Petrolul Ploiesti vs Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Petrolul Ploiesti welcome Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe for a Liga I fixture on Saturday 17 October (18:00 WAT). In the table, Petrolul Ploiesti are 4th, among the top four, on 27 points after 15 matches; Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe are 11th (lower half) with 18.
Current form
Petrolul Ploiesti, last 5: LLWWD Their latest outing: 1–3 defeat to Farul Constanta, away. In their own stadium the record reads 3 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe, last 5: LLWLL Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Dinamo Bucuresti, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.
Momentum favours Petrolul Ploiesti, collecting 1.7 points per game to 1.0 for Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Petrolul Ploiesti 1.3 xG, Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe 0.9 xG – a total near 2.2. On paper it is a low-scoring affair, with under 2.5 at 63%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Petrolul Ploiesti 48%, draw 23%, Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe 29%.
GG/NG: GG (53%) at 1.80.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (53%, odds 1.80). Most likely score in line with that pick: Petrolul Ploiesti 1–1 Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Petrolul Ploiesti48%fair 2.07 · @2.10
Draw23%fair 4.39 · @3.20
Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe29%fair 3.45 · @3.30
2.18Expected goals
1.28Petrolul Ploiesti xG
0.90Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe xG
53%Both score
37%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–014%
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.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Petrolul Ploiesti to win✗
48%
2.07
2.10
Double chance
Either team to win✗
77%
1.30
1.30
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
53%
1.90
1.80
Draw no bet
Petrolul Ploiesti (draw no bet)
62%
1.60
–
Asian handicap
Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe +1 (Asian handicap)✓
73%
1.38
–
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
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
93%
1.08
–
First team to score
Petrolul Ploiesti to score first
52%
1.92
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
47%
2.11
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Petrolul Ploiesti / FT Petrolul Ploiesti✗
26%
3.81
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
8%
11.99
–
Recent results
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 48% chance of winning, the draw 23% 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).
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.
