Universitatea Craiova vs Petrolul 52 Prediction & Preview
Liga I (Romania) · Aug 01, 2026 · kickoff 18:30 UTC · model-based analysis by GoalSoon
LIGA I (ROMANIA)
Universitatea Craiova vs Petrolul 52
Model pick: Universitatea Craiova (63%)
Goals: Under 2.5
BTTS: No
📊 Match Prediction
Win probabilities from our own Poisson statistical model (attack & defence ratings, home advantage, expected goals):
Expected goals: 1.68 – 0.61
Total goals: 2.3
Over 2.5: 45%
Both teams score: 42%
⚔️ Head-to-Head Form & Stats
| Universitatea Craiova | Petrolul 52 |
|---|
| League position | #25 (7 pts) | #7 (3 pts) |
| Goals scored / conceded per game* | 1.0 / 1.0 | 0.0 / 1.0 |
| Win rate this season* | 33% | 0% |
| Last 5 goals for / against | 1.6 / 1.4 | 0.8 / 1.2 |
*Universitatea Craiova shown at home, Petrolul 52 shown away — the split that matters for this fixture.
🔥 Recent Form
Universitatea Craiova — last 5
WWWLL
At home: keeps a clean sheet 41% of the time; 46% of home games go over 2.5.
Petrolul 52 — last 5
LDDWL
On the road: clean sheet 28% of the time; 29% of away games go over 2.5.
📈 Key Stats & Trends
| Trend | Universitatea Craiova (home) | Petrolul 52 (away) |
|---|
| This season record | 1-1-1 in 3 (1.0 / 1.0 goals per game) | 0-0-1 in 1 (0.0 / 1.0 goals per game) |
| Clean sheet rate | 41% | 28% |
| Both teams scored | 49% | 44% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 46% | 29% |
| Top scorer | Steven Nsimba (10) | – |
Liga I (Romania) — league context this season
Avg goals / game: 2.39
Home wins: 43%
Draws: 28%
Away wins: 30%
Over 2.5: 43%
BTTS: 48%
Use these Liga I (Romania) averages as a benchmark for the two teams above.
🎲 More Prediction Markets
Derived from the model's expected goals (1.68 vs 0.61):
| Market | Model probability |
|---|
| Most likely scoreline | 1-0 (17%) |
| Double chance — Universitatea Craiova or draw (1X) | 87% |
| Double chance — Petrolul 52 or draw (X2) | 37% |
| Double chance — either team (12) | 77% |
| Over / Under 1.5 goals | 67% / 33% |
| Over / Under 3.5 goals | 20% / 80% |
| Universitatea Craiova clean sheet | 54% |
| Petrolul 52 clean sheet | 19% |
🎯 Our Verdict
Universitatea Craiova is the model's most likely outcome at
63%. Universitatea Craiova are backed at home, where they average 1.6 goals a game. Goals may be harder to come by (55% under 2.5).
The lean on goals is
Under 2.5 and both-teams-to-score
No.
These are model probabilities, not guarantees — football is uncertain by design.
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❓ Universitatea Craiova vs Petrolul 52 — FAQ
Who will win Universitatea Craiova vs Petrolul 52?
Our statistical model makes Universitatea Craiova the most likely result at 63%. Full probabilities: Universitatea Craiova 63%, draw 23%, Petrolul 52 13%.
Will both teams score in Universitatea Craiova vs Petrolul 52?
The model gives a 42% chance both teams score, so the lean is 'No'.
How many goals in Universitatea Craiova vs Petrolul 52?
Expected goals are 1.68 for Universitatea Craiova and 0.61 for Petrolul 52 — about 2.3 total, pointing to Under 2.5.
What is the most likely score in Universitatea Craiova vs Petrolul 52?
The model's single most likely scoreline is 1-0 (17%). Double chance for Universitatea Craiova or draw is 87%.