Result
2:1
21/02/2026 at 11:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
- Superliga - Round 28
- Where to Watch on TV:
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Croatia | Arena Sport 7, MAXtv To Go |
Romania | Digi Online, Digi Sport 1, Orange TV Go, Prima Sport 1, Prima TV |
Match Stats
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| Expected goals (xG) |
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| 1.30 | 0.51 |
| Ball possession |
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| 65% | 35% |
| Total shots |
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| 26 | 9 |
| Shots on target |
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| 8 | 3 |
| Big chances |
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| 0 | 1 |
| Corner kicks |
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| 6 | 3 |
| Passes |
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| 85% (461/542) | 74% (221/299) |
| Yellow cards |
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| 4 | 1 |
| Expected goals (xG) |
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| 1.30 | 0.51 |
| xG on target (xGOT) |
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| 2.07 | 1.41 |
| Total shots |
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| 26 | 9 |
| Shots on target |
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| 8 | 3 |
| Shots off target |
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| 11 | 4 |
| Blocked shots |
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| 7 | 2 |
| Shots inside the box |
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| 16 | 3 |
| Shots outside the box |
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| 10 | 6 |
| Hit the woodwork |
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| 0 | 1 |
| Big chances |
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| 0 | 1 |
| Corner kicks |
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| 6 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box |
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| 33 | 14 |
| Accurate through passes |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Offsides |
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| 1 | 3 |
| Free kicks |
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| 10 | 8 |
| Passes |
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| 85% (461/542) | 74% (221/299) |
| Long passes |
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| 46% (27/59) | 32% (21/65) |
| Passes in final third |
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| 73% (147/201) | 60% (55/92) |
| Crosses |
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| 27% (8/30) | 27% (3/11) |
| Expected assists (xA) |
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| 1.22 | 0.86 |
| Throw ins |
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| 23 | 7 |
| Fouls |
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| 8 | 10 |
| Tackles |
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| 75% (9/12) | 27% (4/15) |
| Duels won |
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| 44 | 41 |
| Clearances |
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| 21 | 38 |
| Interceptions |
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| 4 | 13 |
| Errors leading to shot |
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| 0 | 1 |
| Errors leading to goal |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Goalkeeper saves |
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| 2 | 5 |
| xGOT faced |
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| 1.41 | 2.07 |
| Goals prevented |
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| 0.41 | 0.07 |
Key Moments
Here there are
- 1st Half (0 - 0)
- 37', Ilie M. 🟨,
- 2nd Half (2 - 1)
- 46', Botogan A. ↓, Pop R. ↑,
- 50', Korenica M. 🟨,
- 58', Chica-Rosa A. ↓, Grozav G. ↑,
- 59', Gheorghe V. ↓, Hermann R. ↑,
- 62', 1 - 0, Korenica M. ⚽, Paun A. (A),
- 68', Paun A. ↓, Zahovic L. ↑,
- 71', 1 - 1, Papp P. ⚽, Pop R. (A),
- 77', Roche Y. 🟨,
- 77', Djokovic D. 🟨,
- 78', Aliev A. 🟨,
- 80', Muhar K. ↓, Fica A. ↑,
- 80', Dulca M. ↓, Boateng N. ↑,
- 81', 2 - 1, Biliboc L. ⚽, Abeid A. (A),
- 83', Dumitrescu A. ↓, Dongmo D. ↑,
- 88', Aliev A. ↓, Huja M. ↑,
Chances of winning
CFR Cluj 57.7% | Draw 26.3% | Petrolul Ploieşti 16% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Our Initial ML Estimation
Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:
The chances for CFR Cluj have remained the same compared to the initial analysis.Petrolul Ploieşti has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-0.6%)ML Model estimates a higher probability for CFR Cluj than the current prediction. (+4.8%)ML Model estimates a lower probability for Petrolul Ploieşti than the current prediction. (-0.7%)
CFR Cluj - Petrolul Ploieşti Odds
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1 |
X |
2 |
Marga |
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Avarage Now (Initially) |
1.61 ↑ (1.58) |
3.59 ↑ (3.55) |
5.72 ↑ (5.5) |
7.3% (9.6%) | |
- The most likely Over/Under: 2.00
What is the prediction for CFR Cluj - Petrolul Ploieşti?
Users Predictions:
9 users predict this event. Cluj will win (votes: 8 - 88.9%). Ploiesti will win (votes: 1 - 11.1%).
Confidence interval (95%) for Cluj: 68.4% – 100%.High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): CFR Cluj will win (4 of 4 users predict this - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip. The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:0.
Preview Facts
- This match features a clash between the league leader and a mid-table team (ranked 5 in the zone Promotion ~ Superliga (Championship Group: ) and 12 in the zone Superliga (Relegation Group: )).
- Ploiesti is Superliga (Relegation Group )
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Cluj won 3.
- Cluj is currently enjoying a strong run with several victories in a row (last 5 games: 4 wins).
- Ploiesti is showing top-class performance now (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
- Cluj may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
- In this match, Cluj is the team to beat.
- There will not play in Cluj: Omeruo K.
(Knee Injury)
Rocha S.
(Knee Injury)
- There will not play in Ploiesti: Ludewig K.
(Inactive)
- We predict that Cluj will win today's game, with odds of 1.62.
- In the last 18 head-to-head matches, Cluj won 7 matches, drew 6 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 20:15. (average 1.1:0.8).
- Including home matches between the teams, Cluj won 4 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 7:3. (average 0.9:0.4).
How many head-to-head matches has CFR Cluj won against Petrolul Ploieşti?
CFR Cluj has won 5 of their last 7 head-to-head matches.
How many head-to-head matches has Petrolul Ploieşti won against CFR Cluj?
Petrolul Ploieşti has won 1 of their last 7 head-to-head matches.
What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
The latest head-to-head matches between CFR Cluj - Petrolul Ploieşti were as follows:
20.10.2025
Petrolul Ploieşti
-
CFR Cluj
1:0
22.02.2025
CFR Cluj
-
Petrolul Ploieşti
2:0
19.10.2024
Petrolul Ploieşti
-
CFR Cluj
0:0
03.02.2024
Petrolul Ploieşti
-
CFR Cluj
1:2
18.09.2023
CFR Cluj
-
Petrolul Ploieşti
1:0
Latest results of CFR Cluj
Latest results of Petrolul Ploieşti