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Univ. Craiova vs Petrolul

Romania Romania

Superliga Stadionul Ion Oblemenco, Craiova
Sat, Aug 1, 2026
VS
06:30 PM
Our Tip

AI Match Summary

Univ. Craiova host Petrolul in the Superliga. This matchup has a clear pattern when you look at past meetings. Petrolul have shipped 1.88 goals a game lately, while Univ. Craiova have conceded 0.88 and scored 2. Past meetings favor Univ. Craiova slightly — 4-0-1 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on Jan 19, 2026, ending 0:4. Model xG sits at 1.94 vs 1.38, favoring Univ. Craiova. AI prediction: Home (1) Win — correct score tipped at 1-0.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

40%
Univ. Craiova
33%
Draws
27%
Petrolul
Draw rate projection: 33% Favored: Univ. Craiova

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

70% / Medium Confidence
  • Petrolul haven't matched Univ. Craiova's recent run of results.
  • Win probability leans Univ. Craiova's way, sitting at 40%.
  • This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.
  • Univ. Craiova have won 4 of the last 5 meetings between these two.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 85%
Over 1.5 Goals 75.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 31.200000000000003%
Univ. Craiova Clean Sheet 68%
Petrolul Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Univ. Craiova Petrolul
Matches Played 31 29
Wins 20 10
Draws 6 8
Losses 5 11
Goals Scored 2 1.88
Goals Conceded 0.88 1.88
Expected Goals (xG) 2.00 1.88
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 0.88 1.88

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jan 19, 2026 Superliga
Petrolul vs Univ. Craiova
0:4
Dec 4, 2025 Romanian Cup
Petrolul vs Univ. Craiova
0:4
Aug 24, 2025 Superliga
Univ. Craiova vs Petrolul
2:0
Dec 7, 2024 Superliga
Petrolul vs Univ. Craiova
1:1
Dec 4, 2024 Romanian Cup
Petrolul vs Univ. Craiova
0:2

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Univ. Craiova 50 / 100
Petrolul 26 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Univ. Craiova Petrolul

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick UNI Win (1)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals & BTTS No
Correct Score 1:0
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Univ. Craiova found the back of the net in 84% of recent matches (31 games).

Defensive concern: Petrolul conceded in 83% of 29 recent games.

Games between these two average 2.80 goals.

Univ. Craiova went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Univ. Craiova VS Petrolul
2 Goals Scored 1.88
0.88 Goals Conceded 1.88
63% Over 1.5 88%
50% Over 2.5 63%
38% Over 3.5 63%

Recent Form & Match History

Univ. Craiova

(Home)
25 Jul
Dinamo Bucuresti
5 : 1
Univ. Craiova
22 Jul
Levski Sofia
1 : 0
Univ. Craiova
18 Jul
Univ. Craiova
4 : 0
FC UTA Arad
15 Jul
Univ. Craiova
1 : 0
ML Vitebsk
12 Jul
Univ. Craiova
2 : 1
Universitatea Cluj
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Petrolul

(Away)
24 Jul
Campionii Arges
1 : 0
Petrolul
19 Jul
Petrolul
1 : 0
Dinamo Bucuresti
11 Jul
Petrolul
2 : 2
Chindia Targoviste
10 Jul
Petrolul
1 : 1
FC ASA Tg. Mures
03 Jul
Arka Gdynia
2 : 0
Petrolul
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League Standings

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1FCSB22004:06
2Rapid Bucuresti21102:14
3Otelul21104:34
4CFR Cluj21016:23
5Dinamo Bucuresti21015:23
6Farul Constanta21013:23
7Corvinul Hunedoara21013:23
8Universitatea Cluj21012:23
9Petrolul21011:13
10Univ. Craiova21015:53
11Sepsi21011:13
12Campionii Arges21011:23
13FC Botosani20203:32
14FC UTA Arad20112:61
15Voluntari20112:71
16Miercurea Ciuc20020:50
Promotion - Superliga (Championship Group)
Relegation - Superliga (Relegation Group)