FC Voluntari vs Petrolul Ploiesti: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Petrolul Ploiesti travel to face FC Voluntari on Friday 14 August in the Liga I, with Stadionul Anghel Iordanescu the venue – the ball rolls at 16:30 WAT. In the table, FC Voluntari are 15th, in the drop zone, on 8 points after 15 matches; Petrolul Ploiesti are 4th (among the top four) with 27. There are 19 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
FC Voluntari, last 5: LWLDL Their latest outing: 0–4 defeat to Dinamo Bucuresti, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 2.2 conceded per game.
Petrolul Ploiesti, last 5: WLLWD Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Oţelul, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 3 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.5 goals a game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give FC Voluntari 1.4 xG, Petrolul Ploiesti 1.1 xG – a total near 2.5. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 46%, GG 57%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – FC Voluntari 45%, draw 23%, Petrolul Ploiesti 32%.
GG/NG: GG (57%) at 1.80.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (75%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: FC Voluntari 1–1 Petrolul Ploiesti. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
FC Voluntari45%fair 2.23 · @2.18
Draw23%fair 4.30 · @3.10
Petrolul Ploiesti32%fair 3.13 · @3.25
2.55Expected goals
1.41FC Voluntari xG
1.14Petrolul Ploiesti xG
57%Both score
46%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
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.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
FC Voluntari to win✗
45%
2.23
2.18
Double chance
Either team to win✓
77%
1.30
1.28
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
57%
1.74
1.80
Draw no bet
FC Voluntari (draw no bet)✗
58%
1.71
–
Asian handicap
Petrolul Ploiesti +1 (Asian handicap)✓
73%
1.36
–
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
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
88%
1.13
–
First team to score
FC Voluntari to score first
51%
1.96
–
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%
11.30
–
Recent results
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 23% 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.
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.
