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OTELUL VS UTA ARAD - ROMANIA: LIGA 1 MATCH PREVIEW
ROMANIA: LIGA 1 MATCH DETAILS: OTELUL VS UTA ARAD
As Otelul prepare to host UTA Arad on February 20, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00, this ROMANIA: Liga 1 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
OTELUL PREVIEW IN ROMANIA: LIGA 1
Otelul, currently 9th in the standings with 40 points from 27 games, trail the leaders by 13 points. They've earned 24 points from 13 home 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 5 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.
UTA ARAD PREVIEW IN ROMANIA: LIGA 1
UTA Arad, sitting 8th with 41 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 19 points from 13 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 6 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR OTELUL VS UTA ARAD
Recent meetings between Otelul and UTA Arad have been competitive, with UTA Arad claiming victory in their most recent clash (4-0).
Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.
In their previous league match against Metaloglobus, Otelul recorded a 1-0 victory while lining up in a 4-4-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Dur-Bozoanca, Kazu, Iacob, Lopes, Zhelev, Paz, Lameira, Conrado, Andrezinho, Bana, Debeljuh. This setup relied on discipline and work rate to maintain structure while exploiting wide areas.
UTA Arad's last outing came against FC Botosani, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Tordai, Alomerovic, Pospelov, Poulolo, Tutu, Odada, Mino, Tzionis , Roman, Costache, Abdallah. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.
Looking ahead, Otelul are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Otelul and UTA Arad are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
In their previous league match against Metaloglobus, Otelul recorded a 1-0 victory while lining up in a 4-4-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Dur-Bozoanca, Kazu, Iacob, Lopes, Zhelev, Paz, Lameira, Conrado, Andrezinho, Bana, Debeljuh. This setup relied on discipline and work rate to maintain structure while exploiting wide areas.
UTA Arad's last outing came against FC Botosani, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Tordai, Alomerovic, Pospelov, Poulolo, Tutu, Odada, Mino, Tzionis , Roman, Costache, Abdallah. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.
Looking ahead, Otelul are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Otelul and UTA Arad are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR OTELUL VS UTA ARAD
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest few goals: Otelul's fixtures have averaged 2.1 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 20% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. UTA Arad's games average 2 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.
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