CS U Craiova and Petrolul 52 face each other on Saturday 08.01.2026, at 19:30 (UK Time), in a Liga 1 2026/27 match. The game will take place at CS U Craiova's home ground, the Stadionul Ion Oblemenco.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Universitatea Craiova and Găzarii, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for CS U Craiova vs Petrolul 52
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CS U Craiova Win
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CS U Craiova preview
CS U Craiova heads into the match with the following record in the Liga 1: in 2 matches, Universitatea Craiova secured 1 victories, 0 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 1.5 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Universitatea Craiova's 2026/27 season, the team has achieved a total of 32 victories so far.
CS U Craiova has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 97 goals, of which 5 were scored in the Liga 1, resulting in an average of 2.5 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Assad Al Hamlawi, who has found the back of the net 11 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Anzor Mekvabishvili has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 7 assists.
On the defensive side, CS U Craiova has conceded 5 goals in the Liga 1 (an average of 2.5 per game) and 56 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.98 per match in the 2026/27 campaign.
Petrolul 52 preview
Petrolul 52 comes into the game with 2 matches played so far in the Liga 1. They have secured 1 victories, 0 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 1.5 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026/27 season, the team has recorded 10 wins, 14 draws, and 17 losses.
Găzarii's attack has been highly effective, scoring 34 goals during this period. Of that total, 1 were netted in the Liga 1, with an average of 0.5 goals per game. The overall season average is 0.83.
Găzarii's offensive system is led by Gheorghe Teodor Grozav, the team's top scorer this season. The romanian forward has found the back of the net 7 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Gheorghe Teodor Grozav. The forward has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 1 goals with an average of 0.5 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 47 goals in 41 matches, averaging 1.15 per match.
Head to head: CS U Craiova vs Petrolul 52
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
CS U Craiova
Romania - Liga I
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L L W W |
1.4 |
| Home | D W W W W |
2.6 |
| Away | L L W D D |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 5 | 4 | 6 |
| Scored | 2.5 | 4 | 1 |
| Conceded | 2.5 | 0 | 5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.33 | 1.53 | 1.12 |
|
xGA
|
1.37 | 0.9 | 1.84 |
Petrolul 52
Romania - Liga I
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W L D D |
1 |
| Home | W L D D W |
1.6 |
| Away | L D L W L |
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Scored | 0.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0.5 | 0 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.21 | 0.9 | 1.52 |
|
xGA
|
1.6 | 2.16 | 1.03 |
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