Our CFR Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti Prediction: 2-1
CFR Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti in the Romania Liga I is scheduled for an 16:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday February 21, 2026. A 2-1 win for the home side is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks promising given both teams’ recent scoring records.
Our prediction is supported by key performance data, betting odds and match insights — everything you need is right below to make smarter bets.
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Recent Form Insights
CFR Cluj's Last Match – AFC Hermannstadt vs CFR Cluj
CFR Cluj must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 1-0 Romania Liga I victory over AFC Hermannstadt in their last outing. In that match, CFR Cluj recorded 50% possession, attempting 11 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Hermannstadt | 50% | 9 (5) | - | 40 |
 CFR Cluj | 50% | 11 (5) | 0.12 | 32 |
Petrolul Ploiesti's Last Match – Petrolul Ploiesti vs FC Arges Pitesti
Petrolul Ploiesti will hope to extend their good run following a 2-1 Romania Liga I win against FC Arges Pitesti on February 13. In that match, Petrolul Ploiesti saw 56% of the ball and created 9 goal attempts, with 7 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Petrolul Ploiesti | 56% | 9 (7) | 1.42 | 56 |
 FC Arges Pitesti | 44% | 2 (1) | 0.71 | 37 |
CFR Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti Stats
Key Stats
| CFR Cluj | Petrolul Ploiesti | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.61 | Attacking Strength | 0.63 |
| 1.25 | Defence Strength | 0.8 |
| 2.5 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 8/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
CFR Cluj are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Petrolul Ploiesti average 1.1 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
CFR Cluj 19-9
Petrolul Ploiesti 11-14
What are the odds for this match?
CFR Cluj to win: @1.571
Draw: @3.4
Petrolul Ploiesti to win: @6
Lineups
CFR Cluj (4-3-3) : Mihai Popa, Aly Abeid, Sheriff Sinyan, Matei Cristian Ilie, Mario Camora, Karlo Muhar, Damjan Djokovic, Alexandru Paun, Lorenzo Biliboc, Alibek Aliev Aliyevich, Meriton Korenica
Petrolul Ploiesti (3-4-3) : Raul Balbarau, Yohan Roche, Paul Papp, Franjo Prce, Ricardinho, Marco Dulca, Tommi Jyry, Andres Dumitrescu, Alin Botogan, Adi Chica-Rosa, Valentin Gheorghe
CS U Craiova 
Dinamo Bucharest 
Rapid Bucuresti 
Universitatea Cluj 
CFR Cluj 
FC Arges Pitesti 
FCSB 
FC Botosani 
ACS UTA Batrana Doamna 
Otelul Galati 
Farul Constanta 
Petrolul Ploiesti 
FK Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc 
FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia 
AFC Hermannstadt 
Metaloglobus Bucuresti