Universitatea Cluj vs Petrolul 52: match statistics
Universitatea Cluj vs Petrolul 52: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Universitatea Cluj played Petrolul 52 in Liga I (Romania). The match was played on 28 August 2026. Venue: Cluj Arena. Final score: 2:3.
Current form
Universitatea Cluj: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match. Petrolul 52: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Universitatea Cluj scores 1.40 and concedes 1.20 goals per match. Petrolul 52 scores 0.67 and concedes 1.33. League average: 2.35 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Universitatea Cluj 80%, Petrolul 52 17%. Over 2.5: Universitatea Cluj 80%, Petrolul 52 33%. League level: BTTS 44%, Over 2.5 44%.
xG, shots and style
Universitatea Cluj has higher xG: 1.67 vs 1.40. Universitatea Cluj: 15.4 shots per match, Petrolul 52: 13.2.
Match halves
Universitatea Cluj: half-time lead 40%, second-half goals 1.00. Petrolul 52: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.17.
Goals by minute
Universitatea Cluj: 31-45+ (2 goals). Petrolul 52: 31-45+ (2 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Liga I: 2.35 goals per match, BTTS 44%, Over 2.5 44%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 1-1-0. Average goals 1.50, BTTS 50%.
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
Universitatea Cluj boast a very strong home record: they have won all 3 matches, scoring an average of 2.00 goals per game. Petrolul 52 score just 0.67 goals per away match and have failed to find the net in 67% of such fixtures, which clearly limits their attacking potential. The hosts are also more clinical in front of goal, converting 14% of their shots compared with just 5% for the visitors, while their average xG stands at 1.56 versus 1.44 for Petrolul. Cluj’s defence is not flawless, as they allow opponents an xG of 1.77 and have yet to keep a clean sheet, but Petrolul concede an average of 2.00 goals away from home. The hosts’ superior goalscoring output, perfect home record and Petrolul’s poor away finishing all point towards a Universitatea Cluj victory.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The BTTS pick does not have a clear edge, as the season data shows Universitatea Cluj recording BTTS in 0% of matches and Petrolul 52 in 33%, compared with the league average of 44%. The hosts keep a clean sheet in 67% of matches, while the visitors have failed to score in 67% of their appearances, which significantly increases the risk of Petrolul drawing a blank. Both teams average just 0.67 goals per match this season and convert only 5% of their shots, despite generating xG figures of 1.36 and 1.44. The last five matches provide a more open signal, with Cluj recording BTTS in 80% of games and the teams conceding an average of 1.6 and 1.8 goals respectively. However, weak season-long attacking output and the hosts’ solid defence slightly favour BTTS - No, meaning that at least one team is expected not to score.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The strongest pick is Over 1.5 goals, as Universitatea Cluj averaged 2.8 total goals across their last five matches, while Petrolul 52 matches averaged as many as 3.0 goals. Both teams scored 1.2 goals per game during this period, while Cluj conceded 1.6 and Petrolul 1.8, which supports the likelihood of at least two goals. The chance creation potential is higher than their previous finishing output: the five-match average xG stands at 1.64 for the hosts and 1.40 for the visitors, with xG conceded at 1.70 and 1.78, respectively. Over 2.5 goals also has a case, having landed in 80% of Cluj’s and 60% of Petrolul’s last five matches; however, the lower league-season average of 2.38 goals makes Over 1.5 the safer option and the clearer value angle.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Universitatea Cluj were leading at half-time in 2 of their 3 matches so far, scoring an average of 0.67 goals before the break and conceding none, while Petrolul were trailing after 45 minutes in 2 of their 3 games and conceded an average of 1.33 goals during that period. The home side have also kept a clean sheet in 67% of their matches, whereas Petrolul have failed to do so on every occasion and allow opponents an average of 2.00 goals per game. Although the visitors’ xG stands at 1.44 compared with Cluj’s 1.36, their xG against is a high 1.89, indicating clear defensive vulnerability. Petrolul have the better results record across their last five matches, but Cluj scored an average of 0.80 goals after half-time in those games, while the visitors conceded 1.20, further strengthening the hosts’ chances of maintaining or extending their lead. The most likely outcome therefore remains Universitatea Cluj leading at the break and winning the match (1/1).
View first-half and second-half statisticsHalf-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
| Universitatea Cluj | Petrolul 52 | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 27% | 27% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.19 |
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 50% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / match - Universitatea Cluj · 1.2 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.
Universitatea Cluj is 109% better for: goals scored per match.
1.4 goals / match - Universitatea Cluj · 0.67 goals / match - Petrolul 52
Universitatea Cluj is 11% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.2 goals / match - Universitatea Cluj · 1.33 goals / match - Petrolul 52
Universitatea Cluj scores in 80% of matches (4 of 5 matches), while Petrolul 52 keeps a clean sheet in 33% (2 of 6 matches).
Petrolul 52 scores in 50% of matches (3 of 6 matches), while Universitatea Cluj keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 5 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 - Universitatea 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.
Petrolul 52 is 11% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.2 pts / match - Universitatea Cluj · 1.33 pts / match - Petrolul 52
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Universitatea Cluj - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 40% of matches and wins 60%. 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 33% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| 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 31-45 (2 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (2 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - 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
Universitatea 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
| Universitatea Cluj | Liga | Petrolul 52 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.60 | 2.35 | ▼ 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 80% | 44% | ▼ 17% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 80% | 44% | ▼ 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 33% | • 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 63% | ▲ 83% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 80% | 71% | ▼ 50% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): Universitatea Cluj 1 - 1 - 0 Petrolul 52. Average goals 1.50, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Universitatea Cluj vs Petrolul 52?
The Liga I match finished Universitatea Cluj 2:3 Petrolul 52. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Universitatea Cluj and Petrolul 52?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Universitatea Cluj won 1, Petrolul 52 won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Universitatea Cluj vs Petrolul 52?
Universitatea Cluj score 1.40 goals per game on average and Petrolul 52 0.67. The Liga I average is 2.35 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 80% of Universitatea Cluj's matches and 17% of Petrolul 52's.
What form are Universitatea Cluj and Petrolul 52 in?
Over the last 5 games Universitatea Cluj have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Petrolul 52 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Universitatea Cluj vs Petrolul 52?
The statistical background for Universitatea 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.