Double chanceUniversitatea Cluj or draw ✗81% · @1.11
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓55% · @1.83
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗75% · @1.28
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗15% · fair 6.87
Universitatea Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti preview and prediction
The match
The Liga I sees Universitatea Cluj take on Petrolul Ploiesti on Friday 28 August, kicking off at 19:00 (WAT) at Cluj Arena. Universitatea Cluj are 5th with 26 points from 15 games (in the top half), while Petrolul Ploiesti sit 4th on 27 points (in the top four). Only 1 point separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Universitatea Cluj's last 5: LWWLL Most recently they lost to Dinamo Bucuresti 1–2 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 1.7 conceded.
Petrolul Ploiesti's last 5: LDWWL Most recently they lost to Rapid 0–2 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 4. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.4 goals: 1.7 for Universitatea Cluj and 0.8 for Petrolul Ploiesti. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 46%, both teams to score at 55%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Universitatea Cluj 60%, draw 21%, Petrolul Ploiesti 19%.
Both teams to score: yes (55%) at 1.83.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 75% chance at odds of 1.28. Predicted score: Universitatea Cluj 1–0 Petrolul Ploiesti. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Universitatea Cluj60%fair 1.67 · @1.67
Draw21%fair 4.73 · @3.50
Petrolul Ploiesti19%fair 5.29 · @4.90
2.43Expected goals
1.66Universitatea Cluj xG
0.78Petrolul Ploiesti xG
55%Both score
46%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–015%
2–012%
1–111%
2–19%
0–09%
0–17%
From our goals model: Universitatea Cluj 1.7 – 0.8 Petrolul Ploiesti expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Universitatea Cluj to win✗
60%
1.67
1.67
Double chance
Universitatea Cluj or draw✗
81%
1.23
1.11
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
55%
1.80
1.83
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
70%
1.42
1.33
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
54%
1.85
1.80
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
75%
1.33
1.28
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
43%
2.31
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Universitatea Cluj / FT Universitatea Cluj✗
36%
2.78
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
15%
6.87
–
Form
Universitatea Cluj – last 6
LWWLLD
22 Aug
@ Dinamo Bucuresti
1–2
L
17 Aug
vs Uta Arad
2–1
W
3 Aug
vs FC Botosani
2–1
W
30 Jul
@ Brann
1–3
L
26 Jul
@ Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe
0–1
L
23 Jul
vs Brann
2–2
D
1.3Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Petrolul Ploiesti – last 6
LDWWLL
21 Aug
vs Rapid
0–2
L
18 Aug
@ CSM Reşiţa
2–2
D
14 Aug
@ FC Voluntari
2–1
W
9 Aug
vs Oţelul
1–0
W
1 Aug
@ Universitatea Craiova
0–4
L
24 Jul
@ Arges Pitesti
0–1
L
0.8Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
33%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Universitatea Cluj and Petrolul Ploiesti.
What is the prediction for Universitatea Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Universitatea Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti?
On our numbers Universitatea Cluj have a 60% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Petrolul Ploiesti 19%.
How many goals will there be in Universitatea Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 46% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Universitatea Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti?
Our predicted score is Universitatea Cluj 1–0 Petrolul Ploiesti, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.
When is Universitatea Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti?
Universitatea Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti (Liga I) kicks off on Friday 28 August 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time) at Cluj Arena.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
