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Last 5 matches · 3W-0D-2L · +2 goal difference
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BetGenius backs Petrolul Ploiesti or Draw (Double Chance) at 66% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.
Universitatea Cluj host Petrolul Ploiesti in the Romanian Cup group stage just four days after these two sides met at the same venue, where Petrolul emerged with a thrilling 3-2 victory. Cluj will be eager to respond after back-to-back defeats against Petrolul and Dinamo Bucuresti, both of which ended in high-scoring losses.
Petrolul Ploiesti enter this cup tie in fine form, having won four of their last five matches across all competitions. Their away form has been particularly sharp, claiming consecutive away victories against Cluj, CSM Resita, and FC Voluntari while scoring eight goals across those three road fixtures.
With both sides showing consistent attacking threat alongside recent defensive vulnerabilities, another open encounter is anticipated. Cluj have scored in all five of their recent fixtures but failed to keep a clean sheet in any of them, setting up an active battle in the final third.
Combined scoring rate: 3.6 goals per game (Universitatea Cluj at home plus Petrolul Ploiesti away).
the last 10 meetings are split 3-3 with 4 drawn, averaging 2.2 goals a game, only 30% went over 2.5.
Petrolul Ploiesti have been in strong form with four wins from their last five matches, including a 3-2 win away to Universitatea Cluj on August 28. Backing the visitors to avoid defeat provides solid value against a Cluj side that has lost two straight matches and conceded five goals in that span.
Both teams to score has landed in every single one of Universitatea Cluj's last five matches, with Cluj scoring in all five but also conceding in each. Petrolul Ploiesti have found the net in four of their last five matches, including eight goals across their last three away trips, making goals at both ends highly probable.
Published August 31, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.
