Universitatea Cluj 66%Draw 23%Petrolul Ploiesti 10%Expected goals 3.38 – 1.62
66%
Betarazi pick
Universitatea Cluj to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.51 · bookmaker 1.44 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.44Odds
GG
Value bet: Both teams to score @ 1.85 – our chance 61% vs 54% implied by the price (edge +13%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Picks by market
ResultUniversitatea Cluj to win ✓66% · @1.44
Double chanceUniversitatea Cluj or draw ✓90% · @1.11
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗61% · @1.85
GoalsOver 3.5 goals ✗73% · fair 1.36
Correct scoreCorrect score 3–1 ✗7% · fair 14.25
Universitatea Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Universitatea Cluj welcome Petrolul Ploiesti to Cluj Arena for a Cupa României fixture on Tuesday 1 September (19:00 WAT).
Current form
Universitatea Cluj, last 5: LLWWL Their latest outing: 2–3 defeat to Petrolul Ploiesti, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.8 conceded per game.
Petrolul Ploiesti, last 5: WLDWW Their latest outing: 3–2 win over Universitatea Cluj, away. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.8 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Petrolul Ploiesti, collecting 1.7 points per game to 1.0 for Universitatea Cluj.
Head to head
When they last met (28 Aug 2026) it ended Universitatea Cluj 2–3 Petrolul Ploiesti.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Universitatea Cluj 3.4 xG, Petrolul Ploiesti 1.6 xG – a total near 5.0. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 88% and GG at 61%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Universitatea Cluj 66%, draw 23%, Petrolul Ploiesti 10%.
GG/NG: GG (61%) at 1.85.
Price worth noting: Both teams to score @1.85 – the bookmaker implies 54%, our ratings say 61%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Universitatea Cluj to win (66%, odds 1.44). Most likely score in line with that pick: Universitatea Cluj 3–1 Petrolul Ploiesti. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Universitatea Cluj66%fair 1.51 · @1.44
Draw23%fair 4.26 · @3.90
Petrolul Ploiesti10%fair 9.80 · @5.80
5.00Expected goals
3.38Universitatea Cluj xG
1.62Petrolul Ploiesti xG
61%Both score
88%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
3–17%
2–16%
4–16%
3–26%
2–25%
4–25%
From our goals model: Universitatea Cluj 3.4 – 1.6 Petrolul Ploiesti expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Universitatea Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti?
Our pick is Universitatea Cluj to win with a 66% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.44.
Who will win Universitatea Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti?
On our numbers Universitatea Cluj have a 66% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Petrolul Ploiesti 10%.
How many goals will there be in Universitatea Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti?
We expect about 5.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 88% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Universitatea Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti?
Our predicted score is Universitatea Cluj 3–1 Petrolul Ploiesti, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 5.0 goals in total.
When is Universitatea Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti?
Universitatea Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti (Cupa României) kicks off on Tuesday 1 September 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.
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