Petrolul vs Univ. Craiova Prediction: Univ. Craiova look better in this clash

Petrolul will welcome Univ. Craioღva to the Stadionul Ilie ဣOană in Ploiești, Romania on Thursday. Petrolul have managed just one victory in their last four games, while Univ. Craiova have not lost a single match in their previous four outings. Previews, H2H, expert picks, and odds are provided below.

Petrolul

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Petrolul's recent performance has been disappointing, with only 3 wins in 14 m🔯atches across all competitions. Their most recent match against UTA Arad ended in a 1-0 defeat after Petrolul conceded a goal late in the first half at🧸 the 45+1 minute mark and failed to equalize after that.

Currently, Petrolul occupy the 8th position in the standings with 35 points from 27 matches played, having scored and conceded 26 go🌼als apiece.

One standout player for Petrolul is Jair (a 29-year-old midfielder), who has contributed significantly to the team's performance. With six goals and five assists, Jair's contributions have𒆙 been instrumental in bolstering the team's efforts.

Univ. Craiova

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Univ. Cr😼aiova have been in good form recently, with just two losses in their last 10 matches across all competitions. In their recent encounter against FC Voluntari, they clinched a 2-1 victory. The team started off well, finding the back of the net in just 7 minutes, setting the tone for the match. Alth𝄹ough they conceded early in the second half, Univ. Craiova rallied and displayed remarkable determination, ultimately securing the win with a goal in the 84th minute, much to the delight of their home fans.

As it stands, Univ. Craiova currently hold the 4th position in the league table with 42 points from 27 matches played. Theꦰy have scored 41 goals and conceded✅ 34 times.

One player who has stood out for Univ. Craiova is Alexandru Mitriță, who has contributed significantly to the team's success. With nine goals and seven assists to his name, Mitriță's exceptional perfor𝕴mances have been pivotal for his team.

H2H

The rivalry between Petrolul and Univ. Craiova is relatively new, having begun in 2014 with just nine 🌞meetings between the two teams. Petrolul have won three of these encounters, while Univ. Craiova have claimed victory six times. In their most recent match, Petrolul secured a convincing 3-1 victory over Univ. Craiova.

Expert Betting Tips

Univ. Craiova currently hold the edge in form over Petrolul. Their superior form gives them the upper hand in this encounter. Moreover, in the head-to-head clashes between the two teams, Univ. Craiova has emerged victorious six times out of nine meetings. It's noteworth🍸y that six of these encounters have seen low goal tallies of less than two, with both teams failing to find the net in six of those games, waiting for a lower goal in this clash and a narrow win for Univ. Craiova.

• Under 2.5 for 1.63 odds
• W2 for 2.11 odds
• BTTS-NO for 1.82 odds