Universitaea Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 14 December

Universitaea Cluj

W W L L W

4th place in Championship Playoffs

4-1

14/12/2024 14:00

Petrolul Ploiesti

D W L L L

4th place in Relegation

Romania Liga I

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Universitaea Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti on 14 December 2024 (kick-off: 14:00) 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 December 14, 2024 at 14:00.
Universitaea Cluj are currently 4th with 39 points after 10 matches.
Petrolul Ploiesti sit 4th with 31 points from 9 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 1.96.

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

14:00

2024-12-14

Universitaea Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti - Prediction & Odds

Universitaea Cluj

Petrolul Ploiesti

2024-12-14 14:00

STANDINGS UP TO 14/12/2024

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

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

02/12/2022 13:00

Petrolul Ploiesti

2 - 0

Universitaea Cluj

ROM D1

Petrolul Ploiesti

17%

Draw

50%

Universitaea Cluj

33%

Universitaea Cluj Last 6 matches

02/12/2024 11:30

Universitaea Cluj 0 - 1 UTA Arad

ROM D1

23/11/2024 11:00

Hermannstadt 2 - 1 Universitaea Cluj

ROM D1

10/11/2024 15:00

Universitaea Cluj 1 - 2 FC Steaua Bucuresti

ROM D1

03/11/2024 10:00

Universitaea Cluj 1 - 1 Farul Constanta

ROM D1

28/10/2024 12:00

FC Botosani 1 - 2 Universitaea Cluj

ROM D1

18/10/2024 14:00

Universitaea Cluj 2 - 0 FC Otelul Galati

ROM D1

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Petrolul Ploiesti

04/12/2024 14:00

Petrolul Ploiesti 0 - 2 CS Universitatea Craiova

ROMC

29/11/2024 14:45

Rapid Bucuresti 1 - 1 Petrolul Ploiesti

ROM D1

24/11/2024 14:45

Petrolul Ploiesti 0 - 1 Dinamo Bucuresti

ROM D1

11/11/2024 12:00

Gloria Buzau 0 - 1 Petrolul Ploiesti

ROM D1

02/11/2024 12:30

Sepsi OSK Sfantul Gheorghe 1 - 1 Petrolul Ploiesti

ROM D1

29/10/2024 08:30

FC Agricola Borcea 0 - 3 Petrolul Ploiesti

ROMC

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

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

1.38

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.05

Scored

Avg. per game

1.00

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.00

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 40 matches

YesNo

28 (70%)12 (30%)

In last 40 matches

NoYes

24 (62%)15 (38%)

Universitaea Cluj

Recent matches

Petrolul Ploiesti

Under /Over

(68%)27 13(32%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(62%)24 15(38%)

Under /Over

(23%)9 31(77%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(31%)12 27(69%)

Under /Over

(40%)16 24(60%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(33%)13 26(67%)

/Yes

(50%)20 20(50%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(46%)18 21(54%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Universitaea Cluj

Petrolul Ploiesti

Shots

Universitaea Cluj

Total shots

12.65 avg / game

Blocked

38 total

Avg. 2.92

Petrolul Ploiesti

Total shots

11.10 avg / game

Blocked

44 total

Avg. 3.38

Universitaea Cluj Pass Petrolul Ploiesti

Total passes

17456

Avg. 485 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

56%

Total passes

14469

Avg. 381 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Universitaea Cluj

Played games

Petrolul Ploiesti

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.30

Clean sheets

0.36

5.40

216

Corners

175

4.49

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

0.45

Offsides

0.46

2.65

106

GK saves

109

2.79

Universitaea Cluj

DISCIPLINARY

Petrolul Ploiesti

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.58

103

2.18

0.05

0.08

12.70

508

Fouls

515

13.21

16.38

655

Tackles

702

18.00

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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 14 December 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.

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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