Petrolul Ploiesti vs Universitaea Cluj: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 12 August

Petrolul Ploiesti

D W L L L

4th place in Relegation

0-0

12/08/2024 11:59

Universitaea Cluj

W W L L W

4th place in Championship Playoffs

Romania Liga I

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Petrolul Ploiesti vs Universitaea Cluj on 12 August 2024 (kick-off: 11:59) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Petrolul Ploiesti vs Universitaea Cluj preview before placing your bet.

Petrolul Ploiesti are currently 4th with 31 points after 9 matches.
Universitaea Cluj sit 4th with 39 points from 10 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Universitaea Cluj to win with probability 43%.
Head-to-head history favors Petrolul Ploiesti, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Universitaea Cluj have one win, while 2 matches ended in draws.

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

11:59

2024-08-12

Petrolul Ploiesti vs Universitaea Cluj - Prediction & Odds

Petrolul Ploiesti

Universitaea Cluj

2024-08-12 11:59

STANDINGS UP TO 12/08/2024

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

01 FC Steaua Bucuresti	52	10	7	3	0	18	9	9
02 CFR Cluj	43	10	4	4	2	17	11	6
03 CS Universitatea Craiova	40	10	4	2	4	13	11	2
04 Universitaea Cluj	39	10	4	1	5	12	15	-3
05 Rapid Bucuresti	33	10	2	4	4	12	17	-5
06 Dinamo Bucuresti	31	10	1	2	7	10	19	-9

Relegation	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Hermannstadt	36	9	4	3	2	12	8	4
02 FC Otelul Galati	35	9	6	1	2	13	5	8
03 UTA Arad	31	9	4	2	3	9	11	-2
04 Petrolul Ploiesti	31	9	3	2	4	10	10	0
05 Farul Constanta	31	9	3	4	2	12	9	3
06 FC Botosani	29	9	4	1	4	11	12	-1
07 CSM Politehnica Iasi	28	9	3	3	3	9	5	4
08 FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia	27	9	3	5	1	11	8	3
09 Sepsi OSK Sfantul Gheorghe	26	9	1	2	6	7	16	-9
10 Gloria Buzau	17	9	2	1	6	4	14	-10

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 FC Steaua Bucuresti	56	30	15	11	4	43	24	19
02 CFR Cluj	54	30	14	12	4	56	32	24
03 CS Universitatea Craiova	52	30	14	10	6	45	28	17
04 Universitaea Cluj	52	30	14	10	6	43	27	16
05 Dinamo Bucuresti	51	30	13	12	5	41	26	15
06 Rapid Bucuresti	46	30	11	13	6	35	26	9
07 Sepsi OSK Sfantul Gheorghe	41	30	11	8	11	38	35	3
08 Hermannstadt	41	30	11	8	11	34	40	-6
09 Petrolul Ploiesti	40	30	9	13	8	29	29	0
10 Farul Constanta	35	30	8	11	11	29	38	-9
11 UTA Arad	34	30	8	10	12	28	35	-7
12 FC Otelul Galati	32	30	7	11	12	24	32	-8
13 CSM Politehnica Iasi	31	30	8	7	15	29	46	-17
14 FC Botosani	31	30	7	10	13	26	37	-11
15 FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia	26	30	7	5	18	28	47	-19
16 Gloria Buzau	20	30	5	5	20	25	51	-26

Head To Head

13/04/2024 14:30

Universitaea Cluj

1 - 2

Petrolul Ploiesti

ROM D1

11/11/2023 08:00

Universitaea Cluj

0 - 0

Petrolul Ploiesti

ROM D1

16/07/2023 11:30

Petrolul Ploiesti

1 - 1

Universitaea Cluj

ROM D1

16/04/2023 11:15

Petrolul Ploiesti

0 - 2

Universitaea Cluj

ROM D1

02/12/2022 13:00

Petrolul Ploiesti

2 - 0

Universitaea Cluj

ROM D1

05/08/2022 11:59

Universitaea Cluj

0 - 1

Petrolul Ploiesti

ROM D1

Petrolul Ploiesti

50%

Draw

33%

Universitaea Cluj

17%

Petrolul Ploiesti Last 6 matches

04/08/2024 11:59

CS Universitatea Craiova 0 - 0 Petrolul Ploiesti ROM D1

29/07/2024 15:00

Petrolul Ploiesti 1 - 0 Rapid Bucuresti ROM D1

21/07/2024 15:00

Dinamo Bucuresti 4 - 1 Petrolul Ploiesti ROM D1

15/07/2024 14:30

Petrolul Ploiesti 0 - 0 Gloria Buzau ROM D1

29/06/2024 03:30

Fenerbahce 2 - 1 Petrolul Ploiesti INT CF

26/06/2024 09:30

Hermannstadt 0 - 1 Petrolul Ploiesti INT CF

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Universitaea Cluj

04/08/2024 15:00

Universitaea Cluj 3 - 2 CFR Cluj ROM D1

29/07/2024 11:59

UTA Arad 0 - 0 Universitaea Cluj ROM D1

21/07/2024 11:59

Universitaea Cluj 3 - 1 Hermannstadt ROM D1

16/07/2024 11:00

Universitaea Cluj 3 - 0 Olimpia Satu Mare INT CF

13/07/2024 15:00

FC Steaua Bucuresti 1 - 1 Universitaea Cluj ROM D1

05/07/2024 11:00

Universitaea Cluj 0 - 2 Slovan Liberec INT CF

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

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

Universitaea Cluj

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.44

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.62

Scored

Avg. per game

0.88

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.48

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

1 (17%)5 (83%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 39 matches

YesNo

14 (36%)25 (64%)

In last 39 matches

NoYes

19 (48%)21 (53%)

Petrolul Ploiesti

Recent matches

Universitaea Cluj

Under /Over

(62%)24 15(38%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(68%)27 13(32%)

Under /Over

(31%)12 27(69%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(23%)9 31(77%)

Under /Over

(33%)13 26(67%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(40%)16 24(60%)

/Yes

(46%)18 21(54%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(50%)20 20(50%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Petrolul Ploiesti

Universitaea Cluj

Shots

Petrolul Ploiesti

Total shots

11.10 avg / game

Blocked

44 total

Avg. 3.38

Universitaea Cluj

Total shots

12.65 avg / game

Blocked

38 total

Avg. 2.92

Petrolul Ploiesti Pass Universitaea Cluj

Total passes

14469

Avg. 381 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

17456

Avg. 485 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

56%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Petrolul Ploiesti

Played games

Universitaea Cluj

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.36

Clean sheets

0.30

4.49

175

Corners

216

5.40

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

0.46

Offsides

0.45

2.79

109

GK saves

106

2.65

Petrolul Ploiesti

DISCIPLINARY

Universitaea Cluj

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.18

103

2.58

0.08

0.05

13.21

515

Fouls

508

12.70

18.00

702

Tackles

655

16.38

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How We Build the Petrolul Ploiesti vs Universitaea Cluj Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Petrolul Ploiesti vs Universitaea Cluj on 12 August 2024 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 Universitaea 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 Universitaea 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 Universitaea Cluj sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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