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Universitatea Craiova vs Petrolul Ploiesti Prediction, H2H & Stats

Romania: Liga I · Regular Season - 3
Universitatea Craiova

Universitatea Craiova

2nd in table
WWWDW
Full time
4:0
HT 2 - 0
Petrolul Ploiesti

Petrolul Ploiesti

5th in table
LDWWD
1' S. Nsimba
18' Steven Nsimba
18' S. Nsimba
48' S. Baiaram
65' S. Elisor
79' Lukáš Zima
87' Dan N'Lundulu
Saturday, 1 August 2026
Stadionul Ion Oblemenco, Craiova
Marian Barbu, Romania

Head to head

Last 9 meetings
9games
6Universitatea Craiova wins
2Draws
1Petrolul Ploiesti wins
2.7Goals per game
33%Both scored
44%Over 2.5
19 Jan 2026Liga I Petrolul Ploiesti 0 - 4 Universitatea Craiova
04 Dec 2025Cupa României Petrolul Ploiesti 0 - 4 Universitatea Craiova
24 Aug 2025Liga I Universitatea Craiova 2 - 0 Petrolul Ploiesti
07 Dec 2024Liga I Petrolul Ploiesti 1 - 1 Universitatea Craiova
04 Dec 2024Cupa României Petrolul Ploiesti 0 - 2 Universitatea Craiova
04 Aug 2024Liga I Universitatea Craiova 0 - 0 Petrolul Ploiesti
29 Feb 2024Liga I Petrolul Ploiesti 2 - 3 Universitatea Craiova
22 Oct 2023Liga I Universitatea Craiova 1 - 3 Petrolul Ploiesti
05 Mar 2023Liga I Petrolul Ploiesti 0 - 1 Universitatea Craiova

Liga I table

#TeamPWDLGoalsGDPtsForm
1 Dinamo Bucuresti 141031 31:9 +22 33 WDWWW
2 Universitatea Craiova 141022 34:10 +24 32 WWWWW
3 Rapid 14932 23:13 +10 30 WLWWW
4 Universitatea Cluj 14815 26:20 +6 25 WWDLW
5 Petrolul Ploiesti 14734 19:18 +1 24 DWDLW
6 Farul Constanta 14653 23:21 +2 23 WWLWL
7 FCSB 14635 20:20 0 21 LWWWL
8 Corvinul Hunedoara 14545 16:16 0 19 WLLWW
9 CFR 1907 Cluj 14536 20:21 -1 18 DDLWL
10 Uta Arad 14536 16:19 -3 18 LWWLW
11 Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe 14365 9:19 -10 15 DLDLL
12 FC Botosani 14356 18:19 -1 14 LLLWL
13 Oţelul 14266 16:22 -6 12 DLDLL
14 Arges Pitesti 14338 8:16 -8 12 LLDLL
15 FC Voluntari 142210 14:31 -17 8 LLLLL
16 Csikszereda 141211 9:28 -19 5 LWDLL

Top scorers

Liga I
1 S. ElisorUniversitatea Craiova 9goals 0assists 8apps
2 J. LukićUniversitatea Cluj 7goals 3assists 11apps
3 M. AhlinviFarul Constanta 7goals 1assists 14apps
4 S. DražićCFR 1907 Cluj 7goals 1assists 13apps
5 A. DumiterFC Botosani 7goals 0assists 14apps
6 A. Al HamlawiUniversitatea Craiova 7goals 0assists 10apps
7 A. CordeaCFR 1907 Cluj 6goals 2assists 13apps
8 D. ArmstrongDinamo Bucuresti 6goals 10assists 14apps
9 A. DobreRapid 6goals 0assists 14apps
10 A. AlievUniversitatea Cluj 6goals 2assists 12apps

Recent form

8 W 2 D 0 L in the last 10
01 Nov 2026Liga I Universitatea Craiova 2 - 1 FC Botosani W
29 Oct 2026Cupa României FC Voluntari 1 - 1 Universitatea Craiova D
26 Oct 2026Liga I Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe 0 - 5 Universitatea Craiova W
22 Oct 2026UEFA Europa Conference League Inter Club d'Escaldes 1 - 3 Universitatea Craiova W
18 Oct 2026Liga I Universitatea Craiova 2 - 0 Farul Constanta W
15 Oct 2026UEFA Europa Conference League Universitatea Craiova 1 - 1 Getafe D
11 Oct 2026Liga I Csikszereda 0 - 1 Universitatea Craiova W
04 Oct 2026Friendlies Clubs Slatina 0 - 4 Universitatea Craiova W
19 Sep 2026Liga I Universitatea Craiova 5 - 0 FCSB W
13 Sep 2026Liga I Corvinul Hunedoara 0 - 1 Universitatea Craiova W
5 W 3 D 2 L in the last 10
31 Oct 2026Liga I Petrolul Ploiesti 1 - 1 CFR 1907 Cluj D
27 Oct 2026Cupa României Progresul Spartac 0 - 6 Petrolul Ploiesti W
23 Oct 2026Liga I FC Botosani 1 - 3 Petrolul Ploiesti W
17 Oct 2026Liga I Petrolul Ploiesti 1 - 1 Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe D
11 Oct 2026Liga I Farul Constanta 3 - 1 Petrolul Ploiesti L
03 Oct 2026Friendlies Clubs Chindia Targoviste 1 - 0 Petrolul Ploiesti L
02 Oct 2026Friendlies Clubs Petrolul Ploiesti 3 - 2 CS Afumati W
21 Sep 2026Liga I Petrolul Ploiesti 2 - 0 Csikszereda W
14 Sep 2026Liga I FCSB 2 - 2 Petrolul Ploiesti D
06 Sep 2026Liga I Petrolul Ploiesti 2 - 0 Corvinul Hunedoara W

Who wins? Three ways to read it

1 · X · 2
Goal model
Form & stats
Bookmaker odds
Universitatea Craiova Draw Petrolul Ploiesti
Value spotted: Petrolul Ploiesti win at 5.99 (model 22% vs market 16%)

Most likely scores

2-1 8.6%
3-1 7.2%
1-1 6.9%
2-2 6.4%
2-0 5.7%
3-2 5.4%

Expected goals: 2.5 Universitatea Craiova · 1.5 Petrolul Ploiesti

Goal lines

Over 1.5 goals90%
Over 2.5 goals76%
Over 3.5 goals56%
Both teams score71%

Team comparison

Form Attack Defence Goal model Head to head Goals Overall
50%
Form
50%
83%
Attack
17%
17%
Defence
83%
100%
Goal model
0%
93%
Head to head
7%
93%
Goals
7%
67%
Overall
32%

Season numbers

Liga I 2026

When the goals come

0
0-15'
0
0
16-30'
0
0
31-45'
1
1
46-60'
0
1
61-75'
0
2
76-90'
0
1
0-15'
0
1
16-30'
1
0
31-45'
0
1
46-60'
0
0
61-75'
0
3
76-90'
0
Universitatea Craiova Petrolul Ploiesti

Side by side

Universitatea Craiova Petrolul Ploiesti
2 Played 2
1 Won 1
0 Drawn 0
1 Lost 1
2.5 Goals scored per game 0.5
2.5 Goals conceded per game 0.5
4 / 1 Scored per game (home / away) 1 / 0
1 Clean sheets 1
0 Failed to score 1
1 Longest winning run 1
4-0 Biggest win 1-0
5-1 Biggest defeat 1-0
0/0 Penalties scored 1/1

Universitatea Craiova vs Petrolul Ploiesti: preview and prediction

Universitatea Craiova host Petrolul Ploiesti in the Romania Liga I (Regular Season - 3) on Saturday, 1st August 2026 at 19:30 at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco, Craiova. Universitatea Craiova sit 2nd in the table and Petrolul Ploiesti 5th.

Universitatea Craiova are flying, with 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats in their last 5 games (W-W-W-D-W). Petrolul Ploiesti have been inconsistent, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 games (L-D-W-W-D).

In the last 9 meetings, Universitatea Craiova won 6, Petrolul Ploiesti won 1 and 2 ended level. These games average 2.7 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% and over 2.5 goals in 44%.

Our goal model expects about 2.5 goals for Universitatea Craiova and 1.5 for Petrolul Ploiesti. It gives Universitatea Craiova the edge (59% home win, 19% draw, 22% away win), 76% for over 2.5 goals and 71% for both teams to score. The most likely score is 2-1.

Our pick was Home Win at odds of 1.51.

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Football Analyst & Predictor · Rarabet

Universitatea Craiova vs Petrolul Ploiesti FAQs

What is the best prediction for Universitatea Craiova vs Petrolul Ploiesti?

Our top tip is Home Win: Home Win (1.51 odds).

Who will win Universitatea Craiova vs Petrolul Ploiesti?

Universitatea Craiova are favourites: our model gives Universitatea Craiova 59%, the draw 19% and Petrolul Ploiesti 22%.

Will both teams score?

Both teams scoring has a 71% chance in our model, and it happened in 33% of recent meetings.

How many goals are expected?

Our model expects 4 goals in total, with a 76% chance of over 2.5 goals.

When is Universitatea Craiova vs Petrolul Ploiesti?

Kick-off is on Saturday, 1st August 2026 at 19:30 at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco, Craiova.

Who is the referee?

Marian Barbu, Romania is in charge of this game.