Petrolul Ploiesti vs CFR Cluj: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 20 October

Petrolul Ploiesti

W D L D D

8th place in Playoffs

1-0

20/10/2025 13:30

CFR Cluj

W W W D D

3rd place in Championship Playoffs

Romania Liga I

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Petrolul Ploiesti vs CFR Cluj on 20 October 2025 (kick-off: 13:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Petrolul Ploiesti vs CFR Cluj preview before placing your bet.

Petrolul Ploiesti are currently 8th with 25 points after 9 matches.
CFR Cluj sit 3rd with 43 points from 10 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: CFR Cluj to win with probability 45%.
Head-to-head history favors CFR Cluj, who have won 5 of the last 6 meetings. Petrolul Ploiesti have no 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

13:30

2025-10-20

Petrolul Ploiesti vs CFR Cluj - Prediction & Odds

Petrolul Ploiesti

CFR Cluj

2025-10-20 13:30

STANDINGS UP TO 20/10/2025

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

01 CS Universitatea Craiova	50	10	6	2	2	12	6	6
02 Universitaea Cluj	46	10	6	1	3	13	11	2
03 CFR Cluj	43	10	4	4	2	8	7	1
04 Dinamo Bucuresti	39	10	3	4	3	13	12	1
05 Rapid Bucuresti	34	10	1	3	6	8	14	-6
06 Arges	32	10	1	4	5	6	10	-4

Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 UTA Arad	39	9	5	2	2	14	7	7
02 FCSB	37	9	4	2	3	13	9	4
03 FC Otelul Galati	35	9	4	2	3	17	15	2
04 FK Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc	33	9	5	2	2	11	8	3
05 FC Botosani	33	9	3	3	3	13	17	-4
06 Hermannstadt	25	9	3	4	2	13	10	3
07 Farul Constanta	25	9	1	3	5	8	11	-3
08 Petrolul Ploiesti	25	9	2	3	4	9	15	-6
09 FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia	22	9	2	3	4	11	13	-2
10 Metaloglobus	16	9	2	4	3	10	14	-4

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 CS Universitatea Craiova	60	30	17	9	4	53	27	26
02 Rapid Bucuresti	56	30	16	8	6	47	30	17
03 Universitaea Cluj	54	30	16	6	8	48	27	21
04 CFR Cluj	53	30	15	8	7	49	40	9
05 Dinamo Bucuresti	52	30	14	10	6	42	28	14
06 Arges	50	30	15	5	10	37	28	9
07 FCSB	46	30	13	7	10	48	40	8
08 UTA Arad	43	30	11	10	9	39	44	-5
09 FC Botosani	42	30	11	9	10	37	29	8
10 FC Otelul Galati	41	30	11	8	11	39	32	7
11 Farul Constanta	37	30	10	7	13	39	37	2
12 Petrolul Ploiesti	32	30	7	11	12	24	31	-7
13 FK Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc	32	30	8	8	14	30	58	-28
14 FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia	25	30	7	4	19	27	46	-19
15 Hermannstadt	23	30	5	8	17	29	50	-21
16 Metaloglobus	12	30	2	6	22	25	66	-41

Head To Head

22/02/2025 14:30

CFR Cluj

2 - 0

Petrolul Ploiesti

ROM D1

19/10/2024 14:00

Petrolul Ploiesti

0 - 0

CFR Cluj

ROM D1

03/02/2024 11:00

Petrolul Ploiesti

1 - 2

CFR Cluj

ROM D1

18/09/2023 14:30

CFR Cluj

1 - 0

Petrolul Ploiesti

ROM D1

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

Petrolul Ploiesti

Draw

17%

CFR Cluj

83%

Petrolul Ploiesti Last 6 matches

11/10/2025 05:00

Sepsi OSK Sfantul Gheorghe 2 - 2 Petrolul Ploiesti INT CF

04/10/2025 10:30

Arges 0 - 1 Petrolul Ploiesti ROM D1

27/09/2025 13:30

Petrolul Ploiesti 0 - 1 Rapid Bucuresti ROM D1

21/09/2025 09:00

FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia 1 - 0 Petrolul Ploiesti ROM D1

15/09/2025 14:00

Petrolul Ploiesti 0 - 3 Dinamo Bucuresti ROM D1

01/09/2025 14:00

Farul Constanta 2 - 1 Petrolul Ploiesti ROM D1

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches CFR Cluj

16/10/2025 13:30

FK Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc 2 - 2 CFR Cluj ROM D1

05/10/2025 08:00

CFR Cluj 2 - 1 Hermannstadt ROM D1

29/09/2025 14:00

Universitaea Cluj 2 - 2 CFR Cluj ROM D1

21/09/2025 11:15

CFR Cluj 1 - 1 UTA Arad ROM D1

13/09/2025 14:30

Metaloglobus 1 - 1 CFR Cluj ROM D1

31/08/2025 14:30

CFR Cluj 2 - 2 FCSB ROM D1

Win

17%

Draw

83%

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

Petrolul Ploiesti

CFR Cluj

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.58

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.68

Scored

Avg. per game

0.95

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.55

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 19 home matches

YesNo

8 (42%)11 (58%)

In last 19 home matches

NoYes

12 (60%)8 (40%)

Petrolul Ploiesti

Recent matches

CFR Cluj

Under /Over

(58%)11 8(42%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(80%)16 4(20%)

Under /Over

(16%)3 16(84%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(50%)10 10(50%)

Under /Over

(37%)7 12(63%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(40%)8 12(60%)

/Yes

(42%)8 11(58%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(60%)12 8(40%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Petrolul Ploiesti

CFR Cluj

Shots

Petrolul Ploiesti

Total shots

14.84 avg / game

Blocked

80 total

Avg. 4.71

CFR Cluj

Total shots

15.95 avg / game

Blocked

84 total

Avg. 4.42

Petrolul Ploiesti Pass CFR Cluj

Total passes

7443

Avg. 392 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

51%

Total passes

8254

Avg. 413 / game

Accurate

77%

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Petrolul Ploiesti

Played games

CFR Cluj

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.26

Clean sheets

0.30

5.79

110

Corners

106

5.30

22.58

429

Throw-ins

430

21.50

1.89

Offsides

1.95

2.74

GK saves

2.10

Petrolul Ploiesti

DISCIPLINARY

CFR Cluj

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.74

1.95

0.05

0.05

13.79

262

Fouls

227

11.35

10.95

208

Tackles

227

11.35

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Petrolul Ploiesti vs CFR Cluj Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Petrolul Ploiesti vs CFR Cluj on 20 October 2025 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.

Petrolul Ploiesti vs CFR Cluj Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Petrolul Ploiesti's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against CFR Cluj'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 Petrolul Ploiesti and CFR Cluj sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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