Petrolul Ploiesti vs Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe preview and prediction
The match
Petrolul Ploiesti host Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe in the Liga I on Saturday 17 October, with kick-off at 18:00 (WAT). Petrolul Ploiesti are 4th with 27 points from 15 games (in the top four), while Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe sit 11th on 18 points (in the bottom half).
Form guide
Petrolul Ploiesti's last 5: LLWWD Most recently they lost to Farul Constanta 1–3 away. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.7 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe's last 5: LLWLL Most recently they lost to Dinamo Bucuresti 0–2 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.
Petrolul Ploiesti arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.7 points a game against 1.0.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.2 goals: 1.3 for Petrolul Ploiesti and 0.9 for Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe. That points to a tight game – under 2.5 goals is 63% likely.
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 53% chance at odds of 1.80. Predicted score: Petrolul Ploiesti 1–1 Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Petrolul Ploiesti49%fair 2.05 · @2.10
Draw22%fair 4.54 · @3.20
Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe29%fair 3.43 · @3.30
2.18Expected goals
1.29Petrolul Ploiesti xG
0.89Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe xG
53%Both score
37%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–015%
1–113%
0–011%
0–110%
2–09%
2–18%
From our goals model: Petrolul Ploiesti 1.3 – 0.9 Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe 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✗
49%
2.05
2.10
Double chance
Either team to win✗
78%
1.28
1.30
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
53%
1.90
1.80
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
64%
1.56
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
63%
1.59
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
82%
1.21
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
47%
2.11
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Petrolul Ploiesti / FT Petrolul Ploiesti✗
26%
3.79
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
8%
11.97
–
Form
Petrolul Ploiesti – last 6
LLWWDW
11 Oct
@ Farul Constanta
1–3
L
3 Oct
@ Chindia Targoviste
0–1
L
2 Oct
vs CS Afumati
3–2
W
21 Sep
vs Csikszereda
2–0
W
14 Sep
@ FCSB
2–2
D
6 Sep
vs Corvinul Hunedoara
2–0
W
1.7Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe – last 6
LLWLLW
9 Oct
vs Dinamo Bucuresti
0–2
L
18 Sep
@ Uta Arad
0–1
L
12 Sep
vs CFR 1907 Cluj
3–1
W
5 Sep
@ FC Botosani
0–5
L
1 Sep
vs CFR 1907 Cluj
1–3
L
29 Aug
@ Arges Pitesti
1–0
W
0.8Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
33%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Petrolul Ploiesti and Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe.
What is the prediction for Petrolul Ploiesti vs Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 53% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.80.
Who will win Petrolul Ploiesti vs Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe?
On our numbers Petrolul Ploiesti have a 49% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe 29%.
How many goals will there be in Petrolul Ploiesti vs Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe?
We expect about 2.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 37% likely and both teams score 53% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Petrolul Ploiesti vs Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe?
Our predicted score is Petrolul Ploiesti 1–1 Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.2 goals in total.
When is Petrolul Ploiesti vs Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe?
Petrolul Ploiesti vs Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe (Liga I) kicks off on Saturday 17 October 2026 at 18:00 (West Africa Time).
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.
