Petrolul Ploiesti vs FC Botosani: prediction and stats
Liga IRegular Season - 28Kick-off on February 27, 2027 at 05:00 PM (UTC)Stadionul Ilie Oană, Ploieşti
The Footlab model makes Petrolul Ploiesti the favourite at 48%, against 26% for a draw and 26% for FC Botosani. 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 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Petrolul Ploiesti vs FC Botosani?
A very open match: only 1 Elo points separate Petrolul Ploiesti (1,681) and FC Botosani (1,680).
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; FC Botosani have 3, 7 and 5.
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 24, 2026 | Csikszereda(home) | 1-0 | Liga I |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Viitorul Şelimbăr(away) | 3-1 | Cupa României |
| Aug 17, 2026 | FCSB(away) | 2-3 | Liga I |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Corvinul Hunedoara(home) | 0-0 | Liga I |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Universitatea Cluj(away) | 1-2 | Liga I |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 3 Petrolul Ploiesti win(s), 2 draw(s), 1 FC Botosani win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2026 | FC Botosani 1-1 Petrolul Ploiesti | Liga I |
| Mar 7, 2026 | FC Botosani 0-1 Petrolul Ploiesti | Liga I |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Petrolul Ploiesti 0-0 FC Botosani | Liga I |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Petrolul Ploiesti 0-2 FC Botosani | Liga I |
| Jan 27, 2025 | Petrolul Ploiesti 3-1 FC Botosani | Liga I |
| Sep 1, 2024 | FC Botosani 0-2 Petrolul Ploiesti | Liga I |
Last archived meeting: FC Botosani vs Petrolul Ploiesti on May 10, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Petrolul Ploiesti score 1.3 and concede 1.6 goals per match over their last 15; FC Botosani score 1.5 and concede 1.7. The model gives a 54% probability of over 2.5 goals and 57% 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 |
| FC Botosani | 1.5 | 1.7 | 2 | 12/15 | 8/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Petrolul Ploiesti sit 10th in Liga I (9 points from 6 matches) and FC Botosani sit 13th (6 points from 6 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Petrolul Ploiesti | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 9 |
| 13 | FC Botosani | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 6 |
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 FC Botosani?
- The Footlab model makes Petrolul Ploiesti the favourite at 48%, against 26% for a draw and 26% for FC Botosani.
- Where and when is Petrolul Ploiesti vs FC Botosani played?
- Petrolul Ploiesti vs FC Botosani is played on February 27, 2027 at 05:00 PM (UTC) at Stadionul Ilie Oană, in the Liga I.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 54% 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.