FC Arges vs UTA Arad: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Arges prepare to host UTA Arad on January 31, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00 under referee Chivulete, this ROMANIA: Liga 1 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Arges, currently 6th in the standings with 43 points from 27 games, trail the leaders by 10 points. They've earned 23 points from 13 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

UTA Arad, sitting 8th with 42 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 20 points from 14 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Arges and UTA Arad have favored UTA Arad, with UTA Arad claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-1). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Petrolul 52, Arges recorded a 1-2 defeat while lining up in a 3-4-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Cabuz, Sadriu, Tudose, Borta, Bettaieb, Rata, Sierra, Pirvu, Oancea, Moldoveanu, Radescu. With three at the back, the team looked to dominate possession and overwhelm centrally.

UTA Arad's last outing came against Otelul, where they secured a 2-2 draw using a 4-2-3-1 system.

Looking ahead, Arges are expected to maintain their 4-3-3 structure, while UTA Arad are likely to counter with a 4-2-3-1 setup. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Arges's fixtures have averaged 2.3 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. UTA Arad's games average 2.3 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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