Universitatea Cluj and Petrolul 52 face each other on Friday 08.28.2026, at 19:00 (UK Time), in a Liga 1 2026/27 match. The game will take place at Universitatea Cluj's home ground, the Cluj Arena.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Șepcile roșii and Găzarii, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Universitatea Cluj vs Petrolul 52
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Under 2.5 Goals
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Universitatea Cluj preview
Universitatea Cluj heads into the match with the following record in the Liga 1: in 5 matches, Șepcile roșii secured 3 victories, 0 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 1.8 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Șepcile roșii's 2026/27 season, the team has achieved a total of 25 victories so far.
Universitatea Cluj has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 72 goals, of which 7 were scored in the Liga 1, resulting in an average of 1.4 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Jovo Lukić, who has found the back of the net 18 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Issouf Macalou has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 14 assists.
On the defensive side, Universitatea Cluj has conceded 6 goals in the Liga 1 (an average of 1.2 per game) and 51 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1 per match in the 2026/27 campaign.
Petrolul 52 preview
Petrolul 52 comes into the game with 6 matches played so far in the Liga 1. They have secured 3 victories, 0 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 1.5 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026/27 season, the team has recorded 12 wins, 14 draws, and 19 losses.
Găzarii's attack has been highly effective, scoring 37 goals during this period. Of that total, 4 were netted in the Liga 1, with an average of 0.67 goals per game. The overall season average is 0.82.
Găzarii's offensive system is led by Gheorghe Teodor Grozav, the team's top scorer this season. The romanian forward has found the back of the net 7 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Gheorghe Teodor Grozav. The forward has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 8 goals with an average of 1.33 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 54 goals in 45 matches, averaging 1.2 per match.
Head to head: Universitatea Cluj vs Petrolul 52
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Universitatea Cluj
Romania - Liga I
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W L L |
1.2 |
| Home | W W D W D |
2.2 |
| Away | L L L D L |
0.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.6 | 3 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.4 | 2 | 0.5 |
| Conceded | 1.2 | 1 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 80% | 100% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 0% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 40% | 67% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.67 | 1.56 | 1.83 |
|
xGA
|
1.63 | 1.77 | 1.43 |
Petrolul 52
Romania - Liga I
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W L L |
1.2 |
| Home | L W W L D |
1.4 |
| Away | W L L D L |
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 67% | 33% |
| Goals | 2 | 1.33 | 2.67 |
| Scored | 0.67 | 0.67 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 1.33 | 0.67 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 17% | 0% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 67% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 33% | 67% |
| 1st to Score | 40% | 67% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.4 | 1.36 | 1.44 |
|
xGA
|
1.7 | 1.51 | 1.89 |
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