Petrolul Ploiesti vs CS Universitatea Craiova: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 29 February

Petrolul Ploiesti

W D L L W

5th place in Relegation Quarter

2-3

29/02/2024 12:30

CS Universitatea Craiova

W L W W D

3rd place in Championship Playoffs

Romania Liga I

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Petrolul Ploiesti vs CS Universitatea Craiova on 29 February 2024 (kick-off: 12:30) 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 5th with 29 points after 9 matches.
CS Universitatea Craiova sit 3rd with 44 points from 10 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: a draw with probability 30%.
Head-to-head history favors CS Universitatea Craiova, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Petrolul Ploiesti have 2 wins, while 0 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

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Weather

12:30

2024-02-29

Petrolul Ploiesti vs CS Universitatea Craiova - Prediction & Odds

Petrolul Ploiesti

CS Universitatea Craiova

2024-02-29 12:30

STANDINGS UP TO 29/02/2024

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

01 FC Steaua Bucuresti	49	10	5	2	3	12	11	1
02 CFR Cluj	46	10	6	1	3	19	14	5
03 CS Universitatea Craiova	44	10	6	1	3	18	14	4
04 Farul Constanta	36	10	4	2	4	19	20	-1
05 Sepsi OSK Sfantul Gheorghe	34	10	3	3	4	17	17	0
06 Rapid Bucuresti	32	10	1	1	8	13	22	-9

Relegation Quarter	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 UTA Arad	37	9	5	2	2	15	11	4
02 FC Otelul Galati	36	9	6	1	2	11	7	4
03 Hermannstadt	34	9	4	2	3	13	7	6
04 Universitaea Cluj	33	9	3	3	3	12	10	2
05 Petrolul Ploiesti	29	9	3	2	4	8	14	-6
06 CSM Politehnica Iasi	27	9	3	1	5	7	8	-1
07 FC Botosani	25	9	4	2	3	11	11	0
08 Dinamo Bucuresti	25	9	2	4	3	10	12	-2
09 FC Voluntari	24	9	2	4	3	11	10	1
10 Universitatea Craiova	22	9	1	3	5	8	16	-8

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 FC Steaua Bucuresti	64	30	19	7	4	53	28	25
02 Rapid Bucuresti	55	30	15	10	5	55	32	23
03 CFR Cluj	53	30	15	8	7	54	29	25
04 CS Universitatea Craiova	49	30	13	10	7	47	38	9
05 Sepsi OSK Sfantul Gheorghe	43	30	12	7	11	43	34	9
06 Farul Constanta	43	30	11	10	9	37	38	-1
07 Universitaea Cluj	42	30	10	12	8	35	38	-3
08 Hermannstadt	40	30	9	13	8	36	31	5
09 UTA Arad	40	30	10	10	10	36	43	-7
10 Petrolul Ploiesti	35	30	7	14	9	29	32	-3
11 FC Otelul Galati	34	30	6	16	8	31	36	-5
12 CSM Politehnica Iasi	33	30	7	12	11	33	44	-11
13 Universitatea Craiova	31	30	9	4	17	43	50	-7
14 Dinamo Bucuresti	29	30	8	5	17	22	41	-19
15 FC Voluntari	28	30	6	10	14	31	49	-18
16 FC Botosani	21	30	3	12	15	30	52	-22

Head To Head

22/10/2023 11:00

CS Universitatea Craiova

1 - 3

Petrolul Ploiesti

ROM D1

05/03/2023 09:30

Petrolul Ploiesti

0 - 1

CS Universitatea Craiova

ROM D1

15/10/2022 14:00

CS Universitatea Craiova

2 - 1

Petrolul Ploiesti

ROM D1

29/05/2016 10:00

CS Universitatea Craiova

2 - 0

Petrolul Ploiesti

ROM D1

15/04/2016 13:30

Petrolul Ploiesti

1 - 0

CS Universitatea Craiova

ROM D1

14/02/2016 08:00

CS Universitatea Craiova

2 - 0

Petrolul Ploiesti

ROM D1

Petrolul Ploiesti

33%

Draw

CS Universitatea Craiova

67%

Petrolul Ploiesti Last 6 matches

24/02/2024 08:00

UTA Arad 1 - 0 Petrolul Ploiesti ROM D1

16/02/2024 11:00

Petrolul Ploiesti 2 - 1 CSM Politehnica Iasi ROM D1

11/02/2024 12:15

Hermannstadt 0 - 0 Petrolul Ploiesti ROM D1

03/02/2024 11:00

Petrolul Ploiesti 1 - 2 CFR Cluj ROM D1

27/01/2024 11:00

FC Otelul Galati 0 - 0 Petrolul Ploiesti ROM D1

20/01/2024 14:00

Petrolul Ploiesti 1 - 0 Dinamo Bucuresti ROM D1

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches CS Universitatea Craiova

26/02/2024 14:00

CS Universitatea Craiova 2 - 1 FC Voluntari ROM D1

18/02/2024 11:15

FC Botosani 2 - 2 CS Universitatea Craiova ROM D1

09/02/2024 14:00

CS Universitatea Craiova 2 - 2 Universitaea Cluj ROM D1

04/02/2024 09:30

Sepsi OSK Sfantul Gheorghe 1 - 3 CS Universitatea Craiova ROM D1

28/01/2024 14:00

CS Universitatea Craiova 0 - 3 FC Steaua Bucuresti ROM D1

21/01/2024 14:00

CS Universitatea Craiova 1 - 2 Farul Constanta ROM D1

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Romania Liga I

Played games

Petrolul Ploiesti

CS Universitatea Craiova

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.95

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.18

Scored

Avg. per game

1.59

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.27

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 39 matches

YesNo

22 (56%)17 (44%)

In last 39 matches

NoYes

32 (78%)9 (22%)

Petrolul Ploiesti

Recent matches

CS Universitatea Craiova

Under /Over

(64%)25 14(36%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(83%)34 7(17%)

Under /Over

(21%)8 31(79%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(37%)15 26(63%)

Under /Over

(41%)16 23(59%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(49%)20 21(51%)

/Yes

(49%)19 20(51%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(63%)26 15(37%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Petrolul Ploiesti

CS Universitatea Craiova

Shots

Petrolul Ploiesti

Total shots

10.36 avg / game

Blocked

92 total

Avg. 2.49

CS Universitatea Craiova

Total shots

11.88 avg / game

Blocked

139 total

Avg. 3.86

Petrolul Ploiesti Pass CS Universitatea Craiova

Total passes

14915

Avg. 393 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

48%

Total passes

18829

Avg. 459 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

54%

TOTAL ATTACKS

Petrolul Ploiesti

3802

Avg. 97.49 / game

CS Universitatea Craiova

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

CS Universitatea Craiova

2597

Avg. 63.34 / game

OTHERS

Petrolul Ploiesti

Played games

CS Universitatea Craiova

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.31

Clean sheets

0.22

4.51

176

Corners

228

5.56

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

1.64

Offsides

1.78

3.18

124

GK saves

125

3.05

Petrolul Ploiesti

DISCIPLINARY

CS Universitatea Craiova

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.46

111

2.71

0.10

0.10

13.08

510

Fouls

528

12.88

16.62

648

Tackles

739

18.02

NEXT MATCHES

08/01

CS Universitatea Craiova

NEXT MATCHES

CS Universitatea Craiova

Petrolul Ploiesti

ROM

08/08

CS Universitatea Craiova

CS Universitatea Craiova

ROM

08/22

CS Universitatea Craiova

CS Universitatea Craiova

ROM

How We Build the Petrolul Ploiesti vs CS Universitatea Craiova Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Petrolul Ploiesti vs CS Universitatea Craiova on 29 February 2024 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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