Our Petrolul Ploiesti vs FC Botosani Prediction: 1-0
Petrolul Ploiesti vs FC Botosani in the Romania Liga I is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Friday March 14, 2025. A tight contest is expected, but Petrolul Ploiesti’s home advantage could see them secure a 1-0 win over FC Botosani.
This Petrolul Ploiesti vs FC Botosani prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Petrolul Ploiesti's Last Match – Petrolul Ploiesti vs ACS Sepsi
Petrolul Ploiesti must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 1-0 Romania Liga I victory over ACS Sepsi in their last outing. In that match, Petrolul Ploiesti recorded 56% possession, firing 9 shots at goal, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Petrolul Ploiesti | 56% | 9 (6) | 0.61 | 48 |
ACS Sepsi | 44% | 3 (3) | 0.1 | 33 |
FC Botosani's Last Match – FC Botosani vs FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia
Determined to maintain their recent success, FC Botosani must win following their 1-0 Romania Liga I victory against FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia on March 10. In that match, FC Botosani recorded 57% possession, attempting 14 shots on goal, with 8 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
FC Botosani | 57% | 14 (8) | 2.8 | 62 |
FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia | 43% | 3 (1) | 0.17 | 27 |
Petrolul Ploiesti vs FC Botosani Stats
Key Stats
| Petrolul Ploiesti | FC Botosani | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.03 | Attacking Strength | 0.67 |
| 0.67 | Defence Strength | 0.81 |
| 0.9 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 0.6 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Petrolul Ploiesti are averaging 0.6 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while FC Botosani average 1.3 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.
Petrolul Ploiesti 6-9
FC Botosani 13-9
What are the odds for this match?
Petrolul Ploiesti to win: @2.3
Draw: @3.25
FC Botosani to win: @2.875
Lineups
Petrolul Ploiesti (4-1-4-1) : Raul Balbarau, Ricardinho, Yohan Roche, Marian Huja, Denis Razvan Radu, Alexandru Mateiu, Mihnea Radulescu, Tommi Jyry, Sergiu Hanca, Valentin Gheorghe, Gheorghe Grozav
FC Botosani (4-2-3-1) : Ioannis Anestis, Alfie Adams, Patricio Matricardi, Paul Iacob, Michael Pavlovic, Enriko Papa, Charles Petro, Robert Costantin Filip, Hervin Ongenda, Zoran Mitrov, Adi Chica-Rosa