CFR Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 21 February

Betiball's prediction for CFR Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti on 21 February 2026 (kick-off: 16:00) 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 vs Petrolul Ploiesti: Starting Lineups Time : 21/02/2026 16:00

CFR Cluj
2 - 1
Finished
Petrolul Ploiesti
88' event Marian Huja / Alibek Aliev
81' event Lorenzo Biliboc
80' event Alin Fica / Karlo Muhar
78' event Alibek Aliev
77' event Damjan Djokovic
68' event Luka Zahovic / Alexandru Paun
62' event Meriton Korenica
50' event Meriton Korenica
37' event Matei Ilie
event 83' Danel Dongmo / Andres Dumitrescu
event 80' Bismark Adjei-Boateng / Marco Dulca
event 77' Yohan Roche
event 71' Paul Papp
event 59' Rafael Hermann / Valentin Gheorghe
event 58' Gheorghe Grozav / Adrian Chica-Rosa
event 46' Rares Pop / Alin Botogan
88' event Marian Huja / Alibek Aliev
event 83' Danel Dongmo / Andres Dumitrescu
81' event Lorenzo Biliboc
event 80' Bismark Adjei-Boateng / Marco Dulca
80' event Alin Fica / Karlo Muhar
event 77' Yohan Roche
78' event Alibek Aliev
event 71' Paul Papp
77' event Damjan Djokovic
event 59' Rafael Hermann / Valentin Gheorghe
68' event Luka Zahovic / Alexandru Paun
event 58' Gheorghe Grozav / Adrian Chica-Rosa
62' event Meriton Korenica
event 46' Rares Pop / Alin Botogan
50' event Meriton Korenica
37' event Matei Ilie
CFR Cluj CFR Cluj
Substitutions
#47 Christopher Braun
#10 Ioan Ciprian Deac
#8 Alin Fica
#2 Marian Huja
#7 Mohammed Kamara
#23 Tidiane Keita
#86 Viktor Kun
#4 Ilija Masic
#77 Andres Sfait
#19 Islam Slimani
#31 Octavian Valceanu
#90 Luka Zahovic
CFR Cluj CFR Cluj Petrolul Ploiesti Petrolul Ploiesti
26Shots9
8Shots on Goal3
8Fouls10
6Corner Kick3
10Free kick8
1Offside3
4Yellow card1
2Save5
9Successful Tackles4
4Interceptions13
29Long pass21
8Successful center3
11Shots off goal4
0Hit The Post1
7Blocked2
9Tackle4
6Dribbles12
23Throw-in7
543Passes299
129Attacks73
66Dangerous attacks36
4Corner Kicks(HT)1
0BigChances1
16ShotsInsideBox3
10ShotsOutsideBox6
44DuelsWon41
1.3ExpectedGoals0.51
2.07xGOT1.41
33Touches In Opposition Box14
30AccurateCrosses11
28GroundDuelsWon35
16AerialDuelsWon6
21Clearances38
Petrolul Ploiesti Petrolul Ploiesti
Substitutions
#77 Bismark Adjei-Boateng
#5 Danel Dongmo
#7 Gheorghe Grozav
#42 Guilherme Araujo Soares
#20 Sergiu Hanca
#28 Rafael Hermann
#22 Cristian Ignat
#41 Stefan Krell
#8 Alexandru Mateiu
#21 David Paraschiv
#55 Rares Pop
#2 Diogo Miguel Costa Rodrigues
Commentary
88' CFR Cluj — substitution: Marian Huja / Alibek Aliev
83' Petrolul Ploiesti — substitution: Danel Dongmo / Andres Dumitrescu
81' Goal! Lorenzo Biliboc - CFR Cluj
80' CFR Cluj — substitution: Alin Fica / Karlo Muhar
80' Petrolul Ploiesti — substitution: Bismark Adjei-Boateng / Marco Dulca
78' Alibek Aliev - CFR Cluj receive a yellow card
77' Damjan Djokovic - CFR Cluj receive a yellow card
77' Yohan Roche - Petrolul Ploiesti receive a yellow card
71' Goal! Paul Papp - Petrolul Ploiesti
68' CFR Cluj — substitution: Luka Zahovic / Alexandru Paun
62' Goal! Meriton Korenica - CFR Cluj
59' Petrolul Ploiesti — substitution: Rafael Hermann / Valentin Gheorghe
58' Petrolul Ploiesti — substitution: Gheorghe Grozav / Adrian Chica-Rosa
50' Meriton Korenica - CFR Cluj receive a yellow card
46' Petrolul Ploiesti — substitution: Rares Pop / Alin Botogan
37' Matei Ilie - CFR Cluj receive a yellow card

How We Build the CFR Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for CFR Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti on 21 February 2026 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 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.

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 standings and the 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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