Prediction for match Petrolul Ploiesti — Universitatea Cluj

Match Analysis: Petrolul Ploiesti vs Universitatea Cluj

In Liga I on December 14, Petrolul Ploiesti will face Universitatea Cluj. The odds for the main outcomes are as follows: a win for Petrolul Ploiesti is at 3.10, a draw is at 2.88, and Universitatea Cluj is the favorite with odds of 2.48. The probabilities for the outcomes are: Universitatea Cluj - 37.58%, draw - 32.36%, Petrolul Ploiesti - 30.06%. Thus, Universitatea Cluj has the highest chance of success, but the difference in odds and probabilities between the teams is not significant.

Team Results and Statistics

Petrolul Ploiesti, over a five-match series, has an average ball possession of 44.6%, receives an average of 1.8 yellow cards, commits 14 fouls, and has 1.6 offsides. Universitatea Cluj holds the ball 45% of the time, receives 2 yellow cards, commits 7.8 fouls, and has 0.4 offsides per game. In the last three matches, Petrolul Ploiesti played: 08.12.2025 - UTA Arad vs Petrolul Ploiesti - 1-0, 01.12.2025 - Petrolul Ploiesti vs Metaloglobus - 4-1, 22.11.2025 - FCSB vs Petrolul Ploiesti - 1-1. Universitatea Cluj's recent games were: 07.12.2025 - Universitatea Cluj vs Hermannstadt - 3-0, 01.12.2025 - Universitatea Cluj vs Universitatea Craiova - 0-0, 22.11.2025 - UTA Arad vs Universitatea Cluj - 0-2. The last head-to-head encounter was on 09.08.2025 and ended with a score of Universitatea Cluj 1-1 Petrolul Ploiesti.

How Many Goals Will Be in the Match Petrolul Ploiesti vs Universitatea Cluj

In terms of goal statistics, Petrolul Ploiesti scores an average of 1 goal and concedes 0.6 over five matches, with a total goal average of 1.6. Universitatea Cluj scores 1.6 and concedes 0.6, with an average total of 2.2. Petrolul Ploiesti had over 2.5 goals in 1 out of 5 matches, while Universitatea Cluj had it in 2 out of 5. In the first half, over 1.5 goals occurred 0 times for Petrolul Ploiesti and 1 out of 5 for Universitatea Cluj. In the second half, Petrolul Ploiesti had over 1.5 goals once in five matches, Universitatea Cluj twice. Petrolul Ploiesti most often scores between the 76th and 90th minutes (33%), while Universitatea Cluj scores in two periods: 0-15 and 61-75 minutes (33% each). Both teams are most vulnerable to conceding between the 46th and 60th minutes: Petrolul Ploiesti 67%, Universitatea Cluj 60%. Considering Petrolul Ploiesti's low scoring and Universitatea Cluj's moderate figures, the bet on both teams to score: no at 1.65 seems logical.

Corner Totals Analysis

Petrolul Ploiesti averages 5.2 corners over five matches, Universitatea Cluj 4.4. In a series of five games, both teams had over 9.5 corners 3 times. The line for corner totals offers: over 9.5 at 1.96, under 9.5 at 1.75. The option for over 9.5 looks interesting, given the average figures of both teams and the frequency of occurrence in the series. For the outcome on corners, Universitatea Cluj is the favorite with odds of 1.96. Overall, the match could be quite active in terms of corners, and a bet on over 9.5 corners has statistical backing.