Prediction: Universitatea Craiova vs Petrolul 52 – Liga I Romania – 01/08/2026
Preview
Universitatea Craiova will host Petrolul 52 at the Jonieto Stadium on Sunday, 01 August 2026, at 6:00 PM BST in Liga I Romania. Universitatea Craiova currently ranks 12th with 3 points from 2 matches, while Petrolul 52 sits 9th with the same number of points but a slightly better goal difference.
Universitatea Craiova has been struggling lately, with a draw against Levski Sofia followed by a heavy defeat to Dinamo Bucureşti. They have also lost to Levski Sofia in the Champions League and suffered a narrow defeat in the same competition. However, they did manage to secure a 4-0 win over UTA Arad and a 1-0 victory over ML Vitebsk in the Champions League. Their last five games have seen a mix of results, with two wins, one draw, and two defeats.
Petrolul 52 has shown more consistency, with a 1-0 win over Dinamo Bucureşti and a 1-1 draw against ASA Târgu Mureş in friendly matches. However, they have also suffered defeats to Argeş and Arka Gdynia, with the latter loss coming with a goal difference of more than three. Their last five games have seen a mix of results, with one win, one draw, and three defeats.
The match between Universitatea Craiova and Petrolul 52 promises to be an intense encounter, with both teams looking to secure a vital win in Liga I Romania.
Universitatea Craiova
Fulltime Result
Petrolul 52
home
59.08%
draw
23.97%
away
16.94%
Universitatea Craiova will host Petrolul 52 at the impressive Stadionul Ion Oblemenco on Sunday, August 1st, in a Liga I Romania match. Our experts believe that the hosts, Universitatea Craiova, are favourites to win this match, with a slight advantage over their opponents. The team has been in good form lately, with four wins and one defeat in their last five games. They have been performing well in the Champions League, drawing 2-2 with Levski Sofia and winning 1-0 against ML Vitebsk. However, they did suffer a heavy defeat at the hands of Dinamo Bucureşti, losing 5-1.
Petrolul 52, on the other hand, has had a mixed run of results in their last five games. They won 1-0 against Dinamo Bucureşti, but lost 1-0 to Argeş and 2-0 to Arka Gdynia. They did, however, win 1-4 against Chojniczanka Chojnice in a Club Friendlies 3 match.
In terms of goal difference, Universitatea Craiova's 4-0 win over UTA Arad in the Liga I Romania stands out, while Petrolul 52's 1-4 win over Chojniczanka Chojnice is also noteworthy. Our experts believe that Universitatea Craiova's impressive form and strong team will give them the edge they need to win this match.
Both teams have been performing well in their respective tournaments, and our experts believe that Universitatea Craiova's slight advantage will be enough to secure a win. However, Petrolul 52 will not go down without a fight, and this match is expected to be an intense and thrilling encounter.
Universitatea Craiova
Double Chance
Petrolul 52
draw_home
83.05%
draw_away
40.91%
home_away
76.02%
Our statistical model recommends a Double Chance bet on Universitatea Craiova for the game against Petrolul 52, considering this a moderate risk bet.
Universitatea Craiova
Both Teams To Score
Petrolul 52
yes
49.86%
no
50.14%
Our experts believe that there is a low probability of both teams scoring in the match between Universitatea Craiova and Petrolul 52. In the last five games, Universitatea Craiova scored a total of 18 goals, while Petrolul 52 found the net 6 times. Based on recent performance and offensive capability shown by both teams, this is a moderado risk bet.
Universitatea Craiova
Over/Under
Petrolul 52
Over 1.5
yes
74.29%
no
25.71%
Over 2.5
yes
49.31%
no
50.69%
Over 3.5
yes
27.78%
no
72.22%
Over 4.5
yes
16.25%
no
83.75%
Our statistical model recommends betting on Over/Under 1.5 Probability goals in the game between Universitatea Craiova and Petrolul 52. In the last five games, Universitatea Craiova scored a total of 24 goals, while Petrolul 52 scored 16 goals. Considering recent performance and offensive capability shown by both teams, this is a moderado risk bet.
Universitatea Craiova
Universitatea Craiova x Petrolul 52 Last matches
Petrolul 52
Universitatea Craiova
60%
Draw
20%
Petrolul 52
20%
Average statistics (latest matches)
Average goals 2.8
Both teams score 20
Goals scored(time 1) 0.6
Goals scored(time 2) 2.2
Over 2,5 40
Under 2.5 60
Universitatea Craiova
Total results
Petrolul 52
19 matches
6
wins
/
2
draws
/
11
wins
6
wins
(32%)
2
draws
(11%)
11
wins
(58%)
Recent form
Universitatea Craiova
Wins
3/6 (50%)
Draws
1/6 (16.67%)
Losses
2/6 (33.33%)
Average statistics (latest matches)
Total goals 4
Both score 50%
Goals scored 2.17
Goals conceded 1.83
Over 2,5 66.67
Less 2,5 33.33
Super Cup - 12/07/2026
Champions League - 15/07/2026
Superliga - 18/07/2026
Champions League - 22/07/2026
Superliga - 25/07/2026
Champions League - 29/07/2026
Petrolul 52
Wins
2/6 (33.33%)
Draws
1/6 (16.67%)
Losses
3/6 (50%)
Average statistics (latest matches)
Total goals 2.67
Both score 50%
Goals scored 1.17
Goals conceded 1.5
Over 2,5 33.33
Less 2,5 66.67
Club Friendlies 3 - 30/06/2026
Club Friendlies 3 - 02/07/2026
Club Friendlies 3 - 03/07/2026
Club Friendlies 3 - 10/07/2026
Superliga - 19/07/2026
Superliga - 24/07/2026
Latest news and statistics from Universitatea Craiova
Universitatea Craiova is gearing up for the third round of the 2026/2027 Liga I Romania, and their preparations will be put to the test against Petrolul 52. The team currently sits in 12th place with a meager 3 points from their first two games. In their last five matches, Universitatea Craiova has shown a mixed bag of performances, with a 2-2 draw against Levski Sofia in the Champions League, followed by a 5-1 thrashing at the hands of Dinamo Bucureşti in the Liga I Romania. They then suffered a 1-0 defeat to Levski Sofia in the Champions League, before recording a convincing 4-0 win over UTA Arad in the Liga I Romania. Their most recent match saw them edge out ML Vitebsk 1-0 in the Champions League. As Universitatea Craiova looks to bounce back from their inconsistent form, they will need to regroup and refocus for the upcoming match against Petrolul 52. With their current standing and recent performances in mind, it will be interesting to see how they adapt and respond to the challenge ahead.Latest news and statistics from Petrolul 52
Petrolul 52 is gearing up for the 3rd round of the 2026/2027 Liga I Romania against Universitatea Craiova, having secured 3 points from their first two games. The team's recent form has been a mixed bag, with a 1-0 loss to Argeș in the Liga I Romania on July 24, followed by a 1-0 win over Dinamo București on July 19. In friendlies, Petrolul 52 drew 1-1 with ASA Târgu Mureş on July 10, lost 2-0 to Arka Gdynia on July 3, and won 4-1 against Chojniczanka Chojnice on July 2. These results indicate that Petrolul 52 is still finding its footing, but the team has shown promise in their ability to bounce back from setbacks. As they prepare to face Universitatea Craiova, Petrolul 52 will look to build on their strengths and address their weaknesses in order to secure a positive outcome.Universitatea Craiova
latest line-ups
Petrolul 52
Lineup
21.
Laurențiu Popescu
28.
Adrian Rus
24.
Nikola Stevanovic
6.
Vladimir Screciu
17.
Carlos Mora
5.
Anzor Mekvabishvili
20.
Alexandru Cicâldău
11.
Nicușor Bancu
30.
David Matei
7.
Steven Nsimba
10.
Ștefan Baiaram
Lineup
Lukáš Zima
38.
Tiberiu Căpuşă
66.
Paul Papp
4.
Adam Zaian
24.
Andres Dumitrescu
2.
Kilian Ludewig
29.
Alejandro Bran
10.
Rodrigo Martins
7.
Robert Dumitru Jerdea
98.
Léo Teixeira
19.
Bench
1.
Alexandru Maxim
4.
Alexandru Crețu
8.
Tudor Băluță
12.
Monday Etim
15.
Juraj Badelj
18.
Mihnea Rădulescu
19.
Heri Tavares
22.
Simon Elisor
23.
Samuel Teles
29.
Luca Băsceanu
38.
Denis Muntean
90.
Răzvan Sava
Bench
Ioan Tolea
11.
Stefan Georgescu
12.
Dan Nlundulu
17.
Calal Hüseynov
18.
Daniel Paraschiv
21.
Mark Țuțu
22.
Alin Boțogan
36.
Rareș Manolache
40.
Mario Alexandru Ioniță
80.
Standings Universitatea Craiova x Petrolul 52
Regular Season
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No
team
P
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pts
#: position
team: team
P: played
W: wins
D: draws
L: losses
GF: goals for
GA: goals against
GD: goal difference
Pts: points
#Championship Round
#Relegation Round
Universitatea Craiova vs Petrolul 52 FAQ
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The game between Universitatea Craiova and Petrolul 52 will start at 19:30 Brasília time on 01/08/2026.
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