 54% chance to win against Arges Pitesti, who has a 19% chance. The most likely scoreline is 2-0, with a 12% probability. Universitatea Cluj's expected goals stand at 1.87, while Arges Pitesti's is significantly lower at 0.79.
Despite Universitatea Cluj's stronger position, their recent form shows inconsistency with 2 wins in the last 6 matches. Arges Pitesti, on the other hand, has lost 5 of their last 6 games, indicating a struggle. Factors like a sudden improvement in Arges Pitesti's performance or a poor showing from Universitatea Cluj could affect the outcome. The model suggests a 50% chance of Over 2.5 goals and a 47% chance for both teams to score.
Universitatea Cluj vs Arges Pitesti: model vs market
| Source | Universitatea Cluj | Draw | Arges Pitesti |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 62% | 24% | 14% |
| Market | 52% | 27% | 21% |
| Published | 54% | 26% | 19% |
| Edge | +10% | -3% | -7% |
- Higher expected-goals rate in this fixture: 1.87 vs 0.79.
- Better recent form: 3 wins in the last 6 vs 0 for the opposition.
- The market prices Universitatea Cluj below the model: +10.4 percentage points of edge.
Edge = model probability minus the de-vigged market probability. Published = the blend of both that backs every number on this page. Best available price on the pick: 1.81, recorded — the top price across the 5 books we record, each at its own last update.
Universitatea Cluj vs Arges Pitesti odds movement
Median bookmaker price on Universitatea Cluj, 14 snapshots since 2026-10-08.
| Selection | First | Latest | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universitatea Cluj | 1.72 | 1.79 | +0.07 |
| Draw | 3.30 | 3.40 | +0.10 |
| Arges Pitesti | 4.60 | 4.34 | -0.26 |
A shortening price means the market has moved towards that outcome. Median across all recorded bookmakers, not one book's line.
Universitatea Cluj and Arges Pitesti expected goals
The goal rate the model gives each side in this fixture, from xG-based attack and defence ratings.
- Total expected goals
- 2.66
- Attack rating (Universitatea Cluj / Arges Pitesti)
- 1.32 / 0.59
- Defence rating (Universitatea Cluj / Arges Pitesti)
- 1.25 / 0.93
Ratings are relative to the league average (1.00); lower defence rating = fewer goals conceded per match.
Universitatea Cluj vs Arges Pitesti score probability
Every scoreline the model gives this match, 0 to 4+ goals a side. Darker = likelier.
Rows: Universitatea Cluj goals. Columns: Arges Pitesti goals. Outlined cell = most likely scoreline.
Universitatea Cluj vs Arges Pitesti goals probability
Chance of the match clearing each total, read off the same score matrix as the heatmap.
- Both teams to score
- 47%
- No goals (0–0)
- 8%
Over 4.5 and higher fall inside the 4+ buckets and cannot be read off a 0–4 grid, so they are not shown.
All markets for Universitatea Cluj vs Arges Pitesti
| Market | Selection | Probability | Fair odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1X2 | Universitatea Cluj | 54% | 1.85 |
| Draw | 26% | 3.80 | |
| Arges Pitesti | 19% | 5.13 | |
| Over/Under 2.5 | Over 2.5 | 50% | 2.01 |
| Under 2.5 | 50% | 1.99 | |
| Both teams to score | Yes | 47% | 2.12 |
| No | 53% | 1.89 | |
| Double chance | 1X (Universitatea Cluj or draw) | 81% | 1.24 |
| 12 (either side) | 74% | 1.36 | |
| X2 (draw or Arges Pitesti) | 46% | 2.18 | |
| Handicap -1 | Universitatea Cluj win by 2+ | 38% | 2.66 |
| Push (exactly one goal) | 24% | — |
Fair odds = 1 / probability — the break-even price implied by the published probability. Correct-score probabilities are on the heatmap above.
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Universitatea Cluj and Arges Pitesti recent form
Universitatea Cluj
3W 0D 3L
Arges Pitesti
0W 1D 5L
Last 6 completed matches, all competitions, newest on the right.
Home vs away this season
Universitatea Cluj at home
- Record (W-D-L)
- 4-0-2
- Win rate
- 67%
- Goals for / match
- 2.33
- Goals against / match
- 1.67
- Clean sheets
- 1 of 6
- They have won 6 of their 10 league games this season, scoring 1.7 goals per match.
- They average 2.2 goals per game at home against 1.2 on the road.
- They have converted 4 of 4 penalties (100%).
Arges Pitesti away
- Record (W-D-L)
- 1-0-4
- Win rate
- 20%
- Goals for / match
- 0.40
- Goals against / match
- 1.40
- Clean sheets
- 1 of 5
- They have won 3 of their 10 league games this season, scoring 0.6 goals per match.
- They have kept 3 clean sheets in 10 matches.
- They have failed to score in 4 of 10 matches.
- Their longest winning run this season stretches to 3 matches.
- 35% of their yellow cards have come after the 75th minute.
League matches this season before kick-off: Universitatea Cluj at home only, Arges Pitesti away only.
Universitatea Cluj vs Arges Pitesti head-to-head
Last 4 meetings: Universitatea Cluj 3 · draws 0 · Arges Pitesti 1.
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-02 | Universitatea Cluj | 1-0 | Arges Pitesti | Liga I |
| 2026-03-21 | Arges Pitesti | 0-1 | Universitatea Cluj | Liga I |
| 2026-02-03 | Universitatea Cluj | 3-1 | Arges Pitesti | Liga I |
| 2025-09-20 | Arges Pitesti | 1-0 | Universitatea Cluj | Liga I |
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Before and after this match
- Universitatea Cluj, previous: Universitatea Cluj – Rapid, 2026-10-12
- Arges Pitesti, previous: Arges Pitesti vs CFR 1907 Cluj: odds and pick