It's nearly matchday! Petrolul Ploiesti prepare to welcome Rapid Bucuresti to Home Arena in Germany for a pivotal Romania. League 1 clash. Date: Friday, August 21, 2026. Time: 19:30. Official: Bastian Dankert. The forecast indicates Windy, 16°C. Both managers face selection headaches: Lehmann is doubtful for the hosts, and Schulz could miss out for the visitors. The story of past meetings: Petrolul Ploiesti 3 - 3 Rapid Bucuresti (2023). Petrolul Ploiesti 1 - 0 Rapid Bucuresti (2025). Petrolul Ploiesti 4 - 3 Rapid Bucuresti (2025). Petrolul Ploiesti 3 - 0 Rapid Bucuresti (2023). Petrolul Ploiesti 4 - 3 Rapid Bucuresti (2023). Our best guess for the final result: 3:1.