Petrolul Ploiesti vs CFR 1907 Cluj: prediction and stats
Liga IRegular Season - 14Kick-off on October 31, 2026 at 05:00 PM (UTC)Stadionul Ilie Oană, Ploieşti
The Footlab model makes Petrolul Ploiesti the favourite at 37%, against 28% for a draw and 35% for CFR 1907 Cluj. The most likely score is 1-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Petrolul Ploiesti vs CFR 1907 Cluj?
CFR 1907 Cluj starts as the favourite with a 143-point Elo edge (1,823 vs 1,680).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Petrolul Ploiesti have 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 defeats; CFR 1907 Cluj have 4, 6 and 5.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Rapid(home) | 0-2 | Liga I |
| Aug 18, 2026 | CSM Reşiţa(away) | 3-2 | Cupa României |
| Aug 14, 2026 | FC Voluntari(away) | 2-1 | Liga I |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Oţelul(home) | 1-0 | Liga I |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Universitatea Craiova(away) | 0-4 | Liga I |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | FCSB(home) | 1-0 | Liga I |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Corvinul Hunedoara(away) | 0-3 | Liga I |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Tromso(away) | 1-2 | UEFA Europa Conference League |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Tromso(home) | 0-5 | UEFA Europa Conference League |
| Aug 2, 2026 | Rapid(away) | 1-3 | Liga I |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Petrolul Ploiesti win(s), 1 draw(s), 4 CFR 1907 Cluj win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2026 | CFR 1907 Cluj 2-1 Petrolul Ploiesti | Liga I |
| Oct 20, 2025 | Petrolul Ploiesti 1-0 CFR 1907 Cluj | Liga I |
| Feb 22, 2025 | CFR 1907 Cluj 2-0 Petrolul Ploiesti | Liga I |
| Oct 19, 2024 | Petrolul Ploiesti 0-0 CFR 1907 Cluj | Liga I |
| Feb 3, 2024 | Petrolul Ploiesti 1-2 CFR 1907 Cluj | Liga I |
| Sep 18, 2023 | CFR 1907 Cluj 1-0 Petrolul Ploiesti | Liga I |
Last archived meeting: CFR 1907 Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti on Feb 21, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Petrolul Ploiesti score 1.3 and concede 1.6 goals per match over their last 15; CFR 1907 Cluj score 1.1 and concede 1.3. The model gives a 49% probability of over 2.5 goals and 54% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrolul Ploiesti | 1.3 | 1.6 | 3 | 8/15 | 7/15 |
| CFR 1907 Cluj | 1.1 | 1.3 | 6 | 7/15 | 7/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Petrolul Ploiesti sit 10th in Liga I (9 points from 6 matches) and CFR 1907 Cluj sit 12th (6 points from 5 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Petrolul Ploiesti | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 9 |
| 12 | CFR 1907 Cluj | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 6 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Petrolul Ploiesti vs CFR 1907 Cluj?
- The Footlab model makes Petrolul Ploiesti the favourite at 37%, against 28% for a draw and 35% for CFR 1907 Cluj.
- Where and when is Petrolul Ploiesti vs CFR 1907 Cluj played?
- Petrolul Ploiesti vs CFR 1907 Cluj is played on October 31, 2026 at 05:00 PM (UTC) at Stadionul Ilie Oană, in the Liga I.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 49% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.