Universitatea Craiova vs Petrolul Ploiesti Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 24 Aug 2025

SuperLiga Betting Preview: Universitatea Craiova vs Petrolul Ploiesti

Universitatea Craiova host Petrolul Ploiesti in this Romanian SuperLiga match at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco, with kick-off set for 11:30 on Sunday 24 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Back a Cagey Encounter

We’re not expecting the net to bulge on too many occasions when Universitatea Craiova clash with Petrolul Ploiesti. On this basis, we’re wagering Under 2.5 on the Total Goals market and this pick is available at -123.

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1-1 Draw in Pair’s Previous H2H

Universitatea Craiova got a fifth consecutive victory in their last game. It was a 2-1 away win at Stadionul Municipal, Miercurea Ciuc when playing Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc. The Lions from Bănie had most of the ball recording 57% possession and five shots on target, while Steven Nsimba grabbed the goals.

On Thursday night, U Craiova triumphed 2-1 away to Istanbul Basaksehir in the Europa Conference League qualifier.

Petrolul Ploiesti drew 1-1 in their previous game. This was at home against Hermannstadt at Stadionul Ilie Oana. Liviu Ciobotariu's side had four shots on goal and 46% possession, with Gheorghe Grozav finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

U Craiova boast an unbeaten record in the past three matches against Petrolul, with the last encounter ending 1-1 at Stadionul Ilie Oana. The previous 6 H2H meetings have ended in three U Craiova victories, two draws and one Petrolul win.

SuperLiga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	U Craiova	6	5	1	0	14	8	6	14:8	16
10	Petrolul Ploiesti	6	1	3	2	6	5	1	6:5	6

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6 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.9 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 12.4 attempts. U Craiova have had 56.5% possession, 472.1 passes and 4.4 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.4 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 11.8 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 5.4 corners.

Steven Nsimba leads the way with 4 goals, Alexandru Mitrita has 3, with Oleksandr Romanchuk and two others on 2. Lyes Houri and Anzor Mekvabishvili are tied for the most assists on 3.

Petrolul have 2 victories, 5 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 0.9 goals from 2.8 shots on goal and 11.4 attempts. There’s been an average of 46.7% possession, 350.2 passes, 3.0 corners awarded and 6.0 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.1 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 12.3 attempts.

Gheorghe Grozav is top of the team’s scoring charts with 3, while Bogdan Marian, Konstantinos Doumtsios, Kilian Ludewig and Yohan Roche have 1. Gheorghe Grozav, Franjo Prce and Tommi Jyry have managed 1 assists in the last 10 games.

Universitatea Craiova vs Petrolul Ploiesti Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ve got your Universitatea Craiova vs Petrolul Ploiesti bets covered, including our expert match prediction, correct score tip, corners outlook, must-see player props and a tailored bet builder built for value.

Match Prediction

The best bet for this SuperLiga game could involve going low on the number of goals. We think that Under 2.5 is crying out to be backed based on the available stats and the odds of -123 look value.

The football betting tips are only provided once we have a handle on the team news and the latest form guide. We are also on point when it comes to the most valuable SuperLiga stats.

Key Universitatea Craiova vs Petrolul Ploiesti league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 Petrolul games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Petrolul games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Petrolul games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

Under 2.5 Probability

The best betting sites make it a 55.2% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 60-65%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

Bigger odds can be secured by going for an alternative wager where Under 2.5 Goals is combined with BTTS No. This means you need at least one team to draw a blank for the bet to land.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

U Craiova 2 - 0 Petrolul

U Craiova are available at +575 to secure a 2-0 victory. Many bettors enjoy a correct score wager and there are some nice potential returns to be had.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Steven Nsimba to Score +165

Steven Nsimba (U Craiova) has registered four goals in his past four SuperLiga games. He looks like an attractive wager to be on the scoresheet and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer selection at odds of +165.

Latest Steven Nsimba Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+165

First

+460

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Corners Prediction

Petrolul Under 3.5 Corners -125

Petrolul Ploiesti have had under 3.5 corners in four straight away matches, while Universitatea Craiova have had an average of 4.50 corners against them in their previous 10 home games. There are odds of -125 for this Petrolul Team Corners wager and we think the line is too high.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

U Craiova

Total

9.80 4.40 5.40

Home

10.00 5.50 4.50

Away

10.90 4.20 6.70

Petrolul

Total

9.00 3.00 6.00

Home

10.40 5.20 5.20

Away

9.80 2.70 7.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-128

Under 9.5

-114

U Craiova Corners

Over 5.5

-125

Under 5.5

-110

Petrolul Corners

Over 3.5

-110

Under 3.5

-125

Most Corners

1

-250

X

+800

2

+285

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Universitatea Craiova vs Petrolul Ploiesti 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 Make U Craiova Favourites to Win

Universitatea Craiova are the -172 favourites on the Full-Time Result. That means a 63% chance of winning this SuperLiga encounter according to the latest betting odds. The market implies that Petrolul Ploiesti are the most unlikely to win at +430.

If you wager U Craiova -0.75 on the Asian Handicap at -132, your stake is split between -0.5 and -1.0. A 2+ goal victory over Petrolul achieves a full payout, with a one goal win meaning half the stake is a winner and the other half refunded.

The latest betting suggests it’s a close call between Over 2.5 Goals and Under 2.5 Goals. Providing that at least one side fails to score, then the No pick on the Both Teams to Score market will be a winner at -139.

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Full-Time Result

1

-172

X

+300

2

+430

Half-Time Result

1

+123

X

+125

2

+425

Double Chance

1X

-769

12

-500

X2

+116

Draw No Bet

1

-435

2

+270

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-132

2 Hcp +0.75

+102

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-123

Over 2.5

-105

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-102

No

-139

Assad Al Hamlawi Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer

Assad Al Hamlawi is priced at +420 when it comes to First Goalscorer. He’s the favourite and also available at odds of +160 to find the net anytime.

Assad Al Hamlawi (U Craiova)

First

+160

Anytime

+420

Steven Nsimba (U Craiova)

First

+165

Anytime

+460

Stefan Baiaram (U Craiova)

First

+200

Anytime

+525

Carlos Mora (U Craiova)

First

+310

Anytime

+800

Luis Paradela (U Craiova)

First

+350

Anytime

+900

Alexandru Cicaldau (U Craiova)

First

+370

Anytime

+950

Lyes Houri (U Craiova)

First

+390

Anytime

+1000

Raul Bucur (Petrolul)

First

+420

Anytime

+1050

Anzor Mekvabishvili (U Craiova)

First

+440

Anytime

+1100

Valentin Gheorghe (Petrolul)

First

+480

Anytime

+1200

Augustin Cristian Dumitrache (Petrolul)

First

+500

Anytime

+1300

Nicusor Bancu (U Craiova)

First

+525

Anytime

+1400

Gheorghe Grozav (Petrolul)

First

+550

Anytime

+1300

Iustin Raducan (Petrolul)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Sergiu Hanca (Petrolul)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Vasile Mogos (U Craiova)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

David Paraschiv (Petrolul)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Alin Botogan (Petrolul)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Denis Răzvan Radu (Petrolul)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Vladimir Screciu (U Craiova)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Tommi Jyry (Petrolul)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Valentin Ticu (Petrolul)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Alessio Tudor (Petrolul)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

U Craiova Enjoying Strong Home Form

Universitatea Craiova are six wins from six at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco. Mirel Radoi's team have collected seven wins, two draws and one defeat in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 2.10 goals per match and conceding 0.70.

Petrolul Ploiesti have avoided defeat in their last four away matches. The Yellow Wolves have recorded five draws, three losses and two wins in the previous 10 away games, scoring an average of 0.80 goals per match and conceding 0.80.

U Craiova drew 0-0 with Petrolul when the sides last met at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco. The previous 3 H2H matches at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco have seen U Craiova winning once, one draw and a victory for Petrolul.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Universitatea Craiova Home Stats		7-2-1	2.80	2.10	0.70	8	2	5	5
Petrolul Ploiesti Away Stats		2-5-3	1.60	0.80	0.80	1	9	3	7

• 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

Universitatea Craiova vs Petrolul Ploiesti Lineups & Team News

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