Prediction for match CFR Cluj — Petrolul Ploiesti

Match Analysis: CFR Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti

In the Romanian Liga I, CFR Cluj will face Petrolul Ploiesti on 21.02.2026. The odds for a CFR Cluj victory are 1.63, a draw is at 3.66, and a win for Petrolul Ploiesti is priced at 5.34. The probability of outcomes: CFR Cluj - 57.12%, draw - 25.44%, Petrolul Ploiesti - 17.44%. The clear advantage in odds and percentages favors CFR Cluj, highlighting their status as favorites in this matchup.

Team Results and Statistics

CFR Cluj has shown a strong performance in their last five matches: Hermannstadt - CFR Cluj 0-1 (16.02.2026), CFR Cluj - Universitatea Cluj 3-2 (07.02.2026), UTA Arad - CFR Cluj 0-1 (04.02.2026). During the same period, Petrolul Ploiesti played as follows: Petrolul Ploiesti - Arges Pitesti 2-1 (13.02.2026), Rapid Bucharest - Petrolul Ploiesti 1-1 (06.02.2026), Petrolul Ploiesti - Unirea Slobozia 1-0 (03.02.2026). In their last head-to-head on 20.10.2025, Petrolul Ploiesti defeated CFR Cluj 1-0. Secondary statistics over five games show: CFR Cluj has an average possession of 44.6%, yellow cards - 2.4, fouls - 11.8, offsides - 1. Petrolul Ploiesti has possession - 46.8%, yellow cards - 2.2, fouls - 13, offsides - 1.4. This indicates a relatively disciplined play from both teams, with a slight edge for Petrolul Ploiesti in ball control.

How Many Goals in the Match: CFR Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti

In terms of scoring, CFR Cluj averages 3.6 goals per game in their last five matches, scoring 2.6 and conceding 1. Petrolul Ploiesti averages 1.8 goals per game, scoring 1 and conceding 0.8. For over 2.5 goals: CFR Cluj has 3 out of 5 matches over, while Petrolul Ploiesti has only 1 out of 5. In the first half, CFR Cluj recorded over 1.5 goals in 3 out of 5 matches, Petrolul Ploiesti - none. In the second half, both teams have 3 out of 5 matches over 1.5 goals. Goal intervals: CFR Cluj scores most often in the first 15 minutes (44%), Petrolul Ploiesti between 61-75 minutes (60%). CFR Cluj concedes most often between 46-60 and 76-90 minutes (27% each), Petrolul Ploiesti at the end of the first half (31-45, 50%). Considering CFR Cluj's high scoring rate, regular over 2.5 totals, and the opponent's not-so-reliable defense, a bet on over 2.5 goals at 2.15 seems justified.

Corners: Numbers and Possible Bets

For average corners, CFR Cluj earns 4, and Petrolul Ploiesti - 7.6 per game. In the last five matches, CFR Cluj had 4 out of 5 games over 9.5 corners, Petrolul Ploiesti - 5 out of 5. Among the corner odds, the line closest to the average sum (11.6) is over 9.5 at 1.90, under 9.5 at 1.78. On corner outcomes, CFR Cluj is favored with odds of 1.49. Given the high average corners and frequent over 9.5 totals, a bet on over 9.5 corners seems logical.