Petrolul Ploiesti vs Csikszereda prediction & analysis
86%
Footrivo pick
Petrolul Ploiesti or draw
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.17 · bookmaker 1.20 · Won ✓
10/10Rating
1.20Odds
1
Value bet: Petrolul Ploiesti to win @ 1.85 – our chance 62% vs 54% implied by the price (edge +15%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
ResultPetrolul Ploiesti to win ✓62% · @1.85
Double chancePetrolul Ploiesti or draw ✓86% · @1.20
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓53% · @1.85
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓77% · fair 1.31
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗12% · fair 8.29
Petrolul Ploiesti vs Csikszereda preview and prediction
The match
Csikszereda travel to Stadionul Ilie Oana in the Liga I on Monday 21 September (19:00 WAT) to face Petrolul Ploiesti. Petrolul Ploiesti are 4th with 27 points from 15 games (in the top four), while Csikszereda sit 16th on 6 points (in the bottom three). A gap of 21 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Petrolul Ploiesti's last 5: DWLWL Most recently they drew with FCSB 2–2 away. They average 1.5 scored and 1.5 conceded.
Csikszereda's last 5: LLWLL Most recently they lost to Dinamo Bucuresti 1–3 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 4. They average 1.2 scored and 2.2 conceded.
Petrolul Ploiesti arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.3 points a game against 0.7.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 6 April 2026, finished Petrolul Ploiesti 2–0 Csikszereda. Across their last 2 meetings Petrolul Ploiesti have won 1, Csikszereda 0, with 1 draw and 2.0 goals per game; both teams scored in 1 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.8 goals: 1.9 for Petrolul Ploiesti and 0.8 for Csikszereda. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 53%, both teams to score at 47%.
Safer route: Petrolul Ploiesti or draw (86%) at 1.20.
Both teams to score: no (53%) at 1.85.
Value angle: Petrolul Ploiesti to win at 1.85 – 62% on our numbers against 54% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Petrolul Ploiesti or draw – a 86% chance at odds of 1.20, above our fair price of 1.17, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Petrolul Ploiesti 1–0 Csikszereda. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Petrolul Ploiesti62%fair 1.61 · @1.85
Draw24%fair 4.25 · @3.30
Csikszereda14%fair 7.01 · @4.00
2.78Expected goals
1.94Petrolul Ploiesti xG
0.84Csikszereda xG
47%Both score
53%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–012%
2–012%
1–110%
2–110%
3–08%
3–16%
From our goals model: Petrolul Ploiesti 1.9 – 0.8 Csikszereda expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Petrolul Ploiesti vs Csikszereda?
Our pick is Petrolul Ploiesti or draw with a 86% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Petrolul Ploiesti vs Csikszereda?
On our numbers Petrolul Ploiesti have a 62% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Csikszereda 14%.
How many goals will there be in Petrolul Ploiesti vs Csikszereda?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 53% likely and both teams score 47% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Petrolul Ploiesti vs Csikszereda?
Our predicted score is Petrolul Ploiesti 1–0 Csikszereda, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Petrolul Ploiesti vs Csikszereda?
Petrolul Ploiesti vs Csikszereda (Liga I) kicks off on Monday 21 September 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time) at Stadionul Ilie Oana.
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.
