Petrolul 52 vs Rapid Bucureşti: match statistics
Petrolul 52 vs Rapid Bucureşti: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Petrolul 52 played against Rapid Bucureşti in Liga I (Romania). The game was played on August 21, 2026. Venue: Stadionul Ilie Oană. Final score: 0:2.
Recent form
Petrolul 52 has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Rapid Bucureşti has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Petrolul 52 scores 0.80 goals per game and allows 1.20. Rapid Bucureşti scores 1.00 and allows 0.60. Games in this league average 2.44 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 20% of Petrolul 52's games and 40% of Rapid Bucureşti's. The Over 2.5 rates are 40% and 20%, compared with league averages of 44% for BTTS and 46% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Rapid Bucureşti has the higher season xG average, 1.73 to 1.27 per game. Petrolul 52 takes 12.0 shots per game, while Rapid Bucureşti takes 15.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Petrolul 52 leads at halftime in 40% of its games and scores 0.20 goals per game after halftime. Rapid Bucureşti leads at halftime in 40% and scores 0.20 after halftime.
When the teams score
Petrolul 52's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (2 goals). For Rapid Bucureşti, it is minutes 31-45+ (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga I games average 2.44 goals. Both teams score in 44% of games, and 46% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% 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
Petrolul 52 have won both of their home matches so far, keeping clean sheets in each and conceding an average of 0 goals per game. Rapid Bucureşti are yet to win away from home: both of their matches ended in draws, and they failed to score in 50% of them. The visitors do create more chances, averaging 11.5 shots and an xG of 1.33 compared with Petrolul’s 9 shots and xG of 1.01, but their away finishing has produced just 0.5 goals per match. The hosts are also in better recent form, winning 3 of their last 5 matches compared with Rapid’s 2 victories. The low goal output from both sides and the visitors’ solid defensive record increase the likelihood of a draw, but home advantage gives Petrolul a slight edge.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The BTTS - No scenario is more likely, as Rapid score only 0.50 goals per match on average and failed to score in 50% of their games. Petrolul have also lacked attacking consistency: they averaged 0.8 goals across their last five matches, with BTTS occurring in just 20% of them. Rapid’s defense concedes an average of 0.50 goals per game, keeps a clean sheet in 50% of matches, and has allowed opponents to score only 0.6 goals on average over the last five rounds. Additionally, the league BTTS rate stands at 41%, while both teams have a low-scoring profile, increasing the likelihood that at least one side will fail to score.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The profile of both teams clearly limits the prospect of a high-scoring game: Rapid have conceded an average of just 0.50 goals per match, while Petrolul have conceded 0.67. In their last five matches, Petrolul have scored only 0.8 goals per game, whereas Rapid have conceded just 0.6, which lowers the home side’s scoring projection despite their home advantage. The visitors are also not a particularly prolific team, averaging 0.50 goals per match this season and 1.0 over their last five games. The 3.5 line has gone Under in 67% of Petrolul’s matches and in all of Rapid’s games, while neither team has allowed an opponent to score more than one goal in a single match. Higher recent xG figures—1.27 for Petrolul and 1.73 for Rapid—provide scope for two goals, but with the projected total at 2.05 goals, Under 3.5 offers the clearest edge.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest scenario is a draw at half-time and a Petrolul victory at full-time, as the hosts were level after 45 minutes in 2 of their 3 matches while averaging 2.0 points per home game. Rapid have a very cautious profile: in their away matches, they average just 0.50 goals scored and 0.50 conceded, with 100% of those games ending in draws. The visitors have yet to score after the break, averaging zero second-half goals per match, whereas Petrolul generate significantly greater attacking activity, recording 18.0 shots and 6.33 shots on target compared with Rapid’s 11.5 and 4.5, respectively. The hosts’ advantage is also reflected in xG, which stands at 2.00 versus 1.33. Therefore, given the likely cautious start, the most realistic outcome is for Petrolul to complete the turnaround in the second half: X/1.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
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 | Rapid Bucureşti | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 27% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.25 | 0.18 |
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.
Petrolul 52 is 13% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Petrolul 52 · 1.6 pts / game - Rapid Bucureşti
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.
Rapid Bucureşti is 25% better for: goals scored per game.
0.8 goals / game - Petrolul 52 · 1 goals / game - Rapid Bucureşti
Rapid Bucureşti is 100% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.2 goals / game - Petrolul 52 · 0.6 goals / game - Rapid Bucureşti
Petrolul 52 scores in 60% of games (3 of 5 meczów), while Rapid Bucureşti keeps a clean sheet in 40% (2 of 5 meczów).
Rapid Bucureşti scores in 60% of games (3 of 5 meczów), while Petrolul 52 keeps a clean sheet in 40% (2 of 5 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 - Rapid Bucureşti
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.
Rapid Bucureşti is 29% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.4 pts / game - Petrolul 52 · 1.8 pts / game - Rapid Bucureşti
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Petrolul 52 - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 60%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Rapid Bucureşti - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +4 | -2 |
* 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 31-45 (2 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (3 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
Rapid Bucureşti
* 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 | Rapid Bucureşti | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.00 | 2.44 | ▼ 1.60 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 20% | 44% | ▼ 40% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 40% | 46% | ▼ 20% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 40% | 33% | ▲ 40% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 69% | ▼ 40% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 40% | 67% | ▲ 80% |
^ 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.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Petrolul 52's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Rapid Bucureşti. Games average 1.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Petrolul 52 vs Rapid Bucureşti?
The Liga I match finished Petrolul 52 0:2 Rapid Bucureşti. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Petrolul 52 and Rapid Bucureşti?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Petrolul 52 won 0, Rapid Bucureşti won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Petrolul 52 vs Rapid Bucureşti?
Petrolul 52 score 0.80 goals per game on average and Rapid Bucureşti 1.00. The Liga I average is 2.44 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 20% of Petrolul 52's matches and 40% of Rapid Bucureşti's.
What form are Petrolul 52 and Rapid Bucureşti in?
Over the last 5 games Petrolul 52 have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Rapid Bucureşti 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Petrolul 52 vs Rapid Bucureşti?
The statistical background for Petrolul 52 vs Rapid Bucureşti — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.