Petrolul Ploiesti vs Universitatea Craiova: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 March

Petrolul Ploiesti

W D L L W

5th place in Relegation Quarter

1-0

18/03/2024 18:30

Universitatea Craiova

L D D W L

10th place in Relegation Quarter

Romania Liga I

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Petrolul Ploiesti vs Universitatea Craiova on 18 March 2024 (kick-off: 18:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Petrolul Ploiesti vs Universitatea Craiova preview before placing your bet.

Petrolul Ploiesti are currently 5th with 29 points after 9 matches.
Universitatea Craiova sit 10th with 22 points from 9 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Petrolul Ploiesti to win with probability 39%.
Head-to-head history favors Petrolul Ploiesti, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Universitatea Craiova have 2 wins, while one match ended in a draw.

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

18:30

2024-03-18

Petrolul Ploiesti vs Universitatea Craiova - Prediction & Odds

Petrolul Ploiesti

Universitatea Craiova

2024-03-18 18:30

STANDINGS UP TO 18/03/2024

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

19/12/2023 15:30

Universitatea Craiova

2 - 0

Petrolul Ploiesti

ROM D1

18/08/2023 15:30

Petrolul Ploiesti

4 - 3

Universitatea Craiova

ROM D1

31/03/2023 18:00

Universitatea Craiova

0 - 1

Petrolul Ploiesti

ROM D1

18/12/2022 12:30

Petrolul Ploiesti

1 - 1

Universitatea Craiova

ROM D1

06/12/2022 17:00

Petrolul Ploiesti

0 - 1

Universitatea Craiova

ROMC

19/08/2022 18:00

Universitatea Craiova

0 - 1

Petrolul Ploiesti

ROM D1

Petrolul Ploiesti

50%

Draw

17%

Universitatea Craiova

33%

Petrolul Ploiesti Last 6 matches

08/03/2024 18:00

Petrolul Ploiesti 1 - 2 Sepsi OSK Sfantul Gheorghe ROM D1

03/03/2024 18:30

FC Steaua Bucuresti 1 - 0 Petrolul Ploiesti ROM D1

29/02/2024 16:30

Petrolul Ploiesti 2 - 3 CS Universitatea Craiova ROM D1

24/02/2024 12:00

UTA Arad 1 - 0 Petrolul Ploiesti ROM D1

16/02/2024 15:00

Petrolul Ploiesti 2 - 1 CSM Politehnica Iasi ROM D1

11/02/2024 16:15

Hermannstadt 0 - 0 Petrolul Ploiesti ROM D1

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Universitatea Craiova

10/03/2024 18:45

Universitatea Craiova 1 - 2 CS Universitatea Craiova ROM D1

02/03/2024 12:00

UTA Arad 3 - 2 Universitatea Craiova ROM D1

27/02/2024 14:15

Universitatea Craiova 1 - 1 CSM Politehnica Iasi ROM D1

23/02/2024 15:00

Hermannstadt 1 - 0 Universitatea Craiova ROM D1

17/02/2024 19:30

Universitatea Craiova 1 - 3 CFR Cluj ROM D1

09/02/2024 15:00

FC Otelul Galati 1 - 0 Universitatea Craiova ROM D1

Win

Draw

17%

Lost

83%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Romania Liga I

Played games

Petrolul Ploiesti

Universitatea Craiova

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.95

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.18

Scored

Avg. per game

1.31

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.69

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 39 matches

YesNo

22 (56%)17 (44%)

In last 39 matches

NoYes

30 (77%)9 (23%)

Petrolul Ploiesti

Recent matches

Universitatea Craiova

Under /Over

(64%)25 14(36%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(74%)29 10(26%)

Under /Over

(21%)8 31(79%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(44%)17 22(56%)

Under /Over

(41%)16 23(59%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(38%)15 24(62%)

/Yes

(49%)19 20(51%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(62%)24 15(38%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Petrolul Ploiesti

Universitatea Craiova

Shots

Petrolul Ploiesti

Total shots

10.36 avg / game

Blocked

92 total

Avg. 2.49

Universitatea Craiova

Total shots

11.33 avg / game

Blocked

129 total

Avg. 3.49

Petrolul Ploiesti Pass Universitatea Craiova

Total passes

14915

Avg. 393 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

48%

Total passes

17348

Avg. 445 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

53%

TOTAL ATTACKS

Petrolul Ploiesti

3802

Avg. 97.49 / game

Universitatea Craiova

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

Universitatea Craiova

2355

Avg. 60.38 / game

OTHERS

Petrolul Ploiesti

Played games

Universitatea Craiova

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.31

Clean sheets

0.21

4.51

176

Corners

172

4.41

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

1.64

Offsides

1.64

3.18

124

GK saves

129

3.31

Petrolul Ploiesti

DISCIPLINARY

Universitatea Craiova

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.46

2.18

0.10

0.10

13.08

510

Fouls

445

11.41

16.62

648

Tackles

559

14.33

NEXT MATCHES

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CS Universitatea Craiova

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Petrolul Ploiesti vs Universitatea Craiova Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Petrolul Ploiesti vs Universitatea Craiova on 18 March 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 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 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 Universitatea Craiova sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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