Liga I
Petrolul 52 vs Oţelul Galaţi
Sun, 09 Aug 2026 - 16:30 (UK Time)
Stadium: Stadionul Ilie Oană
Petrolul 52 vs Oţelul Galaţi Prediction & Stats - Liga I 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Petrolul 52 vs Oţelul Galaţi carries real history into this round of the Liga I.
The two sides meet on 09/08 (Sunday) at Stadionul Ilie Oană, 16:30 (UK time).
Read the Petrolul 52 vs Oţelul Galaţi prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Petrolul 52 vs Oţelul Galaţi
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Petrolul 52 vs Oţelul Galaţi call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 2.5 Goals
Last updated on 06-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Petrolul 52 the side to beat, with roughly 35% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Liga I odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Petrolul 52 Preview
Petrolul 52 reach this fixture 3 match into their Liga I. Here is where Găzarii stand:
In this competition
1 won, 0 drawn, 2 lost
1 points per game
1 scored, at 0.33 a game
5 conceded, at 1.67 a game
Găzarii, season-wide
1 won, 0 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Rodrigo Martins, 1 goals
Most assists: Paul Papp, 0 assists
Recent results — Petrolul 52
01/08/2026 14:30
24/07/2026 14:30
19/07/2026 12:30
18/05/2026 13:30
10/05/2026 09:00
Oţelul Galaţi: how they are travelling
Oţelul Galaţi come in 3 matches into their Liga I.
Here is what Oţelul Galaţi have produced:
In this competition
1 won, 2 drawn, 0 lost
1.67 points per game
5 scored, at 1.67 a game
4 conceded, at 1.33 a game
Oţelul Galaţi, season-wide
1 won, 2 drawn, 0 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Patrick Fernandes, 3 goals
Most assists: Pedro Nuno Fernandes Ferreira, 5 assists
Recent results — Oţelul Galaţi
31/07/2026 14:30
24/07/2026 11:30
18/07/2026 11:30
18/05/2026 13:30
09/05/2026 11:00
The head-to-head favours Oţelul Galaţi
Oţelul Galaţi have generally come out ahead of Găzarii in their recent meetings.
From 9 match(es):
Oţelul Galaţi: 2 win(s)
Petrolul 52: 1 win(s)
Drawn: 6
That trend is worth factoring into the Petrolul 52 vs Oţelul Galaţi prediction.
Form comparison Petrolul 52 vs Oţelul Galaţi
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Petrolul 52
Romania - Liga I
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
W
|
1 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
L
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 2 | 1 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 0.33 | 1 | 0 |
| Conceded | 1.67 | 0 | 2.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 67% | 0% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.09 | 0.9 | 1.19 |
|
xGA
|
2.04 | 2.16 | 1.98 |
Away Team
Oţelul Galaţi
Romania - Liga I
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
W
|
1.67 |
| Home |
D
W
|
2 |
| Away |
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 2.5 | 4 |
| Scored | 1.67 | 1.5 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.33 | 1 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.07 | 1.26 | 0.69 |
|
xGA
|
1.82 | 1.41 | 2.65 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Our prediction is: Draw
This matchup between Petrolul 52 and Oţelul Galaţi has all the makings of a hard-fought stalemate, so our top tip for the match is to bet on the draw on the 1X2 market.
Neither side is particularly appealing to bet on to win given their uneven form of late. And we also see great value in the 2.79 odds for a draw, which is hard to pass up.
Fixture information - Petrolul 52 vs Oţelul Galaţi
Match: Petrolul 52 vs Oţelul Galaţi
Competition: Liga I
Date: Sunday, 09/08/2026
Kick-off: 16:30 (UK time)
Venue: Stadionul Ilie Oană
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Stats
The statistics for Petrolul 52 vs Oţelul Galaţi that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.5
League: 2.71
Both Teams to Score
50%
League: 46%
Over 1.5+
50%
League: 75%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 50%
Cards
6
League: 4.58
Corners
7
League: 8.75
Home Team
Petrolul 52
Romania - Liga I
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
W
|
1 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
L
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 2 | 1 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 0.33 | 1 | 0 |
| Conceded | 1.67 | 0 | 2.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 67% | 0% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.09 | 0.9 | 1.19 |
|
xGA
|
2.04 | 2.16 | 1.98 |
Away Team
Oţelul Galaţi
Romania - Liga I
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
W
|
1.67 |
| Home |
D
W
|
2 |
| Away |
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 2.5 | 4 |
| Scored | 1.67 | 1.5 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.33 | 1 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.07 | 1.26 | 0.69 |
|
xGA
|
1.82 | 1.41 | 2.65 |
Corners
8.34 / Match
+12% Corners / Match
Oţelul Galaţi received +12% more corners than Petrolul 52 in the Liga I
9.33 / Match
CS U Craiova
(2)
Argeș
(6)
Dinamo Bucureşti
(3)(3)
Dinamo Bucureşti
(4)
UTA Arad
(6)
CFR Cluj
Cards
4 / Match
+497% Cards / Match
Petrolul 52 received +497% more cards than Oţelul Galaţi in the Liga I
0.67 / Match
CS U Craiova
(2)
Argeș
(6)
Dinamo Bucureşti
(4)(0)
Dinamo Bucureşti
(2)
UTA Arad
(0)
CFR Cluj
Goals Scored
0.33 / Match
+406%
Oţelul Galaţi is +406% better in terms of goals scored
1.67 / Match
CS U Craiova
(0)
Argeș
(0)
Dinamo Bucureşti
(1)(1)
Dinamo Bucureşti
(2)
UTA Arad
(2)
CFR Cluj
Goals Conceded
1.67 / Match
+20%
Petrolul 52 condeded +20% more goals than Oţelul Galaţi
1.33 / Match
CS U Craiova
(4)
Argeș
(1)
Dinamo Bucureşti
(0)(1)
Dinamo Bucureşti
(2)
UTA Arad
(1)
CFR Cluj
Liga I Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
FCSB
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 2 |
Rapid Bucureşti
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 3 |
CS U Craiova
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| 4 |
Universitatea Cluj
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| 5 |
Argeș
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| 6 |
Oţelul Galaţi
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1.67 |
| 7 |
Dinamo Bucureşti
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 8 |
Corvinul Hunedoara
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 9 |
Farul Constanta
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 10 |
Sepsi
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 11 |
Voluntari
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | -4 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 12 |
CFR Cluj
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 13 |
Petrolul 52
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 3 | 1 |
| 14 |
Botoşani
|
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 2 | 0.67 |
| 15 |
UTA Arad
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | -5 | 1 | 0.33 |
| 16 |
Csikszereda
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | -6 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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