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 2–1 ✗9% · fair 10.69
Universitatea Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
19:00 WAT, Friday 28 August: Universitatea Cluj v Petrolul Ploiesti in the Liga I, played at Cluj Arena. In the table, Universitatea Cluj are 5th, upper half, on 26 points after 15 matches; Petrolul Ploiesti are 4th (among the top four) with 27. Only 1 point split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Universitatea Cluj, last 5: LWWLL Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Dinamo Bucuresti, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.7 conceded per game.
Petrolul Ploiesti, last 5: LDWWL Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Rapid, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 4. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Universitatea Cluj 1.7 xG, Petrolul Ploiesti 0.8 xG – a total near 2.4. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 46%, GG 55%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Universitatea Cluj 59%, draw 22%, Petrolul Ploiesti 19%.
GG/NG: GG (55%) at 1.83.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (75%, odds 1.28). Most likely score in line with that pick: Universitatea Cluj 1–0 Petrolul Ploiesti. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Universitatea Cluj59%fair 1.68 · @1.67
Draw22%fair 4.61 · @3.50
Petrolul Ploiesti19%fair 5.29 · @4.90
2.43Expected goals
1.65Universitatea Cluj xG
0.78Petrolul Ploiesti xG
55%Both score
46%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–014%
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.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Universitatea Cluj to win✗
59%
1.68
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
Draw no bet
Universitatea Cluj (draw no bet)✗
76%
1.32
–
Asian handicap
Petrolul Ploiesti +1.5 (Asian handicap)✓
68%
1.47
–
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
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
90%
1.11
–
First team to score
Universitatea Cluj to score first
62%
1.62
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
43%
2.30
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Universitatea Cluj / FT Universitatea Cluj✗
36%
2.80
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
10.69
–
Recent results
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 59% chance of winning, the draw 22% 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.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
