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Universitatea Cluj vs Petrolul
Romania
Romanian Cup Cluj Arena, Cluj-Napoca 
Match Events
35'
35'
Papp P.
37'
37'
Chintes A.
43'
43'
Sub
Gheorghita A. In: Chipciu A.
Out: Gheorghita A.
AI Match Summary
First leg ended 1-0. This leg finished 1-0.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
40%
15%
45%
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Petrolul
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
40%
/ Low Confidence
- Form's been kind to Universitatea Cluj lately — more wins on the board than Petrolul.
- Model puts this one close, with a 39% draw probability.
- Universitatea Cluj have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
- Historical meetings favor Universitatea Cluj, who have won 2 of the last 5 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 38%
Over 4.5 Goals 17%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 71%
Universitatea Cluj Clean Sheet 14%
Petrolul Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Universitatea Cluj | Petrolul |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 32 | 29 |
| Wins | 15 | 12 |
| Draws | 4 | 7 |
| Losses | 13 | 10 |
| Goals Scored | 1.31 | 1.38 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.31 | 1.41 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.31 | 1.63 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Sep 1, 2026 Romanian Cup
Universitatea Cluj vs Petrolul
1:0
Aug 28, 2026 Superliga
Universitatea Cluj vs Petrolul
2:3
Dec 14, 2025 Superliga
Petrolul vs Universitatea Cluj
0:1
Aug 9, 2025 Superliga
Universitatea Cluj vs Petrolul
1:1
Dec 14, 2024 Superliga
Universitatea Cluj vs Petrolul
4:1
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Universitatea Cluj Compare
Top Goalscorer Macalou I.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.01
Avg xA / game 0.66
Petrolul Compare
Avg xG / game 1.48
Avg xA / game 0.91
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Universitatea Cluj 30 / 100
Petrolul 30 / 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
Universitatea Cluj Petrolul
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Universitatea Cluj Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Universitatea Cluj's goal record stands at 69% scoring rate across 32 recent games.
Petrolul let in goals in 76% of their last 29 matches.
Games between these two average 2.80 goals.
Universitatea Cluj has registered 3 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.
Scoring Trends
Universitatea Cluj VS Petrolul
1.13 Goals Scored 1.38
1.88 Goals Conceded 1.5
75% Over 1.5 75%
75% Over 2.5 50%
38% Over 3.5 38%
Recent Form & Match History
Universitatea Cluj
(Home) 20 Sept
Voluntari
0 : 2 Universitatea Cluj
14 Sept
Universitatea Cluj
3 : 0 Otelul
07 Sept
Univ. Craiova
4 : 0 Universitatea Cluj
01 Sept
Universitatea Cluj
1 : 0 Petrolul
28 Aug
Universitatea Cluj
2 : 3 Petrolul
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14 Sept
Universitatea Cluj
3 : 0 Otelul
01 Sept
Universitatea Cluj
1 : 0 Petrolul
28 Aug
Universitatea Cluj
2 : 3 Petrolul
17 Aug
Universitatea Cluj
2 : 1 FC UTA Arad
03 Aug
Universitatea Cluj
2 : 1 FC Botosani
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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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14 Sept
FCSB
2 : 2 Petrolul
01 Sept
Universitatea Cluj
1 : 0 Petrolul
28 Aug
Universitatea Cluj
2 : 3 Petrolul
18 Aug
CSM Resita
2 : 3 Petrolul
14 Aug
Voluntari
1 : 2 Petrolul
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League Standings (Group 1)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC UTA Arad | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 2 | Rapid Bucuresti | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 3 | Corvinul Hunedoara | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 4 | FC Botosani | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 5 | Politehnica Timisoara | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
| 6 | Minerul Lupeni | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | 0 |
Promotion - Romanian Cup (Play Offs)
League Standings (Group 2)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Concordia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5:2 | 3 |
| 2 | CFR Cluj | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 3 |
| 3 | Universitatea Cluj | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 4 | Petrolul | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 5 | Sepsi | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | 0 |
| 6 | Progresul Spartac | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:5 | 0 |
Promotion - Romanian Cup (Play Offs)
League Standings (Group 3)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FCSB | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5:0 | 3 |
| 2 | Miercurea Ciuc | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 3 | FC Bihor | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 4 | CSM Corona Brasov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 5 | Gloria Bistrita | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
| 6 | Campionii Arges | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:5 | 0 |
Promotion - Romanian Cup (Play Offs)
League Standings (Group 4)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dinamo Bucuresti | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 3 |
| 2 | Univ. Craiova | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 3 | Voluntari | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 4 | FC Bacau | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 5 | Chindia Targoviste | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 6 | Sporting Liesti | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:4 | 0 |
Promotion - Romanian Cup (Play Offs)
