Petrolul Ploiesti vs Rapid Bucharest Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 27 Sep 2025

SuperLiga Betting Preview: Petrolul Ploiesti vs Rapid Bucharest

Petrolul Ploiesti host Rapid Bucharest in this Romanian SuperLiga meeting at Stadionul Ilie Oana, with kick-off set for 13:30 on Saturday 27 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

We’re feeling confident that Rapid Bucharest can defeat Petrolul Ploiesti and we’ll therefore bet them on the Full-Time Result market. Grab an attractive price of +105 with optimism that a win can be landed.

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Petrolul Ploiesti have been beaten in their last four games. Away at Stadionul Clinceni, Unirea Slobozia recently beat them 1-0. Liviu Ciobotariu's team had 52% possession and one shot on target.

Rapid Bucharest lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Hermannstadt 2-1 at Stadionul Rapid-Giulesti. The Burgundy Eagles enjoyed 64% possession and managed four shots on goal, while Alex Dobre found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Petrolul haven’t lost to Rapid in their past four matches, with the last encounter ending 1-1 at Stadionul Rapid-Giulesti. The past 6 H2H meetings have resulted in three Petrolul wins, two draws and one Rapid victory.

SuperLiga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Rapid Bucharest	18	11	5	2	33	16	17	33:16	38
13	Petrolul Ploiesti	17	3	7	7	11	16	-5	11:16	16

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Petrolul have 1 win, 6 losses and 3 draws, averaging 0.7 goals from 2.2 shots on goal and 12.3 attempts. Liviu Ciobotariu's side have averaged 46.1% possession, 356.1 passes and 3.0 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.3 goals from 4.6 shots on goal, 11.8 attempts and 5.7 corners.

Gheorghe Grozav is the top scorer with 2 goals, while Adi Chica-Rosa, Bogdan Marian, Konstantinos Doumtsios and Kilian Ludewig each have 1. Gheorghe Grozav is the leading assists maker with 2.

Rapid have won 5, lost 1 and drawn 4, averaging 14.2 attempts, 5.5 shots on goal and 1.5 goals. The Burgundy Eagles average 53.7% possession, 449.3 passes, 5.5 corners awarded and 4.6 corners against them, while 0.8 goals have been conceded from 3.6 shots on goal and 13.0 attempts.

Alex Dobre is top of the team’s scoring charts with 5 goals, Elvir Koljic has 4 and Antoine Baroan is on 2. Cristian Manea has managed 3 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Petrolul Ploiesti confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Raul Balbarau (GK), Ricardinho, Paul Papp, Yohan Roche, Denis Radu, Brahima Doukansy, Alexandru Mateiu, Danel Dongmo, Robert Salceanu, Adi Chica-Rosa, Gheorghe Grozav.

Rapid Bucharest confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Mihai Aioani (GK), Cristian Manea, Alexandru Pascanu, Lars Kramer, Christopher Braun, Jakub Hromada, Kader Keita, Rares Pop, Tobias Christensen, Claudiu Petrila, Elvir Koljic.

Petrolul Ploiesti vs Rapid Bucharest Prediction & Betting Tips

Discover our expert Petrolul Ploiesti vs Rapid Bucharest betting tips, featuring a match prediction, correct score suggestion, corners market outlook, top player prop picks and bet builder advice. Scroll down for full analysis.

Match Prediction

We’re of the opinion that Rapid Bucharest are really good betting value at odds of +105 when it comes to this SuperLiga clash. The price appeals and we’re bullish of landing a return here.

Current team news and the latest form provide useful pieces of information when it comes to making SuperLiga recommendations. It’s also vital to have access to all available stats so that we make the most informed football picks.

Key Petrolul Ploiesti vs Rapid Bucharest league stats:

• Rapid have won 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Petrolul have lost their last 4 games.
• Petrolul have lost 6 of their last 10 games.

According to the top bookmakers, our pick has a 48.8% chance of landing a return. However, we think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we can recommend this bet.

If you’re looking to extract more value from the odds, take a look at Rapid on the Asian Handicap. Those anticipating our winner to punch above their weight can back them to cover the line.

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Our Match Prediction

Rapid To Win @ +105 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Petrolul 0 - 1 Rapid

Rapid are available at +440 to secure a 1-0 victory. Many bettors enjoy a correct score wager and there are some nice potential returns to be had.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Elvir Koljic to Score +255

Elvir Koljic (Rapid) has registered three goals in his past five SuperLiga matches. When it comes to him finding the net, we believe the +255 available is appealing when backing him on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Elvir Koljic Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+255

First

+540

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Corners Prediction

Petrolul Under 4.5 Corners -139

Petrolul Ploiesti have failed to cover the 4.5 corners line in six straight games. There’s a chance to go under the Petrolul Team Corners line and we’re confident this will happen, with odds of -139 on offer.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Petrolul

Total

8.70 3.00 5.70

Home

10.10 4.90 5.20

Away

9.50 2.50 7.00

Rapid

Total

10.10 5.50 4.60

Home

9.50 6.30 3.20

Away

10.90 4.10 6.80

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-122

Under 9.5

-119

Petrolul Corners

Over 4.5

+102

Under 4.5

-147

Rapid Corners

Over 4.5

-152

Under 4.5

+107

Most Corners

1

+138

X

+600

2

-132

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Petrolul Ploiesti vs Rapid Bucharest Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Rapid Bucharest are forecasted to have a 49% chance of triumphing in this SuperLiga encounter according to the bookmakers. It leads to their latest betting odds being +105. Petrolul Ploiesti are an outside chance to get the job done and you can now back them at +260.

For those wanting some insurance backing Rapid, taking the -0.25 Asian Handicap option means a half stake return if it’s a draw. There’s -135 that they manage to beat Petrolul on this market.

If you think there will be two goals or less during the ninety minutes, then Under 2.5 Goals is a potential option. If you anticipate that one team or more will achieve a shutout, then Both Teams to Score No is -147.

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Full-Time Result

1

+260

X

+225

2

+105

Half-Time Result

1

+320

X

+108

2

+170

Double Chance

1X

-149

12

-345

X2

-417

Draw No Bet

1

+148

2

-222

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-102

2 Hcp -0.25

-135

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-172

Over 2.5

+132

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+102

No

-147

Drilon Hazrollaj is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +450. Alternatively, there’s the chance to back him to find the net at any stage at +230.

Drilon Hazrollaj (Rapid)

First

+230

Anytime

+450

Antoine Baroan (Rapid)

First

+250

Anytime

+550

Timotej Jambor (Rapid)

First

+255

Anytime

+525

Elvir Koljic (Rapid)

First

+255

Anytime

+540

Claudiu Micovschi (Rapid)

First

+280

Anytime

+550

Borisav Burmaz (Rapid)

First

+320

Anytime

+650

Adrian Chica-Rosa (Petrolul)

First

+350

Anytime

+750

Claudiu Petrila (Rapid)

First

+360

Anytime

+750

Alex Dobre (Rapid)

First

+375

Anytime

+750

Iustin Raducan (Petrolul)

First

+375

Anytime

+750

Raul Bucur (Petrolul)

First

+400

Anytime

+800

Gheorghe Grozav (Petrolul)

First

+400

Anytime

+800

Konstantinos Doumtsios (Petrolul)

First

+425

Anytime

+850

Tobias Christensen (Rapid)

First

+450

Anytime

+850

Valentin Gheorghe (Petrolul)

First

+450

Anytime

+900

Rares Pop (Rapid)

First

+460

Anytime

+950

Luka Gojkovic (Rapid)

First

+475

Anytime

+950

Augustin Cristian Dumitrache (Petrolul)

First

+475

Anytime

+1000

Constantin Grameni (Rapid)

First

+540

Anytime

+1100

Kader Keita (Rapid)

First

+575

Anytime

+1200

Sergiu Hanca (Petrolul)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Cătălin Vulturar (Rapid)

First

+650

Anytime

+1200

Jakub Hromada (Rapid)

First

+650

Anytime

+1300

Diogo Mendes (Rapid)

First

+650

Anytime

+1300

Alin Botogan (Petrolul)

First

+700

Anytime

+1500

David Paraschiv (Petrolul)

First

+750

Anytime

+1400

Tommi Jyry (Petrolul)

First

+750

Anytime

+1500

Christopher Braun (Rapid)

First

+750

Anytime

+1500

Denis Răzvan Radu (Petrolul)

First

+750

Anytime

+1600

Valentin Ticu (Petrolul)

First

+850

Anytime

+1800

Petrolul Ploiesti have not won at Stadionul Ilie Oana in the past six matches. The Yellow Wolves have finished with six defeats, three wins and one draw in the past 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

Rapid Bucharest haven’t been beaten in ten straight games away from home. Constantin Galca's team have collected six draws and four wins in the last 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 0.90.

The past meeting at Stadionul Ilie Oana saw Petrolul defeat Rapid 1-0. Petrolul have landed two victories from the past 3 H2H meetings at Stadionul Ilie Oana, with a solitary draw also taking place.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Petrolul Ploiesti Home Stats		3-1-6	2.40	1.00	1.40	5	5	4	6
Rapid Bucharest Away Stats		4-6-0	2.40	1.50	0.90	4	6	6	4

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Petrolul Ploiesti vs Rapid Bucharest Lineups & Team News

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