RomaniaMatches analysed: 612023–2026Istvan Kovacs · Liga I: referee stats
Istvan Kovacs (Romania) has shown 5.07 cards per game in 61 analysed matches — +11% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: strict.
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Percentile among 2955 referees with at least 15 matches; 50 = typical referee. Each axis compares the referee with the average of the leagues where this referee officiates.
Cards per match (last 20 matches)
Last matches refereed by Istvan Kovacs
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 5 Sept | Dinamo Bucuresti – FCSBLiga I | 2:1 | 9 | 23 | 1 |
| Sat 22 Aug | Uta Arad – Corvinul HunedoaraLiga I | 0:0 | 6 | 37 | 0 |
| Fri 14 Aug | FC Voluntari – Petrolul PloiestiLiga I | 1:2 | 8 | 28 | 1 |
| Sat 25 Jul | Dinamo Bucuresti – Universitatea CraiovaLiga I | 5:1 | 4 | 21 | 1 |
| Sun 24 May | FCSB – FC BotosaniLiga I | 4:3 | 7 | 38 | 2 |
| Fri 8 May | CFR 1907 Cluj – Universitatea CraiovaLiga I | 0:0 | 4 | 28 | 0 |
| Mon 4 May | Unirea Slobozia – AFC HermannstadtLiga I | 2:2 | 4 | 26 | 1 |
| Sun 26 Apr | Uta Arad – Farul ConstantaLiga I | 0:0 | 3 | 20 | 0 |
| Fri 17 Apr | Arges Pitesti – CFR 1907 ClujLiga I | 0:1 | 6 | 24 | 0 |
| Mon 13 Apr | Universitatea Cluj – Universitatea CraiovaLiga I | 4:0 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| Sat 14 Mar | Rapid – Dinamo BucurestiLiga I | 3:2 | 12 | 32 | 1 |
| Sun 22 Feb | Arges Pitesti – Farul ConstantaLiga I | 1:0 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| Mon 9 Feb | Dinamo Bucuresti – Universitatea CraiovaLiga I | 1:1 | 4 | 29 | 0 |
| Sun 25 Jan | Petrolul Ploiesti – Farul ConstantaLiga I | 0:1 | 3 | 38 | 0 |
| Sun 21 Dec | FCSB – RapidLiga I | 2:1 | 7 | 27 | 2 |
How the numbers are calculated
Cards = yellow and red cards shown to players during 90 minutes (a second yellow counts as a yellow plus a red, as most bookmakers settle). Cards for coaches and substitutes on the bench and cards in extra time are excluded. Penalties = penalties awarded during the match (shoot-outs excluded). “vs league” compares the referee with the average of the exact league seasons this referee worked, so a referee from a card-heavy league is not called strict just because of the league.
Data: official match events and statistics (API-Sports), updated daily.
Frequently asked questions
How many cards does Istvan Kovacs give per game?
On average 5.07 cards per game in 61 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.50).
Is Istvan Kovacs a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Istvan Kovacs officiates, the card count is +11% – profile: strict. A red card appeared in 23% of these matches.
How often do matches with Istvan Kovacs go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 51% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 75%. Both teams were booked in 90%.
Does Istvan Kovacs give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 31% of matches refereed by Istvan Kovacs.