Petrolul Ploiesti
Liga I
34'
0
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0
AFC Hermannstadt
League: Liga I
Petrolul Ploiesti
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AFC Hermannstadt
Main Prediction
Home Win
Confidence 85.4%
1X2
1X2
Home Win
BTTS
BTTS Yes
Over/Under 2.5
Under 2.5
Probability Model
Home
61.9%
X
23.6%
Away
14.6%
1X
85.4%
X2
38.1%
12
76.5%
Tactical Setup
Petrolul Ploiesti formation
4-2-3-1
AFC Hermannstadt formation
4-3-3
Petrolul Ploiesti missing
0
AFC Hermannstadt missing
0
Key Squad Notes
Petrolul Ploiesti scorers
G. Grozav (6 goals), A. Chica-Rosa (3 goals), Marco Dulca (2 goals)
Petrolul Ploiesti creators
G. Grozav (2 assists), Marco Dulca (2 assists), Tommi Jyry (2 assists)
AFC Hermannstadt scorers
A. Chitu (9 goals), S. Bus (6 goals), Cristian Neguț (4 goals)
AFC Hermannstadt creators
S. Balaure (5 assists), Cristian Neguț (4 assists), A. Chitu (3 assists)
Head-to-Head Snapshot
Petrolul Ploiesti and AFC Hermannstadt have faced each other 5 times recently.
Quick Insight
1X2: Home Win
BTTS: BTTS Yes
Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5
Highest model probability: 1X (85.4%)
Predicted formations: Petrolul Ploiesti 4-2-3-1 / AFC Hermannstadt 4-3-3
H2H summary: Petrolul Ploiesti wins 1, draws 4, AFC Hermannstadt wins 0
Match Analysis
Petrolul Ploiesti sit 12 with 32 points after 30 league matches. Across the campaign, they have posted 7 wins, 11 draws, and 12 losses, while the 24:31 goal ratio supports the view of good form over their recent run. Going forward they rely heavily on G. Grozav (6 goals), A. Chica-Rosa (3 goals), Marco Dulca (2 goals), with creative support from G. Grozav (2 assists), Marco Dulca (2 assists), Tommi Jyry (2 assists), and defensively they have been fairly stable. At home, their split return of 4 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses fits a fairly balanced split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Stylistically, they usually display a more cautious and defensive approach.
AFC Hermannstadt sit 15 with 23 points after 30 matches and remain under pressure to produce steadier results. Their record of 5 wins, 8 draws, and 17 losses, together with goals at 29:50, reflects good form over their recent run. Much of their threat comes through A. Chitu (9 goals), S. Bus (6 goals), Cristian Neguț (4 goals), with creative support from S. Balaure (5 assists), Cristian Neguț (4 assists), A. Chitu (3 assists), while the defensive numbers suggest they have been quite vulnerable. Away from home, they have returned 3 wins, 4 draws, and 8 losses, which indicates a weak split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Stylistically, they tend to play with a more cautious and defensive approach.
From a tactical perspective, this fixture features two sides with a fairly similar football identity. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. A relatively balanced game with moderate goal potential looks most likely. Recent form does not point to a completely one-sided rhythm, which increases the chance of a more tactical and phase-based contest. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. Across the main signals in this matchup, Away Win remains the stronger lean, and the clean-sheet angle slightly favors AFC Hermannstadt. The season profile of both teams suggests a matchup where long-term consistency matters, but does not fully remove the possibility of swings in momentum on the day. The shape dynamic also adds another layer here, with Petrolul Ploiesti expected to line up in 4-2-3-1 and AFC Hermannstadt in 4-3-3, which may reinforce the expected flow toward AFC Hermannstadt having the stronger overall control.
Statistics
Petrolul Ploiesti
Stat
AFC Hermannstadt
2
Shots on Goal
0
3
Shots off Goal
0
6
Total Shots
0
1
Blocked Shots
0
2
Shots insidebox
0
4
Shots outsidebox
0
1
Fouls
2
3
Corner Kicks
0
0
Offsides
0
51%
Ball Possession
49%
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Goalkeeper Saves
2
118
Total passes
118
94
Passes accurate
86
80%
Passes %
73%
0
expected_goals
0
0
goals_prevented
0
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2
1
W
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2
0
W
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Petrolul Ploiesti
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0
1
L
15.03.26
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0
2
L
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0
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0
W
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2
L
22.03.26
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3
0
W
13.03.26
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Last matches: Petrolul Ploiesti
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2
0
W
01.03.26
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Petrolul Ploiesti
Csikszereda
1
1
D
13.02.26
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2
1
W
03.02.26
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Petrolul Ploiesti
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1
0
W
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Petrolul Ploiesti
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0
1
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Last matches: AFC Hermannstadt
04.04.26
Lig
AFC Hermannstadt
Oţelul
0
2
L
13.03.26
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AFC Hermannstadt
Uta Arad
2
3
L
08.03.26
Lig
AFC Hermannstadt
Oţelul
2
0
W
23.02.26
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AFC Hermannstadt
Csikszereda
1
2
L
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AFC Hermannstadt
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Lineups
Petrolul Ploiesti
Formation
AFC Hermannstadt
1
Raul Balbarau
24
Ricardinho
4
Paul Papp
69
Yohan Roche
23
Andres Dumitrescu
88
Marco Dulca
6
Tommi Jyry
55
Rareș Pop
28
Rafinha
7
Gheorghe Grozav
9
Adrian Chică-Roșă
1
David Lazar
66
Tiberiu Căpuşă
3
Andreas Karo
2
Bozhidar Chorbadzhiyski
98
Kevin Ciubotaru
8
Dragoș Albu
36
Aviel Zargari
23
Eduard Florescu
96
Silviu Balaure
11
Sergiu Buş
10
Cristian Neguț
Petrolul Ploiesti
4-2-3-1
Starting XI
1
Raul Balbarau
G
24
Ricardinho
D
4
Paul Papp
D
69
Yohan Roche
D
23
Andres Dumitrescu
D
88
Marco Dulca
M
6
Tommi Jyry
M
55
Rareș Pop
M
28
Rafinha
M
7
Gheorghe Grozav
M
9
Adrian Chică-Roșă
F
Substitutes
41
Stefan Krell
G
20
Sergiu Hanca
D
64
Bogdan Marian
D
2
Diogo Rodrigues
D
71
Franjo Prce
D
22
Cristian Ignat
D
29
Kilian Ludewig
D
77
Nana Boateng
M
8
Alexandru Mateiu
M
97
Augustin Dumitrache
M
17
Abat Aimbetov
F
11
Valentin Gheorghe
F
AFC Hermannstadt
4-3-3
Starting XI
1
David Lazar
G
66
Tiberiu Căpuşă
D
3
Andreas Karo
D
2
Bozhidar Chorbadzhiyski
D
98
Kevin Ciubotaru
D
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8
Dragoș Albu
M
36
Aviel Zargari
M
23
Eduard Florescu
M
96
Silviu Balaure
F
11
Sergiu Buş
F
10
Cristian Neguț
F
Substitutes
31
Vlad Mutiu
G
16
Saeed Issah
D
4
Ionuț Stoica
D
27
Ioan Barstan
F
77
Luca Stancu
M
70
Moonga Simba
M
19
Marko Gjorgjievski
F
29
Sebastian Ritivoi
F
15
Christ Afalna
F
Head to Head
Petrolul Ploiesti vs AFC Hermannstadt
5 matches
21.12.2025
AFC Hermannstadt 1 - 1 Petrolul Ploiesti
FT
Liga I
16.08.2025
Petrolul Ploiesti 1 - 1 AFC Hermannstadt
FT
Liga I
11.04.2025
AFC Hermannstadt 1 - 1 Petrolul Ploiesti
FT
Liga I
09.02.2025
AFC Hermannstadt 1 - 1 Petrolul Ploiesti
FT
Liga I
27.09.2024
Petrolul Ploiesti 4 - 1 AFC Hermannstadt
FT
Liga I