Liga I· Regular Season - 18
Petrolul Ploiesti
Universitatea Craiova5 Dec
Petrolul Ploiesti vs Universitatea Craiova Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 5 December 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Both teams to score
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Predicted score
1-2
Fair odds
1.70
Expected goals
1.2 - 1.8
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More Petrolul Ploiesti vs Universitatea Craiova tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5Universitatea Craiova +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 89% | 1.12 | - |
| X2Universitatea Craiova or Draw | 77% | 1.30 | - |
| AH1 +1.5Petrolul Ploiesti +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 72% | 1.38 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 65% | 1.55 | - |
| 1XPetrolul Ploiesti or Draw | 61% | 1.65 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 58% | 1.73 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 42% | 2.36 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 41% | 2.42 | - |
| 2Universitatea Craiova to win | 39% | 2.54 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 35% | 2.83 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Universitatea Craiova -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 28% | 3.62 | - |
| 1Petrolul Ploiesti to win | 23% | 4.39 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Petrolul Ploiesti -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 11% | 9.27 | - |
Petrolul Ploiesti vs Universitatea Craiova preview & analysis
Match preview
Petrolul Ploiesti host Universitatea Craiova in the Liga I (Regular Season - 18) on Saturday, 5 December 2026, with kick-off at 18:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Petrolul Ploiesti arrive in mixed form, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 8 and conceding 8. Most recently they lost to Farul Constanta 1-3 away. They're 4th in the table with 19 points from 11 games. Universitatea Craiova arrive in superb form, with 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 12 and conceding 1. Most recently they drew with Getafe 1-1 at home. They're 3rd in the table with 23 points from 11 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Petrolul Ploiesti have won 0, Universitatea Craiova have won 5 and 1 ended level. Those games averaged 3.0 goals, and both teams scored in 1 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Universitatea Craiova narrow favourites: Petrolul Ploiesti 23%, draw 38%, Universitatea Craiova 39%. We expect around 3.0 goals (1.2 - 1.8 in expected goals), with 58% for over 2.5 and 59% for both teams to score.
Our tip
Both attacks are firing and neither defence has been keeping clean sheets. We expect goals at both ends. Our pick is Both teams to score, which our model rates at a 59% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is Petrolul Ploiesti 1-2 Universitatea Craiova.
Recent form
Petrolul Ploiesti- 11 OctAFarul Constanta1-3
- 3 OctAChindia Targoviste0-1
- 2 OctHCS Afumati3-2
- 21 SeptHCsikszereda2-0
- 14 SeptAFCSB2-2
Universitatea Craiova- 15 OctHGetafe1-1
- 11 OctACsikszereda1-0
- 4 OctASlatina4-0
- 19 SeptHFCSB5-0
- 13 SeptACorvinul Hunedoara1-0
Head to head
Liga I table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Dinamo Bucuresti | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | +18 | 26 |
| 2 |  Rapid | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | +9 | 24 |
| 3 | Universitatea Craiova | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | +16 | 23 |
| 4 | Petrolul Ploiesti | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | -1 | 19 |
| 5 |  Universitatea Cluj | 11 | 6 | 0 | 5 | +2 | 18 |
| 6 |  Farul Constanta | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | +2 | 17 |
| 7 |  Corvinul Hunedoara | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | +3 | 16 |
| 8 |  CFR 1907 Cluj | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 16 |
| 9 |  FCSB | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | -3 | 15 |
| 10 |  FC Botosani | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | +4 | 14 |
| 11 |  Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | -5 | 13 |
| 12 |  Uta Arad | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | -3 | 12 |
| 13 |  Arges Pitesti | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -5 | 11 |
| 14 |  Oţelul | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -5 | 10 |
| 15 |  FC Voluntari | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | -14 | 8 |
| 16 |  Csikszereda | 11 | 0 | 1 | 10 | -18 | 1 |
Petrolul Ploiesti vs Universitatea Craiova: FAQ
What is the Petrolul Ploiesti vs Universitatea Craiova prediction?
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Our tip is Both teams to score. Our predicted score is Petrolul Ploiesti 1-2 Universitatea Craiova.
Who is the favourite to win Petrolul Ploiesti vs Universitatea Craiova?
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Universitatea Craiova are favourites. Our model gives Petrolul Ploiesti a 23% chance of winning, Universitatea Craiova 39%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Petrolul Ploiesti vs Universitatea Craiova?
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We rate both teams to score at 59%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does Petrolul Ploiesti vs Universitatea Craiova kick off?
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Petrolul Ploiesti vs Universitatea Craiova kicks off at 18:00 UTC on Saturday, 5 December 2026.
