Universitaea Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 09 August

Universitaea Cluj

L L W W L

2nd place in Championship Playoffs

1-1

09/08/2025 14:30

Petrolul Ploiesti

W D L D D

8th place in Playoffs

Romania Liga I

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Universitaea Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti on 09 August 2025 (kick-off: 14:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Universitaea Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti preview before placing your bet.

Universitaea Cluj will face Petrolul Ploiesti in Romania Liga I on August 9, 2025 at 14:30.
Universitaea Cluj are currently 2nd with 46 points after 10 matches.
Petrolul Ploiesti sit 8th with 25 points from 9 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 1.71.

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

14:30

2025-08-09

Universitaea Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti - Prediction & Odds

Universitaea Cluj

Petrolul Ploiesti

2025-08-09 14:30

STANDINGS UP TO 09/08/2025

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

14/12/2024 14:00

Universitaea Cluj

4 - 1

Petrolul Ploiesti

ROM D1

12/08/2024 11:59

Petrolul Ploiesti

0 - 0

Universitaea Cluj

ROM D1

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

Universitaea Cluj

17%

Draw

50%

Petrolul Ploiesti

33%

Universitaea Cluj Last 6 matches

31/07/2025 13:00

Universitaea Cluj 1 - 1 FC Ararat Armenia

UEFA ECL

28/07/2025 14:30

CS Universitatea Craiova 2 - 1 Universitaea Cluj

ROM D1

24/07/2025 12:00

FC Ararat Armenia 0 - 0 Universitaea Cluj

UEFA ECL

19/07/2025 11:30

Universitaea Cluj 1 - 1 UTA Arad

ROM D1

11/07/2025 12:00

Metaloglobus 1 - 4 Universitaea Cluj

ROM D1

04/07/2025 11:30

Slovan Liberec 4 - 1 Universitaea Cluj

INT CF

Win

17%

Draw

50%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Petrolul Ploiesti

01/08/2025 14:30

Petrolul Ploiesti 1 - 2 UTA Arad

ROM D1

25/07/2025 12:45

Metaloglobus 0 - 3 Petrolul Ploiesti

ROM D1

21/07/2025 04:10

Petrolul Ploiesti 1 - 2 Hapoel Ramat Gan

INT CF

19/07/2025 14:30

Petrolul Ploiesti 0 - 1 FC Steaua Bucuresti

ROM D1

13/07/2025 11:30

FC Otelul Galati 0 - 0 Petrolul Ploiesti

ROM D1

03/07/2025 05:40

Spartak Trnava 0 - 1 Petrolul Ploiesti

INT CF

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Romania Liga I

Played games

Universitaea Cluj

Petrolul Ploiesti

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.53

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.95

Scored

Avg. per game

0.85

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.18

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 40 matches

YesNo

31 (78%)9 (23%)

In last 40 matches

NoYes

25 (64%)14 (36%)

Universitaea Cluj

Recent matches

Petrolul Ploiesti

Under /Over

(65%)26 14(35%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(64%)25 14(36%)

Under /Over

(25%)10 30(75%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(18%)7 32(82%)

Under /Over

(38%)15 25(62%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(36%)14 25(64%)

/Yes

(45%)18 22(55%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(49%)19 20(51%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Universitaea Cluj

Petrolul Ploiesti

Shots

Universitaea Cluj

Total shots

11.78 avg / game

Blocked

116 total

Avg. 3.41

Petrolul Ploiesti

Total shots

12.31 avg / game

Blocked

118 total

Avg. 3.47

Universitaea Cluj Pass Petrolul Ploiesti

Total passes

17749

Avg. 444 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

52%

Total passes

14113

Avg. 362 / game

Accurate

77%

Ball possession

47%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Universitaea Cluj

Played games

Petrolul Ploiesti

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.38

Clean sheets

0.23

4.73

189

Corners

193

4.95

22.25

890

Throw-ins

816

20.92

0.68

Offsides

1.77

2.93

117

GK saves

119

3.05

Universitaea Cluj

DISCIPLINARY

Petrolul Ploiesti

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.90

2.03

0.10

0.10

10.73

429

Fouls

568

14.56

9.55

382

Tackles

424

10.87

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How We Build the Universitaea Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Universitaea Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti on 09 August 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.

Universitaea Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Universitaea 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.

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

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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