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CLUJ VS PETROLUL 52 - ROMANIA: LIGA 1 MATCH PREVIEW
ROMANIA: LIGA 1 MATCH DETAILS: CLUJ VS PETROLUL 52
As Cluj prepare to host Petrolul 52 on February 21, 2026, with kick-off at 17:00, this ROMANIA: Liga 1 fixture promises an intriguing contest.
CLUJ PREVIEW IN ROMANIA: LIGA 1
Cluj, currently 5th in the standings with 44 points from 27 games, trail the leaders by 9 points. They've earned 24 points from 13 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 5 wins in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 13 goals scored.
PETROLUL 52 PREVIEW IN ROMANIA: LIGA 1
Petrolul 52, sitting 12th with 28 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 13 points from 13 games this season.
Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches.
They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR CLUJ VS PETROLUL 52
Recent meetings between Cluj and Petrolul 52 have been competitive, with Petrolul 52 claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-1).
Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.
In their previous league match against Hermannstadt, Cluj recorded a 1-0 victory while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Popa, Camora, Ilie, Sinyan, Abeid, Muhar, Djokovic, Keita, Korenica, Aliev, Biliboc. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.
Petrolul 52's last outing came against Arges, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a 3-5-2 system. Their starting XI featured Balbarau, Prce, Papp, Roche, Dumitrescu, Dongmo, Dulca, Ricardinho, Grozav, Chica-Rosa, Pop. This configuration emphasized defensive solidity while enabling quick transitions forward.
Looking ahead, Cluj are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Cluj and Petrolul 52 are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
In their previous league match against Hermannstadt, Cluj recorded a 1-0 victory while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Popa, Camora, Ilie, Sinyan, Abeid, Muhar, Djokovic, Keita, Korenica, Aliev, Biliboc. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.
Petrolul 52's last outing came against Arges, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a 3-5-2 system. Their starting XI featured Balbarau, Prce, Papp, Roche, Dumitrescu, Dongmo, Dulca, Ricardinho, Grozav, Chica-Rosa, Pop. This configuration emphasized defensive solidity while enabling quick transitions forward.
Looking ahead, Cluj are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Cluj and Petrolul 52 are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR CLUJ VS PETROLUL 52
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Cluj's fixtures have averaged 2.8 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Petrolul 52's games average 2.1 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.
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