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Sanatatea Cluj vs Petrolul

Romania Romania

Romanian Cup 2025/2026
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Match Events

26'
Leescu R.
46'
Sub
Leescu R. In: Dumitrache A.
Out: Leescu R.
46'
Sub
Krell S. In: Radulescu S.
Out: Krell S.

AI Match Summary

Petrolul in this Romanian Cup 2025/2026 tie, finishing 1-3. One-off knockout football delivers a decisive result.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

24%
Sanatatea Cluj
35%
Draws
41%
Petrolul
Draw rate projection: 35% Favored: Petrolul

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

41% / Low Confidence
  • Petrolul haven't matched Sanatatea Cluj's recent run of results.
  • Model puts this one close, with a 44% draw probability.
  • Sanatatea Cluj have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
  • Historical meetings favor Petrolul, who have won 2 of the last 2 encounters.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 31.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 14%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 67.8%
Sanatatea Cluj Clean Sheet 19%
Petrolul Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Sanatatea Cluj Petrolul
Matches Played 28 29
Wins 15 13
Draws 6 6
Losses 7 10
Goals Scored 1.54 1.45
Goals Conceded 0.71 1.41
Expected Goals (xG) 1.38 1.25
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Feb 10, 2026 Romanian Cup
Sanatatea Cluj vs Petrolul
1:3
Oct 30, 2019 Romanian Cup
Sanatatea Cluj vs Petrolul
0:7

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Sanatatea Cluj Compare

Top Goalscorer Paul D.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.06
Avg xA / game 0.69

Petrolul Compare

Top Goalscorer Hermann R.
2 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.14
Avg xA / game 0.69

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Sanatatea Cluj 36 / 100
Petrolul 20 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Sanatatea Cluj Petrolul

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Petrolul Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

H2H data points to 5.50 goals as a typical output.

Sanatatea Cluj scored in 75% of their last 28 games.

Petrolul let in goals in 76% of their last 29 matches.

Sanatatea Cluj went unbeaten in 4 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Sanatatea Cluj VS Petrolul
1.5 Goals Scored 1.63
0.88 Goals Conceded 1.25
75% Over 1.5 75%
25% Over 2.5 50%
25% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

Sanatatea Cluj

(Home)
25 Sept
Sanatatea Cluj
1 : 1
Baile Felix
22 Sept
Sanatatea Cluj
0 : 2
Baia Mare
19 Sept
Crisul Santandrei
0 : 2
Sanatatea Cluj
11 Sept
Sanatatea Cluj
0 : 0
Sighetu Marmatiei
05 Sept
Unirea Tasnad
1 : 1
Sanatatea Cluj
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Petrolul

(Away)
21 Sept
Petrolul
2 : 0
Miercurea Ciuc
14 Sept
FCSB
2 : 2
Petrolul
06 Sept
Petrolul
2 : 0
Corvinul Hunedoara
01 Sept
Universitatea Cluj
1 : 0
Petrolul
28 Aug
Universitatea Cluj
2 : 3
Petrolul
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League Standings (Group 1)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Campionii Arges 3 3 0 0 7:4 9
2 CFR Cluj 3 1 2 0 7:3 5
3 Rapid Bucuresti 3 1 1 1 6:3 4
4 CSC Dumbravita 3 1 0 2 3:7 3
5 Metaloglobus Bucharest 3 0 2 1 6:7 2
6 CSM Slatina 3 0 1 2 3:8 1
Promotion - Romanian Cup 2025/2026 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 2)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Univ. Craiova 3 2 1 0 10:3 7
2 Gloria Bistrita 3 2 0 1 4:4 6
3 FC UTA Arad 3 1 1 1 4:2 4
4 Petrolul 3 1 1 1 4:6 4
5 FCSB 3 1 1 1 5:6 4
6 Sanatatea Cluj 3 0 0 3 3:9 0
Promotion - Romanian Cup 2025/2026 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 3)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Universitatea Cluj 3 2 1 0 6:3 7
2 Metalul Buzau 3 2 0 1 9:6 6
3 Otelul 3 1 1 1 5:6 4
4 Miercurea Ciuc 3 1 1 1 6:2 4
5 Sepsi 3 0 2 1 2:3 2
6 Sporting Liesti 3 0 1 2 7:15 1
Promotion - Romanian Cup 2025/2026 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 4)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Dinamo Bucuresti 3 2 1 0 5:1 7
2 FC Hermannstadt 3 2 0 1 4:3 6
3 Farul Constanta 3 1 2 0 5:1 5
4 FC Botosani 3 1 1 1 5:6 4
5 Concordia 3 1 0 2 5:4 3
6 CS Din. Bucuresti 3 0 0 3 1:10 0
Promotion - Romanian Cup 2025/2026 (Play Offs)