Prediction for match Petrolul Ploiesti — Universitatea Craiova, 19.01.2026

Match Analysis: Petrolul Ploiesti vs Universitatea Craiova

In the Romanian Liga I on January 19, Petrolul Ploiesti will face Universitatea Craiova. The odds for a Universitatea Craiova win are 1.79, for a draw - 3.40, and for Petrolul Ploiesti - 4.54. In terms of probabilities: Universitatea Craiova is rated at 52.06%, a draw at 27.41%, and Petrolul Ploiesti at 20.53%. Universitatea Craiova is highlighted as the favorite based on the odds and outcome percentages.

Team Results and Statistics

Petrolul Ploiesti's last three matches were: 21.12.2025 Hermannstadt - Petrolul Ploiesti 1-1, 14.12.2025 Petrolul Ploiesti - Universitatea Cluj 0-1, 08.12.2025 UTA Arad - Petrolul Ploiesti 1-0. Universitatea Craiova's last three games: 22.12.2025 Universitatea Craiova - Csikszereda 5-0, 18.12.2025 AEK Athens - Universitatea Craiova 3-2, 14.12.2025 Hermannstadt - Universitatea Craiova 0-2. Their last head-to-head on 04.12.2025 ended with Petrolul Ploiesti 0-4 Universitatea Craiova. In secondary statistics: Petrolul Ploiesti's possession in the last five matches is 45%, average yellow cards - 2, fouls - 14.6, offsides - 1.8. Universitatea Craiova's possession - 56%, yellow cards - 1.6, fouls - 10.6, offsides - 2.4.

How Many Goals in Petrolul Ploiesti vs Universitatea Craiova

Universitatea Craiova looks sharper in terms of scoring: in the last five matches, their average goals scored is 2.2, conceded - 1.2, with a total of 3.4 goals per match. For Petrolul Ploiesti, these figures are more modest: 1.2 scored, 1 conceded, 2.2 total per game. Universitatea Craiova has surpassed the over 2.5 goals line in 3 out of 5 matches, while Petrolul Ploiesti only 1 out of 5. By halves, Universitatea Craiova surpassed over 1.5 goals in the first half in 2 out of 5 matches and in the second half in 3 out of 5. Petrolul Ploiesti never surpassed over 1.5 goals in the first half and only once in the second. Petrolul Ploiesti most often scores in the 76-90 minute interval (43%), while Universitatea Craiova scores in two intervals: 31-45 and 76-90 (both 36%). Petrolul Ploiesti most frequently concedes between 46-60 minutes (50%), Universitatea Craiova also in this interval (43%). Considering Universitatea Craiova's sharp goal profile, regular over 2.5 goals outcomes, and high average scoring, a bet on over 2.0 goals at 1.58 seems logical for this match.

Corners: Numbers and Possible Bets

Petrolul Ploiesti earns an average of 3.4 corners per game, Universitatea Craiova - 4. Both teams have surpassed the over 9.5 corners line in 2 out of 5 matches. Among the available corner totals, the closest to the combined average of both teams (7.4) is the total of 7.5. The odds for over 7.5 corners are 1.30, under 7.5 - 3.01. Universitatea Craiova is the favorite in terms of corners with odds of 1.36. Based on average corner activity and frequency of total surpasses, a bet on over 7.5 corners seems justified, but options for 8-9 deliveries are also possible.