Value bet: Both teams to score @ 1.95 – our chance 55% vs 51% implied by the price (edge +7%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Picks by market
ResultPetrolul Ploiesti to win ✗58% · @1.78
Double chancePetrolul Ploiesti or draw ✓84% · @1.17
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓55% · @1.95
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓76% · @1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 10.55
Petrolul Ploiesti vs Csikszereda: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Sunday 1 March the Liga I brings Petrolul Ploiesti against Csikszereda at Stadionul Ilie Oană. Kick-off: 14:45 WAT. In the table, Petrolul Ploiesti are 4th, among the top four, on 27 points after 15 matches; Csikszereda are 16th (in the drop zone) with 6. There are 21 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Petrolul Ploiesti 1.7 xG, Csikszereda 0.8 xG – a total near 2.5. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 44%, GG 55%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Petrolul Ploiesti 58%, draw 26%, Csikszereda 16%.
Lower-risk option: Petrolul Ploiesti or draw (84%) at 1.17.
GG/NG: GG (55%) at 1.95.
Price worth noting: Both teams to score @1.95 – the bookmaker implies 51%, our ratings say 55%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (76%, odds 1.22). Most likely score in line with that pick: Petrolul Ploiesti 1–0 Csikszereda. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Petrolul Ploiesti58%fair 1.73 · @1.78
Draw26%fair 3.85 · @3.20
Csikszereda16%fair 6.10 · @4.65
2.51Expected goals
1.73Petrolul Ploiesti xG
0.78Csikszereda xG
55%Both score
44%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–014%
2–012%
1–111%
2–19%
0–08%
3–07%
From our goals model: Petrolul Ploiesti 1.7 – 0.8 Csikszereda expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Petrolul Ploiesti to win✗
58%
1.73
1.78
Double chance
Petrolul Ploiesti or draw✓
84%
1.20
1.17
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
55%
1.82
1.95 ▲
Draw no bet
Petrolul Ploiesti (draw no bet)
78%
1.28
–
Asian handicap
Petrolul Ploiesti -0.5 (Asian handicap)✗
60%
1.66
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
69%
1.45
1.40
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
56%
1.79
1.62
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
76%
1.31
1.22
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
89%
1.12
–
First team to score
Petrolul Ploiesti to score first
63%
1.58
–
Half-time result
Petrolul Ploiesti ahead at half-time✗
42%
2.36
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Petrolul Ploiesti / FT Petrolul Ploiesti✗
37%
2.67
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
10.55
–
Recent results
Petrolul Ploiesti – last 2
LW
21 Feb
@ CFR 1907 Cluj
1–2
L
13 Feb
vs Arges Pitesti
2–1
W
1.5Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Csikszereda – last 1
W
23 Feb
vs AFC Hermannstadt
2–1
W
2.0Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Petrolul Ploiesti and Csikszereda.
What is the prediction for Petrolul Ploiesti vs Csikszereda?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Petrolul Ploiesti vs Csikszereda?
On our numbers Petrolul Ploiesti have a 58% chance of winning, the draw 26% and Csikszereda 16%.
How many goals will there be in Petrolul Ploiesti vs Csikszereda?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 44% likely and both teams score 55% 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 2.5 goals in total.
When is Petrolul Ploiesti vs Csikszereda?
Petrolul Ploiesti vs Csikszereda (Liga I) kicks off on Sunday 1 March 2026 at 14:45 (West Africa Time) at Stadionul Ilie Oană.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
