Petrolul Ploiesti vs Universitatea Cluj Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 14 Dec 2025
SuperLiga Betting Preview: Petrolul Ploiesti vs Universitatea Cluj
Petrolul Ploiesti go head-to-head with Universitatea Cluj at Stadionul Ilie Oana, with kick-off set for 08:30 on Sunday 14 December.
We think that Universitatea Cluj will have the upper hand against Petrolul Ploiesti and we like the price of +133 on the Full-Time Result market. The odds make plenty of appeal and we’re expecting this bet to land.
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Petrolul Ploiesti lost away from home in their last game. UTA Arad won 1-0 at Arena Francisc Neuman. The Yellow Wolves had 45% possession and two shots on target.
Universitatea Cluj have enjoyed successive SuperLiga road wins. Their most recent league game was a 3-0 home victory at Cluj Arena where they beat Hermannstadt. Cristiano Bergodi's team had 50% possession and recorded five shots on goal, with Jovo Lukic stealing the show with a hat-trick.
Head-to-Head Statistics
U Cluj boast an unbeaten record in the past three matches against Petrolul, with the last encounter ending 1-1 at Cluj Arena. The previous 9 H2H matches include three Petrolul victories, two U Cluj wins along with four draws.
| SuperLiga | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | U Cluj |
21 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 26 | 19 | 7 | 26:19 | 33 |
| 13 | Petrolul Ploiesti |
21 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 16 | 20 | -4 | 16:20 | 20 |
3 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws, averaging 0.8 goals from 2.6 shots on goal and 9.9 attempts. Petrolul have had 44.8% possession and 4.3 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 0.6 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 13.1 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 4.3 corners.
Top scorers Gheorghe Grozav and Adi Chica-Rosa have found the net 2 times, with Valentin Gheorghe getting 1. The top assist makers are Yohan Roche, Tommi Jyry and Valentin Gheorghe, all of whom have 1 on the board.
U Cluj have won 4, lost 4 and drawn 2, with an average of 12.4 attempts, 3.4 shots on goal and 1.3 goals. The Students average 50.7% possession, 421.5 passes, 6.2 corners in their favour and 5.9 corners against, while 1.1 goals have been conceded from 5.3 shots on goal and 14.0 attempts.
Jovo Lukic is the leading scorer with 7 goals, followed by Dan Nistor on 2, with Iulian Cristea and two others bagging 1. Issouf Macalou has had 3 assists in the previous 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Petrolul Ploiesti confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Stefan Krell (GK), Ricardinho, Paul Papp, Yohan Roche, Robert Salceanu, Marco Dulca, Danel Dongmo, Tommi Jyry, Valentin Gheorghe, Adi Chica-Rosa, Gheorghe Grozav.
Universitatea Cluj confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Edvinas Gertmonas (GK), Dino Mikanovic, Iulian Cristea, Elio Capradossi, Alexandru Chipciu, Dorin Codrea, Alessandro Murgia, Issouf Macalou, Ovidiu Bic, Omar El Sawy, Jovo Lukic.
Petrolul Ploiesti vs Universitatea Cluj Prediction & Betting Tips
We’ve got your Petrolul Ploiesti vs Universitatea Cluj bets covered, including our expert match prediction, correct score tip, corners outlook, must-see player props and a tailored bet builder built for value.
Match Prediction
We have good reason to back Universitatea Cluj, especially based on the appealing price of +133. When it comes to this SuperLiga encounter, we think the away team should have too much.
Our football picks always stem from lots of research and it begins by looking at the latest SuperLiga team news and current form. When we have a strong view of what might happen, we match up the latest numbers.
Key Petrolul Ploiesti vs Universitatea Cluj league stats:
Based on the latest odds from the top bookmakers, our pick carries a 42.9% chance of winning. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 45-50%. This is why we can recommend this wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
There could be merit in backing U Cluj to win 1-0. Odds of +425 are available about a correct score bet where a nice potential return is on the cards.
Player Prop Picks
Jovo Lukic (U Cluj) has netted four goals in his past five SuperLiga matches. There are odds of +255 available for this Anytime Goalscorer wager and we think this is a value proposition for the player to find the net.
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Corners Prediction
Universitatea Cluj have had over 4.5 corners in four consecutive away games, with Petrolul Ploiesti conceding over 4.5 corners in the past three matches. We think that there’s a strong case for this outcome and we’ll back U Cluj to cover the Team Corners line which is available at odds of -123.
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Bet Builder Tips
Our bet builder is compiled of the following: Universitatea Cluj on the Full-Time Result, No on the BTTS market as well as Universitatea Cluj to rack up over 4.5 corners.
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Petrolul Ploiesti vs Universitatea Cluj Odds
The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
The bookmakers have priced up the Full-Time Result odds and Universitatea Cluj are +133 to come out on top, while Petrolul Ploiesti are +225. The draw is available at +195 if you expect the clash to finish level.
For those wanting some insurance backing U Cluj, taking the -0.25 Asian Handicap option means a half stake return if it’s a draw. There’s -109 that they manage to beat Petrolul on this market.
The Total Goals market is a great option and Under 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds right now. If you’re expecting at least one team to keep a clean sheet, you might be interested in the -152 about Both Teams to Score No.
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Those interested in Jovo Lukic to find the net anytime are able to get +255. There is the chance to back the favourite to score the first goal at odds of +500.
Petrolul Ploiesti haven’t been beaten in four straight games at Stadionul Ilie Oana. The Yellow Wolves have five losses, three draws and two victories in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 0.80 goals per game and conceding 1.20.
U Cluj have clocked up six wins, three defeats and one draw in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.70 goals per match and conceding 1.00.
When the sides last met at Stadionul Ilie Oana, Petrolul drew 0-0 with U Cluj. The previous 4 H2H matches at Stadionul Ilie Oana have included two draws along with a victory each for Petrolul and U Cluj.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Petrolul Ploiesti Home Stats |
2-3-5 | 2.00 | 0.80 | 1.20 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 6 | |
Universitatea Cluj Away Stats |
6-1-3 | 2.70 | 1.70 | 1.00 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- SuperLiga: 09/08 2025 U Cluj 1 Petrolul Ploiesti 1
- SuperLiga: 14/12 2024 U Cluj 4 Petrolul Ploiesti 1
- SuperLiga: 12/08 2024 Petrolul Ploiesti 0 U Cluj 0
- SuperLiga: 13/04 2024 U Cluj 1 Petrolul Ploiesti 2
- SuperLiga: 11/11 2023 U Cluj 0 Petrolul Ploiesti 0
- SuperLiga: 16/07 2023 Petrolul Ploiesti 1 U Cluj 1
- SuperLiga: 16/04 2023 Petrolul Ploiesti 0 U Cluj 2
- SuperLiga: 02/12 2022 Petrolul Ploiesti 2 U Cluj 0
- SuperLiga: 05/08 2022 U Cluj 0 Petrolul Ploiesti 1
Petrolul Ploiesti League Stats
Universitatea Cluj League Stats
- 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 1 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 4.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.20 corners awarded and 4.50 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.70 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 6.20 corners awarded and 5.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.80 corners awarded and 5.00 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 12.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.80 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 44.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 47.90% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 50.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 54.00% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Petrolul Ploiesti this season are Gheorghe Grozav (4), Adi Chica-Rosa (3), Bogdan Marian (1)
- Top Assistors for Petrolul Ploiesti this season are Gheorghe Grozav (2), Alin Botogan (1), Franjo Prce (1)
Petrolul Ploiesti vs Universitatea Cluj Lineups & Team News
Double-check the Petrolul vs U Cluj team news before placing your bets. We’ll keep you informed with the confirmed SuperLiga lineups and current injury news.
Petrolul Ploiesti Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
U Cluj Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Petrolul Ploiesti Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
U Cluj Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Petrolul Ploiesti Substitutes
- 1Raul Balbarau
- 8Alexandru Mateiu
- 15Brahima Doukansy
- 19K. Doumtsios
- 20Sergiu Hanca
- 21David Paraschiv
- 25Jerome Onguene
- 30Ioan Tolea
- 36Alin Botogan
- 42Guilherme Soares
- 44Lucian Dumitriu
U Cluj Substitutes
- 1Stefan Lefter
- 2Alin Chintes
- 7Mouhamadou Drammeh
- 9Atanas Trica
- 13Andrej Fabry
- 14Alin Tosca
- 26Jonathan Cisse
- 28Miguel Silva
- 77Andrei Gheorghita
- 93Virgiliu Postolachi
- 98Gabriel Simion
- 99Tudor Andrei Cosa
Previous Petrolul Ploiesti Lineups
Previous Universitatea Cluj Lineups
Petrolul Ploiesti Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Eugen Neagoe
Universitatea Cluj Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rapid Bucharest | 22 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 35:20 | 42 |
| 2 | U Craiova | 21 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 37:20 | 40 |
| 3 | Botosani | 21 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 30:15 | 38 |
| 4 | Dinamo Bucharest | 21 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 32:18 | 38 |
| 5 | Arges Pitesti | 22 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 28:21 | 37 |
| 6 | UTA Arad | 22 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 29:30 | 35 |
| 7 | Otelul Galati | 21 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 32:18 | 33 |
| 8 | U Cluj | 21 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 26:19 | 33 |
| 9 | FCSB | 22 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 31:27 | 31 |
| 10 | Farul Constanta | 22 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 27:26 | 28 |
| 11 | CFR Cluj | 21 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 29:33 | 26 |
| 12 | Unirea Slobozia | 22 | 6 | 3 | 13 | 22:34 | 21 |
| 13 | Petrolul Ploiesti | 21 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 16:20 | 20 |
| 14 | Csikszereda | 21 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 21:48 | 16 |
| 15 | Hermannstadt | 22 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 18:36 | 14 |
| 16 | Metaloglobus | 22 | 2 | 5 | 15 | 19:47 | 11 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | U Craiova | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 24:10 | 24 |
| 2 | Rapid Bucharest | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 22:11 | 23 |
| 3 | Botosani | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 20:8 | 22 |
| 4 | Otelul Galati | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 20:9 | 21 |
| 5 | Dinamo Bucharest | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 19:8 | 21 |
| 6 | Arges Pitesti | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 14:8 | 20 |
| 7 | Farul Constanta | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 16:10 | 19 |
| 8 | UTA Arad | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 15:14 | 19 |
| 9 | FCSB | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 11:8 | 15 |
| 10 | CFR Cluj | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 18:16 | 15 |
| 11 | U Cluj | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 11:10 | 14 |
| 12 | Csikszereda | 11 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 14:17 | 12 |
| 13 | Unirea Slobozia | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 10:12 | 10 |
| 14 | Petrolul Ploiesti | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7:10 | 9 |
| 15 | Metaloglobus | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 10:19 | 9 |
| 16 | Hermannstadt | 11 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 11:20 | 7 |
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