Liga I
Petrolul 52 vs Rapid Bucureşti
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 - 18:30 (UK Time)
Stadium: Stadionul Ilie Oană
Petrolul 52 vs Rapid Bucureşti Prediction & Stats - Liga I 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Petrolul 52 vs Rapid Bucureşti carries real history into this round of the Liga I.
The two sides meet on 21/08 (Friday) at Stadionul Ilie Oană, 18:30 (UK time).
Read the Petrolul 52 vs Rapid Bucureşti prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Petrolul 52 vs Rapid Bucureşti
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 Rapid Bucureşti call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Petrolul 52 or Draw
Last updated on 19-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Rapid Bucureşti the side to beat, with roughly 28% 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 5 match into their Liga I. Here is where Găzarii stand:
In this competition
3 won, 0 drawn, 2 lost
1.8 points per game
4 scored, at 0.8 a game
6 conceded, at 1.2 a game
Găzarii, season-wide
3 won, 0 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Rodrigo Martins, 1 goals
Most assists: Leonardo José Santos Teixeira, 1 assists
Recent results — Petrolul 52
14/08/2026 11:30
09/08/2026 11:30
01/08/2026 14:30
24/07/2026 14:30
19/07/2026 12:30
Rapid Bucureşti: how they are travelling
Rapid Bucureşti come in 5 matches into their Liga I.
Here is what Rapid Bucureşti have produced:
In this competition
2 won, 2 drawn, 1 lost
1.6 points per game
5 scored, at 1 a game
3 conceded, at 0.6 a game
Rapid Bucureşti, season-wide
2 won, 2 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Alex Dobre, 2 goals
Most assists: Constantin Grameni, 2 assists
Recent results — Rapid Bucureşti
15/08/2026 14:30
07/08/2026 14:00
02/08/2026 14:30
27/07/2026 14:30
20/07/2026 14:30
The head-to-head favours Petrolul 52
Recent meetings have tended to go Petrolul 52's way against Rapid Bucureşti.
From 11 match(es):
Petrolul 52: 4 win(s)
Rapid Bucureşti: 3 win(s)
Drawn: 4
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Petrolul 52 vs Rapid Bucureşti prediction.
Form comparison Petrolul 52 vs Rapid Bucureşti
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 |
W
W
L
L
W
|
1.8 |
| Home |
W
W
|
3 |
| Away |
W
L
L
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 100% | 33% |
| Goals | 2 | 1 | 2.67 |
| Scored | 0.8 | 1 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 1.2 | 0 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 20% | 0% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 40% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 40% | 0% | 67% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.27 | 1.01 | 1.44 |
|
xGA
|
1.74 | 1.52 | 1.89 |
Away Team
Rapid Bucureşti
Romania - Liga I
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
W
D
W
|
1.6 |
| Home |
L
W
W
|
2 |
| Away |
D
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 67% | 0% |
| Goals | 1.6 | 2 | 1 |
| Scored | 1 | 1.33 | 0.5 |
| Conceded | 0.6 | 0.67 | 0.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 40% | 33% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 40% | 33% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 40% | 33% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.73 | 2 | 1.33 |
|
xGA
|
1.28 | 1.42 | 1.08 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Under 2.5
Petrolul 52 and Rapid Bucureşti have shown a preference for defensive football this season, often avoiding risky attacks.
With both teams likely to play carefully, we see under 2.5 goals as the best value bet for this match.
👉 Prediction: Rapid Bucureşti to Win
Simply put, we see Rapid Bucureşti coming out on top in this match. Our betting tip is backed by their recent performances, their strong squad depth, and the good odds offered by bookmakers.
With current odds of 2.11 on the 1X2 market, this bet presents solid value and a good chance of success.
Fixture information - Petrolul 52 vs Rapid Bucureşti
Match: Petrolul 52 vs Rapid Bucureşti
Competition: Liga I
Date: Friday, 21/08/2026
Kick-off: 18:30 (UK time)
Venue: Stadionul Ilie Oană
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Stats
The statistics for Petrolul 52 vs Rapid Bucureşti that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
1
League: 2.44
Both Teams to Score
25%
League: 44%
Over 1.5+
25%
League: 67%
Over 2.5+
0%
League: 46%
Cards
8.5
League: 4.82
Corners
9.5
League: 9.03
Home Team
Petrolul 52
Romania - Liga I
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
L
L
W
|
1.8 |
| Home |
W
W
|
3 |
| Away |
W
L
L
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 100% | 33% |
| Goals | 2 | 1 | 2.67 |
| Scored | 0.8 | 1 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 1.2 | 0 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 20% | 0% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 40% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 40% | 0% | 67% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.27 | 1.01 | 1.44 |
|
xGA
|
1.74 | 1.52 | 1.89 |
Away Team
Rapid Bucureşti
Romania - Liga I
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
W
D
W
|
1.6 |
| Home |
L
W
W
|
2 |
| Away |
D
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 67% | 0% |
| Goals | 1.6 | 2 | 1 |
| Scored | 1 | 1.33 | 0.5 |
| Conceded | 0.6 | 0.67 | 0.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 40% | 33% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 40% | 33% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 40% | 33% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.73 | 2 | 1.33 |
|
xGA
|
1.28 | 1.42 | 1.08 |
Corners
8 / Match
+58% Corners / Match
Rapid Bucureşti received +58% more corners than Petrolul 52 in the Liga I
12.6 / Match
Voluntari
(3)
Oţelul Galaţi
(4)
CS U Craiova
(2)
Argeș
(6)
Dinamo Bucureşti
(3)(7)
Dinamo Bucureşti
(8)
UTA Arad
(8)
CFR Cluj
(4)
Botoşani
(12)
Sepsi
Cards
3.8 / Match
+27% Cards / Match
Petrolul 52 received +27% more cards than Rapid Bucureşti in the Liga I
3 / Match
Voluntari
(4)
Oţelul Galaţi
(3)
CS U Craiova
(2)
Argeș
(6)
Dinamo Bucureşti
(4)(1)
Dinamo Bucureşti
(3)
UTA Arad
(1)
CFR Cluj
(6)
Botoşani
(3)
Sepsi
Goals Scored
0.8 / Match
+25%
Rapid Bucureşti is +25% better in terms of goals scored
1 / Match
Voluntari
(2)
Oţelul Galaţi
(1)
CS U Craiova
(0)
Argeș
(0)
Dinamo Bucureşti
(1)(0)
Dinamo Bucureşti
(0)
UTA Arad
(3)
CFR Cluj
(1)
Botoşani
(1)
Sepsi
Goals Conceded
1.2 / Match
+50%
Petrolul 52 condeded +50% more goals than Rapid Bucureşti
0.6 / Match
Voluntari
(1)
Oţelul Galaţi
(0)
CS U Craiova
(4)
Argeș
(1)
Dinamo Bucureşti
(0)(1)
Dinamo Bucureşti
(0)
UTA Arad
(1)
CFR Cluj
(1)
Botoşani
(0)
Sepsi
Liga I Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dinamo Bucureşti
|
5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 2 |
| 2 |
Argeș
|
5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 2 |
| 3 |
Petrolul 52
|
5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 9 | 1.8 |
| 4 |
FCSB
|
4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 2 |
| 5 |
Corvinul Hunedoara
|
5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 1.6 |
| 6 |
Rapid Bucureşti
|
5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 1.6 |
| 7 |
Farul Constanta
|
5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 1.6 |
| 8 |
CS U Craiova
|
5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 1.4 |
| 9 |
Universitatea Cluj
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| 10 |
Sepsi
|
5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1.2 |
| 11 |
Oţelul Galaţi
|
5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1.2 |
| 12 |
Voluntari
|
5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 13 | -9 | 4 | 0.8 |
| 13 |
Botoşani
|
4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 3 | 0.75 |
| 14 |
CFR Cluj
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 8 | -1 | 3 | 0.75 |
| 15 |
UTA Arad
|
4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | -5 | 2 | 0.5 |
| 16 |
Csikszereda
|
5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 9 | -7 | 1 | 0.2 |
Odds
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