Petrolul 52 vs Universitatea Cluj: match statistics
Petrolul 52 vs Universitatea Cluj: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Petrolul 52 played Universitatea Cluj in Liga I (Romania). The match was played on 14 December 2025. Final score: 0:1.
Current form
Petrolul 52: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match. Universitatea Cluj: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Petrolul 52 scores 0.79 and concedes 0.95 goals per match. Universitatea Cluj scores 1.26 and concedes 1.00. League average: 2.52 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Petrolul 52 37%, Universitatea Cluj 47%. Over 2.5: Petrolul 52 26%, Universitatea Cluj 42%. League level: BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 46%.
xG, shots and style
Universitatea Cluj has higher xG: 1.38 vs 1.19. Petrolul 52: 11.4 shots per match, Universitatea Cluj: 12.3.
Match halves
Petrolul 52: half-time lead 11%, second-half goals 0.42. Universitatea Cluj: half-time lead 42%, second-half goals 0.68.
Goals by minute
Petrolul 52: 31-45+ (3 goals). Universitatea Cluj: 31-45+ (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Liga I: 2.52 goals per match, BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 46%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 100%.
Half-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
| Petrolul 52 | Universitatea Cluj | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 23% | 28% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.36 |
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.
Universitatea Cluj is 67% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Petrolul 52 · 2 pts / match - Universitatea Cluj
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.
Universitatea Cluj is 59% better for: goals scored per match.
0.79 goals / match - Petrolul 52 · 1.26 goals / match - Universitatea Cluj
Petrolul 52 is 5% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.95 goals / match - Petrolul 52 · 1 goals / match - Universitatea Cluj
Petrolul 52 scores in 53% of matches (10 of 19 matches), while Universitatea Cluj keeps a clean sheet in 32% (6 of 19 matches).
Universitatea Cluj scores in 68% of matches (13 of 19 matches), while Petrolul 52 keeps a clean sheet in 32% (6 of 19 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 - Petrolul 52
Over / Under - Universitatea Cluj
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.
Universitatea Cluj is 68% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / match - Petrolul 52 · 1.68 pts / match - Universitatea Cluj
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Petrolul 52 - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 11% of matches and wins 21%. 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.
Universitatea Cluj - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 42% of matches and wins 37%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.6 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +2 |
* 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 31-45 (3 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* 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
Petrolul 52
Universitatea Cluj
* 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
| Petrolul 52 | Liga | Universitatea Cluj | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 1.74 | 2.52 | ▼ 2.26 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 37% | 53% | ▼ 47% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 26% | 46% | ▼ 42% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 32% | 28% | ▲ 32% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 47% | 70% | ▼ 58% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 68% | 74% | ▲ 84% |
^ 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: Petrolul 52 0 - 1 - 0 Universitatea Cluj. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Petrolul 52 vs Universitatea Cluj?
The Liga I match finished Petrolul 52 0:1 Universitatea Cluj. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Petrolul 52 vs Universitatea Cluj?
Petrolul 52 score 0.79 goals per game on average and Universitatea Cluj 1.26. The Liga I average is 2.52 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 37% of Petrolul 52's matches and 47% of Universitatea Cluj's.
What form are Petrolul 52 and Universitatea Cluj in?
Over the last 5 games Petrolul 52 have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Universitatea Cluj 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Petrolul 52 vs Universitatea Cluj?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Petrolul 52 vs Universitatea Cluj: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.