Universitatea Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti

9 August 2025 · Romanian SuperLiga · 2025/26 · Referee Rares George Vidican

Full time 1 – 1

Half-time: 1–0

  • J. Lukić 44’
  • B. Marian 71’

Match summary

Universitatea Cluj and Petrolul Ploiesti drew 1-1. Universitatea Cluj led 1-0 at half-time.

J. Lukić put Universitatea Cluj ahead in the 44th minute and B. Marian equalised in the 71st minute.

Universitatea Cluj had the better of the chances, with 0.75 expected goals (xG) from 7 shots to Petrolul Ploiesti's 0.24 from 6.

Match stats

67% Possession 33%
7 Shots 6
1 Shots on target 2
3 Corners 2
611 Passes 300
86.1% Pass accuracy 74.3%
17 Tackles 25
12 Fouls 14
2 Yellow cards 2
1 Offsides 1

Key events

Universitatea Cluj Petrolul Ploiesti
Kick-off
43’
G. GrozavShot on target
J. LukićLeft foot shot1-0 (Universitatea Cluj)
44’
Half-time1-0
Second half underway
60’
B. DoukansyD. Radu
60’
B. MarianA. Boțogan
63’
Ricardinho
I. MacalouJ. Lukić
66’
M. SilvaD. Mikanović
67’
A. FábryD. Nistor
67’
69’
P. Papp
71’
B. MarianLeft foot shot1-1 (Petrolul Ploiesti)
76’
A. Chică-RoșăK. Doumtsios
76’
S. HancaT. Jyry
A. ArteanA. Murgia
76’
A. TricăO. Bic
80’
A. Chipciu
84’
I. Macalou
86’
90+1’
P. DavidK. Ludewig
Full-time1-1

How the chances added up

Running total of expected goals (xG) for each side through the match. xG rates each chance by how often similar shots are scored. A goal is marked where it was scored.

0.0 0.5 1.0 0’ 15’ 30’ 45’ 60’ 75’ 90’ HT 0.75 0.24 44’ J. Lukić (Universitatea Cluj), 1-0 44’ 71’ B. Marian (Petrolul Ploiesti), 1-1 71’ 0.0 0.5 1.0 0’ 15’ 30’ 45’ 60’ 75’ 90’ HT 0.75 0.24 44’ J. Lukić (Universitatea Cluj), 1-0 Lukić 44’ 71’ B. Marian (Petrolul Ploiesti), 1-1 Marian 71’
Universitatea Cluj 0.75 xGPetrolul Ploiesti 0.24 xG Goal

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Shot map

Every shot and where it was taken from.

 Petrolul Ploiesti attacking Universitatea Cluj attacking 
42’ M. Thiam (Universitatea Cluj), open play, 0.31 xG, off target 44’ J. Lukić (Universitatea Cluj), open play, 0.30 xG, goal 43’ G. Grozav (Petrolul Ploiesti), open play, 0.06 xG, saved 71’ B. Marian (Petrolul Ploiesti), open play, 0.05 xG, goal 34’ G. Grozav (Petrolul Ploiesti), open play, 0.04 xG, blocked 55’ G. Simion (Universitatea Cluj), open play, 0.04 xG, off target 78’ G. Grozav (Petrolul Ploiesti), direct free kick, 0.04 xG, blocked 65’ J. Lukić (Universitatea Cluj), from a corner, 0.04 xG, blocked 8’ D. Nistor (Universitatea Cluj), open play, 0.03 xG, off target 29’ A. Boțogan (Petrolul Ploiesti), from a corner, 0.03 xG, off target 46’ D. Nistor (Universitatea Cluj), open play, 0.02 xG, off target 29’ K. Ludewig (Petrolul Ploiesti), open play, 0.02 xG, blocked 40’ G. Simion (Universitatea Cluj), open play, 0.02 xG, off target 42’ M. Thiam (Universitatea Cluj), open play, 0.31 xG, off target 44’ J. Lukić (Universitatea Cluj), open play, 0.30 xG, goal 43’ G. Grozav (Petrolul Ploiesti), open play, 0.06 xG, saved 71’ B. Marian (Petrolul Ploiesti), open play, 0.05 xG, goal 34’ G. Grozav (Petrolul Ploiesti), open play, 0.04 xG, blocked 78’ G. Grozav (Petrolul Ploiesti), direct free kick, 0.04 xG, blocked 55’ G. Simion (Universitatea Cluj), open play, 0.04 xG, off target 65’ J. Lukić (Universitatea Cluj), from a corner, 0.04 xG, blocked 29’ A. Boțogan (Petrolul Ploiesti), from a corner, 0.03 xG, off target 8’ D. Nistor (Universitatea Cluj), open play, 0.03 xG, off target 29’ K. Ludewig (Petrolul Ploiesti), open play, 0.02 xG, blocked 46’ D. Nistor (Universitatea Cluj), open play, 0.02 xG, off target 40’ G. Simion (Universitatea Cluj), open play, 0.02 xG, off target
Size shows xG Goal On target Off target or blocked

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Lineups

Universitatea Cluj 4-3-1-2 Starting XI
Chirilă
Mikanović 67’
Codrea
Cristea
Chipciu
Murgia 76’
Simion
Bic 80’
Nistor 67’
Lukić 66’
Thiam
Petrolul Ploiesti 4-3-3 Starting XI
Balbarau
Ricardinho
Papp
Roche
Radu 60’
Jyry 76’
Mateiu
Boțogan 60’
Ludewig 90’
Doumtsios 76’
Grozav

Player stats

Goalkeeper1 player
I. Chirilă
90′ 1 1 27 – – – – –
Defenders5 players
D. Mikanović Taken off
67′ – – – 4 1 35 1 – – –
D. Codrea
90′ 2 2 – 7 5 90 – – – –
I. Cristea
90′ 1 1 – 1 – 100 – – – –
A. Chipciu
90′ 1 3 – 4 2 54 2 – – –
M. Silva Came on as a substitute
23′ 1 1 – 2 1 16 – – – –
Midfielders8 players
A. Murgia Taken off
76′ – – 63 1 – 3 – 6 2 3 –
G. Simion
90′ – – 61 – – 5 3 6 2 – –
O. Bic Taken off
80′ – – 43 – – 1 1 4 1 2 –
D. Nistor Taken off
67′ – 1 46 2 – – – 1 1 1 –
I. Macalou Came on as a substitute
24′ – – 15 – – 1 – 2 – – –
A. Fábry Came on as a substitute
23′ – – 9 – – – – – – – –
A. Artean Came on as a substitute
14′ – – 12 – – 1 – 1 1 – –
A. Trică Came on as a substitute
10′ – – 4 – – – 1 2 – 1 –
Forwards2 players
J. Lukić Taken off
66′ 1 – 2 1 0.34 – – 8 2 18 –
M. Thiam
90′ – – 1 – 0.31 – 1 5 3 18 –
Came on Taken off Sent off Red is the most in that position for the team

Every player who took the pitch, starters first and then substitutes. A dash means none. xG and xA are expected goals and assists.

Form going into the game

Universitatea Cluj DWDLD
Petrolul Ploiesti WDLWL

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Previous and next meeting

 Previous meeting: Universitatea Cluj 4-1 Petrolul Ploiesti, 14 Dec 24 Next meeting: Petrolul Ploiesti 0-1 Universitatea Cluj, 14 Dec 25  All Universitatea Cluj vs Petrolul Ploiesti meetings

Shots, expected goals, timeline, lineups, team and player statistics from Bzzoiro Sports Data (sports.bzzoiro.com). Results and odds from football-data.co.uk.