Petrolul Ploiesti vs AFC Hermannstadt Prediction & Match Analysis
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| Market | Option | Probability | Odds | Stats & Analysis |
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| 1X2 | Home Win |
61.9%
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| BTTS | BTTS Yes |
63.8%
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| Over / Under 2.5 | Under 2.5 |
68.1%
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Petrolul Ploiesti
AFC Hermannstadt
Statistics are based on season averages
Season Statistics
Team averages and season trends before this fixture
Petrolul Ploiesti
34 matches
AFC Hermannstadt
34 matches
| Petrolul Ploiesti | Statistic | AFC Hermannstadt |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Wins | 7 |
| 11 | Draws | 8 |
| 14 | Losses | 19 |
| 28 | Goals For | 35 |
| 35 | Goals Against | 55 |
| 0.82 | Avg Goals Scored | 1.03 |
| 1.03 | Avg Goals Conceded | 1.62 |
| 14 | BTTS Yes | 18 |
| 20 | Over 1.5 | 28 |
| 9 | Over 2.5 | 16 |
| 2 | Over 3.5 | 8 |
| 9 | Clean Sheets | 4 |
| 14 | Failed To Score | 12 |
| 3.35 | Shots On Goal | 3.59 |
| 12.26 | Total Shots | 12.15 |
| 4.76 | Corners | 5 |
| 47% | Ball Possession | 45.6% |
Match Analysis
Model notes, team context and key prediction signals
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.
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.
Across those 15 head-to-head meetings, Petrolul Ploiesti won 3 times, AFC Hermannstadt won 3 times, while 9 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 14:12 from Petrolul Ploiesti's perspective. 2 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 8 matches, with an average of 1.73 goals per game.
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | PTS | Form |
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| 1 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 14:7 | 7 | 39 |
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| 2 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 13:9 | 4 | 37 |
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| 3 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 17:15 | 2 | 35 |
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| 4 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 13:17 | -4 | 33 |
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| 5 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 11:8 | 3 | 33 |
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Petrolul Ploiesti
Home
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9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 9:15 | -6 | 25 |
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| 7 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8:11 | -3 | 25 |
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| 8 |
AFC Hermannstadt
Away
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9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 13:10 | 3 | 25 |
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| 9 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 11:13 | -2 | 22 |
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| 10 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 10:14 | -4 | 16 |
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