Universitatea Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti Prediction, H2H & Stats
Romania: Cupa României
· Group Stage Head to head
Last 9 meetings
2 - 3
Petrolul Ploiesti
0 - 1
Universitatea Cluj
1 - 1
Petrolul Ploiesti
4 - 1
Petrolul Ploiesti
0 - 0
Universitatea Cluj
1 - 2
Petrolul Ploiesti
0 - 0
Petrolul Ploiesti
1 - 1
Universitatea Cluj
0 - 2
Universitatea Cluj
Top scorers
Cupa României
Andrei Trandafir
Sporting Lieşti
2goals
Darius Dumitrescu
Progresul Spartac
1goals
Andrei Gavrila
Corona Braşov
1goals
Mario Matsumoto
Corona Braşov
1goals
Rares Mirea
Progresul Spartac
1goals
João Paulo
FCSB
0goals
Sebastian Ciuperceanu
Corona Braşov
0goals
Florin Dumbrava
Corona Braşov
0goals
Eduard Serbanoiu
Corona Braşov
0goals
Cosmin Stancutu
Corona Braşov
0goals
Recent form
1 - 0
FCSB
W
1 - 3
Universitatea Cluj
W
0 - 3
Universitatea Cluj
W
2 - 2
Arges Pitesti
D
3 - 4
Rapid
L
1 - 3
Universitatea Cluj
W
0 - 2
Universitatea Cluj
W
3 - 0
Oţelul
W
4 - 0
Universitatea Cluj
L
1 - 0
Petrolul Ploiesti
W
1 - 1
CFR 1907 Cluj
D
0 - 6
Petrolul Ploiesti
W
1 - 3
Petrolul Ploiesti
W
1 - 1
Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe
D
3 - 1
Petrolul Ploiesti
L
1 - 0
Petrolul Ploiesti
L
3 - 2
CS Afumati
W
2 - 0
Csikszereda
W
2 - 2
Petrolul Ploiesti
D
2 - 0
Corvinul Hunedoara
W
Who wins? Three ways to read it
1 · X · 2Most likely scores
Expected goals: 1.4 Universitatea Cluj · 3 Petrolul Ploiesti
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Cupa României 2026Universitatea Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti: preview and prediction
Universitatea Cluj host Petrolul Ploiesti in the Romania Cupa României (Group Stage) on Tuesday, 1st September 2026 at 19:00 at Cluj Arena, Cluj-Napoca.
Universitatea Cluj are in good shape, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 games (L-D-W-W-W). Petrolul Ploiesti have been inconsistent, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 games (L-D-W-W-D).
In the last 9 meetings, Universitatea Cluj won 3, Petrolul Ploiesti won 2 and 4 ended level. These games average 2.2 goals, with both teams scoring in 56% and over 2.5 goals in 33%.
Our goal model expects about 1.4 goals for Universitatea Cluj and 3 for Petrolul Ploiesti. It gives Petrolul Ploiesti the edge (15% home win, 15% draw, 69% away win), 80% for over 2.5 goals and 71% for both teams to score. The most likely score is 1-2.
Our pick was Away Win at odds of 4.57. We also like BTTS Yes.
Universitatea Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti FAQs
What is the best prediction for Universitatea Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti?
Our top tip is Away Win: Away Win (4.57 odds).
Who will win Universitatea Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti?
Petrolul Ploiesti are favourites: our model gives Universitatea Cluj 15%, the draw 15% and Petrolul Ploiesti 69%.
Will both teams score?
Both teams scoring has a 71% chance in our model, and it happened in 56% of recent meetings.
How many goals are expected?
Our model expects 4.4 goals in total, with a 80% chance of over 2.5 goals.
When is Universitatea Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti?
Kick-off is on Tuesday, 1st September 2026 at 19:00 at Cluj Arena, Cluj-Napoca.