Very strong pick · fair odds 1.18 · bookmaker 1.20 · Won ✓
10/10Rating
1.20Odds
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Value bet: Petrolul Ploiesti to win @ 1.85 – our chance 61% vs 54% implied by the price (edge +12%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Picks by market
ResultPetrolul Ploiesti to win ✓61% · @1.85
Double chancePetrolul Ploiesti or draw ✓85% · @1.20
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓53% · @1.85
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓77% · fair 1.31
Correct scoreCorrect score 3–0 ✗7% · fair 13.82
Petrolul Ploiesti vs Csikszereda: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Csikszereda travel to face Petrolul Ploiesti on Monday 21 September in the Liga I, with Stadionul Ilie Oana the venue – the ball rolls at 19:00 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.
Current form
Petrolul Ploiesti, last 5: DWLWL Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with FCSB, away. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.5 conceded per game.
Csikszereda, last 5: LLWLL Their latest outing: 1–3 defeat to Dinamo Bucuresti, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 2.2 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Petrolul Ploiesti, collecting 1.3 points per game to 0.7 for Csikszereda.
Head to head
When they last met (6 Apr 2026) it ended Petrolul Ploiesti 2–0 Csikszereda. The last 2 head-to-heads: Petrolul Ploiesti 1 win, Csikszereda 0, draws 1. Those games averaged 2.0 goals and saw GG land 1 time.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Petrolul Ploiesti 1.9 xG, Csikszereda 0.9 xG – a total near 2.8. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 53%, GG 47%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Petrolul Ploiesti 61%, draw 24%, Csikszereda 15%.
Lower-risk option: Petrolul Ploiesti or draw (85%) at 1.20.
GG/NG: NG (53%) at 1.85.
Price worth noting: Petrolul Ploiesti to win @1.85 – the bookmaker implies 54%, our ratings say 61%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Petrolul Ploiesti or draw (85%, odds 1.20). 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 Ploiesti61%fair 1.65 · @1.85
Draw24%fair 4.16 · @3.30
Csikszereda15%fair 6.56 · @4.00
2.78Expected goals
1.91Petrolul Ploiesti xG
0.87Csikszereda xG
47%Both score
53%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–012%
2–011%
1–110%
2–110%
3–07%
3–16%
From our goals model: Petrolul Ploiesti 1.9 – 0.9 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 85% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Petrolul Ploiesti vs Csikszereda?
On our numbers Petrolul Ploiesti have a 61% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Csikszereda 15%.
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.
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.
