Universitatea Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 28 Aug 2026

Universitatea Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti Predictions

Main Match Prediction

U Cluj To Win @ -137

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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.

H2H: 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
4	Petrolul Ploiesti	12	6	2	4	15	16	-1	15:16	20
5	U Cluj	11	6	0	5	20	18	2	20:18	18

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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.

Confirmed Lineups

Universitatea Cluj confirmed lineup (4-3-1-2): Stefan Lefter (GK), Dino Mikanovic, Iulian Cristea, Dorin Codrea, Alexandru Chipciu, Mouhamadou Drammeh, Ovidiu Bic, Pedro Pinho, Dan Nistor, Issouf Macalou, Jovo Lukic.

Petrolul Ploiesti confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Lukas Zima (GK), Mark Tutu, Paul Papp, Breston Malula, Andres Dumitrescu, Sergiu Hanca, Leo Teixeira, Robert Jerdea, Alejandro Bran, Rodrigo Martins, Dan Nlundulu.

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):

• U Cluj have won 9 of their last 10 games at home.
• U Cluj have won 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• U Cluj have won 3 consecutive games at home.
• Petrolul have lost 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Petrolul have lost 3 of their last 5 games.

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.

The Match Result & Total market provides bettors with a great alternative at bigger odds. It gives you the chance to back U Cluj along with a certain number of goals being scored.

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Correct Score Prediction

U Cluj 2 - 0 Petrolul

U Cluj can be backed to win 2-0 when it comes to the correct score. We’ll go for the +510 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Alibek Aliev to Score +143

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.

Latest Alibek Aliev Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+128

First

+300

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Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners -137

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.

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

9.30 4.00 5.30

Home

9.20 4.50 4.70

Away

9.70 4.10 5.60

Petrolul

Total

9.20 4.60 4.60

Home

11.10 7.10 4.00

Away

9.40 5.20 4.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-110

Under 9.5

-133

U Cluj Corners

Over 5.5

-119

Under 5.5

-120

Petrolul Corners

Over 3.5

-110

Under 3.5

-132

Most Corners

1

-233

X

+650

2

+225

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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 -154 for them coming out on top suggests a 61% probability based on their latest betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Petrolul Ploiesti are trading at +410.

One Asian Handicap bet involves backing U Cluj -0.75 at -133. 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.

The latest betting suggests it’s a close call between Over 2.5 Goals and Under 2.5 Goals. If you are expecting both teams to score, there’s the chance to back Yes at -128 on the BTTS market.

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Full-Time Result

1

-154

X

+285

2

+410

Half-Time Result

1

+107

X

+120

2

+380

Double Chance

1X

-769

12

-455

X2

+110

Draw No Bet

1

-435

2

+255

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-133

2 Hcp +0.75

-109

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-115

Over 2.5

-125

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-128

No

-112

There’s the chance to back Alibek Aliev at +300 to be the First Goalscorer, with the favourite on this market available at similar odds to find the net last.

Alibek Aliev (U Cluj)

First

+300

Anytime

+128

Jovo Lukic (U Cluj)

First

+320

Anytime

+130

Issouf Macalou (U Cluj)

First

+450

Anytime

+188

Virgiliu Postolachi (U Cluj)

First

+500

Anytime

+220

Dan Nistor (U Cluj)

First

+600

Anytime

+270

Pedro Pinho (U Cluj)

First

+650

Anytime

+275

Leo Teixeira (Petrolul)

First

+750

Anytime

+310

Andrei Gheorghita (U Cluj)

First

+700

Anytime

+325

Jug Stanojev (U Cluj)

First

+750

Anytime

+325

Oucasse Mendy (U Cluj)

First

+750

Anytime

+330

Rodrigo Martins (Petrolul)

First

+800

Anytime

+340

Marius Stefanescu (U Cluj)

First

+800

Anytime

+350

Daniel N'Lundulu (Petrolul)

First

+900

Anytime

+410

Ovidiu Bic (U Cluj)

First

+1000

Anytime

+410

Mouhamadou Drammeh (U Cluj)

First

+950

Anytime

+420

Adams Friday (U Cluj)

First

+1100

Anytime

+525

Alexandru Chipciu (U Cluj)

First

+1200

Anytime

+540

Calal Huseynov (Petrolul)

First

+1200

Anytime

+540

Sergiu Hanca (Petrolul)

First

+1300

Anytime

+600

Dele Israel (Petrolul)

First

+1300

Anytime

+650

Dorin Codrea (U Cluj)

First

+1400

Anytime

+650

Alejandro Bran (Petrolul)

First

+1500

Anytime

+650

Dino Mikanović (U Cluj)

First

+1500

Anytime

+650

Alin Botogan (Petrolul)

First

+1500

Anytime

+700

Florent Poulolo (U Cluj)

First

+1500

Anytime

+700

Gabriel Simion (U Cluj)

First

+1500

Anytime

+700

Elio Capradossi (U Cluj)

First

+1600

Anytime

+750

David Paraschiv (Petrolul)

First

+1700

Anytime

+750

Iulian Cristea (U Cluj)

First

+1800

Anytime

+850

Jonathan Cissé (U Cluj)

First

+1900

Anytime

+900

Stats: Last 10 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

Universitatea Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti Lineups & Team News

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