Metaloglobus Bucharest vs UTA Arad

7 March 2026 · Romanian SuperLiga · 2025/26 · Referee Vlad Baban

Full time 2 – 2

Half-time: 1–1

R. Bădescu 9’
D. Popa 72’

H. Abdallah 44’
M. Coman 61’

Match summary

Metaloglobus Bucharest and UTA Arad shared the points in a 2-2 draw. It was 1-1 at half-time.

In the first half, R. Bădescu put Metaloglobus Bucharest ahead with a header in the 9th minute and H. Abdallah equalised with a header in the 44th minute. In the second half, M. Coman put UTA Arad in front with a header in the 61st minute and D. Popa equalised with a header in the 72nd minute.

UTA Arad had the better of the chances, with 2.12 expected goals (xG) from 19 shots to Metaloglobus Bucharest's 1.26 from 10.

Match stats

46% Possession 54%

10 Shots 19

3 Shots on target 4

7 Corners 6

335 Passes 384

71.0% Pass accuracy 77.1%

19 Tackles 3

13 Fouls 11

3 Yellow cards 0

2 Offsides 3

Key events

Metaloglobus Bucharest UTA Arad

7’

H. AbdallahShot on target

R. BădescuHeader

1-0

9’

29’

D. PospelovShot on target

44’

H. AbdallahHeader

1-1

D. Irimia

45’

46’

B. v. DurmenD. Hrezdac

61’

M. ComanHeader

1-2

G. GhimfusD. Irimia

64’

M. AbbeyY. Zakir

65’

D. PopaD. Huiban

65’

D. PopaHeader

2-2

72’

79’

O. PopescuL. Mihai

79’

D. TaroiM. Țuțu

S. VišićF. Purece

79’

D. Sabater

80’

M. T. MpondoD. Sabater

83’

D. PopaShot on target

84’

86’

A. PadulaM. Tzionis

87’

A. BengaF. Poulolo

B. Carvalho

90’

How the chances added up

Running total of expected goals (xG) for each side through the match. xG rates each chance by how often similar shots are scored. A goal is marked where it was scored.

Metaloglobus Bucharest 1.26 xGUTA Arad 2.12 xG Goal

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Shot map

Every shot and where it was taken from.

UTA Arad attacking Metaloglobus Bucharest attacking

Size shows xG Goal On target Off target or blocked

Hover or tap a shot for the player, minute and xG.

Lineups

Metaloglobus Bucharest 4-2-3-1 Starting XI

UTA Arad 4-4-2 Starting XI

Player stats

Goalkeeper1 player


G. Gavrilas	90′	2	2	21	–	–	–	–	–

Defenders4 players


A. Țîrlea	90′	1	–	–	2	–	26	1	–	–	–
A. Camara	90′	2	1	–	4	2	29	1	–	–	–
R. Bădescu	90′	1	–	–	6	3	25	–	1	–	–
A. Sava	90′	4	–	–	6	2	33	–	–	–	–

Midfielders10 players


B. Carvalho	90′	–	–	39	–	–	1	–	2	2	1
D. Sabater	83′	–	–	44	1	–	1	1	2	3	–
D. Irimia	64′	–	–	15	–	–	3	–	6	2	–
F. Purece	79′	–	2	30	2	–	1	1	3	1	1	–
Y. Zakir	65′	–	–	12	–	–	4	2	6	1	1	–
G. Ghimfus Came on as a substitute	26′	–	–	12	1	–	1	–	4	1	–	–
M. Abbey Came on as a substitute	25′	–	–	10	–	–	–	–	1	–	1	–
D. Popa Came on as a substitute	25′	1	–	11	–	–	–	–	1	–	–	–
S. Višić Came on as a substitute	11′	–	–	4	1	–	–	–	2	–	–	–
M. T. Mpondo Came on as a substitute	12′	–	–	3	–	–	–	–	1	–	–	–

Forwards1 player


D. Huiban	65′	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	5	2	21	–

Goalkeeper1 player


A. Gorcea	90′	0	2	31	–	–	–	–	–

Defenders6 players


M. Țuțu	79′	–	1	–	1	–	29	1	–	–	–
F. Poulolo	87′	1	–	–	2	1	59	–	–	–	–
D. Pospelov	90′	–	–	–	7	7	63	1	–	–	–
D. Alomerovic	90′	1	–	–	3	–	37	2	–	–	–
A. Padula Came on as a substitute	9′	–	–	–	1	–	2	–	–	–	–
A. Benga Came on as a substitute	8′	–	–	–	2	2	3	–	–	–	–

Midfielders7 players


F. Iacob	90′	–	1	27	2	–	1	–	5	–	1	–
D. Hrezdac	45′	–	–	18	1	–	–	–	2	–	–	–
L. Mihai	79′	–	–	51	2	–	–	2	3	1	2	–
M. Tzionis	86′	–	–	13	2	–	–	–	4	1	2	–
B. v. Durmen Came on as a substitute	45′	–	–	10	1	–	–	1	–	1	–	–
D. Taroi Came on as a substitute	11′	–	–	2	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
O. Popescu Came on as a substitute	11′	–	–	6	–	–	–	–	1	–	–	–

Forwards2 players


H. Abdallah	90′	1	–	5	2	0.97	–	2	6	2	16	–
M. Coman	90′	1	–	5	1	0.63	–	1	5	2	17	–

Came on Taken off Sent off Red is the most in that position for the team

Every player who took the pitch, starters first and then substitutes. A dash means none. xG and xA are expected goals and assists.

Form going into the game

Metaloglobus Bucharest L L L L L

UTA Arad L L W D L

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Previous and next meeting

Previous meeting: UTA Arad 2-0 Metaloglobus Bucharest, 02 Nov 25 Next meeting: UTA Arad 5-1 Metaloglobus Bucharest, 05 Apr 26 All Metaloglobus Bucharest vs UTA Arad meetings

Shots, expected goals, timeline, lineups, team and player statistics from Bzzoiro Sports Data (sports.bzzoiro.com). Results and odds from football-data.co.uk.