FC Voluntari vs Petrolul Ploiesti preview and prediction
The match
FC Voluntari host Petrolul Ploiesti in the Liga I on Friday 14 August, with kick-off at 16:30 (WAT) at Stadionul Anghel Iordanescu. FC Voluntari are 15th with 8 points from 15 games (in the bottom three), while Petrolul Ploiesti sit 4th on 27 points (in the top four). A gap of 19 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
FC Voluntari's last 5: LWLDL Most recently they lost to Dinamo Bucuresti 0–4 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.2 scored and 2.2 conceded.
Petrolul Ploiesti's last 5: WLLWD Most recently they beat Oţelul 1–0 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 3 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.5 per game.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.5 goals: 1.4 for FC Voluntari and 1.1 for Petrolul Ploiesti. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 46%, both teams to score at 57%.
Betting angles
Win chances: FC Voluntari 45%, draw 22%, Petrolul Ploiesti 32%.
Both teams to score: yes (57%) at 1.80.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 75% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: FC Voluntari 1–1 Petrolul Ploiesti. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
FC Voluntari45%fair 2.21 · @2.18
Draw22%fair 4.46 · @3.10
Petrolul Ploiesti32%fair 3.08 · @3.25
2.55Expected goals
1.41FC Voluntari xG
1.14Petrolul Ploiesti xG
57%Both score
46%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–113%
1–011%
0–19%
2–19%
0–08%
2–08%
From our goals model: FC Voluntari 1.4 – 1.1 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 Voluntari to win✗
45%
2.21
2.18
Double chance
Either team to win✓
78%
1.29
1.28
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
57%
1.74
1.80
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
70%
1.42
1.36
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
54%
1.84
1.70
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
75%
1.34
1.25
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
44%
2.30
–
Half-time / full-time
HT FC Voluntari / FT FC Voluntari✗
25%
3.95
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.31
–
Form
FC Voluntari – last 6
LWLDLW
8 Aug
@ Dinamo Bucuresti
0–4
L
1 Aug
vs Uta Arad
1–0
W
27 Jul
@ CFR 1907 Cluj
0–5
L
17 Jul
vs FC Botosani
2–2
D
2 Jul
@ NK Varazdin
1–2
L
1 Jun
vs AFC Hermannstadt
3–0
W
1.2Scored / game
2.2Conceded / game
33%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Petrolul Ploiesti – last 6
WLLWDL
9 Aug
vs Oţelul
1–0
W
1 Aug
@ Universitatea Craiova
0–4
L
24 Jul
@ Arges Pitesti
0–1
L
19 Jul
vs Dinamo Bucuresti
1–0
W
10 Jul
vs ASA Targu Mures
1–1
D
3 Jul
@ Arka Gdynia
0–2
L
0.5Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
17%Both scored
17%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between FC Voluntari and Petrolul Ploiesti.
What is the prediction for FC Voluntari vs Petrolul Ploiesti?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win FC Voluntari vs Petrolul Ploiesti?
On our numbers FC Voluntari have a 45% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Petrolul Ploiesti 32%.
How many goals will there be in FC Voluntari vs Petrolul Ploiesti?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 46% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for FC Voluntari vs Petrolul Ploiesti?
Our predicted score is FC Voluntari 1–1 Petrolul Ploiesti, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is FC Voluntari vs Petrolul Ploiesti?
FC Voluntari vs Petrolul Ploiesti (Liga I) kicks off on Friday 14 August 2026 at 16:30 (West Africa Time) at Stadionul Anghel Iordanescu.
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.
