Universitatea Cluj vs UTA Arad Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 19 Jul 2025

SuperLiga Betting Preview: Universitatea Cluj vs UTA Arad

Universitatea Cluj host UTA Arad in this Romanian SuperLiga match at Cluj Arena, with kick-off set for 11:30 on Saturday 19 July. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

U Cluj Fancied to Win

Universitatea Cluj look like a spot of value at -150 when it comes to the Full-Time Result market. The home team should be able to deliver a victory against UTA Arad based on the information available.

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Teams’ Previous Meet Saw 1-0 UTA Win

Universitatea Cluj won last time out by a 4-1 scoreline. It was on their travels against Metaloglobus Bucharest at Stadionul Clinceni. The Cluj-Napoca team boasted 55% possession and had six shots on target, with Jovo Lukic bagging two, while Issouf Macalou and Mamadou Khady Thiam also scored a goal.

UTA Arad hosted Universitatea Craiova in their previous game, ending in a 3-3 draw at Arena Francisc Neuman. The Old Lady had 48% of possession and six shots on goal, with Valentin Costache, Dmytro Pospelov and Alin Roman all on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

UTA haven’t lost to U Cluj in their past four games. Their last encounter was staged at Cluj Arena, with UTA winning 1-0 on the road. The previous 8 H2H games have ended in four UTA victories, three draws and a solitary win for U Cluj.

SuperLiga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	UTA Arad	9	3	5	1	14	13	1	14:13	14
7	U Cluj	9	3	4	2	11	8	3	11:8	13

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U Cluj have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.6 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 8.5 attempts. The Students have averaged 49.8% possession, 430.6 passes and 5.5 corners per match, conceding 1.3 goals and 4.6 corners from 4.1 shots on goal and 10.2 attempts.

Top goalscorer Issouf Macalou has found the net 4 times, with Mamadou Khady Thiam, Jovo Lukic and Vladislav Blanuta scoring 2 each. The leading assistors are Issouf Macalou and Andrej Fabry with 3.

UTA have won 4, lost 3 and drawn 3, averaging 13.1 attempts, 4.6 shots on goal and 1.2 goals. Adrian Mihalcea's side average 49.8% possession, 396.8 passes, 5.1 corners in their favour and 4.4 corners against, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 3.7 shots on goal and 12.1 attempts.

Paul-Jose M'Poku has top scored with 3, while Daniel Zsori and Marinos Tzionis are next best on 2. The top assistors in the last 10 games are Alin Roman, Valentin Costache and Benjamin van Durmen who have all made 1.

Confirmed Lineups

Universitatea Cluj confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Stefan Lefter (GK), Andrei Artean, Iulian Cristea, Elio Capradossi, Alexandru Chipciu, Alessandro Murgia, Ovidiu Bic, Dan Nistor, Issouf Macalou, Jovo Lukic, Mamadou Thiam.

UTA Arad confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Dejan Iliev (GK), Mark Tutu, Florent Poulolo, Dmytro Pospelov, Andrea Padula, Benjamin van Durmen, Ovidiu Popescu, Valentin Costache, Alin Roman, Marinos Tzionis, Daniel Zsori.

Universitatea Cluj vs UTA Arad Prediction & Betting Tips

Take on Universitatea Cluj vs UTA Arad with our in-depth betting analysis, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, corners market insight, key player props and a value-driven bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’ll take the plunge and back Universitatea Cluj to secure victory when they line up in this SuperLiga game. There’s plenty of confidence behind this wager and the odds of -150 look attractive.

The football betting tips stem from knowing the team news and the latest form for each side. We work hard to unearth the most pertinent SuperLiga stats which can also act as a guide.

Key Universitatea Cluj vs UTA Arad league stats:

• U Cluj have won 11 of their last 20 games at home.
• UTA have lost 3 of their last 5 games on the road.

U Cluj to Win Probability

The best football betting sites make it a 60% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 65-70%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

If you’re looking for bigger odds, check out U Cluj on the Asian Handicap. You can potentially back them at -1 or even -1.5 if you’re expecting a comfortable win.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

U Cluj 2 - 0 UTA

Our correct score prediction is a 2-0 win for U Cluj which is available at odds of +650. We think they’ll achieve victory and this is a way of getting bigger odds and more excitement.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Dan Nistor to Score +245

Dan Nistor (U Cluj) has scored four goals in his past nine SuperLigahome matches. We’re happy to take the +245 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he finds the net at least once.

Latest Dan Nistor Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+245

First

+540

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Corners Prediction

U Cluj Over 5.5 Corners -150

The 5.5 corners line has been covered by Universitatea Cluj in three straight games. We’re expecting history to be repeated and that would mean the U Cluj Team Corners line is covered at -150.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

U Cluj

Total

10.10 5.50 4.60

Home

11.20 6.70 4.50

Away

8.60 4.40 4.20

UTA

Total

9.50 5.10 4.40

Home

10.30 5.10 5.20

Away

8.80 3.60 5.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-116

Under 9.5

-125

U Cluj Corners

Over 5.5

-127

Under 5.5

-111

UTA Corners

Over 3.5

-104

Under 3.5

-135

Most Corners

1

-263

X

+600

2

+230

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Universitatea Cluj vs UTA Arad Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Think U Cluj Most Likely to Win

Universitatea Cluj are the shortest price to win this SuperLiga clash according to the bookies, with the favourites given a 56% probability due to their -130 betting odds. If you’re searching for a different slant, UTA Arad are available at +340.

If you want to back U Cluj to win, then you can take the Asian Handicap -0.5 option. This selection is priced at -132, although UTA +0.5 is -102 and the latter puts the draw on your side.

The Total Goals market always provides an interesting angle and Under 2.5 Goals is the shortest-priced option. When it comes to BTTS betting, the market suggests that Both Teams to Score Yes and No are both equally as likely to happen.

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Full-Time Result

1

-130

X

+260

2

+340

Half-Time Result

1

+140

X

+115

2

+360

Double Chance

1X

-476

12

-357

X2

-102

Draw No Bet

1

-333

2

+205

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-132

2 Hcp +0.5

-102

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-135

Over 2.5

+104

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-112

No

-125

Mevlan Zeka Top of First Goalscorer List

Mevlan Zeka is the favourite to be First Goalscorer at +540. If you’re interested in backing him to find the net at anytime, then the price is +245.

Mevlan Zeka (UTA)

First

+245

Anytime

+540

Dan Nistor (U Cluj)

First

+245

Anytime

+540

Mamadou Thiam (U Cluj)

First

+245

Anytime

+540

Andrej Fabry (U Cluj)

First

+360

Anytime

+700

Marinos Tzionis (UTA)

First

+380

Anytime

+750

Valentin Costache (UTA)

First

+390

Anytime

+800

Dániel Zsóri (UTA)

First

+460

Anytime

+950

Ovidiu Bic (U Cluj)

First

+480

Anytime

+1000

Andrei Artean (U Cluj)

First

+540

Anytime

+1050

Benjamin Van Durmen (UTA)

First

+540

Anytime

+1100

Rares Scocilca (U Cluj)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Alexandru Chipciu (U Cluj)

First

+650

Anytime

+1300

Marian Danciu (UTA)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Dorin Codrea (U Cluj)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Denis Hrezdac (UTA)

First

+700

Anytime

+1400

Gabriel Simion (U Cluj)

First

+800

Anytime

+1700

Iulian Cristea (U Cluj)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

UTA Undefeated Against U Cluj in Past Four H2H Cluj Arena Meetings

U Cluj have racked up five wins, three defeats and two draws in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 1.60.

UTA have four draws, three wins and three losses in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 0.80 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

UTA enjoyed a 1-0 winning scoreline when last meeting U Cluj at Cluj Arena. We’ve seen two drawn games in the past 4 H2H meetings at Cluj Arena along with two UTA wins.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Universitatea Cluj Home Stats		5-2-3	3.20	1.60	1.60	7	3	7	3
UTA Arad Away Stats		3-4-3	2.10	0.80	1.30	4	6	5	5

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Universitatea Cluj vs UTA Arad Lineups & Team News

Get the latest team news for U Cluj vs UTA before you bet. Expect the confirmed SuperLiga lineups and all current injury developments from us.

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