A football match between CFR Cluj and Petrolul 52 of the Liga 1 will take place in Romania on Monday, September 18th, 2023, check the CFR Cluj vs Petrolul 52 betting tip 2023/2024 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where CFR Cluj vs Petrolul 52 will occur
The game takes place in the small Stadionul CMC stadium, in the city of Cluj-Napoca, with a capacity for 23500 spectators, who hope to help the team to surprise in this match.
Where to follow the live game
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Introduction to the CFR Cluj vs Petrolul 52 betting tip 2023/2024
In the current edition of the Liga 1, we can see a growth in the average goals. While last season the tournament had an average of 2.39 goals per match, now the competition has an average of 3 goals per match.
CFR Cluj last match
CFR Cluj is coming off a win. In its last outing they faced Voluntari in a match valid for Liga 1, and the match ended 1-4. The eleven coached by A. Mandorlini played in a 4-3-1-2 formation.
A very even game was expected, with odds for the home win at 1.91.
Petrolul 52 last match
Petrolul 52 appears in the same condition as the rival. The team also arrives from a victory for this match. In a Club Friendlies game, the team faced Chindia Târgovişte, and the score ended with a 2-0.
The odds of before the match made clear the favoritism of the team before the match, a condition that was ratified with the final positive result.
CFR Cluj vs Petrolul 52 h2h
When these teams last met at Liga 1, Petrolul 52 was 8th place while CFR Cluj was in 2nd place. Petrolul 52 deployed in a 3-5-2 formation while CFR Cluj set up a 4-4-2 alignment.
The two teams have not faced each other since 27-02-2023. On that occasion they were playing for the 2022/2023 season of the Liga 1, and the match ended with a 2-5 win for CFR Cluj.
CFR Cluj
Liga 1 leaderboard now
The CFR Cluj team with 16 points currently occupies the 2nd place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the Championship Round, with a campaign of 5 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss.
The team, in the 9th round, enjoys an advantage of 2 points against the Rapid Bucuresti team which is ranked just below, in position 3 and with 2 points less than FCSB team that is in the 1st place.
CFR Cluj analysis
After 8 rounds, CFR Cluj has a positive ratio of goals scored and goals against. The team sums 17 goals for and 8 conceded.
CFR Cluj has an average of 5.14 shots in the goal mirror per match, and can be considered an extremely offensive team and prone to scoring goals, and of course winning.
With 48.57% of ball possession averaged per game over the course of this league, CFR Cluj can hardly be said to be the kind of team that imposes its textures on the field. However,in the next match of the season against Petrolul 52 they will have to come down with a whole different attitude on the pitch, and try to build more scoring chances.
Best goalscorer from CFR Cluj
Philip Otele has proved to be a tremendous individual asset for the team’s offense this season. With 4 goals scored in the competition, the Attacker has been instrumental in leading CFR Cluj to obtain favorable outcomes on several occasions.
Petrolul 52
Liga 1 leaderboard now
The Petrolul 52 team with 13 points currently occupies the 5th place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the Championship Round, with a campaign of 3 wins, 4 draws, and 1 loss.
Petrolul 52 analysis
Petrolul 52 goal quotient is definitely positive, with 14 down scored and 12 conceded after 8 rounds played.
This is a top 5 team in the Liga 1 that wants to keep up with the good performances!
With a balance of 1 win, 0 losses, and 2 draws in the Liga 1, Petrolul 52 playing away does not usually give much chance to opponents.
Petrolul 52 is optimistic this will be a good game for them as they come in with 2 draws streak in the Liga 1 even if they are playing as the visiting team, mainly because playing as the visiting team, Petrolul 52 has not lost a game in 3 games.
Best goalscorer from Petrolul 52
At the individual level in the team’s offensive line, we have to highlight Jair. With 4 goals on his own, the Midfielder has been instrumental in helping the Petrolul 52 team achieving several victories this season.
Bet suggestions for this game:
Goals Top Betting Tips
It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of CFR Cluj is Philip Otele, who has already scored 4 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Petrolul 52 is Jair, he has scored in 4 opportunities.
Between 30-45 minutes is a good time to bet as some study have shown this to be the time where most goals occur.
Known for conceding goals in the second half, Petrolul 52 gave fans a great betting option as their opponents scored 8 goals in the last 45 minutes.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Over 1.5 in the 2nd Half market are quoted at 2.1.
Seeing that Petrolul 52 has an average of 1.33 goals per match outside their domains, the option under 2.5 goals is an appealing one. This market makes much sense since the team usually doesn’t concede goals playing as a visitor.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 1.85.
Corners Top Betting Tips
Good betting results could be obtained if one notes that there is an average of 4.46 corners per game.
Cards Top Betting Tips
Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 3.88 yellow cards per match, when added together. In other words, the ‘Under 4.5 cards’ option looks like a great alternative for bettors.
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CFR Cluj vs Petrolul 52 betting tip 2023/2024: FAQ
The match will be played on September 18th, 2023, Monday.
The match will take place at the Stadionul CMC stadium in Cluj-Napoca.
The last time these teams faced each other was in Liga 1 match, referring to the 2022/2023 season, and ended with a 2-5 result for CFR Cluj.
For this match, the probability indicates that the net is more likely to swing between 30-45 minutes.
The bookmaker with the best odds for this match is Bet365.
When analyzing football matches, it’s important to consider a variety of factors such as team form, injuries and suspensions, head-to-head records, home and away form, and tactical matchups. You can find all this information and more on Betarena. You should also take into account any external factors such as weather conditions, the importance of the match, and team motivation.
Yes, statistics can be a useful tool when analyzing football matches for betting purposes. At Betarena, we provide access to a wealth of statistical information such as team and player form, goals scored and conceded, possession percentage, shots on target, and corner kicks. However, it’s important to not rely solely on statistics and to also consider the subjective factors mentioned earlier.
