Liga I· Regular Season - 7· Cluj Arena
Universitatea Cluj
Petrolul Ploiesti2-3
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Universitatea Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti Prediction & Betting Tips
Friday, 28 August 2026 · Kick-off
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More Universitatea Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5Universitatea Cluj +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 93% | 1.07 | - |
| 1XUniversitatea Cluj or Draw | 82% | 1.23 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 78% | 1.28 | - |
| AH2 +1.5Petrolul Ploiesti +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 72% | 1.38 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 57% | 1.76 | - |
| X2Petrolul Ploiesti or Draw | 56% | 1.78 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 55% | 1.83 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 45% | 2.20 | - |
| 1Universitatea Cluj to win | 44% | 2.28 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 43% | 2.32 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Universitatea Cluj -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 28% | 3.62 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 22% | 4.52 | - |
| 2Petrolul Ploiesti to win | 18% | 5.43 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Petrolul Ploiesti -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 7% | 14.62 | - |
Universitatea Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti preview & analysis
Match preview
Universitatea Cluj host Petrolul Ploiesti in the Liga I (Regular Season - 7) at Cluj Arena on Friday, 28 August 2026, with kick-off at 18:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Universitatea Cluj have won 2, Petrolul Ploiesti have won 1 and 3 ended level. Those games averaged 1.8 goals, and both teams scored in 3 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Universitatea Cluj narrow favourites: Universitatea Cluj 44%, draw 38%, Petrolul Ploiesti 18%. We expect around 2.4 goals (1.5 - 0.9 in expected goals), with 43% for over 2.5 and 45% for both teams to score.
Head to head
Liga I table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
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| 1 |  Dinamo Bucuresti | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | +18 | 26 |
| 2 |  Rapid | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | +9 | 24 |
| 3 |  Universitatea Craiova | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | +16 | 23 |
| 4 | Petrolul Ploiesti | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | -1 | 19 |
| 5 | Universitatea Cluj | 11 | 6 | 0 | 5 | +2 | 18 |
| 6 |  Farul Constanta | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | +2 | 17 |
| 7 |  Corvinul Hunedoara | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | +3 | 16 |
| 8 |  CFR 1907 Cluj | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 16 |
| 9 |  FCSB | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | -3 | 15 |
| 10 |  FC Botosani | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | +4 | 14 |
| 11 |  Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | -5 | 13 |
| 12 |  Uta Arad | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | -3 | 12 |
| 13 |  Arges Pitesti | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -5 | 11 |
| 14 |  Oţelul | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -5 | 10 |
| 15 |  FC Voluntari | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | -14 | 8 |
| 16 |  Csikszereda | 11 | 0 | 1 | 10 | -18 | 1 |
Universitatea Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win Universitatea Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti?
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Universitatea Cluj are favourites. Our model gives Universitatea Cluj a 44% chance of winning, Petrolul Ploiesti 18%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Universitatea Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti?
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We rate both teams to score at 45%, so it's close to a coin flip.
When does Universitatea Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti kick off?
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Universitatea Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti kicks off at 18:00 UTC on Friday, 28 August 2026 at Cluj Arena, Cluj-Napoca.
