Universitatea Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 09 Aug 2025

SuperLiga Betting Preview: Universitatea Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti

Universitatea Cluj host Petrolul Ploiesti in this Romanian SuperLiga match at Cluj Arena, with kick-off set for 15:30 on Saturday 9 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Petrolul to Put Up a Fight Against U Cluj

Petrolul Ploiesti are capable of competing hard against Universitatea Cluj. On this basis, we’ll wager the away team on the Asian Handicap +0.75 at -105, meaning that our stake is divided between 0.5 and +1.0.

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U Cluj Too Good for Petrolul in Last H2H

Universitatea Cluj faced Hermannstadt away when last in action. It was a 2-2 draw at Stadionul Municipal, Sibiu. The Cluj-Napoca side boasted a whopping 72% of possession and recorded three shots on target, with Mamadou Khady Thiam and Alessandro Murgia each scoring one goal.

Petrolul Ploiesti lost their previous game, being beaten at home to UTA Arad by a 2-1 scoreline at Stadionul Ilie Oana. The Yellow Wolves had the lion’s share of the ball boasting 63% possession and four shots on goal, while Konstantinos Doumtsios found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw U Cluj claim a 4-1 home win over Petrolul at Cluj Arena. We’ve seen the previous 8 H2H matches involve three Petrolul victories. There have also been three draws and two U Cluj triumphs.

SuperLiga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
9	U Cluj	14	4	5	5	16	16	0	16:16	17
12	Petrolul Ploiesti	14	3	4	7	10	15	-5	10:15	13

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U Cluj have 4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.7 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 11.7 attempts. The Students have averaged 54.1% possession, 475.4 passes and 6.0 corners per match, conceding 1.3 goals and 4.9 corners from 4.1 shots on goal and 12.0 attempts.

Top scorers are Mamadou Khady Thiam and Issouf Macalou on 3 goals, while Jovo Lukic has racked up 2. Andrej Fabry has recorded the most assists with 4.

Petrolul have 3 victories, 5 defeats and 2 draws, averaging 3.8 shots on goal, 12.6 attempts and 1.2 goals. Liviu Ciobotariu's team average 47.6% possession, 359.2 passes, 3.9 corners taken and 6.3 corners against them, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 13.6 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal.

Gheorghe Grozav has landed 5 goals, Tidiane Keita 2, with Konstantinos Doumtsios and two others scoring 1. Alexandru Mateiu has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 2.

Confirmed Lineups

Universitatea Cluj confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Iustin Chirila (GK), Dino Mikanovic, Dorin Codrea, Iulian Cristea, Alexandru Chipciu, Alessandro Murgia, Gabriel Simion, Ovidiu Bic, Dan Nistor, Mamadou Thiam, Jovo Lukic.

Petrolul Ploiesti confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Raul Balbarau (GK), Ricardinho, Paul Papp, Yohan Roche, Denis Radu, Tommi Jyry, Alin Botogan, Alexandru Mateiu, Kilian Ludewig, Konstantinos Doumtsios, Gheorghe Grozav.

Universitatea Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Universitatea Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti betting preview covers everything you need, including a key match prediction, a corners betting angle, correct score insight, top player prop bets and a value-packed bet builder recommendation.

Match Prediction

Take Petrolul Ploiesti +0.75 at -105 for this SuperLiga encounter. Dividing stakes between +0.5 and +1.0 could be the best plan and we think a price of 2.0 is value when it comes to the visitors.

The football recommendations are only made once we have established the latest team news. It’s also important to study the form and investigate the most relevant SuperLiga stats to get the full picture.

Key Universitatea Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti league stats:

• The +0.75 line has been covered by Petrolul in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The +0.75 line has been covered by Petrolul in 14 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The +0.75 line has been covered by Petrolul in 3 consecutive games on the road.
• The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by U Cluj in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by U Cluj in 13 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by U Cluj in 3 consecutive games.
• The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by U Cluj in 6 of their last 8 games against Petrolul.

Petrolul +0.75 Probability

The betting apps are estimating that there is a 51.3% likelihood of this pick landing a return. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

U Cluj 1 - 1 Petrolul

There are odds of +575 that the two teams play out a 1-1 scoreline. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Gheorghe Grozav to Score +700

Gheorghe Grozav (Petrolul) has managed three goals in his past five SuperLiga games on the road. We think there’s value in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop bet at +700 which will hopefully see him find the net.

Latest Gheorghe Grozav Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+650

First

+1400

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -120

The past ten Universitatea Cluj games have featured 10.90 corners on average. The Total Corners line is on the low side and we’re looking to go over this number at odds of -120.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

U Cluj

Total

10.90 6.00 4.90

Home

10.90 6.40 4.50

Away

8.70 4.20 4.50

Petrolul

Total

10.20 3.90 6.30

Home

10.00 5.20 4.80

Away

10.50 3.30 7.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-133

Under 9.5

-110

U Cluj Corners

Over 5.5

-135

Under 5.5

-104

Petrolul Corners

Over 3.5

-130

Under 3.5

-109

Most Corners

1

-227

X

+750

2

+265

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Universitatea Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti 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.

Bookies Think U Cluj Most Likely to Win

Universitatea Cluj are the shortest price to win this SuperLiga clash according to the bookies, with the favourites given a 56% probability due to their -130 betting odds. If you want to get against the market leader, then you’re able to secure +350 for Petrolul Ploiesti.

There’s sometimes a case for betting on the Half-Time Result market, with U Cluj available at +148 and Petrolul at +410. The third option is the draw which is priced at +107.

The Total Goals market always provides an interesting angle and Under 2.5 Goals is the shortest-priced option. If you think this points to a low-scoring or one-sided affair, then BTTS No could be an option at -189.

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Full-Time Result

1

-130

X

+250

2

+350

Half-Time Result

1

+148

X

+107

2

+410

Double Chance

1X

-500

12

-333

X2

+102

Draw No Bet

1

-333

2

+215

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-105

2 Hcp +0.75

-137

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-192

Over 2.5

+148

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+130

No

-189

Mamadou Thiam Top of First Goalscorer List

Those interested in favourite Mamadou Thiam to find the net first are able to get +600. If the Anytime Goalscorer angle makes more appeal, then this is +290.

Mamadou Thiam (U Cluj)

First

+290

Anytime

+600

Dan Nistor (U Cluj)

First

+340

Anytime

+650

Andrej Fabry (U Cluj)

First

+480

Anytime

+900

Raul Bucur (Petrolul)

First

+525

Anytime

+1100

Ovidiu Bic (U Cluj)

First

+600

Anytime

+1200

Augustin Cristian Dumitrache (Petrolul)

First

+650

Anytime

+1150

Valentin Gheorghe (Petrolul)

First

+650

Anytime

+1300

Gheorghe Grozav (Petrolul)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Alexandru Chipciu (U Cluj)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Andrei Artean (U Cluj)

First

+700

Anytime

+1400

Iustin Raducan (Petrolul)

First

+800

Anytime

+1600

Rares Scocilca (U Cluj)

First

+800

Anytime

+1600

Sergiu Hanca (Petrolul)

First

+900

Anytime

+1700

Dorin Codrea (U Cluj)

First

+900

Anytime

+1800

Gabriel Simion (U Cluj)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Alin Botogan (Petrolul)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2000

David Paraschiv (Petrolul)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2000

Denis Răzvan Radu (Petrolul)

First

+1100

Anytime

+2000

Tommi Jyry (Petrolul)

First

+1150

Anytime

+2200

U Cluj Struggling to Land Victories on Home Soil

Universitatea Cluj have failed to win in their last three matches at Cluj Arena. The Cluj-Napoca side have collected four wins, three draws and three defeats in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.50 goals per match and conceding 1.60.

Petrolul Ploiesti have gone unbeaten away in the last three games. The Yellow Wolves have four draws, four defeats and two wins in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 0.80 goals per match and conceding 0.90.

U Cluj beat Petrolul 4-1 when they last met at Cluj Arena. The previous 3 H2H matches at Cluj Arena have seen U Cluj winning once, one draw and a victory for Petrolul.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Universitatea Cluj Home Stats		4-3-3	3.10	1.50	1.60	6	4	7	3
Petrolul Ploiesti Away Stats		2-4-4	1.70	0.80	0.90	2	8	3	7

• 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

Universitatea Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti Lineups & Team News

Avoid surprises — review the U Cluj vs Petrolul team news before you bet. We’ll bring you the confirmed SuperLiga lineups as well as up-to-date injury news.

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