Universitatea Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 14 Dec 2024
U Cluj Great Value against Petrolul
Universitatea Cluj look like an attractive bet at -111 and we think they can beat Petrolul Ploiesti. We’ll place this Full-Time Result wager with confidence and there’s plenty of juice in the available price.
Last H2H Battle Saw No Goals Scored
Universitatea Cluj were winners last time out. It was a 3-2 home win against CFR Cluj at Cluj Arena. The Students had 53% possession and managed five shots on target, with Lucas Masoero scoring two goals and Vladislav Blanuta registering the other.
Petrolul Ploiesti drew their previous game which was at home. The action at Stadionul Ilie Oana ended 1-1 against Universitatea Craiova. Sanjin Alagic's team recorded 46% possession and had two shots on goal, while Alexandru Tudorie was on the scoresheet.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Petrolul are unbeaten in the past four matches against U Cluj, with the last encounter ending in a 0-0 draw at Stadionul Ilie Oana. The previous 7 H2H meetings have involved three Petrolul wins, one U Cluj victory and three draws.
SuperLiga | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
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8 | ![]() |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 6:4 | 4 |
9 | ![]() |
4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4:3 | 4 |
3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 13.6 attempts. U Cluj have had 62.7% possession, 511.8 passes and 6.4 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.3 goals from 3.2 shots on goal and 8.4 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 3.6 corners.
Top scorers Vladislav Blanuta and Artur Miranyan have found the net 3 times, with Lucas Masoero getting 2. Vladislav Blanuta and Dan Nistor have the most assists with 2, while goalie Edvinas Gertmonas has recorded 1 clean sheets.
Petrolul Ploiesti – Last 10 League GamesPetrolul have 3 victories, 2 defeats and 5 draws, with an average of 11.5 attempts, 4.1 shots on goal and 1.3 goals. The Yellow Wolves average 53.3% possession, 428.9 passes, 5.1 corners awarded and 3.1 corners against them, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 3.8 shots on goal and 10.5 attempts.
Alexandru Tudorie is top of the team’s scoring charts with 7, while Gheorghe Grozav and Mihnea Radulescu both have 2. Lucian Dumitriu, Tommi Jyry and Sergiu Hanca have clocked up 2 assists, with Lukas Zima keeping 3 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Universitatea Cluj confirmed lineup (4-3-1-2): Edvinas Gertmonas (GK), Dorinel Oancea, Lucas Masoero, Jasper van der Werff, Alexandru Chipciu, Vadim Rata, Gabriel Simion, Razvan Oaida, Dan Nistor, Mamadou Khady Thiam, Vladislav Blanuta.
Petrolul Ploiesti confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Lukas Zima (GK), Denis Radu, Paul Papp, Marian Huja, Ricardinho, Alexandru Mateiu, Herman Moussaki, Tidiane Keita, Tommi Jyry, Gheorghe Grozav, Alexandru Tudorie.
Universitatea Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti Prediction & Betting Tips
We can’t pass up the opportunity to back Universitatea Cluj considering they are -111 to record a SuperLiga victory. We’ll take this bet with confidence based on the stats that are available to us.
We always have a keen eye on team news, while our football experts have their finger on the pulse by knowing the latest form. You will also find a compendium of stats which provide some valuable pointers ahead of the action.
Key Universitatea Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti league stats:
U Cluj to Win Probability
According to the odds, there’s a 52.6% likelihood of our pick winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.
If you’re expecting a win for U Cluj, then consider ways to boost your odds. There are lots of Asian Handicap lines, while you can also combine this pick with the total number of goals.

Correct Score Prediction
There are betting odds of +410 that U Cluj land a 1-0 victory. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.
Universitatea Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti Odds
With the bookies giving them a 52% probability of winning, Universitatea Cluj might become a popular accumulator pick at their current betting odds. That is reflected in their -108 price of winning this Liga I clash. If you want to back the outsider for this match, Petrolul Ploiesti are available at +325.
Under 2.5 Goals is a short-priced option for those customers expecting two goals or less.
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- 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


- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 2 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 6.40 corners awarded and 3.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.30 corners awarded and 4.10 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.40 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.10 corners awarded and 3.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.80 corners awarded and 4.70 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 8.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.50 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 62.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 54.40% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 10 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 53.30% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 52.40% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Universitatea Cluj this season are Vladislav Blanuta (7), Dan Nistor (6), Mamadou Khady Thiam (4)
- Top Assistors for Universitatea Cluj this season are Dan Nistor (4), Ovidiu Bic (3), Vladislav Blanuta (3)
Universitatea Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti Lineups & Team News
Get the U Cluj vs Petrolul team news as soon as it becomes available. It’s great to know which players are available for the next game.
U Cluj Confirmed Lineup 4-3-1-2
Petrolul Ploiesti Confirmed Lineup 4-1-4-1
U Cluj Confirmed Lineup 4-3-1-2
Petrolul Ploiesti Confirmed Lineup 4-1-4-1
U Cluj Substitutes
- 3Bogdan Mitrea
- 6Iulian Cristea
- 7Robert Mihai Silaghi
- 8Dorin Codrea
- 9Adel Bettaieb
- 11Artur Miranyan
- 13Franck Tchassem
- 17Daniel Lasure
- 20Alex Bota
- 21Mario Sfait
- 23Ovidiu Popescu
- 33Andrei Gorcea
Petrolul Ploiesti Substitutes
- 3Alexandru Stanica
- 9Christian Irobiso
- 10Mario Bratu
- 12Mihai Esanu
- 15Hasan Jahic
- 17Mihnea Radulescu
- 20Sergiu Hanca
- 21David Paraschiv
- 30Ioan Tolea
- 34Oscar Linner
- 36Alin Botogan
Previous Universitatea Cluj Lineups
Previous Petrolul Ploiesti Lineups
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Farul Constanta | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8:5 | 10 |
2 | UTA Arad | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7:5 | 8 |
3 | Rapid Bucharest | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:1 | 7 |
4 | U Craiova | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8:5 | 7 |
5 | Arges Pitesti | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6:6 | 6 |
6 | Botosani | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5:1 | 5 |
7 | Dinamo Bucharest | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7:7 | 5 |
8 | U Cluj | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6:4 | 4 |
9 | Petrolul Ploiesti | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:3 | 4 |
10 | Otelul Galati | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:4 | 4 |
11 | FCSB | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6:7 | 4 |
12 | CFR Cluj | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:4 | 4 |
13 | Unirea Slobozia | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7:7 | 3 |
14 | Hermannstadt | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3:4 | 2 |
15 | Metaloglobus | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4:11 | 1 |
16 | Csikszereda | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4:13 | 1 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | U Craiova | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5:2 | 6 |
2 | Farul Constanta | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5:3 | 6 |
3 | Botosani | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5:1 | 4 |
4 | UTA Arad | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:3 | 4 |
5 | Dinamo Bucharest | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:3 | 4 |
6 | Otelul Galati | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:1 | 4 |
7 | Unirea Slobozia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6:1 | 3 |
8 | Arges Pitesti | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:3 | 3 |
9 | CFR Cluj | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | 3 |
10 | Hermannstadt | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
11 | Rapid Bucharest | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
12 | U Cluj | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
13 | FCSB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | 1 |
14 | Csikszereda | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:4 | 1 |
15 | Petrolul Ploiesti | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:3 | 0 |
16 | Metaloglobus | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:7 | 0 |

















