Universitatea Craiova vs Petrolul Ploiesti Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 01 Aug 2026
Universitatea Craiova vs Petrolul Ploiesti Predictions
Universitatea Craiova and Petrolul Ploiesti could fall short of the three-goal mark and that leads us to back Under 2.5 on the Total Goals market. We’ll gladly snap up the -154 when it comes to a low-scoring contest.
Continue below for our full Universitatea Craiova vs Petrolul Ploiesti betting breakdown, where you can read the complete analysis of our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
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Universitatea Craiova go head-to-head with Petrolul Ploiesti at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco, with kick-off set for 14:30 on Saturday 1 August.
Universitatea Craiova were defeated in their last SuperLiga game. On the road, they suffered a 5-1 loss against Dinamo Bucharest at Arena Nationala. The Lions from Bănie enjoyed 53% possession and five shots on target, with Steven Nsimba being the goalscorer.
On Wednesday night, U Craiova drew 2-2 when hosting Levski Sofia in the Champions League qualifier.
Petrolul Ploiesti were beaten in their previous game and this was away from home at Stadionul Orasenesc. Arges Pitesti claimed a 1-0 win. Ricardo Sousa's men enjoyed 63% possession and recorded three shots on goal.
U Craiova Overcame Petrolul in Last Meeting
U Craiova have claimed victories in the last two clashes against Petrolul. Travelling to Stadionul Ilie Oana, a 4-0 win was achieved following a 2-0 home victory at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco. U Craiova have landed five victories, Petrolul have one win and there’s been two draws in the past 8 H2H meetings.
| SuperLiga | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 |  U Craiova |
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5:5 | 3 |
| 10 |  Petrolul Ploiesti |
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 3 |
6 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 5.1 shots on goal and 14.4 attempts. U Craiova have had 55.6% possession and 4.3 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.0 goals from 2.8 shots on goal and 9.7 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 3.6 corners.
Assad Al Hamlawi is the top scorer with 4 goals, while Steven Nsimba, Teles and Anzor Mekvabishvili each have 2. The leading assistor is Carlos Mora with 3.
Petrolul have 3 victories, 4 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 1.0 goals from 13.4 attempts and 4.9 shots on goal. The Yellow Wolves average 48.4% possession, 5.6 corners in their favour and 4.8 corners against, while conceding 1.4 goals from 13.0 attempts and 4.0 shots on goal.
Rares Pop and Gheorghe Grozav top the team’s scoring charts on 2 goals, with Rodrigo Martins on 1. Gheorghe Grozav, Rares Pop and Tommi Jyry have clocked up 1 assists each in the previous 10 games.
Main Match Prediction
We don’t expect the teams to serve up too much excitement, with Under 2.5 Goals on the cards for this SuperLiga game. This selection provides attractive betting odds of -154.
Team news can have a significant impact on the betting odds, and we factor this in alongside recent form and the latest SuperLiga stats when making our football predictions.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
According to the odds, there’s a 60.6% likelihood of our pick winning. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 70%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.
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Correct Score Prediction
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There are odds of +375 available that U Craiova land a 1-0 win. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.
Player Prop Picks
Assad Al Hamlawi (U Craiova) has scored in three straight SuperLiga matches on home soil. This statistic guides us towards Anytime Goalscorer where we’re able to back him to find the net at appealing odds of +188.
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Corners Prediction
Universitatea Craiova have had under 6.5 corners in ten consecutive matches, with Petrolul Ploiesti conceding under 6.5 corners in the previous five games. We’re going to bet on U Craiova to fall short for Team Corners and this selection is available at -149.
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Bet Builder Tips
Our same-game multi is compiled of the following: no more than two goals, Universitatea Craiova to win as well as Universitatea Craiova to record under 6.5 corners.
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Universitatea Craiova vs Petrolul Ploiesti 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.
With a 67% chance of winning according to the latest odds, Universitatea Craiova are favourites to prosper in this SuperLiga encounter and they’re available at -204 with the bookies. Petrolul Ploiesti are the +575 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.
If U Craiova beat Petrolul by two or more goals, then you would get paid out on the Asian Handicap -1 pick at -123. A one-goal victory would mean you get your stake fully refunded.
Under 2.5 Goals is operating at the shortest price for those anticipating two or less goals. If you think at least one side will keep a clean sheet, then Both Teams to Score No is -172.
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Favourite Simon Elisor is now available at +350 to be the First Goalscorer. You will find similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.
Stats: SuperLiga matches only
Universitatea Craiova are five wins from five at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco. The Lions from Bănie have recorded nine victories and one defeat in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 2.00 goals per game and conceding 0.30.
Petrolul Ploiesti haven’t triumphed in three straight games on the road. Ricardo Sousa's men have managed five losses, three draws and two victories 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 Ion Oblemenco, U Craiova defeated Petrolul 2-0. In the previous 4 H2H meetings at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco, we have seen two U Craiova triumphs, one Petrolul win and one draw.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universitatea Craiova Home Stats |
9-0-1 | 2.30 | 2.00 | 0.30 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 8 | |
| Petrolul Ploiesti Away Stats |
2-3-5 | 2.10 | 0.80 | 1.30 | 3 | 7 | 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
- Superliga: 24/07 Arges Pitesti 1 Petrolul Ploiesti0
- Superliga: 19/07 Petrolul Ploiesti 1 Dinamo Bucharest0
- Superliga Relegation Group: 18/05 Petrolul Ploiesti 1 Otelul Galati5
- Superliga Relegation Group: 10/05 Botosani 1 Petrolul Ploiesti1
- Superliga Relegation Group: 03/05 Petrolul Ploiesti 1 UTA Arad1
- SuperLiga: 19/01 2026 Petrolul Ploiesti 0 U Craiova 4
- SuperLiga: 24/08 2025 U Craiova 2 Petrolul Ploiesti 0
- SuperLiga: 07/12 2024 Petrolul Ploiesti 1 U Craiova 1
- SuperLiga: 04/08 2024 U Craiova 0 Petrolul Ploiesti 0
- SuperLiga: 29/02 2024 Petrolul Ploiesti 2 U Craiova 3
- SuperLiga: 22/10 2023 U Craiova 1 Petrolul Ploiesti 3
- SuperLiga: 05/03 2023 Petrolul Ploiesti 0 U Craiova 1
- SuperLiga: 15/10 2022 U Craiova 2 Petrolul Ploiesti 1
Universitatea Craiova League Stats
Petrolul Ploiesti League Stats
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 9 wins and 1 defeat in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 0.30 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 3.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 3.50 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 7.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.50 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.60 corners awarded and 4.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.30 corners awarded and 5.10 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.40 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 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 55.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 57.70% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 48.40% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 44.50% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Universitatea Craiova this season are Simon Elisor (1), Stefan Baiaram (1), Steven Nsimba (1)
- Top Assistors for Universitatea Craiova this season are Carlos Mora (2), Stefan Baiaram (1)
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Universitatea Craiova vs Petrolul Ploiesti Lineups & Team News
Know who’s in and who’s out for U Craiova vs Petrolul before making your bets. We’ll update you with the confirmed SuperLiga lineups and the latest injury reports.
Previous Universitatea Craiova Lineups
Previous Petrolul Ploiesti Lineups
Universitatea Craiova Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Filipe Coelho
Petrolul Ploiesti Player Stats & Squad
SuperLiga Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FCSB | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4:0 | 6 |
| 2 | Otelul Galati | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:3 | 4 |
| 3 | Rapid Bucharest | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:1 | 4 |
| 4 | CFR Cluj | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6:2 | 3 |
| 5 | Dinamo Bucharest | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5:2 | 3 |
| 6 | Corvinul Hunedoara | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:2 | 3 |
| 7 | Farul Constanta | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:2 | 3 |
| 8 | U Craiova | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5:5 | 3 |
| 9 | U Cluj | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:2 | 3 |
| 10 | Petrolul Ploiesti | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1:1 | 3 |
| 11 | Sepsi | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1:1 | 3 |
| 12 | Arges Pitesti | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 3 |
| 13 | Botosani | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3:3 | 2 |
| 14 | UTA Arad | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:6 | 1 |
| 15 | FC Voluntari | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:7 | 1 |
| 16 | Csikszereda | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0:5 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CFR Cluj | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5:0 | 3 |
| 2 | Dinamo Bucharest | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5:1 | 3 |
| 3 | U Craiova | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:0 | 3 |
| 4 | Corvinul Hunedoara | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 5 | FCSB | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 6 | Farul Constanta | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 7 | Otelul Galati | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 8 | U Cluj | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 9 | Rapid Bucharest | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 10 | Petrolul Ploiesti | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 11 | Sepsi | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 12 | Arges Pitesti | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 13 | UTA Arad | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 14 | FC Voluntari | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 15 | Botosani | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 16 | Csikszereda | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
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