CFR Cluj vs Petrolul Ploieşti – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
2:1
21/02/2026 at 11:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • Superliga - Round 28
  • Where to Watch on TV:
croatiaCroatiaArena Sport 7, MAXtv To Go
romaniaRomaniaDigi Online, Digi Sport 1, Orange TV Go, Prima Sport 1, Prima TV

Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
1.300.51
Ball possession
65%35%
Total shots
269
Shots on target
83
Big chances
01
Corner kicks
63
Passes
85% (461/542)74% (221/299)
Yellow cards
41
Expected goals (xG)
1.300.51
xG on target (xGOT)
2.071.41
Total shots
269
Shots on target
83
Shots off target
114
Blocked shots
72
Shots inside the box
163
Shots outside the box
106
Hit the woodwork
01
Big chances
01
Corner kicks
63
Touches in opposition box
3314
Accurate through passes
00
Offsides
13
Free kicks
108
Passes
85% (461/542)74% (221/299)
Long passes
46% (27/59)32% (21/65)
Passes in final third
73% (147/201)60% (55/92)
Crosses
27% (8/30)27% (3/11)
Expected assists (xA)
1.220.86
Throw ins
237
Fouls
810
Tackles
75% (9/12)27% (4/15)
Duels won
4441
Clearances
2138
Interceptions
413
Errors leading to shot
01
Errors leading to goal
00
Goalkeeper saves
25
xGOT faced
1.412.07
Goals prevented
0.410.07

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. ,

Highlights

Chances of winning


CFR Cluj
57.7%
Draw
26.3%
Petrolul Ploieşti
16%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
57.7% 25.7% 16.6%

Our Initial ML Estimation

62.5% 23.7% 15.3%


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

    1 X 2 Marga
    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).
    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