Eerste Divisie
The upcoming clash at Complex Sportiv Craiova pits a resilient home team against a struggling visitors. Craiova’s recent form has been impeccable, winning all five of their last matches, showcasing potent attacking prowess. Petrolul, meanwhile, has shown inconsistency, with only a single win in their last five matches and a tendency to rely on quick counters.
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These are our top betting tips and predictions for the match.
Over 2.5 goals seems likely, considering Craiova's average of 2.2 goals per game this season and Petrolul's recent scoring pattern.
Both teams have demonstrated offensive capabilities, though Craiova's solid defense makes Both Teams To Score (BTTS) less probable.
Universitatea Craiova has often started strongly, and a halftime lead with a full-time win for them is within expectations.
Considering the form and head-to-head data, a bet on Universitatea Craiova to at least draw seems prudent, especially with their momentum at home.
On August 24th, Universitatea Craiova is expected to comfortably best Petrolul Ploiesti, with a high probability of at least a draw based on recent form and head-to-head results. Craiova’s aggressive play and home advantage are key factors.
Universitatea Craiova has a clear historical edge over Petrolul Ploiesti, winning the majority of recent encounters including a 3-1 home victory in 2024.
Both teams have key players available, with no reported injuries or suspensions for this fixture.
Craiova is expected to line up in a 3-4-1-2 formation, focusing on possession-based buildup, while Petrolul likely adopts a 4-3-3 or 5-3-2, with counter-attacking as a primary tactic.
Craiova's form stands at 100%, winning all their last five matches with an average of 2.2 goals scored per game. Petrolul's form is weaker with a 33% win rate over their last five games but shows resilience with their last result including a 3-2 away victory.
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Universitatea Craiova is in excellent recent form, winning all five of their last games and showing a strong attacking record with an average of 2.2 goals per game. Petrolul Ploiesti has struggled, winning only one of their last five matches and has a modest offensive output.
History favors Universitatea Craiova, who have won 62% of their recent head-to-head encounters against Petrolul Ploiesti, including their most recent meeting in December 2024. Petrolul’s only victory in the last five was an away win in February 2024.
The recent matches indicate that Universitatea Craiova often dominates the early stages, with most goals scored in the first half. Their tactical setup in previous games shows a preference for maintaining possession, while Petrolul often employs counter-attacking strategies to score.
