Petrolul 52 vs CS U Craiova: match statistics
CS U Craiova is demonstrating superior form and quality this season, sitting 2nd in the table with a record of 11 wins, 7 draws, and only 3 losses. Petrolul 52 languishes in 13th place with just 4 wins and 9 defeats, while their home form is alarming—only a 20% win rate and failing to score in 60% of matches. The visitors boast significantly better offensive metrics (1.3 goals per away game vs 0.7 for the hosts) and dominate possession (58% vs 48%). Although Craiova has a tendency to draw away (40%), their higher clinical edge (10% shot conversion vs 5%) and superior xG figures (1.51 vs 1.37) point towards an away victory. Petrolul's poor run (only 1 win in the last 5) and negative home goal difference (-3) further solidify CS U Craiova's advantage in this clash.
Petrolul 52 vs CS U Craiova: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Petrolul 52 played against CS U Craiova in Liga I (Romania). The game was played on January 19, 2026. Final score: 0:4.
Recent form
Petrolul 52 has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. CS U Craiova has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, with 2.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Petrolul 52 scores 0.76 goals per game and allows 0.95. CS U Craiova scores 1.76 and allows 0.95. Games in this league average 2.49 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 38% of Petrolul 52's games and 57% of CS U Craiova's. The Over 2.5 rates are 24% and 52%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 45% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
CS U Craiova has the higher season xG average, 1.70 to 1.18 per game. Petrolul 52 takes 11.3 shots per game, while CS U Craiova takes 15.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Petrolul 52 leads at halftime in 14% of its games and scores 0.38 goals per game after halftime. CS U Craiova leads at halftime in 48% and scores 0.76 after halftime.
When the teams score
Petrolul 52's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (3 goals). For CS U Craiova, it is minutes 31-45+ (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga I games average 2.49 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 45% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
CS U Craiova is demonstrating superior form and quality this season, sitting 2nd in the table with a record of 11 wins, 7 draws, and only 3 losses. Petrolul 52 languishes in 13th place with just 4 wins and 9 defeats, while their home form is alarming—only a 20% win rate and failing to score in 60% of matches. The visitors boast significantly better offensive metrics (1.3 goals per away game vs 0.7 for the hosts) and dominate possession (58% vs 48%). Although Craiova has a tendency to draw away (40%), their higher clinical edge (10% shot conversion vs 5%) and superior xG figures (1.51 vs 1.37) point towards an away victory. Petrolul's poor run (only 1 win in the last 5) and negative home goal difference (-3) further solidify CS U Craiova's advantage in this clash.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Petrolul 52 | CS U Craiova | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 24% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.32 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
CS U Craiova is 120% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Petrolul 52 · 2.2 pts / game - CS U Craiova
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
CS U Craiova is 132% better for: goals scored per game.
0.76 goals / game - Petrolul 52 · 1.76 goals / game - CS U Craiova
Petrolul 52 scores in 52% of games (11 of 21 meczów), while CS U Craiova keeps a clean sheet in 33% (7 of 21 meczów).
CS U Craiova scores in 81% of games (17 of 21 meczów), while Petrolul 52 keeps a clean sheet in 29% (6 of 21 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Petrolul 52
Over / Under - CS U Craiova
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
CS U Craiova is 65% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.1 pts / game - Petrolul 52 · 1.81 pts / game - CS U Craiova
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Petrolul 52 - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 14% of games and wins 19%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
CS U Craiova - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 48% of games and wins 52%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 20% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +7 | +1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (3 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (11 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Petrolul 52
CS U Craiova
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Liga I).
Teams vs league
| Petrolul 52 | Liga | CS U Craiova | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.71 | 2.49 | ▲ 2.71 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 38% | 51% | ▲ 57% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 24% | 45% | ▲ 52% |
| Clean sheets | • 29% | 28% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 48% | 70% | ▲ 81% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 71% | 73% | ▼ 67% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Head-to-head
Record from Petrolul 52's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against CS U Craiova. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Petrolul 52 vs CS U Craiova?
The Liga I match finished Petrolul 52 0:4 CS U Craiova. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Petrolul 52 vs CS U Craiova?
Petrolul 52 score 0.76 goals per game on average and CS U Craiova 1.76. The Liga I average is 2.49 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 38% of Petrolul 52's matches and 57% of CS U Craiova's.
What form are Petrolul 52 and CS U Craiova in?
Over the last 5 games Petrolul 52 have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and CS U Craiova 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Petrolul 52 vs CS U Craiova?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Petrolul 52 vs CS U Craiova: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.