Petrolul Ploiesti vs Universitaea Cluj: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 July

Petrolul Ploiesti

W D L L W

5th place in Relegation Quarter

1 - 1

16/07/2023 11:30

Universitaea Cluj

L L W L D

4th place in Relegation Quarter

Romania Liga I

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Petrolul Ploiesti vs Universitaea Cluj on 16 July 2023 (kick-off: 11:30) 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 5th with 29 points after 9 matches.
Universitaea Cluj sit 4th with 33 points from 9 matches.
Head-to-head history favors Petrolul Ploiesti, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Universitaea Cluj 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 16/07/2023

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

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

26/04/2022 11:59

Universitaea Cluj

3 - 1

Petrolul Ploiesti

ROM D2

19/03/2022 11:30

Petrolul Ploiesti

0 - 0

Universitaea Cluj

ROM D2

07/12/2021 11:00

Petrolul Ploiesti

1 - 0

Universitaea Cluj

ROM D2

Petrolul Ploiesti

50%

Draw

17%

Universitaea Cluj

33%

Petrolul Ploiesti Last 6 matches

05/07/2023 11:30

Petrolul Ploiesti 1 - 1 ZNK Osijek INT CF

04/07/2023 12:20

Petrolul Ploiesti 0 - 2 Panathinaikos INT CF

30/06/2023 11:30

NK Aluminij 0 - 0 Petrolul Ploiesti INT CF

26/06/2023 11:59

Petrolul Ploiesti 0 - 5 Sarajevo INT CF

22/06/2023 11:30

Petrolul Ploiesti 2 - 3 FK Shkendija 79 INT CF

19/05/2023 13:00

Arges 3 - 0 Petrolul Ploiesti ROM D1

Win

Draw

33%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Universitaea Cluj

05/07/2023 05:00

Rakow Czestochowa 2 - 1 Universitaea Cluj INT CF

04/07/2023 11:59

MSK Zilina 1 - 1 Universitaea Cluj INT CF

29/06/2023 12:30

Universitaea Cluj 0 - 3 Maccabi Haifa INT CF

24/06/2023 11:00

Slovan Bratislava 3 - 0 Universitaea Cluj INT CF

13/06/2023 11:30

NK Publikum Celje 1 - 1 Universitaea Cluj INT CF

24/05/2023 13:30

Sepsi OSK Sfantul Gheorghe 0 - 0 Universitaea Cluj ROMC

Win

Draw

50%

Lost

50%

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

0.67

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.69

Scored

Avg. per game

0.68

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.61

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 39 matches

YesNo

16 (41%)23 (59%)

In last 39 matches

NoYes

20 (49%)21 (51%)

Petrolul Ploiesti

Recent matches

Universitaea Cluj

Under /Over

(64%)25 14(36%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(61%)25 16(39%)

Under /Over

(21%)8 31(79%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(32%)13 28(68%)

Under /Over

(41%)16 23(59%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(34%)14 27(66%)

/Yes

(49%)19 20(51%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(46%)19 22(54%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Petrolul Ploiesti

Universitaea Cluj

Shots

Petrolul Ploiesti

Total shots

10.36 avg / game

Blocked

92 total

Avg. 2.49

Universitaea Cluj

Total shots

11.07 avg / game

Blocked

134 total

Avg. 3.72

Petrolul Ploiesti Pass Universitaea Cluj

Total passes

14915

Avg. 393 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

48%

Total passes

18590

Avg. 465 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

52%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Petrolul Ploiesti

Played games

Universitaea Cluj

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.31

Clean sheets

0.39

4.51

176

Corners

204

4.98

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

1.64

Offsides

1.32

3.18

124

GK saves

2.17

Petrolul Ploiesti

DISCIPLINARY

Universitaea Cluj

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.46

1.98

0.10

0.07

13.08

510

Fouls

524

12.78

16.62

648

Tackles

716

17.46

NEXT MATCHES

08/01

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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 16 July 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.

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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