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Last 5 matches · 2W-1D-2L · 0 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 1W-2D-2L · -2 goal difference
BetGenius backs Petrolul Ploiesti or Draw (Double Chance) at 72% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.
Petrolul Ploiesti welcome Corvinul Hunedoara in round eight of Liga I, with both sides positioned within the top six of the championship group zone. Petrolul sit third on twelve points after four wins and three defeats, having yet to record a single draw this season. At home, they have won two of their three fixtures while conceding only twice.
Corvinul Hunedoara enter the contest in sixth place with ten points, proving exceptionally tough to break down having conceded just four goals in seven league matches. However, their travel form has been notably cautious, remaining winless on the road in the league with two draws, one defeat, and zero goals scored across three away trips.
With Petrolul conceding an average of only 0.7 goals per home game and Corvinul demonstrating a sturdy defensive structure on the road, this encounter shapes up to be a tight, low-margin contest where the home side holds the upper hand to secure at least a point.
Combined scoring rate: 1.2 goals per game (Petrolul Ploiesti at home plus Corvinul Hunedoara away).
League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dinamo BucurestiPromotion - Superliga (Championship Group) | 12 | +20 | 29 |
| 2 | RapidPromotion - Superliga (Championship Group) | 12 | +11 | 27 |
| 3 | Universitatea CraiovaPromotion - Superliga (Championship Group) | 12 | +18 | 26 |
| 4 | Petrolul PloiestiPromotion - Superliga (Championship Group) | 13 | +1 | 23 |
| 5 | Universitatea ClujPromotion - Superliga (Championship Group) | 13 | +5 | 22 |
| 6 | FCSBPromotion - Superliga (Championship Group) | 12 | -2 | 18 |
| 7 | Farul ConstantaSuperliga (Relegation Group) | 12 | 0 | 17 |
| 8 | CFR 1907 ClujSuperliga (Relegation Group) | 12 | -1 | 16 |
| 9 | Corvinul HunedoaraSuperliga (Relegation Group) | 13 | -2 | 16 |
| 10 | Uta AradSuperliga (Relegation Group) | 12 | -2 | 15 |
| 11 | FC BotosaniSuperliga (Relegation Group) | 13 | 0 | 14 |
| 12 | Sepsi OSK Sfantu GheorgheSuperliga (Relegation Group) | 12 | -5 | 14 |
Petrolul Ploiesti have won 1 of the last 1 meeting.
Settled results only — every published pick is recorded win or lose. Full track record →
Based on at least 20 settled predictions.Petrolul Ploiesti have taken six points from nine at home, keeping clean sheets in two of their three home fixtures. Corvinul Hunedoara have struggled for offensive punch away from home in the league, failing to score across all three of their away outings. Backing Petrolul to avoid defeat covers both the home victory and the stalemate against a disciplined Corvinul defense that has registered four draws already this season.
Published September 4, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.
