Petrolul Ploiesti vs UTA Arad Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 01 Aug 2025

SuperLiga Betting Preview: Petrolul Ploiesti vs UTA Arad

Petrolul Ploiesti host UTA Arad in this Romanian SuperLiga match at Stadionul Ilie Oana, with kick-off set for 14:30 on Friday 1 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Can the Underdogs Make it a Close Contest?

When UTA Arad clash against Petrolul Ploiesti, we will take the former at -118 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. With our stake divided between 0 and +0.5, the visitors look as though they can land a return by swerving defeat.

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UTA 2-0 Winners in Last H2H Battle

Petrolul Ploiesti won last time out by a 3-0 scoreline. It was on their travels against Metaloglobus Bucharest at Stadionul Clinceni. The Yellow Wolves recorded 40% possession and had five shots on target, with Kilian Ludewig, Yohan Roche and Gheorghe Grozav among the goals.

UTA Arad won their previous game which was at home. It was a 1-0 victory against Hermannstadt at Arena Francisc Neuman. Adrian Mihalcea's team enjoyed 52% possession and three shots on goal, with Alin Roman on target late in the first half.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It’s been three victories on the bounce for UTA when playing Petrolul. In the last encounter, home team UTA claimed a 2-0 win at Arena Francisc Neuman. The past 9 H2H games have featured five triumphs for UTA, two for Petrolul and two draws.

SuperLiga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
7	UTA Arad	9	3	5	1	14	13	1	14:13	14
14	Petrolul Ploiesti	9	1	3	5	7	12	-5	7:12	6

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Petrolul have 4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 11.0 attempts and 3.8 shots on goal. Liviu Ciobotariu's side have averaged 44.6% possession, 336.0 passes and 3.5 corners per game, conceding 0.9 goals and 6.6 corners from 14.0 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal.

Top goalscorer Gheorghe Grozav has found the net 5 times, Tidiane Keita 2, with Kilian Ludewig and two other players on 1. Alexandru Mateiu is the leading assists maker with 2.

UTA have 4 victories, 2 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 12.1 attempts, 4.3 shots on goal and 1.2 goals. The Old Lady average 45.4% possession, 363.3 passes, 4.7 corners awarded and 4.7 corners against them, while 1.1 goals have been conceded from 3.2 shots on goal and 13.3 attempts.

Paul-Jose M'Poku and Daniel Zsori have top scored with 3 goals, while Alin Roman is next on 2. The top assistors in the last 10 games are Hakim Abdallah, Alin Roman and Valentin Costache who have all made 1.

Confirmed Lineups

Petrolul Ploiesti confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Raul Balbarau (GK), Ricardinho, Paul Papp, Franjo Prce, Denis Radu, Tommi Jyry, Tidiane Keita, Alin Botogan, Kilian Ludewig, Konstantinos Doumtsios, Gheorghe Grozav.

UTA Arad confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Dejan Iliev (GK), Mark Tutu, Dmytro Pospelov, Florent Poulolo, Andrea Padula, Ovidiu Popescu, Benjamin van Durmen, Valentin Costache, Alin Roman, Marinos Tzionis, Hakim Abdallah.

Petrolul Ploiesti vs UTA Arad Prediction & Betting Tips

This expert Petrolul Ploiesti vs UTA Arad betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score tip, corners analysis, player prop suggestions and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Match Prediction

We’re siding with UTA Arad at -118 in this SuperLiga match with a +0.25 goal advantage. It’s expected that they will have an edge and we can therefore feel bullish of a return with this wager.

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Key Petrolul Ploiesti vs UTA Arad league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by UTA in 6 consecutive games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by UTA in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by UTA in 13 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Petrolul in 3 consecutive games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Petrolul in 14 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Petrolul in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Petrolul in 6 consecutive games against UTA.

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 54.1% chance of winning. However, we have this number closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Petrolul 0 - 1 UTA

We’re betting on UTA to secure a 1-0 winning scoreline. Odds of +700 can be taken and it’s great fun to predict a correct score and hopefully land a winner.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Valentin Costache To Score +330

Valentin Costache (UTA) can be wagered to be among the goals at +330. We’ll take a chance with this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look really appealing.

Latest Valentin Costache Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+335

First

+600

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Corners Prediction

Petrolul Under 5.5 Corners -150

The 5.5 corners line has not been covered by Petrolul Ploiesti in their past seven games, with the corner count against UTA Arad going under 5.5 in their last three matches. There’s the opportunity to go under the Petrolul Team Corners line and we’re expecting this to happen, with odds of -150 available.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Petrolul

Total

10.10 3.50 6.60

Home

9.90 4.90 5.00

Away

10.50 3.30 7.20

UTA

Total

9.40 4.70 4.70

Home

10.10 5.20 4.90

Away

8.70 3.50 5.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-120

Under 9.5

-120

Petrolul Corners

Over 5.5

+108

Under 5.5

-154

UTA Corners

Over 4.5

+110

Under 4.5

-156

Most Corners

1

-147

X

+525

2

+148

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Petrolul Ploiesti vs UTA Arad 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.

Bookies Think Petrolul Most Likely to Win

The Petrolul Ploiesti betting odds are +115 which means that they’re favourites to land victory in this SuperLiga encounter. It’s also suggested by the bookies that this team have a 47% chance of winning. UTA Arad are regarded as the least likely winner at +245.

There’s a Draw No Bet market should you wish to have some insurance and UTA are +133 here. However, if you want to back favourites Petrolul, then -204 is on offer.

Under 2.5 Goals is currently the betting favourite and a bet on this option would mean you need no more than two goals to be scored. If you think at least one side will keep a clean sheet, then Both Teams to Score No is -143.

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Full-Time Result

1

+115

X

+210

2

+245

Half-Time Result

1

+180

X

-102

2

+290

Double Chance

1X

-345

12

-286

X2

-147

Draw No Bet

1

-204

2

+133

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-122

2 Hcp +0.25

-111

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-179

Over 2.5

+138

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-100

No

-143

Mevlan Zeka Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer

Those interested in Mevlan Zeka to find the net anytime can get +230, with the favourite on offer to score the first goal at odds of +460.

Mevlan Zeka (UTA)

First

+230

Anytime

+460

Raul Bucur (Petrolul)

First

+265

Anytime

+540

Augustin Cristian Dumitrache (Petrolul)

First

+310

Anytime

+600

Valentin Gheorghe (Petrolul)

First

+310

Anytime

+600

Valentin Costache (UTA)

First

+335

Anytime

+600

Gheorghe Grozav (Petrolul)

First

+340

Anytime

+650

Marinos Tzionis (UTA)

First

+340

Anytime

+650

Dániel Zsóri (UTA)

First

+380

Anytime

+700

Sergiu Hanca (Petrolul)

First

+410

Anytime

+800

Iustin Raducan (Petrolul)

First

+410

Anytime

+850

Benjamin Van Durmen (UTA)

First

+480

Anytime

+950

Denis Răzvan Radu (Petrolul)

First

+510

Anytime

+950

Alin Botogan (Petrolul)

First

+540

Anytime

+1000

David Paraschiv (Petrolul)

First

+540

Anytime

+1050

Tommi Jyry (Petrolul)

First

+575

Anytime

+1100

Marian Danciu (UTA)

First

+600

Anytime

+1150

Valentin Ticu (Petrolul)

First

+600

Anytime

+1200

Alessio Tudor (Petrolul)

First

+600

Anytime

+1200

Tidiane Keita (Petrolul)

First

+650

Anytime

+1200

Denis Hrezdac (UTA)

First

+650

Anytime

+1300

Lucian Dumitriu (Petrolul)

First

+700

Anytime

+1400

Ioan Tolea (Petrolul)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Ricardinho (Petrolul)

First

+800

Anytime

+1600

Paul Papp (Petrolul)

First

+1100

Anytime

+2000

Florent Poulolo (UTA)

First

+1200

Anytime

+2200

Can Petrolul Avoid Yet Another Home Defeat?

Petrolul Ploiesti have suffered a three match losing run at Stadionul Ilie Oana. The Yellow Wolves have clocked up five losses, four wins and one draw in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.10 goals per match and conceding 1.00.

UTA have managed four draws, three victories and three losses in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 0.80 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

When the teams previously met at Stadionul Ilie Oana, UTA defeated Petrolul 1-0. There have been two Petrolul victories, two draws and one UTA win in the previous 5 H2H meetings 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		4-1-5	2.10	1.10	1.00	4	6	3	7
UTA Arad Away Stats		3-4-3	2.10	0.80	1.30	4	6	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

Petrolul Ploiesti vs UTA Arad Lineups & Team News

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