CFR Cluj vs Petrolul 52: match statistics
CFR Cluj is in significantly better form, having won four of their last five matches and averaging 2.6 points per game. The hosts boast an impressive home record with a 54% win rate and average 2 goals scored per match, backed by an xG advantage (1.9 vs 1.3). Petrolul 52 are performing poorly on the road, with just a 15% win rate, averaging 0.85 goals scored and a high draw percentage (54%). The difference in offensive quality is clear: CFR Cluj average 16.77 shots per game at home, while Petrolul manage only 8.77 away. Possession also favors the hosts (51% vs 40%), which, combined with their current winning streak, makes them the clear favorite for this encounter.
CFR Cluj vs Petrolul 52: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
CFR Cluj played against Petrolul 52 in Liga I (Romania). The game was played on February 21, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
CFR Cluj has 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 3.00 points per game. Petrolul 52 has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
CFR Cluj scores 1.59 goals per game and allows 1.41. Petrolul 52 scores 0.78 and allows 1.04. Games in this league average 2.54 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 63% of CFR Cluj's games and 41% of Petrolul 52's. The Over 2.5 rates are 56% and 26%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 46% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
CFR Cluj has the higher season xG average, 1.62 to 1.24 per game. CFR Cluj takes 14.0 shots per game, while Petrolul 52 takes 11.8.
First-half and second-half trends
CFR Cluj leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.85 goals per game after halftime. Petrolul 52 leads at halftime in 11% and scores 0.48 after halftime.
When the teams score
CFR Cluj's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (8 goals). For Petrolul 52, it is minutes 61-75 (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga I games average 2.54 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 46% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
CFR Cluj is in significantly better form, having won four of their last five matches and averaging 2.6 points per game. The hosts boast an impressive home record with a 54% win rate and average 2 goals scored per match, backed by an xG advantage (1.9 vs 1.3). Petrolul 52 are performing poorly on the road, with just a 15% win rate, averaging 0.85 goals scored and a high draw percentage (54%). The difference in offensive quality is clear: CFR Cluj average 16.77 shots per game at home, while Petrolul manage only 8.77 away. Possession also favors the hosts (51% vs 40%), which, combined with their current winning streak, makes them the clear favorite for this encounter.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| CFR Cluj | Petrolul 52 | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 42% | 24% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.10 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.27 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
CFR Cluj is 88% better for: last-5 form.
3 pts / game - CFR Cluj · 1.6 pts / game - Petrolul 52
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
CFR Cluj is 104% better for: goals scored per game.
1.59 goals / game - CFR Cluj · 0.78 goals / game - Petrolul 52
Petrolul 52 is 36% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.41 goals / game - CFR Cluj · 1.04 goals / game - Petrolul 52
CFR Cluj scores in 85% of games (23 of 27 meczów), while Petrolul 52 keeps a clean sheet in 26% (7 of 27 meczów).
Petrolul 52 scores in 56% of games (15 of 27 meczów), while CFR Cluj keeps a clean sheet in 22% (6 of 27 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - CFR Cluj
Over / Under - Petrolul 52
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
CFR Cluj is 47% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.41 pts / game - CFR Cluj · 0.96 pts / game - Petrolul 52
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
CFR Cluj - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 44%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Petrolul 52 - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 11% of games and wins 22%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 100% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
CFR Cluj
Petrolul 52
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Liga I).
Teams vs league
| CFR Cluj | Liga | Petrolul 52 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.00 | 2.54 | ▼ 1.81 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 63% | 51% | ▼ 41% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 56% | 46% | ▼ 26% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 22% | 28% | ▼ 26% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 78% | 70% | ▼ 48% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 81% | 74% | • 74% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from CFR Cluj's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Petrolul 52. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of CFR Cluj vs Petrolul 52?
The Liga I match finished CFR Cluj 2:1 Petrolul 52. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before CFR Cluj vs Petrolul 52?
CFR Cluj score 1.59 goals per game on average and Petrolul 52 0.78. The Liga I average is 2.54 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 63% of CFR Cluj's matches and 41% of Petrolul 52's.
What form are CFR Cluj and Petrolul 52 in?
Over the last 5 games CFR Cluj have a 5-0-0 record (3.00 points per game) and Petrolul 52 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for CFR Cluj vs Petrolul 52?
The statistical background for CFR Cluj vs Petrolul 52 — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.