Petrolul Ploiesti - CFR Cluj prediction 31 October 2026

Our Petrolul Ploiesti vs CFR Cluj prediction for this Liga I match on Oct 31 at 17:00 points to a tight contest where the home side holds a slight edge. Based on form, head-to-head stats, and league table positions, Petrolul Ploiesti has a 40% chance of winning, the draw is at 35%, and CFR Cluj has a 25% chance.

Team Form

Petrolul Ploiesti come into this match with a mixed record in their last five outings: W, D, D, L, L. Their most recent result was a 3-1 away win against FC Botosani on Oct 23. Before that, they drew 1-1 at home to Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe twice, on Oct 19 and Oct 17. They suffered a 3-1 defeat at FCV Farul Constanta on Oct 11 and a 1-0 friendly loss at Chindia Targoviste on Oct 3.

CFR Cluj's last five results read L, W, L, W, L. They lost 1-0 at UTA Arad on Oct 18, beat Champions Argesul Pitesti 1-0 away on Oct 12, lost 3-1 at home to Universitatea Cluj on Oct 8, beat FC Botosani 3-1 at home on Sep 19, and lost 3-1 at Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe on Sep 12.

Head-to-Head Record

The head-to-head record heavily favors CFR Cluj, with 7 wins to Petrolul Ploiesti's 1, and 1 draw in their last 9 meetings. The most recent clash on Feb 21 saw CFR Cluj win 2-1 at home. However, Petrolul Ploiesti won the previous encounter 1-0 at home on Oct 20, 2025. The last four results are: CFR Cluj 2-1 Petrolul Ploiesti (Feb 21), Petrolul Ploiesti 1-0 CFR Cluj (Oct 20, 2025), CFR Cluj 2-0 Petrolul Ploiesti (Feb 22, 2025), and a 0-0 draw on Oct 19, 2024.

League Table Positions

In the Liga I overall standings, Petrolul Ploiesti sit 4th with 23 points from 13 matches (7 wins, 2 draws, 4 losses). CFR Cluj are 9th with 17 points (5 wins, 2 draws, 6 losses). At home, Petrolul Ploiesti are 6th with 13 points from 6 games (4 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss). CFR Cluj's away form places them 8th with 6 points from 7 games (2 wins, 5 losses).

Win Probability: Petrolul Ploiesti or CFR Cluj?

Petrolul Ploiesti has a 40% chance of winning, the draw is at 35%, and CFR Cluj has a 25% chance. These probabilities are derived from the available odds (home 2.72, draw 2.05, away 2.78), adjusted for the bookmaker margin and then weighted by team form and league position. Petrolul Ploiesti's stronger overall standing (4th vs 9th) and solid home record (4-1-1) boost their chances, while CFR Cluj's poor away form (2-0-5) and lower table position reduce theirs. The head-to-head history suggests CFR Cluj often perform well in this fixture, which keeps their probability from being lower, but current form and home advantage tip the balance toward Petrolul Ploiesti.

Odds & Match Prediction

Bookmakers offer tight odds for this match. One bookmaker lists home win at 2.72, draw at 2.05, and away win at 2.78. Another has 2.62, 2.10, and 2.80. A third shows 2.60, 2.86, and 1.12. The draw is priced as the most likely single outcome by some bookmakers, reflecting the competitive nature of this fixture. Based on the stats, Petrolul Ploiesti are the more probable winners, but a draw is a very realistic result given the odds and recent H2H tightness.