FC Petrolul Ploiesti
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SuperLiga Betting Preview: Petrolul Ploiesti vs Rapid Bucharest

Petrolul Ploiesti host Rapid Bucharest in this Romanian SuperLiga meeting at Stadionul Ilie Oana, with kick-off set for 01:30 on Sunday 28 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Rapid to Outscore Petrolul

We’re feeling confident that Rapid Bucharest can defeat Petrolul Ploiesti and we’ll therefore bet them on the Full-Time Result market. Grab an attractive price of 2.05 with optimism that a win can be landed.

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1-1 Draw in Previous H2H

Petrolul Ploiesti have been beaten in their last four games. Away at Stadionul Clinceni, Unirea Slobozia recently beat them 1-0. Liviu Ciobotariu's team had 52% possession and one shot on target.

Rapid Bucharest lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Hermannstadt 2-1 at Stadionul Rapid-Giulesti. The Burgundy Eagles enjoyed 64% possession and managed four shots on goal, while Alex Dobre found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Petrolul haven’t lost to Rapid in their past four matches, with the last encounter ending 1-1 at Stadionul Rapid-Giulesti. The past 6 H2H meetings have resulted in three Petrolul wins, two draws and one Rapid victory.

SuperLiga G W D L GF GA GD GD P
5 Rapid Bucharest logo Rapid Bucharest 10 5 4 1 15 8 7 15:8 19
14 Petrolul Ploiesti logo Petrolul Ploiesti 10 1 3 6 7 13 -6 7:13 6
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Petrolul Ploiesti – Last 10 League Games

Petrolul have 1 win, 6 losses and 3 draws, averaging 0.7 goals from 2.2 shots on goal and 12.3 attempts. Liviu Ciobotariu's side have averaged 46.1% possession, 356.1 passes and 3.0 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.3 goals from 4.6 shots on goal, 11.8 attempts and 5.7 corners.

Gheorghe Grozav is the top scorer with 2 goals, while Adi Chica-Rosa, Bogdan Marian, Konstantinos Doumtsios and Kilian Ludewig each have 1. Gheorghe Grozav is the leading assists maker with 2.

Rapid Bucharest – Last 10 League Games

Rapid have won 5, lost 1 and drawn 4, averaging 14.2 attempts, 5.5 shots on goal and 1.5 goals. The Burgundy Eagles average 53.7% possession, 449.3 passes, 5.5 corners awarded and 4.6 corners against them, while 0.8 goals have been conceded from 3.6 shots on goal and 13.0 attempts.

Alex Dobre is top of the team’s scoring charts with 5 goals, Elvir Koljic has 4 and Antoine Baroan is on 2. Cristian Manea has managed 3 assists in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Petrolul Ploiesti predicted lineup (4-3-3): Raul Balbarau (GK), Ricardinho, Paul Papp, Yohan Roche, Robert Salceanu, Brahima Doukansy, Danel Dongmo, Tommi Jyry, Oscar Correia, Konstantinos Doumtsios, Gheorghe Grozav.

Rapid Bucharest predicted lineup (4-4-1-1): Mihai Aioani (GK), Cristian Manea, Alexandru Pascanu, Lars Kramer, Christopher Braun, Alex Dobre, Kader Keita, Catalin Vulturar, Claudiu Petrila, Tobias Christensen, Antoine Baroan.

Petrolul Ploiesti vs Rapid Bucharest Prediction & Betting Tips

Discover our expert Petrolul Ploiesti vs Rapid Bucharest betting tips, featuring a match prediction, correct score suggestion, corners market outlook, top player prop picks and bet builder advice. Scroll down for full analysis.

Match Prediction

We’re of the opinion that Rapid Bucharest are really good betting value at odds of 2.05 when it comes to this SuperLiga clash. The price appeals and we’re bullish of landing a return here.

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Key Petrolul Ploiesti vs Rapid Bucharest league stats:

  • Rapid have won 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
  • Petrolul have lost their last 4 games.
  • Petrolul have lost 6 of their last 10 games.

Rapid to Win Probability

According to the top bookmakers, our pick has a 48.8% chance of landing a return. However, we think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Petrolul Petrolul logo 0 - 1 Rapid logo Rapid

Rapid are available at 5.40 to secure a 1-0 victory. Many bettors enjoy a correct score wager and there are some nice potential returns to be had.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Elvir Koljic to Score

Elvir Koljic (Rapid) has registered three goals in his past five SuperLiga matches. When it comes to him finding the net, we believe the 3.55 available is appealing when backing him on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

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Corners Prediction

Petrolul Under 4.5 Corners

Petrolul Ploiesti have failed to cover the 4.5 corners line in six straight games. There’s a chance to go under the Petrolul Team Corners line and we’re confident this will happen, with odds of 1.72 on offer.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Petrolul Logo Petrolul
Total
8.70 3.00 5.70
Home
10.10 4.90 5.20
Away
9.50 2.50 7.00
Rapid Logo Rapid
Total
10.10 5.50 4.60
Home
9.50 6.30 3.20
Away
10.90 4.10 6.80
Latest Corner Odds
Total Corners
Petrolul Corners
Rapid Corners
Most Corners

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Bet Builder Tips

Full-Time Result Rapid
Both Team To Score No
Anytime Goalscorer Elvir Koljic

You’re welcome to follow our bet builder which has Rapid Bucharest to triumph, BTTS No merged with Elvir Koljic (Rapid) to score at any time.

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Petrolul Ploiesti vs Rapid Bucharest Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Match Odds Suggest Rapid Win

Rapid Bucharest are forecasted to have a 49% chance of triumphing in this SuperLiga encounter according to the bookmakers. It leads to their latest betting odds being 2.05. Petrolul Ploiesti are an outside chance to get the job done and you can now back them at 3.60.

For those wanting some insurance backing Rapid, taking the -0.25 Asian Handicap option means a half stake return if it’s a draw. There’s 1.74 that they manage to beat Petrolul on this market.

If you think there will be two goals or less during the ninety minutes, then Under 2.5 Goals is a potential option. If you anticipate that one team or more will achieve a shutout, then Both Teams to Score No is 1.68.

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Half-Time Result
Double Chance
Draw No Bet
Asian Handicap
Total Goals
Both Teams to Score

Drilon Hazrollaj is the First Goalscorer Favourite

Drilon Hazrollaj is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at 5.50. Alternatively, there’s the chance to back him to find the net at any stage at 3.30.

Player Goals
Drilon Hazrollaj (Rapid)
Antoine Baroan (Rapid)
Timotej Jambor (Rapid)
Elvir Koljic (Rapid)
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Can Petrolul Avoid Yet Another Winless Home Game?

Petrolul Ploiesti have not won at Stadionul Ilie Oana in the past six matches. The Yellow Wolves have finished with six defeats, three wins and one draw in the past 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

Rapid Bucharest haven’t been beaten in ten straight games away from home. Constantin Galca's team have collected six draws and four wins in the last 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 0.90.

The past meeting at Stadionul Ilie Oana saw Petrolul defeat Rapid 1-0. Petrolul have landed two victories from the past 3 H2H meetings at Stadionul Ilie Oana, with a solitary draw also taking place.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Petrolul Ploiesti logo Petrolul Ploiesti Home Stats 3-1-6 2.40 1.00 1.40 5 5 4 6
Rapid Bucharest logo Rapid Bucharest Away Stats 4-6-0 2.40 1.50 0.90 4 6 6 4
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
Petrolul Ploiesti logo Petrolul Ploiesti League Stats
Rapid Bucharest logo Rapid Bucharest League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 1 win, 6 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins and 6 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists
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Petrolul Ploiesti vs Rapid Bucharest Lineups & Team News

Stay ahead of the game by checking the Petrolul vs Rapid team news before betting. Get the confirmed SuperLiga lineups and the most recent injury news from us.

Petrolul Ploiesti Predicted Lineup 4-3-3

Rapid Bucharest Predicted Lineup 4-4-1-1

Petrolul Ploiesti Predicted Lineup 4-3-3

1 Raul Balbarau
24 Ricardinho 4 Paul Papp 69 Yohan Roche 18 Robert Salceanu
15 Brahima Doukansy 5 Danel Dongmo 6 Tommi Jyry
10 Oscar Correia 19 K. Doumtsios 7 Gheorghe Grozav
16 Mihai Aioani
23 Cristian Manea 5 Alexandru Pascanu 6 Lars Kramer 47 Christopher Braun
29 Alex Dobre 18 Kader Keita 15 Catalin Vulturar 10 Claudiu Petrila
17 Tobias Christensen
90 Antoine Baroan

Rapid Bucharest Predicted Lineup 4-4-1-1

Previous Petrolul Ploiesti Lineups

21 Sep SuperLiga
Unirea Slobozia 1-0 Petrolul Ploiesti
16 Sep SuperLiga
Petrolul Ploiesti 0-3 Dinamo Bucharest
02 Sep SuperLiga
Farul Constanta 2-1 Petrolul Ploiesti
24 Aug SuperLiga
U Craiova 2-0 Petrolul Ploiesti
17 Aug SuperLiga
Petrolul Ploiesti 1-1 Hermannstadt
10 Aug SuperLiga
U Cluj 1-1 Petrolul Ploiesti

Previous Rapid Bucharest Lineups

22 Sep SuperLiga
Rapid Bucharest 1-2 Hermannstadt
13 Sep SuperLiga
U Cluj 0-0 Rapid Bucharest
30 Aug SuperLiga
Rapid Bucharest 2-0 UTA Arad
23 Aug SuperLiga
Metaloglobus 1-2 Rapid Bucharest
18 Aug SuperLiga
Rapid Bucharest 2-2 FCSB
12 Aug SuperLiga
Otelul Galati 1-1 Rapid Bucharest
Romania FlagSuperLiga Table
Superliga Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 U Craiova 11 7 3 1 21:12 24
2 Arges Pitesti 11 7 1 3 18:13 22
3 Dinamo Bucharest 11 5 5 1 18:11 20
4 Botosani 10 5 4 1 20:10 19
5 Rapid Bucharest 10 5 4 1 15:8 19
6 Unirea Slobozia 10 5 2 3 14:10 17
7 UTA Arad 10 3 6 1 15:14 15
8 Farul Constanta 10 4 2 4 12:13 14
9 U Cluj 10 3 4 3 11:9 13
10 Otelul Galati 10 3 4 3 11:10 13
11 Hermannstadt 11 2 4 5 9:14 10
12 CFR Cluj 9 1 5 3 13:18 8
13 FCSB 10 1 4 5 12:18 7
14 Petrolul Ploiesti 10 1 3 6 7:13 6
15 Csikszereda 9 0 4 5 10:22 4
16 Metaloglobus 10 0 3 7 10:21 3
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 U Craiova 6 5 1 0 12:4 16
2 Botosani 6 4 2 0 15:5 14
3 Arges Pitesti 5 4 0 1 8:4 12
4 Otelul Galati 6 3 2 1 8:4 11
5 Unirea Slobozia 5 3 1 1 9:3 10
6 Dinamo Bucharest 5 2 3 0 8:5 9
7 UTA Arad 5 2 3 0 10:8 9
8 Farul Constanta 4 3 0 1 7:5 9
9 Rapid Bucharest 5 2 2 1 8:6 8
10 CFR Cluj 6 1 3 2 10:12 6
11 Hermannstadt 5 1 2 2 5:7 5
12 Csikszereda 6 0 4 2 7:10 4
13 U Cluj 4 0 3 1 2:3 3
14 FCSB 4 0 1 3 2:6 1
15 Petrolul Ploiesti 4 0 1 3 2:7 1
16 Metaloglobus 5 0 1 4 3:11 1