CFR Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 September

CFR Cluj

L W W W W

2nd place in Championship Playoffs

1 - 0

18/09/2023 14:30

Petrolul Ploiesti

W D L L W

5th place in Relegation Quarter

Romania Liga I

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for CFR Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti on 18 September 2023 (kick-off: 14:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full CFR Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti preview before placing your bet.

CFR Cluj are currently 2nd with 46 points after 10 matches.
Petrolul Ploiesti sit 5th with 29 points from 9 matches.
Head-to-head history favors CFR Cluj, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Petrolul Ploiesti have 2 wins, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

STANDINGS UP TO 18/09/2023

Championship Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 FC Steaua Bucuresti	49	10	5	2	3	12	11	1
02 CFR Cluj	46	10	6	1	3	19	14	5
03 CS Universitatea Craiova	44	10	6	1	3	18	14	4
04 Farul Constanta	36	10	4	2	4	19	20	-1
05 Sepsi OSK Sfantul Gheorghe	34	10	3	3	4	17	17	0
06 Rapid Bucuresti	32	10	1	1	8	13	22	-9

Relegation Quarter	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 UTA Arad	37	9	5	2	2	15	11	4
02 FC Otelul Galati	36	9	6	1	2	11	7	4
03 Hermannstadt	34	9	4	2	3	13	7	6
04 Universitaea Cluj	33	9	3	3	3	12	10	2
05 Petrolul Ploiesti	29	9	3	2	4	8	14	-6
06 CSM Politehnica Iasi	27	9	3	1	5	7	8	-1
07 FC Botosani	25	9	4	2	3	11	11	0
08 Dinamo Bucuresti	25	9	2	4	3	10	12	-2
09 FC Voluntari	24	9	2	4	3	11	10	1
10 Universitatea Craiova	22	9	1	3	5	8	16	-8

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 FC Steaua Bucuresti	64	30	19	7	4	53	28	25
02 Rapid Bucuresti	55	30	15	10	5	55	32	23
03 CFR Cluj	53	30	15	8	7	54	29	25
04 CS Universitatea Craiova	49	30	13	10	7	47	38	9
05 Sepsi OSK Sfantul Gheorghe	43	30	12	7	11	43	34	9
06 Farul Constanta	43	30	11	10	9	37	38	-1
07 Universitaea Cluj	42	30	10	12	8	35	38	-3
08 Hermannstadt	40	30	9	13	8	36	31	5
09 UTA Arad	40	30	10	10	10	36	43	-7
10 Petrolul Ploiesti	35	30	7	14	9	29	32	-3
11 FC Otelul Galati	34	30	6	16	8	31	36	-5
12 CSM Politehnica Iasi	33	30	7	12	11	33	44	-11
13 Universitatea Craiova	31	30	9	4	17	43	50	-7
14 Dinamo Bucuresti	29	30	8	5	17	22	41	-19
15 FC Voluntari	28	30	6	10	14	31	49	-18
16 FC Botosani	21	30	3	12	15	30	52	-22

Head To Head

27/02/2023 14:00

Petrolul Ploiesti

2 - 5

CFR Cluj

ROM D1

01/10/2022 14:30

CFR Cluj

1 - 0

Petrolul Ploiesti

ROM D1

06/05/2016 11:00

Petrolul Ploiesti

1 - 0

CFR Cluj

ROM D1

21/03/2016 14:30

CFR Cluj

0 - 0

Petrolul Ploiesti

ROM D1

27/11/2015 14:30

Petrolul Ploiesti

1 - 0

CFR Cluj

ROM D1

11/08/2015 12:30

CFR Cluj

1 - 0

Petrolul Ploiesti

ROM D1

CFR Cluj

50%

Draw

17%

Petrolul Ploiesti

33%

CFR Cluj Last 6 matches

02/09/2023 11:59

FC Voluntari 1 - 4 CFR Cluj ROM D1

26/08/2023 11:59

CFR Cluj 3 - 1 FC Botosani ROM D1

21/08/2023 14:30

Universitaea Cluj 3 - 4 CFR Cluj ROM D1

13/08/2023 05:00

CFR Cluj 3 - 2 Hermannstadt INT CF

06/08/2023 14:30

FC Steaua Bucuresti 1 - 0 CFR Cluj ROM D1

03/08/2023 14:00

Adana Demirspor 2 - 1 CFR Cluj UEFA ECL

Win

67%

Draw

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Petrolul Ploiesti

10/09/2023 04:00

Petrolul Ploiesti 2 - 0 Chindia Targoviste INT CF

01/09/2023 11:30

Petrolul Ploiesti 2 - 2 FC Otelul Galati ROM D1

26/08/2023 14:45

Dinamo Bucuresti 1 - 1 Petrolul Ploiesti ROM D1

18/08/2023 11:30

Petrolul Ploiesti 4 - 3 Universitatea Craiova ROM D1

13/08/2023 14:30

Rapid Bucuresti 0 - 2 Petrolul Ploiesti ROM D1

06/08/2023 11:15

Petrolul Ploiesti 3 - 2 Farul Constanta ROM D1

Win

67%

Draw

33%

Lost

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Romania Liga I

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

CFR Cluj

Petrolul Ploiesti

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.88

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.50

Scored

Avg. per game

0.67

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.69

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 40 matches

YesNo

23 (58%)17 (43%)

In last 40 matches

NoYes

16 (41%)23 (59%)

CFR Cluj

Recent matches

Petrolul Ploiesti

Under /Over

(70%)28 12(30%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(64%)25 14(36%)

Under /Over

(50%)20 20(50%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(21%)8 31(79%)

Under /Over

(43%)17 23(57%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(41%)16 23(59%)

/Yes

(58%)23 17(42%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(49%)19 20(51%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

CFR Cluj

Petrolul Ploiesti

Shots

CFR Cluj

Total shots

14.35 avg / game

Blocked

138 total

Avg. 3.54

Petrolul Ploiesti

Total shots

10.36 avg / game

Blocked

92 total

Avg. 2.49

CFR Cluj Pass Petrolul Ploiesti

Total passes

17465

Avg. 448 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

52%

Total passes

14915

Avg. 393 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

48%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

CFR Cluj

Played games

Petrolul Ploiesti

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.28

Clean sheets

0.31

5.60

224

Corners

176

4.51

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

2.08

Offsides

1.64

2.93

117

GK saves

124

3.18

CFR Cluj

DISCIPLINARY

Petrolul Ploiesti

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.85

2.46

0.05

0.10

13.08

523

Fouls

510

13.08

17.33

693

Tackles

648

16.62

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How We Build the CFR Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for CFR Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti on 18 September 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Romania Liga I fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

CFR Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess CFR Cluj's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Petrolul Ploiesti's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Romania Liga I Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Romania Liga I standings and the Romania Liga I form table to understand exactly where CFR Cluj and Petrolul Ploiesti sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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