Petrolul Ploiesti vs Csikszereda: prediction and stats
Liga IRegular Season - 10Kick-off on September 19, 2026 at 04:00 PM (UTC)Stadionul Ilie Oană, Ploieşti
The Footlab model makes Petrolul Ploiesti the favourite at 53%, against 25% for a draw and 22% for Csikszereda. The most likely score is 1-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 24, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Petrolul Ploiesti vs Csikszereda?
A very open match: only 5 Elo points separate Petrolul Ploiesti (1,679) and Csikszereda (1,674).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Petrolul Ploiesti have 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 defeats; Csikszereda have 5, 3 and 7.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Rapid(home) | 0-2 | Liga I |
| Aug 18, 2026 | CSM Reşiţa(away) | 3-2 | Cupa României |
| Aug 14, 2026 | FC Voluntari(away) | 2-1 | Liga I |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Oţelul(home) | 1-0 | Liga I |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Universitatea Craiova(away) | 0-4 | Liga I |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | CSA Steaua Bucureşti(away) | 2-1 | Cupa României |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe(home) | 0-0 | Liga I |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Farul Constanta(away) | 2-3 | Liga I |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Arges Pitesti(away) | 0-1 | Liga I |
| Jul 26, 2026 | FCSB(home) | 0-2 | Liga I |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 4 Petrolul Ploiesti win(s), 2 draw(s), 0 Csikszereda win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2026 | Petrolul Ploiesti 2-0 Csikszereda | Liga I |
| Mar 1, 2026 | Petrolul Ploiesti 1-1 Csikszereda | Liga I |
| Oct 24, 2025 | Csikszereda 1-1 Petrolul Ploiesti | Liga I |
| Aug 18, 2021 | Petrolul Ploiesti 2-0 Csikszereda | Liga II |
| Sep 21, 2020 | Csikszereda 1-2 Petrolul Ploiesti | Liga II |
| Mar 8, 2020 | Csikszereda 1-2 Petrolul Ploiesti | Liga II |
Last archived meeting: Petrolul Ploiesti vs Csikszereda on Apr 6, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Petrolul Ploiesti score 1.3 and concede 1.6 goals per match over their last 15; Csikszereda score 0.9 and concede 1.2. The model gives a 50% probability of over 2.5 goals and 52% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrolul Ploiesti | 1.3 | 1.6 | 3 | 8/15 | 7/15 |
| Csikszereda | 0.9 | 1.2 | 5 | 5/15 | 5/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Petrolul Ploiesti sit 8th in Liga I (9 points from 6 matches) and Csikszereda sit 16th (1 points from 5 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Petrolul Ploiesti | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 9 |
| 16 | Csikszereda | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 1 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Petrolul Ploiesti vs Csikszereda?
- The Footlab model makes Petrolul Ploiesti the favourite at 53%, against 25% for a draw and 22% for Csikszereda.
- Where and when is Petrolul Ploiesti vs Csikszereda played?
- Petrolul Ploiesti vs Csikszereda is played on September 19, 2026 at 04:00 PM (UTC) at Stadionul Ilie Oană, in the Liga I.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 50% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.