Craiova vs Petrolul Prediction 1 August 2026

    🔊How will the weather conditions and the state of the field affect the game? Today, the teams Craiova and Petrolul Ploiesti are meeting. The match is scheduled to start at 18:30. The tournament match Liga I will take place in the city of Craiova at the Stadionul Ion Oblemenco stadium. The odds for the teams' victories have been determined by bookmakers at and , respectively, with the team Craiova being the favorite of the match.

    Head-to-Head

    The last official encounter between the teams took place on 19 January 2026 and ended with a scoreline of 0:4. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Petrolul Ploiesti):

    • ball possession percentage: 46% vs 54%;
    • corner kicks: 3 vs 1;
    • fouls: 14 vs 11;
    • yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
    • shots on target: 2 vs 6.

    📊 Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Craiova and Petrolul Ploiesti:

    • played 15 matches;
    • number of wins for the home team - 11, for the away team - 2, draws - 2;
    • number of goals - 27 against 9;
    • average total in the 1st half - 0.93, in the 2nd half - 1.47;
    • average total goals in the match - 2.4.

    Head-to-head statistics Craiova - Petrolul

    75%
    12 Wins
    13%
    2 Draws
    13%
    2 Wins
    Total games
    16
    Total Goals Avg
    2.5
    Both teams scored
    31%
    1.94
    Total average
    0.56
    1.38
    Yellow cards
    1.75
    Last matches
    01.08.26
    Liga I
    Craiova
    Craiova
    Petrolul Ploiesti
    Petrolul Ploiesti
    -
    -
    4
    2
    15
    9
    1
    2
    4
    0
    2
    0
    2
    0
    -
    -
    4
    2
    15
    9
    1
    2
    19.01.26
    Liga I
    Petrolul Ploiesti
    Petrolul Ploiesti
    Craiova
    Craiova
    -
    -
    3
    1
    14
    11
    0
    1
    0
    4
    0
    2
    0
    2
    -
    -
    3
    1
    14
    11
    0
    1
    04.12.25
    Romania Cup
    Petrolul Ploiesti
    Petrolul Ploiesti
    Craiova
    Craiova
    -
    -
    2
    9
    -
    -
    2
    1
    0
    4
    0
    2
    0
    2
    -
    -
    2
    9
    -
    -
    2
    1
    24.08.25
    Liga I
    Craiova
    Craiova
    Petrolul Ploiesti
    Petrolul Ploiesti
    1.97
    0.41
    5
    4
    6
    12
    0
    2
    2
    0
    0
    0
    2
    0
    1.97
    0.41
    5
    4
    6
    12
    0
    2
    07.12.24
    Liga I
    Petrolul Ploiesti
    Petrolul Ploiesti
    Craiova
    Craiova
    0.34
    1.86
    1
    6
    13
    7
    3
    2
    1
    1
    1
    0
    0
    1
    0.34
    1.86
    1
    6
    13
    7
    3
    2
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    Craiova Team Overview

    The team's most recent official match took place on 29 July 2026 as part of the UCL tournament (home team - Craiova, away team - Levski Sofia). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:2.

    Here's the game statistics (Craiova vs Levski Sofia):

    • ball possession: 55% vs 45%;
    • corner kicks: 9 vs 4;
    • fouls: 14 vs 18;
    • yellow cards: 2 vs 4;
    • shots on target: 3 vs 5.

    ✅The Craiova team has already started their championship performance, but it's too early to talk about any statistics. So let's take a look at the results of the last 10 official matches (including this season's games).

    During this time, the team has won 6 victories, drew 2 times, and suffered 2 defeats. They managed to delight the fans with 18 goals, averaging 1.8 goals per game. It is worth noting that at home, the team averages 2.6 goals per match. Regarding goals conceded, the average is 1 goals over the same period.

    Match Results: Craiova

    Last matches
    27.08.26
    UEL
    Ararat Armenia
    Ararat Armenia
    Craiova
    Craiova
    1
    1.23
    1.49
    3
    7
    8
    13
    3
    3
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
    0
    1.23
    1.49
    3
    7
    8
    13
    3
    3
    L
    23.08.26
    Liga I
    Craiova
    Craiova
    Voluntari
    Voluntari
    -
    -
    8
    1
    9
    8
    2
    2
    3
    1
    1
    0
    2
    1
    -
    -
    8
    1
    9
    8
    2
    2
    W
    20.08.26
    UEL
    Craiova
    Craiova
    Ararat Armenia
    Ararat Armenia
    -
    -
    8
    4
    14
    5
    4
    0
    1
    1
    1
    1
    0
    0
    -
    -
    8
    4
    14
    5
    4
    0
    D
    16.08.26
    Liga I
    ASC Otelul Galati
    ASC Otelul Galati
    Craiova
    Craiova
    1
    -
    -
    4
    1
    10
    14
    2
    4
    1
    1
    0
    0
    1
    1
    -
    -
    4
    1
    10
    14
    2
    4
    D
    13.08.26
    UEL
    Craiova
    Craiova
    Kuopion Palloseura
    Kuopion Palloseura
    -
    -
    8
    0
    11
    20
    2
    3
    2
    1
    1
    1
    1
    0
    -
    -
    8
    0
    11
    20
    2
    3
    W
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    Petrolul Ploiesti Team Overview

    The away team played their last official match on 24 July 2026 as part of the Liga I tournament (home team - FC Arges, away - Petrolul Ploiesti). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:0.

    Here are the match stats (Petrolul Ploiesti vs FC Arges):

    • ball possession: 63% vs 37%;
    • corner kicks: 6 vs 4;
    • fouls: 14 vs 21;
    • yellow cards: 5 vs 4;
    • shots on target: 3 vs 3.

    ⚠️The visiting team is Petrolul Ploiesti. They haven't had many matches this season, so let's look at the statistics from the last 10 official matches.

    During this time, the team has 3 wins and 4 losses, and 3 draws. Average goals: they score an average of 1 per match (away - 0.8), and concede an average of 1.4.

    Match Results: Petrolul Ploiesti

    Last matches
    28.08.26
    Liga I
    Universitatea Cluj
    Universitatea Cluj
    Petrolul Ploiesti
    Petrolul Ploiesti
    -
    -
    10
    4
    10
    10
    2
    2
    2
    3
    1
    2
    1
    1
    -
    -
    10
    4
    10
    10
    2
    2
    W
    21.08.26
    Liga I
    Petrolul Ploiesti
    Petrolul Ploiesti
    Rapid Bucuresti 1923
    Rapid Bucuresti 1923
    -
    -
    7
    2
    8
    10
    0
    3
    0
    2
    0
    0
    0
    2
    -
    -
    7
    2
    8
    10
    0
    3
    L
    18.08.26
    Romania Cup
    CSM Resita
    CSM Resita
    Petrolul Ploiesti
    Petrolul Ploiesti
    -
    -
    10
    1
    13
    17
    2
    3
    2
    3
    0
    2
    2
    0
    0
    1
    -
    -
    10
    1
    13
    17
    2
    3
    W
    14.08.26
    Liga I
    Voluntari
    Voluntari
    Petrolul Ploiesti
    Petrolul Ploiesti
    -
    -
    3
    3
    17
    11
    5
    4
    1
    2
    1
    1
    0
    1
    -
    -
    3
    3
    17
    11
    5
    4
    W
    09.08.26
    Liga I
    Petrolul Ploiesti
    Petrolul Ploiesti
    ASC Otelul Galati
    ASC Otelul Galati
    1
    -
    -
    4
    5
    14
    12
    3
    2
    1
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    -
    -
    4
    5
    14
    12
    3
    2
    W
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    Prediction on the outcome

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 15;
    • home team wins - 11, away team wins - 2, draws - 2.

    Statistics: Craiova vs Petrolul Ploiesti

    • matches played in the tournament: 2 vs 2;
    • wins: 1 vs 1;
    • win percentage: 50% vs 50%;
    • losses: 1 vs 1;
    • draws: 0 vs 0.

    Last 10 matches:

    • wins: 6 vs 3;
    • losses: 2 vs 4;
    • draws: 2 vs 3.
    Trends
    • Craiova have won in 10 of last 11 home games (Liga I).
    👉Prediction: Craiova Win (odds: 1.34)

    Prediction on the over/under

    H2H

    • the home team scores on average - 1.8, the guests - 0.6;
    • average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 2.4;
    • both teams scored: overall - 5; at the home team's field - 2.
    Trends
    • Under 3.5 goals scored in 20 of last 21 Petrolul Ploiesti away games (Liga I).
    • Under 3.5 goals scored in 17 of last 19 Petrolul Ploiesti games (Liga I).
    • Under 3.5 goals scored in 13 of last 15 Petrolul Ploiesti games.
    • Under 3.5 goals scored in 7 of last 8 Petrolul Ploiesti away games.
    👉Prediction: Total goals Under (3,5) (odds: 1.36)

    Prediction on corners

    Craiova: Statistics

    • season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.5; at home field - 4;
    • last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.4; at home field - 7.

    Petrolul Ploiesti: Statistics

    • season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.5, away - 6;
    • last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.7; away - 6.2.
    Trends
    • Craiova have taken under 6.5 corners in 6 of last 7 games against Petrolul Ploiesti (Liga I).
    • Craiova have taken under 6.5 corners in last 13 games (Liga I).
    • Craiova have taken under 6.5 corners in 10 of last 11 home games (Liga I).
    👉Prediction: Corners - Craiova Total Under (6,5) (odds: 1.67)

    Yellow Cards Bet

    H2H

    • average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 2.8 (1.4 for home team and 1.4 for away team);
    • average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 4.33 (2 for home team and 2.33 for away team).

    Craiova: Statistics

    • season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2; at home - 3;
    • last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2; at home - 2.6.

    Petrolul Ploiesti: Statistics

    • season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5, away - 6;
    • last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.1; away - 3.8.
    👉Prediction: Yellow Cards - Total Over (5,5) (odds: 1.85)

    Prediction on BTTS

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 15;
    • both teams scored all-time - 5 times;
    • on the home team’s field - 2 times.

    Statistics: Craiova vs Petrolul Ploiesti

    • number of matches played in the tournament: 2 vs 2;
    • number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 1 vs 0;
    • number of BTTS matches for Craiova at home - 0 (0%);
    • number of BTTS matches for Petrolul Ploiesti away - 0 (0%).

    Last 10 matches:

    • number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 6;
    • BTTS matches for Craiova at home - 2 (40%);
    • BTTS matches for Petrolul Ploiesti away - 3 (60%).
    👉Prediction: Both Teams To Score (No) (odds: 1.53)

    Correct score prediction

    Statistics of frequent results (current season):

    • most common score in the tournament: 1:0 (4/16, 25%);
    • Craiova at home most often finish matches: 4:0 (1/1, 100%);
    • Petrolul Ploiesti away most often play: 1:0 (1/1, 100%).

    Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:

    1:0 - 12.34% (odds 5)
    2:0 - 12.2% (odds 6)
    1:1 - 10.7% (odds 7.5)

    Editorial Prediction

    Key statistics:
    • Craiova scored in the 2nd half in last 5 games against Petrolul Ploiesti.
    • Craiova scored in the 2nd half in 7 of last 8 home games.
    • Craiova scored in the 2nd half in last 5 home games (Liga I).

    2nd half, Craiova will score goal
    Published: 30/07/2026, 19:25

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    Betting Tips: Craiova - Petrolul Ploiesti

    Craiova have won:
    cs-universitatea-craiovain 10 of last 11 home games (Liga I).
    Craiova Win
    Bovada
    -294
    Craiova have won the 2nd half:
    cs-universitatea-craiovain 7 of last 8 home games.
    2nd Half Craiova Win
    Everygame
    -167
    Craiova have not lost:
    cs-universitatea-craiovafc-petrolul-ploiestiin 8 of last 9 games against Petrolul Ploiesti (Liga I).
    cs-universitatea-craiovafc-petrolul-ploiestiin last 7 games against Petrolul Ploiesti.
    cs-universitatea-craiovain 15 of last 16 home games.
    cs-universitatea-craiovain 11 of last 12 home games (Liga I).
    cs-universitatea-craiovain 7 of last 8 games (Liga I).
    Craiova will not lose
    Everygame
    -2000
    Craiova have scored:
    cs-universitatea-craiovafc-petrolul-ploiestiin 10 of last 11 games against Petrolul Ploiesti.
    cs-universitatea-craiovafc-petrolul-ploiestiin 8 of last 9 games against Petrolul Ploiesti (Liga I).
    cs-universitatea-craiovain 23 of last 24 home games.
    cs-universitatea-craiovain 15 of last 16 home games (Liga I).
    Petrolul Ploiesti have conceded:
    fc-petrolul-ploiestiin 15 of last 16 away games.
    fc-petrolul-ploiestiin 13 of last 14 away games (Liga I).
    Craiova will score goal
    -1000
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    Craiova - Petrolul Table position

    Liga I 26/27
    gWDLGDPForm
    1.
    Dinamo Bucuresti
    Dinamo Bucuresti
    742114-514
    2.
    Petrolul Ploiesti
    Petrolul Ploiesti
    74037-1012
    3.
    Rapid Bucuresti 1923
    Rapid Bucuresti 1923
    63217-311
    4.
    Fotbal Club FCSB
    Fotbal Club FCSB
    732210-811
    5.
    Craiova
    Craiova
    631213-810
    6.
    Corvinul 1921 Hunedoara
    Corvinul 1921 Hunedoara
    72418-410

    Comparison of Teams Stats

    10 matches
    3 - Wins
    4 - Draws
    3 - Loses
    Wins - 5
    Draw - 1
    Loses - 4
    10 matches
    Scored - 15
    Conceded - 14
    +1
    -6
    12 - Scored
    18 - Conceded
    3
    Wins
    5
    4
    Draws
    1
    3
    Loses
    4
    Goal difference
    15
    Scored
    12
    14
    Conceded
    18
    2.9
    Match goals average
    3
    1.5
    Goals scored per match on average
    1.2
    1.4
    Goals conceded per match on average
    1.8
    7
    Both teams scored
    5
    60'
    Minutes / Goal scored
    78'
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