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As CS Universitatea Craiova prepares to host Petrolul Ploieşti on August 1, 2026, the match promises to be an exciting clash in the Romanian SuperLiga. Craiova enters this match in strong form, having secured victories in four of their last five outings. Their tactical prowess has been evident, with a balanced approach that effectively combines solid defensive organization with potent attacking play.
Conversely, Petrolul Ploieşti’s recent form has been less consistent, with two wins in their last five matches. While they show flashes of attacking creativity, their inability to maintain defensive stability could be a critical disadvantage against a rampant Craiova side. The bookmakers reflect this sentiment in their odds, favoring the home team at 1.39, while offering 7.3 for an away victory.
With a model prediction suggesting a 68.4% probability of a home win, Craiova is widely viewed as the stronger side. However, football’s unpredictability means that highlights, misfortunes, or tactical adjustments can heavily influence the outcome. As the two teams prepare for this showdown, both will be eager to assert their ambitions for the season in what promises to be a thrilling encounter.
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| Uni Craiova 66.9% |
Draw 21.2% |
Ploiesti 11.9% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:0
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.38 | 4.44 | 8.39 | |
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1.39 | 4.25 | 7.3 | |
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1.41 | 4.55 | 6.93 | |
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1.35 | 4.35 | 8.2 | |
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1.4 | 4.32 | 8.05 |
Latest Results
| 25.07.26 FC Dinamo Bucureşti – CS Universitatea Craiova – 5:1 22.07.26 Levski Sofia – CS Universitatea Craiova – 1:0 18.07.26 CS Universitatea Craiova – UTA Arad – 4:0 15.07.26 CS Universitatea Craiova – ML Vitebsk – 1:0 12.07.26 CS Universitatea Craiova – Universitatea Cluj – 2:1 penalties |
24.07.26 Argeș Pitești – Petrolul Ploieşti – 1:0 19.07.26 Petrolul Ploieşti – FC Dinamo Bucureşti – 1:0 11.07.26 Petrolul Ploieşti – FC Chindia Târgoviște – 2:2 10.07.26 Petrolul Ploieşti – ASA Târgu Mureș – 1:1 03.07.26 Arka Gdynia – Petrolul Ploieşti – 2:0 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 19.01.26 Petrolul Ploieşti – CS Universitatea Craiova – 0:4 04.12.25 Petrolul Ploieşti – CS Universitatea Craiova – 0:4 24.08.25 CS Universitatea Craiova – Petrolul Ploieşti – 2:0 07.12.24 Petrolul Ploieşti – CS Universitatea Craiova – 1:1 04.12.24 Petrolul Ploieşti – CS Universitatea Craiova – 0:2 |
Standings
2026/27
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Otelul | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:3 | 1 | 4 |
| 2 | Dinamo Bucuresti | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5:2 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 | FCSB | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 2 | 3 |
| 4 | Farul Constanta | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:2 | 1 | 3 |
| 5 | U. Cluj | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | Petrolul | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1:1 | 0 | 3 |
| 7 | FC Arges | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | -1 | 3 |
| 8 | FC Rapid Bucuresti | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Corvinul | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:2 | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Univ. Craiova | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5:5 | 0 | 3 |
| 11 | FC Botosani | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 0 | 1 |
| 12 | FC Voluntari | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 0 | 1 |
| 13 | UTA Arad | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:6 | -4 | 1 |
| 14 | CFR Cluj | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | -1 | 0 |
| 15 | Sepsi Sf. Gheorghe | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | -1 | 0 |
| 16 | Csikszereda M. Ciuc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | -3 | 0 |
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