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
Key match information
CFR Cluj played Petrolul 52 in Liga I (Romania). The match was played on 21 February 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
CFR Cluj: 5-0-0, 3.00 points/match. Petrolul 52: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
CFR Cluj scores 1.59 and concedes 1.41 goals per match. Petrolul 52 scores 0.78 and concedes 1.04. League average: 2.54 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: CFR Cluj 63%, Petrolul 52 41%. Over 2.5: CFR Cluj 56%, Petrolul 52 26%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 46%.
xG, shots and style
CFR Cluj has higher xG: 1.62 vs 1.24. CFR Cluj: 14.0 shots per match, Petrolul 52: 11.8.
Match halves
CFR Cluj: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.85. Petrolul 52: half-time lead 11%, second-half goals 0.48.
Goals by minute
CFR Cluj: 0-15 (8 goals). Petrolul 52: 61-75 (5 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Liga I: 2.54 goals per match, BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 46%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
CFR Cluj is 88% better for: last-5 form.
3 pts / match - CFR Cluj · 1.6 pts / match - 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 match.
1.59 goals / match - CFR Cluj · 0.78 goals / match - Petrolul 52
Petrolul 52 is 36% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.41 goals / match - CFR Cluj · 1.04 goals / match - Petrolul 52
CFR Cluj scores in 85% of matches (23 of 27 matches), while Petrolul 52 keeps a clean sheet in 26% (7 of 27 matches).
Petrolul 52 scores in 56% of matches (15 of 27 matches), while CFR Cluj keeps a clean sheet in 22% (6 of 27 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - CFR Cluj
Over / Under - Petrolul 52
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - CFR Cluj · 0.96 pts / match - Petrolul 52
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
CFR Cluj - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 44%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Petrolul 52 - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 11% of matches and wins 22%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 0.60 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
CFR Cluj
Petrolul 52
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▲ 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
Previous meeting: CFR Cluj 0 - 0 - 1 Petrolul 52. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.