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

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 vs CFR Cluj: Starting Lineups Time : 20/10/2025 13:30

Petrolul Ploiesti
1 - 0
Finished
CFR Cluj
90+11' event Ioan Tolea
90+4' event Ricardo Ricardo Veiga Varzim Miranda
81' event Denis Radu Goal awarded
77' event Denis Radu
72' event Konstantinos Doumtsios / Adrian Chica-Rosa
72' event Ioan Tolea / Guilherme Araujo Soares
58' event Denis Radu / Valentin Gheorghe
58' event Brahima Doukansy / Alexandru Mateiu
41' event Valentin Gheorghe
29' event Valentin Gheorghe / Gheorghe Grozav
event 90+11' Matei Ilie
event 85' Alin Fica / Kurt Zouma
event 78' Alexandru Paun / Damjan Djokovic
event 65' Kurt Zouma
event 61' Aly Abeid / Iacopo Cernigoi
event 61' Andrei Cordea / Meriton Korenica
event 61' Lorenzo Biliboc / Andres Sfait
90+11' event Ioan Tolea
event 90+11' Matei Ilie
90+4' event Ricardo Ricardo Veiga Varzim Miranda
event 85' Alin Fica / Kurt Zouma
81' event Denis Radu Goal awarded
event 78' Alexandru Paun / Damjan Djokovic
77' event Denis Radu
event 65' Kurt Zouma
72' event Konstantinos Doumtsios / Adrian Chica-Rosa
event 61' Aly Abeid / Iacopo Cernigoi
72' event Ioan Tolea / Guilherme Araujo Soares
event 61' Andrei Cordea / Meriton Korenica
58' event Denis Radu / Valentin Gheorghe
event 61' Lorenzo Biliboc / Andres Sfait
58' event Brahima Doukansy / Alexandru Mateiu
41' event Valentin Gheorghe
29' event Valentin Gheorghe / Gheorghe Grozav
Petrolul Ploiesti Petrolul Ploiesti
Substitutions
#36 Alin Botogan
#15 Brahima Doukansy
#19 Konstantinos Doumtsios
#11 Valentin Gheorghe
#20 Sergiu Hanca
#28 Rafael Hermann
#41 Stefan Krell
#25 Jerome Junior Onguene
#21 David Paraschiv
#22 Denis Radu
#30 Ioan Tolea
Petrolul Ploiesti Petrolul Ploiesti CFR Cluj CFR Cluj
10Shots8
2Shots on Goal3
19Fouls16
0Corner Kick4
16Free kick19
2Offside6
3Yellow card2
3Save1
10Successful Tackles10
10Interceptions14
15Long pass18
0Successful center5
5Shots off goal3
1Hit The Post0
3Blocked2
9Tackle10
6Dribbles7
24Throw-in22
356Passes473
96Attacks107
24Dangerous attacks38
0Corner Kicks(HT)2
CFR Cluj CFR Cluj
Substitutions
#3 Aly Abeid
#15 Mohamed Badamosi
#49 Lorenzo Biliboc
#24 Andrei Cordea
#8 Alin Fica
#1 Rares Gal
#47 Anton Kresic
#86 Viktor Kun
#11 Alexandru Paun
#16 Ovidiu Perianu
#6 Sheriff Sinyan
#31 Octavian Valceanu
Commentary
90+11' Ioan Tolea - Petrolul Ploiesti receive a yellow card
90+11' Matei Ilie - CFR Cluj receive a yellow card
90+4' Ricardo Ricardo Veiga Varzim Miranda - Petrolul Ploiesti receive a yellow card
85' CFR Cluj — substitution: Alin Fica / Kurt Zouma
81' VAR review - Petrolul Ploiesti
78' CFR Cluj — substitution: Alexandru Paun / Damjan Djokovic
77' Goal! Denis Radu - Petrolul Ploiesti
72' Petrolul Ploiesti — substitution: Konstantinos Doumtsios / Adrian Chica-Rosa
72' Petrolul Ploiesti — substitution: Ioan Tolea / Guilherme Araujo Soares
65' Kurt Zouma - CFR Cluj receive a yellow card
61' CFR Cluj — substitution: Aly Abeid / Iacopo Cernigoi
61' CFR Cluj — substitution: Andrei Cordea / Meriton Korenica
61' CFR Cluj — substitution: Lorenzo Biliboc / Andres Sfait
58' Petrolul Ploiesti — substitution: Denis Radu / Valentin Gheorghe
58' Petrolul Ploiesti — substitution: Brahima Doukansy / Alexandru Mateiu
41' Valentin Gheorghe - Petrolul Ploiesti receive a yellow card
29' Petrolul Ploiesti — substitution: Valentin Gheorghe / Gheorghe Grozav

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 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.

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 Petrolul Ploiesti and CFR Cluj sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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