Double chancePetrolul Ploiesti or draw ✗80% · @1.08
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓53% · @1.95
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗77% · @1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 10.92
Petrolul Ploiesti vs Oţelul preview and prediction
The match
Petrolul Ploiesti host Oţelul in the Liga I on Monday 18 May, with kick-off at 18:30 (WAT) at Stadionul Ilie Oană. Petrolul Ploiesti are 4th with 27 points from 15 games (in the top four), while Oţelul sit 14th on 13 points (in the bottom three). A gap of 14 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Petrolul Ploiesti's last 5: DLWLD Most recently they drew with FC Botosani 1–1 away. They average 1.0 scored and 1.5 conceded.
Oţelul's last 5: DWWLL Most recently they drew with Metaloglobus 2–2 at home. They average 1.0 scored and 1.7 conceded.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.4 goals: 1.6 for Petrolul Ploiesti and 0.7 for Oţelul. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 43%, both teams to score at 53%.
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 77% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: Petrolul Ploiesti 1–0 Oţelul. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Petrolul Ploiesti60%fair 1.66 · @1.60
Draw20%fair 4.99 · @3.45
Oţelul20%fair 5.06 · @5.70
2.35Expected goals
1.60Petrolul Ploiesti xG
0.75Oţelul xG
53%Both score
43%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–015%
2–012%
1–111%
0–010%
2–19%
0–17%
From our goals model: Petrolul Ploiesti 1.6 – 0.7 Oţelul 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
Petrolul Ploiesti to win✗
60%
1.66
1.60
Double chance
Petrolul Ploiesti or draw✗
80%
1.25
1.08
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
53%
1.89
1.95
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
68%
1.46
1.36
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
57%
1.76
1.70
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
77%
1.30
1.25
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
44%
2.26
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Petrolul Ploiesti / FT Petrolul Ploiesti✗
35%
2.83
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
10.92
–
Form
Petrolul Ploiesti – last 6
DLWLDL
10 May
@ FC Botosani
1–1
D
24 Apr
@ FCSB
1–3
L
6 Apr
vs Csikszereda
2–0
W
15 Mar
@ Farul Constanta
0–2
L
1 Mar
vs Csikszereda
1–1
D
21 Feb
@ CFR 1907 Cluj
1–2
L
1.0Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
67%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Oţelul – last 6
DWWLLL
2 May
vs Metaloglobus
2–2
D
17 Apr
vs Uta Arad
1–0
W
4 Apr
vs AFC Hermannstadt
2–0
W
23 Mar
@ Unirea Slobozia
1–2
L
8 Mar
vs AFC Hermannstadt
0–2
L
27 Feb
@ Universitatea Cluj
0–4
L
1.0Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
33%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Petrolul Ploiesti and Oţelul.
What is the prediction for Petrolul Ploiesti vs Oţelul?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Petrolul Ploiesti vs Oţelul?
On our numbers Petrolul Ploiesti have a 60% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Oţelul 20%.
How many goals will there be in Petrolul Ploiesti vs Oţelul?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 43% likely and both teams score 53% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Petrolul Ploiesti vs Oţelul?
Our predicted score is Petrolul Ploiesti 1–0 Oţelul, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.
When is Petrolul Ploiesti vs Oţelul?
Petrolul Ploiesti vs Oţelul (Liga I) kicks off on Monday 18 May 2026 at 18:30 (West Africa Time) at Stadionul Ilie Oană.
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.
Metaloglobus1
AFC Hermannstadt2
Unirea Slobozia0