FC Botosani vs Petrolul Ploiesti prediction & analysis
79%
Footrivo pick
Under 3.5 goals
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.27 · bookmaker 1.22
9/10Rating
1.22Odds
2
Value bet: Petrolul Ploiesti to win @ 3.45 – our chance 35% vs 29% implied by the price (edge +20%). Bigger price, more risk.
Quick tips for this match
ResultFC Botosani to win43% · @2.06
Double chanceEither team to win78% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score53% · @1.83
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals79% · @1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–18% · fair 12.54
FC Botosani vs Petrolul Ploiesti preview and prediction
The match
The Liga I sees FC Botosani take on Petrolul Ploiesti on Saturday 7 March, kicking off at 16:00 (WAT) at Stadionul Municipal. FC Botosani are 12th with 15 points from 15 games (in the bottom half), while Petrolul Ploiesti sit 4th on 27 points (in the top four). A gap of 12 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
FC Botosani's last 3: LLL Most recently they lost to AFC Hermannstadt 1–3 away. They average 1.0 scored and 2.7 conceded.
Petrolul Ploiesti's last 3: DLW Most recently they drew with Csikszereda 1–1 at home. They average 1.3 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Petrolul Ploiesti arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.3 points a game against 0.0.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.2 goals: 1.2 for FC Botosani and 1.0 for Petrolul Ploiesti. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 41%, both teams to score at 53%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: FC Botosani 43%, draw 22%, Petrolul Ploiesti 35%.
Both teams to score: yes (53%) at 1.83.
Value angle: Petrolul Ploiesti to win at 3.45 – 35% on our numbers against 29% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 79% chance at odds of 1.22. Predicted score: FC Botosani 1–1 Petrolul Ploiesti. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
FC Botosani43%fair 2.33 · @2.06
Draw22%fair 4.53 · @3.20
Petrolul Ploiesti35%fair 2.86 · @3.45
2.24Expected goals
1.20FC Botosani xG
1.04Petrolul Ploiesti xG
53%Both score
41%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–113%
1–013%
0–111%
0–011%
2–18%
2–08%
From our goals model: FC Botosani 1.2 – 1.0 Petrolul Ploiesti expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
FC Botosani to win
43%
2.33
2.06
Double chance
Either team to win
78%
1.28
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score
53%
1.90
1.83
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals
67%
1.50
1.38
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals
59%
1.70
1.67
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals
79%
1.27
1.22
Half-time result
Level at half-time
47%
2.13
–
Half-time / full-time
HT FC Botosani / FT FC Botosani
23%
4.42
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1
8%
12.54
–
Form
FC Botosani – last 3
LLL
27 Feb
@ AFC Hermannstadt
1–3
L
20 Feb
vs Universitatea Cluj
1–3
L
15 Feb
@ Uta Arad
1–2
L
1.0Scored / game
2.7Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Petrolul Ploiesti – last 3
DLW
1 Mar
vs Csikszereda
1–1
D
21 Feb
@ CFR 1907 Cluj
1–2
L
13 Feb
vs Arges Pitesti
2–1
W
1.3Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
100%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between FC Botosani and Petrolul Ploiesti.
What is the prediction for FC Botosani vs Petrolul Ploiesti?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 79% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win FC Botosani vs Petrolul Ploiesti?
On our numbers FC Botosani have a 43% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Petrolul Ploiesti 35%.
How many goals will there be in FC Botosani vs Petrolul Ploiesti?
We expect about 2.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 41% likely and both teams score 53% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for FC Botosani vs Petrolul Ploiesti?
Our predicted score is FC Botosani 1–1 Petrolul Ploiesti, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.2 goals in total.
When is FC Botosani vs Petrolul Ploiesti?
FC Botosani vs Petrolul Ploiesti (Liga I) kicks off on Saturday 7 March 2026 at 16:00 (West Africa Time) at Stadionul Municipal.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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