Welcome to the show! Today's leading roles are Petrolul 52 and Universitatea Cluj, 3 points is the target and 90 minutes the length.
- Petrolul 52 is in the best form (5-0-1) in Liga 2
- Universitatea Cluj have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
Both sides have had enough rest since their previous competitive action. Let's trust this will be an enthusiastic fixture!
Petrolul 52 form and stats
Petrolul 52 have been outstanding at home so far in the Liga 2 with 8 wins, 0 draws and only 0 losses. Petrolul has won so many consecutive home games (eight in a row) that they struggle to remember the last time points were lost here at Stadionul Ilie Oană. We remember; it was CSM Iasi.
Petrolul faced defeat in their previous match, away at Hermannstadt (0-1).
Before that game, the 1-0 home victory against Concordia Chiajna.The hosts are modest favourites in this match, with the bookmakers estimating the chance of a home win at about 50% +- five percent. It's interesting to look at how Petrolul have performed under similar circumstances, so here are some numbers: When modest favourites like this (we found nine games) they have won four times, drawn one and lost four.
Petrolul are an "over 2,5 goals" team alone here at Stadionul Ilie Oană in their league games, having scored an impressive 20 goals in 8 matches. Defensively Petrolul have been outstanding, conceding less than half a goal on average per home game in the league (1 in 8 games). For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above. It's worth mentioning that 1 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 home matches.
Universitatea Cluj form and stats
The visitors are W4-D0-L3 on the road this term. That's in the Liga 2.
Universitatea might have something to prove in this game as they lost at home in their previous match. Astra proved too strong as Universitatea Cluj slumped to a 1-2 defeat in front of their own fans at Cluj Arena.
Before that one, a nice away victory 1-0 at CSA Steaua Bucureşti.We have checked recent matches where Universitatea Cluj have had similar odds to win. Win-draw-lose statistics from those four games were one victory, two draws and one defeat.
Universitatea has displayed an ability to score goals in away matches in the league this season, 11 goals from 7 games. It's worth mentioning that 6 of these goals has been scored in their last three away matches. As opposed to that, Universitatea have seen the ball go into their own net 9 times on the road.
Head 2 Head
Numbers for the former four meetings featuring these two sides are: two wins for Petrolul 52, zero draws and two wins for Universitatea Cluj. Over 2,5 goals: three times; under 2,5 goals: one game.Top Goalscorers
  S. Diarra 9 goals |  A. Vajushi 6 goals |  A. Hofman 6 goals |
Petrolul 52 missing players
Universitatea Cluj missing players
| Petrolul 52 | Universitatea Cluj | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 15 | 8 | 3 | Played | P | 3 | 7 | 15 |
| 13 | 8 | 3 | Won | W | 2 | 4 | 11 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 34 | 20 | 5 | Scored | S | 3 | 11 | 25 |
| 5 | 1 | 0 | Conceded | C | 3 | 9 | 13 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 80% | 88% | 67% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 33% | 71% | 67% |
| 47% | 38% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 33% | 57% | 53% |
| 27% | 25% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 33% | 29% | 20% |
| 7% | 12% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 14% | 7% |
| 20% | 12% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 33% | 29% | 33% |
| 67% | 88% | 100% | Clean Sheets | C S | 67% | 57% | 60% |
| 13% | 0% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 14% | 7% |
| 4.9 | 5.8 | 4.7 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 4 | 3.4 | 5.4 |
| 3.5 | 4.1 | 5 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 3.7 | 4.1 | 3.6 |
| 1.9 | 2.1 | 2.7 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.1 |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 11.7 | 11.9 | 7.3 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 8.3 | 10.6 | 12.2 |
| 5.2 | 5.8 | 3 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3.7 | 5 | 5.2 |
| 44% | 43% | 56% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 27% | 31% | 30% |
| 7.5 | 6.2 | 7 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 11 | 9.7 | 8.8 |
| 2.3 | 1.8 | 1 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.5 |
- Petrolul 52 have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- Petrolul 52 have scored in all their home matches so far.
- Petrolul 52 have the most clean sheets (10) in Liga 2
- Petrolul 52 have the most clean sheets (7) at home in Liga 2
- Petrolul 52 have the most points (24) at home in Liga 2
- Petrolul 52 have the most scored goals in the second half (22) in Liga 2
- Petrolul 52 have the the best goal difference (+19) at home in Liga 2
- Petrolul 52 have the the best goal difference (+29) in Liga 2
- Petrolul 52 have won all their matches at home so far.
- Petrolul 52 haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Petrolul 52 is in the best form (5-0-1) in Liga 2
- Universitatea Cluj have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Universitatea Cluj have won significantly less corners away then at home.
- Universitatea Cluj haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Petrolul 52 | 15 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 34 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 29 | 39 |
| 2 | Hermannstadt | 15 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 33 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 4 | 21 | 34 |
| 3 | Universitatea Cluj | 15 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 25 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 33 |
| 4 | Concordia Chiajna | 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 17 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 11 | 31 |
| 4 | Corona Brasov | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | SCM Gloria Buzau | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 39 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 22 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 7 | 28 | 28 |
| 6 | CSA Steaua Bucureşti | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 19 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 25 |
| 7 | Csikszereda | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 24 | 21 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 23 |
| 8 | Metaloglobus | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 19 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 10 | -1 | 22 |
| 9 | Viitorul Selimbar | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 21 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 13 | -3 | 22 |
| 10 | Unirea Slobozia | 15 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 19 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 21 |
| 11 | Ripensia Timisoara | 15 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
| 12 | CSM Iasi | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 20 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 20 |
| 13 | Sirineasa | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 9 | -2 | 20 |
| 14 | Unirea Dej | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 19 |
| 15 | ASU Poli Timişoara | 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 22 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 13 | -6 | 17 |
| 16 | Brasov Steagul Renast | 15 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 26 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 9 | -16 | 9 |
| 17 | Unirea Constanta | 15 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 40 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 25 | -29 | 8 |
| 18 | Astra | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 17 | 20 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 8 | -3 | 5 |
| 19 | Dunarea Calarasi | 15 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 9 | 32 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 15 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 17 | -23 | 4 |
| 20 | Dacia Unirea Braila | 15 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 6 | 45 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 20 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 25 | -39 | 2 |