Petrolul vs Craiova Prediction 19 January 2026

    🔊How will the weather conditions and the state of the field affect the game? Today, the teams Petrolul Ploiesti and Craiova are meeting. The match is scheduled to start at 18:00. The tournament match Liga I will take place in the city of Ploiesti at the Stadionul Ilie Oana 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 match between the teams took place on 04 December 2025 and ended with a score of 0:4. Let's compare the statistics from that encounter (home team - Petrolul Ploiesti):

    • ball possession percentage: 42% vs 58%;
    • corner kicks: 2 vs 9;
    • yellow cards: 2 vs 1.

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

    • played 14 matches;
    • number of wins for the home team - 2, for the away team - 10, draws - 2;
    • number of goals - 9 against 23;
    • average total in the 1st half - 0.86, in the 2nd half - 1.43;
    • average total goals in the match - 2.29.

    Head-to-head statistics Petrolul - Craiova

    13%
    2 Wins
    13%
    2 Draws
    75%
    12 Wins
    Total games
    16
    Total Goals Avg
    2.5
    Both teams scored
    31%
    0.56
    Total average
    1.94
    1.75
    Yellow cards
    1.38
    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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    Petrolul Ploiesti Team Overview

    The team's last official match took place on 11 January 2026 as part of the Club Friendly Games tournament (home team - Katowice, away team - Petrolul Ploiesti). The final score was 3:0.

    Here are the match statistics (Petrolul Ploiesti vs Katowice):

    • ball possession: 0% vs 0%;
    • corner kicks: 0 vs 0;
    • yellow cards: 0 vs 0.
    🏆Throughout the Liga I season, the team Petrolul Ploiesti has engaged in 21 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 4 wins,
    • 9 losses,
    • 8 draws.

    📈Currently, Petrolul Ploiesti stands at a mid-tier position within the Liga I standings, with a win percentage of 19% and a loss percentage of 43%.

    ⚽️Petrolul Ploiesti has scored a total of 16 goals. On the defensive end, Petrolul Ploiesti has allowed 20 goals over the season.

    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
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    -
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    5
    14
    12
    3
    2
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    Craiova Team Overview

    The away team played their last official match on 10 January 2026 as part of the Club Friendly Games tournament (home team - Craiova, away - VfB Stuttgart II). The match ended with a score of 2:3.

    Here are the game statistics (Craiova vs VfB Stuttgart II):

    • ball possession: 0% vs 0%;
    • corner kicks: 0 vs 0;
    • yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
    • shots on target: 0 vs 0.
    🏆Throughout the Liga I season, the team Craiova has engaged in 21 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 11 wins,
    • 3 losses,
    • 7 draws.

    📈Currently, Craiova stands at a mid-tier position within the Liga I standings, with a win percentage of 52% and a loss percentage of 14%.

    ⚽Craiova has scored a total of 37 goals. On the defensive end has allowed 20 goals over the season.

    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
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    -
    8
    0
    11
    20
    2
    3
    2
    1
    1
    1
    1
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    -
    8
    0
    11
    20
    2
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    Prediction on the outcome

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 14;
    • home team wins - 2, away team wins - 10, draws - 2.

    Statistics: Petrolul Ploiesti vs Craiova

    • matches played in the tournament: 21 vs 21;
    • wins: 4 vs 11;
    • win percentage: 19% vs 52%;
    • losses: 9 vs 3;
    • draws: 8 vs 7.

    Last 10 matches:

    • wins: 1 vs 5;
    • losses: 3 vs 3;
    • draws: 6 vs 2.
    Trends
    • Petrolul Ploiesti won with a +1.5 handicap in 6 of last 7 games against Craiova (Liga I).
    • Petrolul Ploiesti won with a +1.5 handicap in 13 of last 14 games.
    • Petrolul Ploiesti won with a +1.5 handicap in last 12 games (Liga I).
    • Petrolul Ploiesti won with a +1.5 handicap in 9 of last 10 home games (Liga I).
    • Petrolul Ploiesti won with a +1.5 handicap in 6 of last 7 home games.
    👉Prediction: Petrolul Ploiesti Handicap (+1,5) (odds: 1.26)

    Prediction on the over/under

    H2H

    • today's home team scores on average - 0.64, the guests - 1.64;
    • average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.29;
    • both teams scored: overall - 5; at the home team's field - 3.

    Statistics: Petrolul Ploiesti vs Craiova

    • average total in the tournament: 1.71 vs 2.71;
    • average total goals scored: 0.76 vs 1.76;
    • average total in the 1st half: 0.38 vs 1;
    • average total in the 2nd half: 0.38 vs 0.76;
    • Petrolul Ploiesti: average total at home in the tournament -  0.7;
    • Craiova: average total away in the tournament - 1.3;
    • last 10 matches (average total): 0.8 (home - 0.8) vs 1.9 (away - 2).
    Trends
    • Under 2.5 goals scored in 12 of last 14 Petrolul Ploiesti games.
    • Under 2.5 goals scored in 11 of last 12 Petrolul Ploiesti games (Liga I).
    • Under 2.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Craiova away games (Liga I).
    👉Prediction: Total goals Under (2,5) (odds: 1.54)

    Prediction on corners

    Petrolul Ploiesti: Statistics

    • season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.67; at home field - 4.1;
    • last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.2; at home field - 5.4.

    Craiova: Statistics

    • season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.43, away - 4.6;
    • last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.5; away - 5.6.
    Trends
    • Craiova have taken over 4.5 corners in 8 of last 9 games against Petrolul Ploiesti.
    👉Prediction: Corners - Craiova Total Over (4,5) (odds: 1.36)

    Yellow Cards Bet

    H2H

    • average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 3.72 (1.86 for home team and 1.86 for away team);
    • average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 2.5 (1.5 for home team and 1 for away team).

    Petrolul Ploiesti: Statistics

    • season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.05; at home - 2;
    • last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.1; at home - 1.6.

    Craiova: Statistics

    • season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2, away - 2.4;
    • last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2; away - 2.2.
    Trends
    • Under 4.5 yellow cards in 6 of last 7 Craiova games.
    👉Prediction: Yellow Cards - Total Under (4,5) (odds: 1.68)

    Prediction on BTTS

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 14;
    • both teams scored all-time - 5 times;
    • on the home team’s field - 3 times.

    Statistics: Petrolul Ploiesti vs Craiova

    • number of matches played in the tournament: 21 vs 21;
    • number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 8 vs 12;
    • number of BTTS matches for Petrolul Ploiesti at home - 3 (30%);
    • number of BTTS matches for Craiova away - 5 (50%).

    Last 10 matches:

    • number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 5;
    • BTTS matches for Petrolul Ploiesti at home - 1 (20%);
    • BTTS matches for Craiova away - 2 (40%).
    👉Prediction: Both Teams To Score (No) (odds: 1.74)

    Correct score prediction

    Statistics of frequent results (current season):

    • most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (24/170, 14.1%);
    • Petrolul Ploiesti at home most often finish matches: 0:1 (3/10, 30%);
    • Craiova away most often play: 0:0 , 1:0 , 1:2 (2/10, 20%).

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

    0:1 - 14.79% (odds 5.5)
    1:1 - 11.71% (odds 6.5)
    0:2 - 10.44% (odds 7.5)

    Editorial Prediction

    Key statistics:
    • Under 2.5 goals scored in 12 of last 14 Petrolul Ploiesti games.
    • Under 2.5 goals scored in 11 of last 12 Petrolul Ploiesti games (Liga I).
    • Under 2.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Craiova away games (Liga I).

    Total goals Under (2,5)
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    Published: 17/01/2026, 18:24

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    Betting Tips: Petrolul Ploiesti - Craiova

    Craiova have drawn in the 2nd half:
    cs-universitatea-craiovain last 7 away games (Liga I).
    2nd Half Draw
    Everygame
    +120
    Petrolul Ploiesti have not won:
    fc-petrolul-ploiestics-universitatea-craiovain 9 of last 10 games against Craiova.
    fc-petrolul-ploiestics-universitatea-craiovain 7 of last 8 games against Craiova (Liga I).
    fc-petrolul-ploiestics-universitatea-craiovain last 5 home games against Craiova.
    fc-petrolul-ploiestiin 9 of last 10 games.
    fc-petrolul-ploiestiin 7 of last 8 games (Liga I).
    Craiova have not lost:
    cs-universitatea-craiovain 8 of last 9 games (Liga I).
    cs-universitatea-craiovain 7 of last 8 away games.
    Craiova will not lose
    -500
    Petrolul Ploiesti have conceded:
    fc-petrolul-ploiestics-universitatea-craiovain 9 of last 10 games against Craiova.
    fc-petrolul-ploiestics-universitatea-craiovain 7 of last 8 home games against Craiova.
    Craiova have scored:
    cs-universitatea-craiovain 12 of last 13 games.
    Craiova will score goal
    Everygame
    -400
    Under 2.5 goals scored:
    fc-petrolul-ploiestiin 12 of last 14 Petrolul Ploiesti games.
    fc-petrolul-ploiestiin 11 of last 12 Petrolul Ploiesti games (Liga I).
    cs-universitatea-craiovain 6 of last 7 Craiova away games (Liga I).
    Total goals Under (2,5)
    -185
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    Petrolul - Craiova Table position

    Championship Play-off
    gWDLGDPForm
    1.
    Craiova
    Craiova
    961212-619
    2.
    Universitatea Cluj
    Universitatea Cluj
    960312-1018
    3.
    CFR Cluj
    CFR Cluj
    94327-615
    4.
    Dinamo Bucuresti
    Dinamo Bucuresti
    933312-1112
    5.
    FC Arges
    FC Arges
    91355-96
    6.
    Rapid Bucuresti 1923
    Rapid Bucuresti 1923
    91268-145

    Comparison of Teams Stats

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