U. Cluj vs FC Arges: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Universitatea Cluj prepare to host Arges on February 3, 2026, with kick-off at 17:00, this ROMANIA: Liga 1 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Universitatea Cluj, currently 5th in the standings with 39 points from 24 games, are within reach of the top with 7 points behind. They've earned 17 points from 12 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 1 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Arges, sitting 4th with 40 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 20 points from 12 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 a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Universitatea Cluj and Arges have favored Arges, with Arges 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 Rapid B, Universitatea Cluj recorded a 2-0 victory while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Gertmonas, Chipciu, Cristea, Cisse, Mikanovic, Drammeh, Codrea, Gheorghita, Bic, Macalou, Trica. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.

Arges's last outing came against UTA Arad, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Lazar, Sadriu, Garutti, Tudose, Tofan, Blagaic, Sierra, Rata, Bettaieb, Moldoveanu, Micovschi. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Looking ahead, Universitatea Cluj are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Universitatea Cluj and Arges 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 from the last ten games across all competitions suggest few goals: Universitatea Cluj's fixtures have averaged 1.9 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 20% of those matches, alongside 7 clean sheets. Arges's games average 2 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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