Petrolul Ploiesti vs UTA Arad: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 03 May

Betiball's prediction for Petrolul Ploiesti vs UTA Arad on 03 May 2026 (kick-off: 08:15) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Petrolul Ploiesti vs UTA Arad preview before placing your bet.

Petrolul Ploiesti vs UTA Arad: Starting Lineups Time : 03/05/2026 08:15

Petrolul Ploiesti
1 - 1
Finished
UTA Arad
90+7' event Gheorghe Grozav
81' event Sergiu Hanca / Danel Dongmo
81' event Ricardo Ricardo Veiga Varzim Miranda / Diogo Miguel Costa Rodrigues
72' event Alin Botogan / Rares Pop
66' event Valentin Gheorghe / Rafael Hermann
62' event Paul Papp
46' event Abat Aymbetov / Adrian Chica-Rosa
17' event Diogo Miguel Costa Rodrigues
event 89' Marko Stolnik / Hakim Abdallah
event 83' David Ciubancan / Denis Alberto Taroi
event 83' Denis Hrezdac / Sota Mino
event 77' Marinos Tzionis / Alin Roman
event 62' Florent Poulolo Goal Disallowed - offside
event 48' Alin Roman
event 21' Sota Mino
event 15' Alin Roman
event 12' Alexandru Constantin Benga
90+7' event Gheorghe Grozav
event 89' Marko Stolnik / Hakim Abdallah
81' event Sergiu Hanca / Danel Dongmo
event 83' David Ciubancan / Denis Alberto Taroi
81' event Ricardo Ricardo Veiga Varzim Miranda / Diogo Miguel Costa Rodrigues
event 83' Denis Hrezdac / Sota Mino
72' event Alin Botogan / Rares Pop
event 77' Marinos Tzionis / Alin Roman
66' event Valentin Gheorghe / Rafael Hermann
event 62' Florent Poulolo Goal Disallowed - offside
62' event Paul Papp
event 48' Alin Roman
46' event Abat Aymbetov / Adrian Chica-Rosa
event 21' Sota Mino
17' event Diogo Miguel Costa Rodrigues
event 15' Alin Roman
event 12' Alexandru Constantin Benga
Petrolul Ploiesti Petrolul Ploiesti
Substitutions
#17 Abat Aymbetov
#77 Bismark Adjei-Boateng
#36 Alin Botogan
#11 Valentin Gheorghe
#20 Sergiu Hanca
#22 Cristian Ignat
#41 Stefan Krell
#29 Kilian Ludewig
#64 Bogdan Marian
#8 Alexandru Mateiu
#71 Franjo Prce
#24 Ricardo Ricardo Veiga Varzim Miranda
Petrolul Ploiesti Petrolul Ploiesti UTA Arad UTA Arad
15Shots11
3Shots on Goal2
14Fouls17
5Corner Kick4
16Free kick13
1Offside2
2Yellow card2
0Aerial1
1Save2
5Successful Tackles12
8Interceptions6
29Long pass17
5Successful center6
5Shots off goal7
1Hit The Post0
7Blocked2
5Tackle12
6Dribbles8
26Throw-in13
449Passes307
121Attacks93
61Dangerous attacks34
0Corner Kicks(HT)3
1BigChances4
0BigChancesMissed3
7ShotsInsideBox9
8ShotsOutsideBox2
46DuelsWon53
1.43ExpectedGoals1.42
1.24xGOT0.41
29Touches In Opposition Box24
29AccurateCrosses15
31GroundDuelsWon40
15AerialDuelsWon13
18Clearances41
UTA Arad UTA Arad
Substitutions
#98 David Ciubancan
#97 Denis Hrezdac
#17 Luca Mihai
#23 Ovidiu Popescu
#60 Dmytro Pospelov
#28 Marko Stolnik
#7 Andrei Tolcea
#96 Arpad Tordai
#10 Marinos Tzionis
Commentary
90+7' Penalty scored! Gheorghe Grozav - Petrolul Ploiesti
89' UTA Arad — substitution: Marko Stolnik / Hakim Abdallah
83' UTA Arad — substitution: David Ciubancan / Denis Alberto Taroi
83' UTA Arad — substitution: Denis Hrezdac / Sota Mino
81' Petrolul Ploiesti — substitution: Sergiu Hanca / Danel Dongmo
81' Petrolul Ploiesti — substitution: Ricardo Ricardo Veiga Varzim Miranda / Diogo Miguel Costa Rodrigues
77' UTA Arad — substitution: Marinos Tzionis / Alin Roman
72' Petrolul Ploiesti — substitution: Alin Botogan / Rares Pop
66' Petrolul Ploiesti — substitution: Valentin Gheorghe / Rafael Hermann
62' Paul Papp - Petrolul Ploiesti receive a yellow card
62' VAR review - UTA Arad
48' Penalty missed! Alin Roman - UTA Arad
46' Petrolul Ploiesti — substitution: Abat Aymbetov / Adrian Chica-Rosa
21' Sota Mino - UTA Arad receive a yellow card
17' Diogo Miguel Costa Rodrigues - Petrolul Ploiesti receive a yellow card
15' Alin Roman - UTA Arad receive a yellow card
12' Goal! Alexandru Constantin Benga - UTA Arad

How We Build the Petrolul Ploiesti vs UTA Arad Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Petrolul Ploiesti vs UTA Arad on 03 May 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 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 UTA Arad 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 UTA Arad'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.

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 standings and the form table to understand exactly where Petrolul Ploiesti and UTA Arad sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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