Rapid - Petrolul Ploiesti
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Rapid take on Petrolul Ploiesti in Romanian Liga 1 at Superbet Arena - Giulesti on 16 January 2027.
The most recent match for Rapid was a 2-1 win over FC Voluntari, after a 1-0 win over Oţelul before that.
The most recent match for Petrolul Ploiesti was a 2-0 win over Corvinul Hunedoara, after a 3-2 win over Universitatea Cluj before that.
The numbers favour Petrolul Ploiesti, with 9 points and 6 goals conceded in 5 matches, against 8 points and 3 goals conceded in 5 matches for Rapid.
Our algorithm predicts Rapid to win, with a probability of 66%. The full split: Rapid 66%, draw 24%, Petrolul Ploiesti 9%.
Team forms
Previous confrontations (H2H)
3 Rapid
3 Draw
3 Petrolul Ploiesti
11%
Over 2.5 goals
33%
Both teams scored
1.7
Goals per match
3
|
4
Clean sheets
Biggest win:
Petrolul Ploiesti 0-2 Rapid
(2026)
Most goals:
Rapid 3-1 Petrolul Ploiesti
(2022)
Goals scored all matches
0.89
0.78
Goals in home matches
1.25
0.40
Goals in away matches
0.60
1.25
Above is calculated based on the below matches
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table 2026
Liga I
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
Dinamo Bucuresti
|
20 |
Rapid
|
18 |
CS Universitatea Craiova
|
17 |
Petrolul Ploiesti
|
15 |
Farul Constanta
|
14 |
Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe
|
13 |
FC Botosani
|
11 |
FCSB
|
11 |
Arges Pitesti
|
11 |
Corvinul Hunedoara
|
10 |
Oţelul
|
10 |
CFR 1907 Cluj
|
10 |
Uta Arad
|
9 |
Universitatea Cluj
|
9 |
FC Voluntari
|
8 |
Csikszereda
|
1 |
Possible line-up
This possible line-up is based on both teams' past line-ups, especially the most recent one. The actual line-up may differ and will be shown here as soon as it is announced.
Rapid — Formation: 4-2-3-1
Petrolul Ploiesti — Formation: 4-4-2
Rapid — Formation: 4-2-3-1
Petrolul Ploiesti — Formation: 4-4-2