Universitatea Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 28 Aug 2026
Universitatea Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti Predictions
We’re confident in the chances of Universitatea Cluj when they clash with Petrolul Ploiesti, with our selection appealing on the Full-Time Result market. Take the odds of -137 that the favourites claim a victory.
Continue reading for our complete Universitatea Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti betting analysis, delivering an in-depth look at our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Universitatea Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti Preview
Universitatea Cluj clash with Petrolul Ploiesti at Cluj Arena, with kick-off set for 14:00 on Friday 28 August.
Universitatea Cluj have won three home games on the spin. On the road at Arena Nationala in their last game, they were beaten 2-1 by Dinamo Bucharest. Cristiano Bergodi's side had most of the ball boasting 56% possession and four shots on target, while Mouhamadou Drammeh bagged the goal.
Petrolul Ploiesti lost when last in action. In a home game at Stadionul Ilie Oana, they were turned over 2-0 by Rapid Bucharest. The Yellow Wolves enjoyed 55% possession and managed five shots on goal.
U Cluj Too Good for Petrolul in Last H2H
U Cluj have not lost to Petrolul in the past four meetings. In their last clash, U Cluj claimed a 1-0 away victory at Stadionul Ilie Oana. The past 10 H2H matches have witnessed four draws along with three wins each.
| SuperLiga | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 |  U Cluj |
5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 7:6 | 9 |
| 10 |  Petrolul Ploiesti |
6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 8 | -4 | 4:8 | 9 |
U Cluj have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.0 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 11.8 attempts. The Cluj-Napoca club have averaged 52.1% possession and 4.0 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.3 goals from 4.0 shots on goal, 14.3 attempts and 5.3 corners.
Top goalscorer Alibek Aliev has found the net 4 times, Mouhamadou Drammeh 2, with Oucasse Mendy and two other players on 1. Alibek Aliev is the top assists maker with 2.
Petrolul have 3 victories, 5 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 12.4 attempts, 3.8 shots on goal and 0.8 goals. Ricardo Sousa's men average 43.7% possession, 4.6 corners in their favour and 4.6 corners against, while 1.8 goals have been conceded from 5.0 shots on goal and 16.2 attempts.
Alejandro Bran is the leading scorer along with five others, with 1 goals on the board each. The top assistors in the last 10 games are Leo Teixeira, Gheorghe Grozav and Rares Pop who have all made 1.
Main Match Prediction
Universitatea Cluj look like an attractive bet at -137 and we think they can win this SuperLiga clash. We’ll place this wager with confidence and there’s plenty of juice in the available price.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
Our football experts are keen to follow the latest form and understand any patterns that emerge. The same applies to injuries that could affect key players. Combined with the best SuperLiga stats, there is plenty of information to make a verdict.
The latest betting odds imply that our pick has a 57.8% prospect of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 60-65%. This is why we can recommend this wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
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0
Petrolul
U Cluj can be backed to win 2-0 when it comes to the correct score. We’ll go for the +525 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.
Player Prop Picks
Alibek Aliev (U Cluj) has netted four goals in his past five SuperLiga games. This statistic guides us towards Anytime Goalscorer where we’re able to back him to find the net at appealing odds of +143.
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Corners Prediction
It’s been six straight Petrolul Ploiesti matches where the 10.5 Total Corners line has not been covered. Let’s stick with this betting trend and back the sides to go under the Total Corners line at odds of -137.
U Cluj
Petrolul
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Bet Builder Tips
Our bet builder is packed with these picks: Universitatea Cluj to win, no more than two goals to be scored as well as under 10.5 corners to be awarded.
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Universitatea Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Universitatea Cluj are forecasted to be the most likely winner in this SuperLiga encounter. The -137 for them coming out on top suggests a 58% probability based on their latest betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Petrolul Ploiesti are trading at +350.
One Asian Handicap bet involves backing U Cluj -0.75 at -110. If they beat Petrolul by 2+ goals, you get a full payout. You also get a return on half your stake if they win by one and the other half is refunded.
Under 2.5 Goals is a short-priced option for those expecting two goals or less. For those wanting to bet on Both Teams to Score, you won’t find much between Yes and No.
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There’s the chance to back Alibek Aliev at +320 to be the First Goalscorer, with the favourite on this market available at similar odds to find the net last.
Stats: SuperLiga matches only
Universitatea Cluj have not lost at Cluj Arena in the past ten matches. Cristiano Bergodi's side have managed nine victories and one draw in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 2.30 goals per game and conceding 0.60.
Petrolul have six defeats, three wins and one draw in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 0.80 goals per match and conceding 1.60.
U Cluj drew 1-1 with Petrolul when they last met at Cluj Arena. The previous 4 H2H matches at Cluj Arena have included two draws along with a victory each for U Cluj and Petrolul.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universitatea Cluj Home Stats |
9-1-0 | 2.90 | 2.30 | 0.60 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 4 | |
| Petrolul Ploiesti Away Stats |
3-1-6 | 2.40 | 0.80 | 1.60 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
- 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: 14/12 2025 Petrolul Ploiesti 0 U Cluj 1
- 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
Universitatea Cluj League Stats
Petrolul Ploiesti League Stats
- 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 9 wins and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.30 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 5 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 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 5.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.50 corners awarded and 4.70 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.20 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 4.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.20 corners awarded and 4.20 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.40 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 52.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 53.60% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 43.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 47.20% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Universitatea Cluj this season are Alibek Aliev (4), Mouhamadou Drammeh (2), Oucasse Mendy (1)
- Top Assistors for Universitatea Cluj this season are Alibek Aliev (2), Adams Friday (1), Dan Nistor (1)
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Universitatea Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti Lineups & Team News
Stay informed and review the U Cluj vs Petrolul team news before placing your bets. We’ll deliver the confirmed SuperLiga lineups and the latest injury reports.
Previous Universitatea Cluj Lineups
Previous Petrolul Ploiesti Lineups
Universitatea Cluj Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Cristiano Bergodi
Petrolul Ploiesti Player Stats & Squad
SuperLiga Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dinamo Bucharest | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13:4 | 13 |
| 2 | FCSB | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9:5 | 11 |
| 3 | Rapid Bucharest | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7:3 | 11 |
| 4 | U Craiova | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 13:8 | 10 |
| 5 | Arges Pitesti | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4:4 | 10 |
| 6 | Corvinul Hunedoara | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 7:3 | 9 |
| 7 | Farul Constanta | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 10:8 | 9 |
| 8 | Otelul Galati | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 7:6 | 9 |
| 9 | U Cluj | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7:6 | 9 |
| 10 | Petrolul Ploiesti | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4:8 | 9 |
| 11 | Sepsi | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3:3 | 7 |
| 12 | CFR Cluj | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8:8 | 6 |
| 13 | Botosani | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7:8 | 6 |
| 14 | FC Voluntari | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5:16 | 4 |
| 15 | UTA Arad | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3:9 | 3 |
| 16 | Csikszereda | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2:10 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dinamo Bucharest | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 11:2 | 9 |
| 2 | U Craiova | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 11:2 | 9 |
| 3 | U Cluj | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6:3 | 9 |
| 4 | Otelul Galati | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5:3 | 8 |
| 5 | Corvinul Hunedoara | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:1 | 7 |
| 6 | FCSB | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:4 | 7 |
| 7 | Arges Pitesti | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3:1 | 7 |
| 8 | CFR Cluj | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6:0 | 6 |
| 9 | Farul Constanta | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5:2 | 6 |
| 10 | Rapid Bucharest | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 6 |
| 11 | Petrolul Ploiesti | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2:2 | 6 |
| 12 | Sepsi | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2:1 | 5 |
| 13 | Botosani | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2:1 | 5 |
| 14 | FC Voluntari | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:4 | 4 |
| 15 | UTA Arad | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2:2 | 3 |
| 16 | Csikszereda | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0:2 | 1 |
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