Petrolul Ploiesti vs CS Universitatea Craiova: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 19 January

Petrolul Ploiesti

W D L D D

8th place in Playoffs

0-4

19/01/2026 14:00

CS Universitatea Craiova

W W W D W

1st place in Championship Playoffs

Romania Liga I

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Petrolul Ploiesti vs CS Universitatea Craiova on 19 January 2026 (kick-off: 14:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Petrolul Ploiesti vs CS Universitatea Craiova preview before placing your bet.

Petrolul Ploiesti are currently 8th with 25 points after 9 matches.
CS Universitatea Craiova sit 1st with 50 points from 10 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: CS Universitatea Craiova to win with probability 51%.
Head-to-head history favors CS Universitatea Craiova, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Petrolul Ploiesti have no wins, while 2 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

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Weather

14:00

2026-01-19

Petrolul Ploiesti vs CS Universitatea Craiova - Prediction & Odds

Petrolul Ploiesti

CS Universitatea Craiova

2026-01-19 14:00

STANDINGS UP TO 19/01/2026

Championship Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 CS Universitatea Craiova	50	10	6	2	2	12	6	6
02 Universitaea Cluj	46	10	6	1	3	13	11	2
03 CFR Cluj	43	10	4	4	2	8	7	1
04 Dinamo Bucuresti	39	10	3	4	3	13	12	1
05 Rapid Bucuresti	34	10	1	3	6	8	14	-6
06 Arges	32	10	1	4	5	6	10	-4

Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 UTA Arad	39	9	5	2	2	14	7	7
02 FCSB	37	9	4	2	3	13	9	4
03 FC Otelul Galati	35	9	4	2	3	17	15	2
04 FK Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc	33	9	5	2	2	11	8	3
05 FC Botosani	33	9	3	3	3	13	17	-4
06 Hermannstadt	25	9	3	4	2	13	10	3
07 Farul Constanta	25	9	1	3	5	8	11	-3
08 Petrolul Ploiesti	25	9	2	3	4	9	15	-6
09 FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia	22	9	2	3	4	11	13	-2
10 Metaloglobus	16	9	2	4	3	10	14	-4

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 CS Universitatea Craiova	60	30	17	9	4	53	27	26
02 Rapid Bucuresti	56	30	16	8	6	47	30	17
03 Universitaea Cluj	54	30	16	6	8	48	27	21
04 CFR Cluj	53	30	15	8	7	49	40	9
05 Dinamo Bucuresti	52	30	14	10	6	42	28	14
06 Arges	50	30	15	5	10	37	28	9
07 FCSB	46	30	13	7	10	48	40	8
08 UTA Arad	43	30	11	10	9	39	44	-5
09 FC Botosani	42	30	11	9	10	37	29	8
10 FC Otelul Galati	41	30	11	8	11	39	32	7
11 Farul Constanta	37	30	10	7	13	39	37	2
12 Petrolul Ploiesti	32	30	7	11	12	24	31	-7
13 FK Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc	32	30	8	8	14	30	58	-28
14 FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia	25	30	7	4	19	27	46	-19
15 Hermannstadt	23	30	5	8	17	29	50	-21
16 Metaloglobus	12	30	2	6	22	25	66	-41

Head To Head

04/12/2025 15:00

Petrolul Ploiesti

0 - 4

CS Universitatea Craiova

ROMC

24/08/2025 11:30

CS Universitatea Craiova

2 - 0

Petrolul Ploiesti

ROM D1

07/12/2024 14:00

Petrolul Ploiesti

1 - 1

CS Universitatea Craiova

ROM D1

04/12/2024 14:00

Petrolul Ploiesti

0 - 2

CS Universitatea Craiova

ROMC

04/08/2024 11:59

CS Universitatea Craiova

0 - 0

Petrolul Ploiesti

ROM D1

29/02/2024 12:30

Petrolul Ploiesti

2 - 3

CS Universitatea Craiova

ROM D1

Petrolul Ploiesti

Draw

33%

CS Universitatea Craiova

67%

Petrolul Ploiesti Last 6 matches

11/01/2026 04:30

GKS Katowice 3 - 0 Petrolul Ploiesti INT CF

09/01/2026 10:00

Karagumruk 1 - 2 Petrolul Ploiesti INT CF

06/01/2026 08:30

Gazisehir Gaziantep 1 - 1 Petrolul Ploiesti INT CF

21/12/2025 08:00

Hermannstadt 1 - 1 Petrolul Ploiesti ROM D1

14/12/2025 09:30

Petrolul Ploiesti 0 - 1 Universitaea Cluj ROM D1

08/12/2025 11:30

UTA Arad 1 - 0 Petrolul Ploiesti ROM D1

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches CS Universitatea Craiova

10/01/2026 09:00

CS Universitatea Craiova 2 - 3 VfB Stuttgart II INT CF

07/01/2026 10:00

Konyaspor 0 - 1 CS Universitatea Craiova INT CF

22/12/2025 14:00

CS Universitatea Craiova 5 - 0 FK Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc ROM D1

18/12/2025 16:00

AEK Athens 3 - 2 CS Universitatea Craiova UEFA ECL

14/12/2025 14:30

Hermannstadt 0 - 2 CS Universitatea Craiova ROM D1

11/12/2025 13:45

CS Universitatea Craiova 1 - 2 AC Sparta Prague UEFA ECL

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Romania Liga I

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Petrolul Ploiesti

CS Universitatea Craiova

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.54

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.69

Scored

Avg. per game

0.90

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.43

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 39 matches

YesNo

17 (44%)22 (56%)

In last 39 matches

NoYes

24 (60%)16 (40%)

Petrolul Ploiesti

Recent matches

CS Universitatea Craiova

Under /Over

(64%)25 14(36%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(68%)27 13(32%)

Under /Over

(18%)7 32(82%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(35%)14 26(65%)

Under /Over

(36%)14 25(64%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(50%)20 20(50%)

/Yes

(49%)19 20(51%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(43%)17 23(57%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Petrolul Ploiesti

CS Universitatea Craiova

Shots

Petrolul Ploiesti

Total shots

12.31 avg / game

Blocked

118 total

Avg. 3.47

CS Universitatea Craiova

Total shots

14.93 avg / game

Blocked

118 total

Avg. 3.47

Petrolul Ploiesti Pass CS Universitatea Craiova

Total passes

14113

Avg. 362 / game

Accurate

77%

Ball possession

47%

Total passes

19647

Avg. 491 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

58%

TOTAL ATTACKS

Petrolul Ploiesti

3510

Avg. 90.00 / game

CS Universitatea Craiova

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

CS Universitatea Craiova

1964

Avg. 49.10 / game

OTHERS

Petrolul Ploiesti

Played games

CS Universitatea Craiova

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.23

Clean sheets

0.48

4.95

193

Corners

201

5.03

20.92

816

Throw-ins

911

22.78

1.77

Offsides

1.70

3.05

119

GK saves

1.88

Petrolul Ploiesti

DISCIPLINARY

CS Universitatea Craiova

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.03

2.00

0.10

0.15

14.56

568

Fouls

459

11.48

10.87

424

Tackles

400

10.00

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How We Build the Petrolul Ploiesti vs CS Universitatea Craiova Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Petrolul Ploiesti vs CS Universitatea Craiova on 19 January 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Romania Liga I fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Petrolul Ploiesti vs CS Universitatea Craiova Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Petrolul Ploiesti's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against CS Universitatea Craiova's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Romania Liga I Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Romania Liga I standings and the Romania Liga I form table to understand exactly where Petrolul Ploiesti and CS Universitatea Craiova sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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