Petrolul vs Rapid Prediction 21 August 2026

    📣How will an early goal change the strategy of both teams? If it happens, we will see an interesting development in the confrontation between the teams Petrolul Ploiesti and Rapid Bucuresti 1923. Recall that the meeting is scheduled for 17:30 21 August. The tournament match will take place at the Stadionul Ilie Oana stadium in the city of Ploiesti. Note the odds - bookmakers offer to bet on the victory of the side for and , respectively.

    Head-to-Head

    The last official encounter between the teams took place on 06 February 2026 and ended with a scoreline of 1:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Rapid Bucuresti 1923):

    • ball possession percentage: 70% vs 30%;
    • corner kicks: 8 vs 3;
    • fouls: 12 vs 17;
    • yellow cards: 2 vs 4;
    • shots on target: 5 vs 1.

    📊 Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Petrolul Ploiesti and Rapid Bucuresti 1923:

    • played 13 matches;
    • number of wins for the home team - 5, for the away team - 3, draws - 5;
    • number of goals - 12 against 8;
    • average total in the 1st half - 0.38, in the 2nd half - 1.15;
    • average total goals in the match - 1.54.

    Head-to-head statistics Petrolul - Rapid

    36%
    5 Wins
    36%
    5 Draws
    29%
    4 Wins
    Total games
    14
    Total Goals Avg
    1.57
    Both teams scored
    29%
    0.86
    Total average
    0.71
    1.36
    Yellow cards
    1.21
    Last matches
    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
    06.02.26
    Liga I
    Rapid Bucuresti 1923
    Rapid Bucuresti 1923
    Petrolul Ploiesti
    Petrolul Ploiesti
    1
    -
    -
    8
    3
    12
    17
    2
    4
    1
    1
    0
    0
    1
    1
    -
    -
    8
    3
    12
    17
    2
    4
    27.09.25
    Liga I
    Petrolul Ploiesti
    Petrolul Ploiesti
    Rapid Bucuresti 1923
    Rapid Bucuresti 1923
    0.67
    1.16
    1
    2
    17
    13
    2
    2
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0.67
    1.16
    1
    2
    17
    13
    2
    2
    29.11.24
    Liga I
    Rapid Bucuresti 1923
    Rapid Bucuresti 1923
    Petrolul Ploiesti
    Petrolul Ploiesti
    1.17
    1.14
    4
    5
    4
    11
    0
    4
    1
    1
    0
    0
    1
    1
    1.17
    1.14
    4
    5
    4
    11
    0
    4
    29.07.24
    Liga I
    Petrolul Ploiesti
    Petrolul Ploiesti
    Rapid Bucuresti 1923
    Rapid Bucuresti 1923
    1
    -
    -
    0
    12
    13
    14
    2
    1
    1
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    -
    -
    0
    12
    13
    14
    2
    1
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    Petrolul Ploiesti Team Overview

    The team's most recent official match took place on 18 August 2026 as part of the Romania Cup tournament (home team - CSM Resita, away team - Petrolul Ploiesti). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:3.

    Here's the game statistics (Petrolul Ploiesti vs CSM Resita):

    • ball possession: 39% vs 61%;
    • corner kicks: 1 vs 10;
    • fouls: 17 vs 13;
    • yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
    • shots on target: 3 vs 6.
    🏆Throughout the Liga I season, the team Petrolul Ploiesti has engaged in 5 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 3 wins,
    • 2 losses,
    • 0 draws.

    📈Currently, Petrolul Ploiesti stands at a mid-tier position within the Liga I standings, with a win percentage of 60% and a loss percentage of 40%.

    ⚽️Petrolul Ploiesti has scored a total of 4 goals. On the defensive end, Petrolul Ploiesti has allowed 6 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
    -
    -
    4
    5
    14
    12
    3
    2
    W
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    Rapid Bucuresti 1923 Team Overview

    The away team played their last official match on 15 August 2026 as part of the Liga I tournament (home team - Rapid Bucuresti 1923, away - Dinamo Bucuresti). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:1.

    Here are the match stats (Rapid Bucuresti 1923 vs Dinamo Bucuresti):

    • ball possession: 45% vs 55%;
    • corner kicks: 7 vs 3;
    • fouls: 16 vs 10;
    • yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
    • shots on target: 5 vs 1.
    🏆Throughout the Liga I season, the team Rapid Bucuresti 1923 has engaged in 5 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 2 wins,
    • 1 losses,
    • 2 draws.

    📈Currently, Rapid Bucuresti 1923 stands at a mid-tier position within the Liga I standings, with a win percentage of 40% and a loss percentage of 20%.

    ⚽Rapid Bucuresti 1923 has scored a total of 5 goals. On the defensive end has allowed 3 goals over the season.

    Match Results: Rapid Bucuresti 1923

    Last matches
    31.08.26
    Liga I
    Rapid Bucuresti 1923
    Rapid Bucuresti 1923
    Craiova
    Craiova
    -
    -
    3
    3
    7
    10
    4
    3
    1
    1
    0
    1
    1
    0
    -
    -
    3
    3
    7
    10
    4
    3
    D
    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
    W
    15.08.26
    Liga I
    Rapid Bucuresti 1923
    Rapid Bucuresti 1923
    1
    Dinamo Bucuresti
    Dinamo Bucuresti
    -
    -
    7
    3
    16
    10
    1
    2
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
    -
    -
    7
    3
    16
    10
    1
    2
    L
    07.08.26
    Liga I
    Uta Arad
    Uta Arad
    Rapid Bucuresti 1923
    Rapid Bucuresti 1923
    -
    -
    4
    8
    10
    15
    4
    3
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    -
    -
    4
    8
    10
    15
    4
    3
    D
    02.08.26
    Liga I
    Rapid Bucuresti 1923
    Rapid Bucuresti 1923
    CFR Cluj
    CFR Cluj
    -
    -
    8
    10
    9
    9
    1
    2
    3
    1
    3
    0
    0
    1
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    -
    8
    10
    9
    9
    1
    2
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    Prediction on the outcome

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 13;
    • home team wins - 5, away team wins - 3, draws - 5.

    Statistics: Petrolul Ploiesti vs Rapid Bucuresti 1923

    • matches played in the tournament: 5 vs 5;
    • wins: 3 vs 2;
    • win percentage: 60% vs 40%;
    • losses: 2 vs 1;
    • draws: 0 vs 2.

    Last 10 matches:

    • wins: 4 vs 2;
    • losses: 4 vs 4;
    • draws: 2 vs 4.
    Trends
    • Petrolul Ploiesti have not lost in 8 of last 9 home games (Liga I).
    • Rapid Bucuresti 1923 have not won in last 6 away games (Liga I).
    👉Prediction: Petrolul Ploiesti will not lose (odds: 1.68)

    Prediction on the over/under

    H2H

    • today's home team scores on average - 0.92, the guests - 0.62;
    • average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 1.54;
    • both teams scored: overall - 4; at the home team's field - 0.

    Statistics: Petrolul Ploiesti vs Rapid Bucuresti 1923

    • average total in the tournament: 2 vs 1.6;
    • average total goals scored: 0.8 vs 1;
    • average total in the 1st half: 0.6 vs 0.8;
    • average total in the 2nd half: 0.2 vs 0.2;
    • Petrolul Ploiesti: average total at home in the tournament -  1;
    • Rapid Bucuresti 1923: average total away in the tournament - 0.5;
    • last 10 matches (average total): 1.1 (home - 1) vs 0.9 (away - 0.8).
    Trends
    • Petrolul Ploiesti have scored in last 9 home games (Liga I).
    • Rapid Bucuresti 1923 have conceded in 8 of last 9 away games.
    👉Prediction: Petrolul Ploiesti will score goal (odds: 1.44)

    Yellow Cards Bet

    H2H

    • average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 2.92 (1.46 for home team and 1.46 for away team);
    • average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 2.83 (1.5 for home team and 1.33 for away team).

    Petrolul Ploiesti: Statistics

    • season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.2; at home - 4;
    • last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.9; at home - 2.5.

    Rapid Bucuresti 1923: Statistics

    • season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3, away - 5;
    • last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.4; away - 3.6.
    👉Prediction: Yellow Cards - Total Under (5,5) (odds: 1.5)

    Prediction on BTTS

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 13;
    • both teams scored all-time - 4 times;
    • on the home team’s field - 0 times.

    Statistics: Petrolul Ploiesti vs Rapid Bucuresti 1923

    • number of matches played in the tournament: 5 vs 5;
    • number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 1 vs 2;
    • number of BTTS matches for Petrolul Ploiesti at home - 0 (0%);
    • number of BTTS matches for Rapid Bucuresti 1923 away - 1 (50%).

    Last 10 matches:

    • number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 5;
    • BTTS matches for Petrolul Ploiesti at home - 2 (50%);
    • BTTS matches for Rapid Bucuresti 1923 away - 3 (60%).
    👉Prediction: Both Teams To Score (No) (odds: 1.86)

    Correct score prediction

    Statistics of frequent results (current season):

    • most common score in the tournament: 1:0 (7/39, 17.9%);
    • Petrolul Ploiesti at home most often finish matches: 1:0 (2/2, 100%);
    • Rapid Bucuresti 1923 away most often play: 0:0 , 1:1 (1/2, 50%).

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

    0:1 - 15.9% (odds 6.8)
    0:0 - 14.45% (odds 8.05)
    1:0 - 12.46% (odds 9)

    Editorial Prediction

    Key statistics:
    • Petrolul Ploiesti have not lost in 8 of last 9 home games (Liga I).
    • Rapid Bucuresti 1923 have not won in last 6 away games (Liga I).

    Petrolul Ploiesti will not lose
    Published: 19/08/2026, 18:24

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    Betting Tips: Petrolul Ploiesti - Rapid Bucuresti 1923

    Rapid Bucuresti 1923 have drawn:
    rapid-bucurestiin last 3 away games (Liga I).
    Draw
    Bovada
    +210
    Petrolul Ploiesti have not lost:
    fc-petrolul-ploiestiin 8 of last 9 home games (Liga I).
    Rapid Bucuresti 1923 have not won:
    rapid-bucurestiin last 6 away games (Liga I).
    Petrolul Ploiesti will not lose
    Everygame
    -149
    Petrolul Ploiesti have scored:
    fc-petrolul-ploiestiin last 9 home games (Liga I).
    Rapid Bucuresti 1923 have conceded:
    rapid-bucurestiin 8 of last 9 away games.
    Petrolul Ploiesti will score goal
    Everygame
    -222
    Rapid Bucuresti 1923 have scored under 1.5 goals:
    rapid-bucurestiin 12 of last 14 games (Liga I).
    Rapid Bucuresti 1923 Total goals Under (1,5)
    Everygame
    -182
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    Petrolul - Rapid Table position

    Liga I 26/27
    gWDLGDPForm
    1.
    Dinamo Bucuresti
    Dinamo Bucuresti
    742114-514
    2.
    Rapid Bucuresti 1923
    Rapid Bucuresti 1923
    73318-412
    3.
    Petrolul Ploiesti
    Petrolul Ploiesti
    74037-1012
    4.
    Craiova
    Craiova
    732214-911
    5.
    Fotbal Club FCSB
    Fotbal Club FCSB
    732210-811
    6.
    Corvinul 1921 Hunedoara
    Corvinul 1921 Hunedoara
    72418-410

    Comparison of Teams Stats

    10 matches
    5 - Wins
    1 - Draw
    4 - Loses
    Wins - 3
    Draws - 5
    Loses - 2
    10 matches
    Scored - 12
    Conceded - 18
    -6
    +3
    10 - Scored
    7 - Conceded
    5
    Wins
    3
    1
    Draws
    5
    4
    Loses
    2
    Goal difference
    12
    Scored
    10
    18
    Conceded
    7
    3
    Match goals average
    1.7
    1.2
    Goals scored per match on average
    1
    1.8
    Goals conceded per match on average
    0.7
    5
    Both teams scored
    4
    78'
    Minutes / Goal scored
    90'
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