CS U Craiova and Petrolul 52 face each other on Sunday 08.24.2025, at 16:30 (UK Time), in a Liga I 2025/26 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 CS U Craiova and Petrolul 52, 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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2nd Half Over 0.5 Goals
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CS U Craiova preview
CS U Craiova heads into the match with the following record in the Liga I: in 6 matches, Alb-albaștrii secured 5 victories, 1 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 2.67 points per game.
Taking a broader look at CS U Craiova's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 8 victories so far.
CS U Craiova has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 27 goals, of which 14 were scored in the Liga I, resulting in an average of 2.33 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Aimé Steven Nsimba Labe, who has found the back of the net 4 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Lyes Houri has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, CS U Craiova has conceded 8 goals in the Liga I (an average of 1.33 per game) and 15 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.36 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Petrolul 52 preview
Petrolul 52 comes into the game with 6 matches played so far in the Liga I. They have secured 1 victories, 3 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 1 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 1 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses.
Găzarii's attack has been highly effective, scoring 6 goals during this period. Of that total, 6 were netted in the Liga I, with an average of 1 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.
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 2 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Kostas Doumtsios. The forward has contributed with 1 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 5 goals with an average of 0.83 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 5 goals in 6 matches, averaging 0.83 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.
Home Team
CS U Craiova
Romania - Liga I
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W W W |
2.67 |
| Home | W W W W W |
3 |
| Away | W W W W D |
2.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 83% | 100% | 67% |
| Goals | 3.67 | 2.67 | 4.67 |
| Scored | 2.33 | 2 | 2.67 |
| Conceded | 1.33 | 0.67 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 83% | 67% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 17% | 33% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 67% | 67% | 67% |
|
xG
|
1.4 | 1.56 | 1.23 |
|
xGA
|
1.68 | 1.32 | 2.03 |
Away Team
Petrolul 52
Romania - Liga I
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D D D L |
1 |
| Home | D D L L L |
0.33 |
| Away | D D W W D |
1.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 17% | 0% | 33% |
| Goals | 1.83 | 2 | 1.67 |
| Scored | 1 | 0.67 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 0.83 | 1.33 | 0.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 67% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 0% | 67% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 67% | 67% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.27 | 1.62 | 0.92 |
|
xGA
|
1.2 | 1.22 | 1.17 |
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