21 March 2026 at 18:30

Referee: Marcel Birsan

Match Summary

Universitatea Cluj defeated Arges Pitesti 1:0. The match was played in Liga I 2025. Goals were scored by C. Cabuz 82′ (o.g.). 3 yellow cards were shown. Arges Pitesti had 44% possession while Universitatea Cluj held 56%. Arges Pitesti had 8 shots (1 on target) compared to 7 (1 on target) for Universitatea Cluj. Arges Pitesti made 4 substitutions, Universitatea Cluj made 5.

Match Events

Key match events between Arges Pitesti and Universitatea Cluj — 1 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.

Arges Pitesti
Universitatea Cluj
Kick Off
39′
O. MendyM. Silva
39′
A. ChintesO. El Sawy
Half Time
I. RadescuR. Moldoveanu
46′
Leard Sadriu68′
72′
D. NistorA. Fabry
C. TofanD. Oancea
73′
82′
C. Cabuz

Own Goal

L. SadriuK. Brobbey
87′
F. BortaC. Micovschi
87′
87′
I. MacalouJ. Stanojev
87′
M. DrammehD. Codrea
Full Time

Match Statistics

Arges Pitesti had 44% possession against Universitatea Cluj's 56%. Arges Pitesti registered 8 shots (1 on target) while Universitatea Cluj managed 7 (1 on target). Corner kicks: 4–3. Fouls committed: 14–14.

1Shots on Goal1
4Shots off Goal4
8Total Shots7
3Blocked Shots2
4Shots insidebox5
4Shots outsidebox2
14Fouls14
4Corner Kicks3
1Offsides0
44%Ball Possession56%
1Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves1
287Total passes384
197Passes accurate280
69%Passes %73%
0expected_goals0
0goals_prevented0

Lineups

Arges Pitesti lined up in a 3-4-3 formation under Ioan Andone Bogdan, while Universitatea Cluj deployed a 4-3-3 under Cristiano Bergodi.

Defensive Solidity

Arges Pitesti deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Universitatea Cluj's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Arges Pitesti field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Universitatea Cluj's 3 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Arges Pitesti start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Universitatea Cluj averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Age & Experience

The average age of Arges Pitesti's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Universitatea Cluj average 28.3 (youngest: Mouhamadou Drammeh (26), oldest: Iulian Cristea (31)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Arges Pitesti3-4-34-3-3Universitatea Cluj
GKDEFMIDFWD
34Căbuz6Tudose15Garutti3Sadriu2Tofan27Sierra22Rață23Borța16Radescu17Matos21Bettaieb30Gertmon.24Mikanov.6Cristea4Coubiș2Chintes10Nistor94Bic7Drammeh19Macalou17Lukić29Mendy

Substitutes

Coach: Ioan Andone Bogdan

Substitutes

Coach: Cristiano Bergodi

Arges PitestiPosition StrengthUniversitatea Cluj
Arges Pitesti3-4-3
34GoalkeeperCătălin Căbuz
6DefenderMario Tudose
15DefenderGuilherme Garutti
3DefenderLeard Sadriu
2MidfielderCostinel Tofan
27MidfielderRober Sierra
22MidfielderVadim Rață
23MidfielderFlorin Borța
16ForwardIonut Radescu
17ForwardRicardo Matos
21ForwardAdel Bettaieb
Universitatea Cluj4-3-3
30GoalkeeperEdvinas Gertmonas
24DefenderDino Mikanović
6DefenderIulian Cristea
4DefenderAndrei Coubiș
2DefenderAlin Chintes
10MidfielderDan Nistor
94MidfielderOvidiu Bic
7MidfielderMouhamadou Drammeh
19ForwardIssouf Macalou
17ForwardJovo Lukić
29ForwardOucasse Mendy

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Arges Pitesti have recorded 1 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats. Universitatea Cluj show 5 wins, 0 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.

Arges Pitesti

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Universitatea Cluj

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Arges Pitesti vs Universitatea Cluj Head to Head Results

Arges Pitesti and Universitatea Cluj have met 2 times — Arges Pitesti won 1, Universitatea Cluj won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. A combined 5 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.50 per match (2 for the home side, 3 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–1 in 2026.

1

Arges Pitesti

0

Drawn

1

Universitatea Cluj

Goals: 2Goals: 3

Recent Meetings (2)

3 Feb 2026Universitatea Cluj3 – 1Arges Pitesti
20 Sept 2025Arges Pitesti1 – 0Universitatea Cluj
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 23 Mar 2026