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
Key match information
Petrolul 52 played CS U Craiova in Liga I (Romania). The match was played on 19 January 2026. Final score: 0:4.
Current form
Petrolul 52: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match. CS U Craiova: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Petrolul 52 scores 0.76 and concedes 0.95 goals per match. CS U Craiova scores 1.76 and concedes 0.95. League average: 2.49 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Petrolul 52 38%, CS U Craiova 57%. Over 2.5: Petrolul 52 24%, CS U Craiova 52%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 45%.
xG, shots and style
CS U Craiova has higher xG: 1.70 vs 1.18. Petrolul 52: 11.3 shots per match, CS U Craiova: 15.3.
Match halves
Petrolul 52: half-time lead 14%, second-half goals 0.38. CS U Craiova: half-time lead 48%, second-half goals 0.76.
Goals by minute
Petrolul 52: 16-30 (3 goals). CS U Craiova: 31-45+ (11 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Liga I: 2.49 goals per match, BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 45%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 0%.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
CS U Craiova is 120% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / match - Petrolul 52 · 2.2 pts / match - 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 match.
0.76 goals / match - Petrolul 52 · 1.76 goals / match - CS U Craiova
Petrolul 52 scores in 52% of matches (11 of 21 matches), while CS U Craiova keeps a clean sheet in 33% (7 of 21 matches).
CS U Craiova scores in 81% of matches (17 of 21 matches), while Petrolul 52 keeps a clean sheet in 29% (6 of 21 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Petrolul 52
Over / Under - CS U Craiova
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Petrolul 52 · 1.81 pts / match - CS U Craiova
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Petrolul 52 - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 14% of matches and wins 19%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
CS U Craiova - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 48% of matches and wins 52%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 2.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Petrolul 52
CS U Craiova
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▼ 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
Previous meeting: Petrolul 52 0 - 0 - 1 CS U Craiova. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.