Football Result

Verification of the Result Prediction

Power Comparison in the League

Team Formations

Estimated Goal Scoring Chance

Recent Matches before the game

H2H Record before the game

In a Romanian Liga 1 match held on 2025-08-09, Universitatea Cluj and Petrolul Ploiesti played to a 1-1 draw at Stadionul Municipal, Sibiu. Universitatea Cluj, playing a 4-3-1-2 formation, dominated possession with 66.6% but struggled to convert it into goals, only managing 1 shot on target out of 7 total shots. Petrolul Ploiesti, in a 4-3-3 setup, were more efficient, scoring once from 2 shots on target out of 6 total. Jovo Lukic scored for Universitatea Cluj in the 44th minute, while Bogran Marian equalized for Petrolul Ploiesti in the 71st minute. Both teams received two yellow cards each, and Petrolul committed slightly more fouls (14) compared to Universitatea Cluj (12).
The AI had predicted a Universitatea Cluj win, but the game ended in a draw, proving the prediction incorrect. While the AI didn't expect a balanced game, the statistics suggest a fairly even contest despite Cluj's possession advantage. Universitatea Cluj has been struggling lately with multiple draws and losses in their recent games. Petrolul Ploiesti's form is also inconsistent, with recent wins interspersed with losses. Historically, matches between these two teams have been closely contested, with several draws in recent encounters.
Looking ahead, Universitatea Cluj faces a tough away game against FC Farul Constanta, who are in good form with multiple wins. Petrolul Ploiesti will host Hermannstadt, a team that also draws a lot, so this may also mean a draw. Given both teams' recent form and the historical data, both teams need to improve their attacking efficiency to secure wins in their upcoming matches.