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As Universitatea Cluj prepares to host Petrolul Ploieşti in this Romanian SuperLiga clash on August 28, 2026, both teams are looking to build momentum in their respective campaigns. Universitatea Cluj enters the match having secured victories in 2 of their last 5 matches, showcasing resilience but also revealing vulnerabilities at times. They will rely on their home advantage to maximize their chances.
Conversely, Petrolul Ploieşti has been in more consistent form, achieving victories in 3 of their last 5 outings. This includes a disciplined defensive setup complemented by swift counter-attacking play, which could trouble Cluj’s backline. Bookmakers see Universitatea Cluj as the favorites with odds of 1.67 for a home win, reflecting confidence in their ability to capitalize on home support.
Analytically, our model gives Universitatea Cluj a 57.3% chance of winning, suggesting a strong likelihood of a home victory, though a draw (26.6%) is also a plausible outcome. With Petrolul Ploieşti’s away odds at 4.5, the challenge for them will be to disrupt Cluj’s rhythm. Overall, while Cluj looks to leverage home advantage, the match promises a competitive affair with no guaranteed outcomes.
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| Universitatea Cluj 49.6% |
Draw 28.2% |
Ploiesti 22.2% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:0
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.88 | 3.3 | 4.2 |
Latest Results
| 17.08.26 Universitatea Cluj – UTA Arad – 2:1 03.08.26 Universitatea Cluj – FC Botoşani – 2:1 30.07.26 SK Brann – Universitatea Cluj – 3:1 26.07.26 ACS Sepsi OSK Sfântu Gheorghe – Universitatea Cluj – 1:0 23.07.26 Universitatea Cluj – SK Brann – 2:2 |
21.08.26 Petrolul Ploieşti – Rapid Bucureşti – 0:2 18.08.26 CSM Reșița – Petrolul Ploieşti – 2:3 ET 14.08.26 FC Voluntari – Petrolul Ploieşti – 1:2 09.08.26 Petrolul Ploieşti – Oţelul Galaţi – 1:0 01.08.26 CS Universitatea Craiova – Petrolul Ploieşti – 4:0 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 14.12.25 Petrolul Ploieşti – Universitatea Cluj – 0:1 09.08.25 Universitatea Cluj – Petrolul Ploieşti – 1:1 14.12.24 Universitatea Cluj – Petrolul Ploieşti – 4:1 12.08.24 Petrolul Ploieşti – Universitatea Cluj – 0:0 13.04.24 Universitatea Cluj – Petrolul Ploieşti – 1:2 |
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | FCSB | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 9:4 | 5 | 11 |
| 2 | FC Rapid Bucuresti | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7:3 | 4 | 11 |
| 3 | Dinamo Bucuresti | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11:3 | 8 | 10 |
| 4 | FC Arges | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4:3 | 1 | 10 |
| 5 | U. Cluj | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6:4 | 2 | 9 |
| 6 | Petrolul | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4:8 | -4 | 9 |
| 7 | Farul Constanta | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9:7 | 2 | 8 |
| 8 | Corvinul | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7:3 | 4 | 8 |
| 9 | Univ. Craiova | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10:7 | 3 | 7 |
| 10 | Otelul | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6:6 | 0 | 6 |
| 11 | Sepsi Sf. Gheorghe | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2:2 | 0 | 6 |
| 12 | FC Voluntari | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4:13 | -9 | 4 |
| 13 | CFR Cluj | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7:8 | -1 | 3 |
| 14 | FC Botosani | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6:8 | -2 | 3 |
| 15 | UTA Arad | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3:9 | -6 | 2 |
| 16 | Csikszereda M. Ciuc | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2:9 | -7 | 1 |
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