Petrolul Ploiesti vs Rapid Bucharest Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 21 Aug 2026
Petrolul Ploiesti vs Rapid Bucharest Predictions
Petrolul Ploiesti and Rapid Bucharest could be set for a low-scoring encounter. We will therefore head to the Total Goals market where Under 2.5 can be backed at an eye-catching price of -154.
Read on for our full Petrolul Ploiesti vs Rapid Bucharest betting analysis, featuring the reasoning behind our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
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Petrolul Ploiesti host Rapid Bucharest at Stadionul Ilie Oana, with kick-off set for 13:30 on Friday 21 August.
Petrolul Ploiesti have won two SuperLiga games on the spin, triumphing 2-1 in their previous league encounter. This was away to FC Voluntari at Stadionul Anghel Iordanescu. The Yellow Wolves recorded 45% possession and had five shots on target, while Alejandro Bran and Breston Malula each scored one goal.
Rapid Bucharest lost when last in action. In a home game at Stadionul Rapid-Giulesti, they were beaten 1-0 by Dinamo Bucharest. Daniel Pancu's team had 45% of possession and five shots on goal.
1-1 Draw in Previous H2H Meeting
Rapid have not lost any of the past three games against Petrolul, with the last clash seeing a 1-1 draw played out at Stadionul Rapid-Giulesti. The past 8 H2H meetings have featured three Petrolul victories, three draws and two Rapid wins.
| SuperLiga | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |  Petrolul Ploiesti |
5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 4:6 | 9 |
| 8 |  Rapid Bucharest |
5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5:3 | 8 |
Petrolul have 3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 0.9 goals from 12.5 attempts and 4.0 shots on goal. Ricardo Sousa's side have averaged 43.3% possession and 4.7 corners per game, conceding 1.7 goals and 5.3 corners from 15.6 attempts and 4.8 shots on goal.
Alejandro Bran and five of his team-mates all top the scoring with 1 goals apiece. Leo Teixeira, Gheorghe Grozav and Rares Pop have racked up the most assists with 1 each.
Rapid have 2 victories, 4 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 14.7 attempts, 4.8 shots on goal and 0.9 goals. The Burgundy Eagles average 53.0% possession, 6.9 corners in their favour and 5.1 corners against, while 1.1 goals have been conceded from 3.4 shots on goal and 12.4 attempts.
We’ve seen Alex Dobre, Olimpiu Morutan, Alexandru Pascanu and Daniel Paraschiv score 2 goals each. Tobias Christensen has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 2.
Main Match Prediction
We anticipate a low goal count when it comes to this SuperLiga encounter. The betting sites provide the opportunity to wager on Under 2.5 and the price of -154 looks really attractive.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
The form guide is always considered and it’s great to also use the SuperLiga team news as it filters through ahead of kick-off. In our quest for the best possible football predictions, the latest stats are scrutinised so that we have the best data.
According to the latest odds, our pick has a 60.6% chance of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 65-70%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.
There’s an opportunity to combine Under 2.5 Goals with BTTS No if you want a bigger potential return, with bettors able to land this pick through the Total Goals & Both Teams to Score market.
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Correct Score Prediction
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Our correct score prediction is a 1-0 win for Rapid which is available at odds of +460. We think they’ll achieve victory and this is a way of getting bigger odds and more excitement.
Player Prop Picks
Alex Dobre (Rapid) has racked up two goals in his past five SuperLiga matches. We’ll use this stat and take odds of +210 that he is able to score at least one goal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.
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Corners Prediction
We’ve seen an average of 7.80 corners for Rapid Bucharest in their past 5 matches, while the previous three Petrolul Ploiesti home games have involved them conceding over 4.5 corners. Our verdict is that there’s value when it comes the Rapid Team Corners line being covered, with odds of -159 available.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’re happy to go with a same-game multi that has two or less goals, Rapid Bucharest to claim a victory merged with Rapid Bucharest to finish with over 4.5 corners.
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Petrolul Ploiesti vs Rapid Bucharest Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Some will want to go ahead and back Rapid Bucharest at +104 to win this SuperLiga encounter. After all, this betting price suggests a 49% chance that the favourites end up succeeding. Petrolul Ploiesti are an outside chance to get the job done and you can now back them at +250.
If you fancy Rapid to win, then the -139 for them on the Asian Handicap -0.25 is a potential wager. You get a full payout if they beat Petrolul and half your stake back if it ends in a draw.
For those anticipating a low-scoring contest, Under 2.5 is the market leader for the Total Goals market. For the Both Teams to Score market, it’s hard to separate the BTTS Yes and No options when it comes to the odds available.
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Alex Dobre is available at +210 when it comes to Anytime Goalscorer. The favourite is now priced at odds of +450 to find the net first.
Stats: SuperLiga matches only
Petrolul have five victories, three draws and two defeats in the last 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.00.
Rapid Bucharest haven’t lost any of their past three away games. Daniel Pancu's team have recorded five losses, three draws and two wins in the previous 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 1.30.
When the teams previously met at Stadionul Ilie Oana, Rapid defeated Petrolul 1-0. There have been two Petrolul victories, one Rapid win and one draw in the past 4 H2H games at Stadionul Ilie Oana.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrolul Ploiesti Home Stats |
5-3-2 | 2.10 | 1.10 | 1.00 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 5 | |
| Rapid Bucharest Away Stats |
2-3-5 | 2.30 | 1.00 | 1.30 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
- 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
- SuperLiga: 06/02 2026 Rapid Bucharest 1 Petrolul Ploiesti 1
- SuperLiga: 27/09 2025 Petrolul Ploiesti 0 Rapid Bucharest 1
- SuperLiga: 29/11 2024 Rapid Bucharest 1 Petrolul Ploiesti 1
- SuperLiga: 29/07 2024 Petrolul Ploiesti 1 Rapid Bucharest 0
- SuperLiga: 15/12 2023 Petrolul Ploiesti 0 Rapid Bucharest 0
- SuperLiga: 13/08 2023 Rapid Bucharest 0 Petrolul Ploiesti 2
- SuperLiga: 14/12 2022 Rapid Bucharest 3 Petrolul Ploiesti 1
- SuperLiga: 13/08 2022 Petrolul Ploiesti 1 Rapid Bucharest 0
Petrolul Ploiesti League Stats
Rapid Bucharest League Stats
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 5.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.20 corners awarded and 4.10 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.30 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 6.90 corners awarded and 5.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.30 corners awarded and 4.50 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 12.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 43.30% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 50.90% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 53.00% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 54.20% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Petrolul Ploiesti this season are Alejandro Bran (1), Breston Malula (1), Dan Nlundulu (1)
- Top Assistors for Petrolul Ploiesti this season are Leo Teixeira (1)
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Petrolul Ploiesti vs Rapid Bucharest Lineups & Team News
Know who’s in and who’s out for Petrolul vs Rapid before making your bets. Stay updated with confirmed SuperLiga lineups and the latest injury reports.
Previous Petrolul Ploiesti Lineups
Previous Rapid Bucharest Lineups
Petrolul Ploiesti Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Ricardo Sousa
Rapid Bucharest Player Stats & Squad
SuperLiga Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FCSB | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 9:4 | 11 |
| 2 | Dinamo Bucharest | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11:3 | 10 |
| 3 | Arges Pitesti | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4:3 | 10 |
| 4 | U Cluj | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6:4 | 9 |
| 5 | Petrolul Ploiesti | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4:6 | 9 |
| 6 | Corvinul Hunedoara | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7:3 | 8 |
| 7 | Farul Constanta | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9:7 | 8 |
| 8 | Rapid Bucharest | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5:3 | 8 |
| 9 | U Craiova | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10:7 | 7 |
| 10 | Otelul Galati | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6:6 | 6 |
| 11 | Sepsi | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2:2 | 6 |
| 12 | FC Voluntari | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4:13 | 4 |
| 13 | CFR Cluj | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7:8 | 3 |
| 14 | Botosani | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6:8 | 3 |
| 15 | UTA Arad | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3:9 | 2 |
| 16 | Csikszereda | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2:9 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | U Cluj | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6:3 | 9 |
| 2 | Corvinul Hunedoara | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:1 | 7 |
| 3 | FCSB | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:4 | 7 |
| 4 | Arges Pitesti | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3:1 | 7 |
| 5 | Dinamo Bucharest | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9:1 | 6 |
| 6 | U Craiova | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8:1 | 6 |
| 7 | Farul Constanta | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5:2 | 6 |
| 8 | Rapid Bucharest | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 6 |
| 9 | Petrolul Ploiesti | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 6 |
| 10 | Otelul Galati | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4:3 | 5 |
| 11 | Sepsi | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1:0 | 4 |
| 12 | FC Voluntari | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:4 | 4 |
| 13 | CFR Cluj | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5:0 | 3 |
| 14 | UTA Arad | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2:2 | 2 |
| 15 | Botosani | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1:1 | 2 |
| 16 | Csikszereda | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0:2 | 1 |
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