The upcoming Romanian Liga I match on 19.04.2026 between Petrolul Ploiesti and AFC Hermannstadt is too close to call. This intense rivalry promises a game filled with strategic plays and top-notch skills. Our preview delves into the tactics of Petrolul Ploiesti and AFC Hermannstadt, analyzing their previous encounters and current form. By exploring our detailed prediction, fans and bettors can gain insights into the likely outcomes of the game. Whether you support Petrolul Ploiesti or AFC Hermannstadt, our analysis will help you make a well-informed bet.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superliga | |||||||
| 1 | Universitatea Craiova | 30 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 53/27 | 60 |
| 2 | Rapid | 30 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 47/30 | 56 |
| 3 | Universitatea Cluj | 30 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 48/27 | 54 |
| 4 | CFR 1907 Cluj | 30 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 49/40 | 53 |
| 5 | Dinamo Bucuresti | 30 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 42/28 | 52 |
| 6 | Arges Pitesti | 30 | 15 | 5 | 10 | 37/28 | 50 |
| 7 | FCSB | 30 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 48/40 | 46 |
| 8 | Uta Arad | 30 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 39/44 | 43 |
| 9 | FC Botosani | 30 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 37/29 | 42 |
| 10 | Oţelul | 30 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 39/32 | 41 |
| 11 | Farul Constanta | 30 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 39/37 | 37 |
| 12 | Petrolul Ploiesti | 30 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 24/31 | 32 |
| 13 | Csikszereda | 30 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 30/58 | 32 |
| 14 | Unirea Slobozia | 30 | 7 | 4 | 19 | 27/46 | 25 |
| 15 | AFC Hermannstadt | 30 | 5 | 8 | 17 | 29/50 | 23 |
| 16 | Metaloglobus | 30 | 2 | 6 | 22 | 25/66 | 12 |
| Relegation Round | |||||||
| 1 | Uta Arad | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 11/6 | 31 |
| 2 | FCSB | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7/3 | 30 |
| 3 | FC Botosani | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7/10 | 27 |
| 4 | Oţelul | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6/9 | 27 |
| 5 | Csikszereda | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5/5 | 23 |
| 6 | Farul Constanta | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3/3 | 23 |
| 7 | Petrolul Ploiesti | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4/4 | 22 |
| 8 | Unirea Slobozia | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6/6 | 19 |
| 9 | AFC Hermannstadt | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6/5 | 18 |
| 10 | Metaloglobus | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2/6 | 10 |
Key Player Statistics: Petrolul Ploiesti vs AFC Hermannstadt
Petrolul Ploiesti vs AFC Hermannstadt Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga I | AFC Hermannstadt | Petrolul Ploiesti | 21.12.2025 | 1-1 |
| Liga I | Petrolul Ploiesti | AFC Hermannstadt | 16.08.2025 | 1-1 |
| Liga I | AFC Hermannstadt | Petrolul Ploiesti | 11.04.2025 | 1-1 |
| Liga I | AFC Hermannstadt | Petrolul Ploiesti | 09.02.2025 | 1-1 |
| Liga I | Petrolul Ploiesti | AFC Hermannstadt | 27.09.2024 | 4-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | AFC Hermannstadt | Petrolul Ploiesti | 26.06.2024 | 0-1 |
| Liga I | AFC Hermannstadt | Petrolul Ploiesti | 25.04.2024 | 2-0 |
| Liga I | AFC Hermannstadt | Petrolul Ploiesti | 11.02.2024 | 0-0 |
| Liga I | Petrolul Ploiesti | AFC Hermannstadt | 24.09.2023 | 0-0 |
| Liga I | Petrolul Ploiesti | AFC Hermannstadt | 13.05.2023 | 0-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | GKS Katowice | Petrolul Ploiesti | 11.01.2026 | 3-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Fatih Karagümrük | Petrolul Ploiesti | 09.01.2026 | 1-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Gaziantep FK | Petrolul Ploiesti | 06.01.2026 | 1-1 |
| Liga I | Unirea Slobozia | Petrolul Ploiesti | 12.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| Liga I | Petrolul Ploiesti | Csikszereda | 06.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| Liga I | Metaloglobus | Petrolul Ploiesti | 21.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| Liga I | Farul Constanta | Petrolul Ploiesti | 15.03.2026 | 2-0 |
| Liga I | FC Botosani | Petrolul Ploiesti | 07.03.2026 | 0-1 |
| Liga I | Petrolul Ploiesti | Csikszereda | 01.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| Liga I | CFR 1907 Cluj | Petrolul Ploiesti | 21.02.2026 | 2-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | Napredak | AFC Hermannstadt | 12.01.2026 | 2-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Kayserispor | AFC Hermannstadt | 06.01.2026 | 0-0 |
| Liga I | AFC Hermannstadt | Farul Constanta | 10.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| Liga I | Oţelul | AFC Hermannstadt | 04.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| Liga I | AFC Hermannstadt | FC Botosani | 22.03.2026 | 3-0 |
| Liga I | Uta Arad | AFC Hermannstadt | 13.03.2026 | 3-2 |
| Liga I | Oţelul | AFC Hermannstadt | 08.03.2026 | 0-2 |
| Cupa României | Universitatea Cluj | AFC Hermannstadt | 03.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| Liga I | AFC Hermannstadt | FC Botosani | 27.02.2026 | 3-1 |
| Liga I | Csikszereda | AFC Hermannstadt | 23.02.2026 | 2-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Petrolul Ploiesti VS AFC Hermannstadt
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Petrolul Ploiesti vs AFC Hermannstadt
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Petrolul Ploiesti vs AFC Hermannstadt
Four draws in a row. That's the head-to-head story between Petrolul Ploiesti and AFC Hermannstadt right now, and it's one of the most fascinating storylines in Romanian Liga I. Every single meeting between these two sides since September 2024 has ended 1-1. Every. Single. One. So when they meet again at Ploiesti, the big question isn't just who wins — it's whether anything can actually break this deadlock.
Petrolul sit sixth with 22 points from their last four Liga I games in this phase, while Hermannstadt occupy ninth with 18. The gap is real, and home advantage matters here. Petrolul fans will remember that 4-1 hammering they handed Hermannstadt back in September 2024 — proof that this fixture can explode when the pattern breaks.
Here's what you need to watch for: Hermannstadt are coming in with some genuine momentum. They've won their last two Liga I home games, beating Farul 1-0 and thrashing Botosani 3-0. But away from home, it's a different story. They lost 2-0 at Otelul just weeks ago. Petrolul, meanwhile, are quietly building something. Back-to-back away wins at Botosani and Slobozia show they can grind out results when it matters.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that this will automatically end in another draw. Hermannstadt's top scorer Aurelian Ionut Chitu has nine goals this season and will be the danger man Petrolul's defence cannot afford to sleep on. S. Balaure pulling strings in midfield with five assists from just 11 games is the kind of creative threat that can unlock any backline. I'd keep a very close eye on that combination.
One surprising stat that should grab bettors' attention: Hermannstadt have four players in serious card trouble this season, including three with red cards already. In a tense, scrappy fixture like this, that disciplinary weakness is a genuine market edge. The cards market looks genuinely interesting here.
My prediction? Petrolul edge it 2-1 at home. The 1-1 draw streak has to snap eventually, and home advantage combined with Hermannstadt's away fragility tips the balance. At odds of 2.54, Petrolul represent solid value. I'd also strongly back both teams to score — it's happened in virtually every recent meeting.
The streak ends tonight. Ploiesti roars. Don't miss it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F. Prce | Croatia | 30 | Defender | 185 | 79 |
| B. Doukansy | France | 26 | Midfielder | 188 | 67 |
| Y. Roche | Benin | 28 | Defender | 188 | 78 |
| T. Jyry | Finland | 26 | Midfielder | 170 | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I. Bârstan | Romania | 21 | Attacker | 175 | n/a |
| C. Căbuz | Romania | 29 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| S. Balaure | Romania | 30 | Defender | 178 cm | 62 kg |
| T. Căpușă | Romania | 28 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| I. Stoica | Romania | 38 | Defender | 186 cm | 82 kg |
| V. Selimović | Luxembourg | 29 | Defender | 190 | 75 |
| L. Stancu | Romania | 20 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| I. Biceanu | Romania | 32 | Midfielder | 184 cm | 80 kg |
| A. Ivanov | Bulgaria | 30 | Midfielder | 170 cm | n/a |
| Constantin Dragoș Albu | Romania | 25 | Midfielder | ||
| S. Buș | Romania | 33 | Attacker | 185 cm | 83 kg |
| Aurelian Ionuț Chițu | Romania | 35 | Attacker | 183 cm | 80 kg |
| F. Bejan | Romania | 35 | Defender | 186 cm | 75 kg |
| K. Kujabi | Gambia | 26 | Midfielder | 185 | n/a |
| C. Neguț | Romania | 30 | Midfielder | 176 cm | n/a |
| I. Stoica | Romania | 23 | Attacker | 180 | 68 |
| Diogo Batista | Portugal | 26 | Midfielder | 184 cm | 78 kg |
| I. Pop | Romania | 28 | Goalkeeper | 185 cm | 74 kg |
| V. Muțiu | Romania | 31 | Goalkeeper | 187 cm | 78 kg |
| K. Ciubotaru | Romania | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
Petrolul Ploiesti vs AFC Hermannstadt match odds
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