Petrolul Ploiesti (home)
- Petrolul Ploiesti sit 14th in the 2025/2026 Liga I with just 9 points from 12 matches so far.
- Our SC FC Petrolul Ploiesti vs CFR 1907 Cluj prediction is influenced by the fact that Petrolul Ploiesti have lost four of their last five games, with their sole victory coming away against FC Arges Pitesti.
- Eugen Neagoe took over Petrolul Ploiesti on 23rd September 2025 and the team have lost both of their last 2 home matches.
CFR 1907 Cluj (away)
- CFR 1907 Cluj are 12th with 12 points from 11 matches.
- This SC FC Petrolul Ploiesti vs CFR 1907 Cluj betting tips preview takes into account that CFR 1907 Cluj are unbeaten in five matches (W1, D4) but haven’t won on the road in the 2025-2026 Liga I (D3, L1).
- Andrea Mandorlini took the reins at CFR 1907 on 23rd August 2025.
- Mandorlini has been working on transitioning CFR away from their previous high-rolling approach, which was based around their wing backs and involved a lot of transitions.
- His Italian influence has brought more structure to the side and the focus has been on making the club more solid at the back and better at controlling games.
Head-to-Head
CFR 1907 Cluj have won four of the last five head-to-head meetings in Liga 1, with the other ending in a tie.
Key Players
- Petrolul are typically a deep-block side that focuses on being compact, solid at the back and then looking to counter-attack or score from set-piece scenarios.
- Adi Chica-Rosa is the top scorer for the Ploiesti-based club in the 2025/2026 season with two goals from 12 appearances, and both of those have come in their last five.
- Lindon Emerllahu has been the most prolific player for CFR 1907 with three goals from eight 2025/2026 Liga I appearances, and he will be the most dangerous player on the field on Monday.
Betting Insights
- The away side are the favorites with odds of 1.98 to win, while Petrolul come in at 3.66.
- With neither club scoring freely and the under 2.5 goals market coming in at 1.7, we're going for under 2.5. The SC FC Petrolul Ploiesti vs CFR 1907 Cluj betting tips should therefore lean towards a low-scoring game.
Prediction
- It will be a tight game, with Petrolul looking to frustrate the visitors and CFR Cluj having to force the play.
- Prediction: Under 2.5 goals - and CFR 1907 Cluj likely to take the points.
