Rapid Bucureşti vs Petrolul 52: match statistics
Rapid Bucureşti presents a decided advantage as the host, sitting 2nd in the table with an impressive record of 58% home match wins and a goal difference of +9 at their own stadium. The home team scores an average of 1.83 goals per match in home games with only 17% of matches without scoring, while Petrolul 52 has very poor away form with only 17% victories and an average of just 0.83 goals per match on the road. xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.65 vs 0.99), and Petrolul fails to score in 33% of away matches. The form over the last five matches is comparable (Rapid 1.8 PPG vs Petrolul 1.0 PPG), but the hosts' advantage in home matches and the visitors' weakness on the road unequivocally point to a Rapid victory. The difference in possession quality (56% vs 41%) and shot efficiency further confirms the hosts' dominance in this clash.
Rapid Bucureşti vs Petrolul 52: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Rapid Bucureşti played Petrolul 52 in Liga I (Romania). The match was played on 6 February 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Rapid Bucureşti: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match. Petrolul 52: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Rapid Bucureşti scores 1.60 and concedes 0.92 goals per match. Petrolul 52 scores 0.72 and concedes 1.04. League average: 2.51 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Rapid Bucureşti 48%, Petrolul 52 36%. Over 2.5: Rapid Bucureşti 48%, Petrolul 52 24%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 45%.
xG, shots and style
Rapid Bucureşti has higher xG: 1.48 vs 1.25. Rapid Bucureşti: 13.2 shots per match, Petrolul 52: 12.0.
Match halves
Rapid Bucureşti: half-time lead 40%, second-half goals 0.80. Petrolul 52: half-time lead 12%, second-half goals 0.40.
Goals by minute
Rapid Bucureşti: 16-30 (9 goals). Petrolul 52: 76-90+ (4 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Liga I: 2.51 goals per match, BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 45%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 1.00, 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
Rapid Bucureşti presents a decided advantage as the host, sitting 2nd in the table with an impressive record of 58% home match wins and a goal difference of +9 at their own stadium. The home team scores an average of 1.83 goals per match in home games with only 17% of matches without scoring, while Petrolul 52 has very poor away form with only 17% victories and an average of just 0.83 goals per match on the road. xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.65 vs 0.99), and Petrolul fails to score in 33% of away matches. The form over the last five matches is comparable (Rapid 1.8 PPG vs Petrolul 1.0 PPG), but the hosts' advantage in home matches and the visitors' weakness on the road unequivocally point to a Rapid victory. The difference in possession quality (56% vs 41%) and shot efficiency further confirms the hosts' dominance in this clash.
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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
| Rapid Bucureşti | Petrolul 52 | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 24% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 0.25 |
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.
Rapid Bucureşti is 80% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / match - Rapid Bucureşti · 1 pts / match - Petrolul 52
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 122% better for: goals scored per match.
1.6 goals / match - Rapid Bucureşti · 0.72 goals / match - Petrolul 52
Rapid Bucureşti is 13% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.92 goals / match - Rapid Bucureşti · 1.04 goals / match - Petrolul 52
Rapid Bucureşti scores in 80% of matches (20 of 25 matches), while Petrolul 52 keeps a clean sheet in 28% (7 of 25 matches).
Petrolul 52 scores in 52% of matches (13 of 25 matches), while Rapid Bucureşti keeps a clean sheet in 40% (10 of 25 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 - Rapid Bucureşti
Over / Under - Petrolul 52
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.
Rapid Bucureşti is 60% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.6 pts / match - Rapid Bucureşti · 1 pts / match - Petrolul 52
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Rapid Bucureşti - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 40% of matches and wins 56%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Petrolul 52 - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 12% of matches and wins 20%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -2 |
* 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 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Rapid Bucureşti
Petrolul 52
* 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
| Rapid Bucureşti | Liga | Petrolul 52 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.52 | 2.51 | ▼ 1.76 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 48% | 50% | ▼ 36% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 48% | 45% | ▼ 24% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 40% | 29% | • 28% |
| Goal before half-time | • 68% | 69% | ▼ 48% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 72% | 74% | ▼ 72% |
^ 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
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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Rapid Bucureşti 1 - 0 - 0 Petrolul 52. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Rapid Bucureşti vs Petrolul 52?
The Liga I match finished Rapid Bucureşti 1:1 Petrolul 52. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Rapid Bucureşti vs Petrolul 52?
Rapid Bucureşti score 1.60 goals per game on average and Petrolul 52 0.72. The Liga I average is 2.51 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 48% of Rapid Bucureşti's matches and 36% of Petrolul 52's.
What form are Rapid Bucureşti and Petrolul 52 in?
Over the last 5 games Rapid Bucureşti have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Petrolul 52 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Rapid Bucureşti vs Petrolul 52?
The statistical background for Rapid Bucureşti vs Petrolul 52 — 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.