FC Botosani 57%Draw 24%Petrolul Ploiesti 19%Expected goals 1.69 – 0.85
81%
Betarazi pick
FC Botosani or draw
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.23 · bookmaker 1.22 · Lost ✗
9/10Rating
1.22Odds
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Value bet: FC Botosani to win @ 1.91 – our chance 57% vs 52% implied by the price (edge +10%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Picks by market
ResultFC Botosani to win ✗57% · @1.91
Double chanceFC Botosani or draw ✗81% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓56% · @1.67
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗75% · fair 1.34
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.45
FC Botosani vs Petrolul Ploiesti: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
16:00 WAT, Friday 23 October: FC Botosani v Petrolul Ploiesti in the Liga I, played at Stadionul Municipal. In the table, FC Botosani are 12th, lower half, on 15 points after 15 matches; Petrolul Ploiesti are 4th (among the top four) with 27. There are 12 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
FC Botosani, last 5: LWLDW Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Dinamo Bucuresti, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.2 conceded per game.
Petrolul Ploiesti, last 5: DLLWW Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.5 conceded per game.
Head to head
When they last met (10 May 2026) it ended FC Botosani 1–1 Petrolul Ploiesti.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give FC Botosani 1.7 xG, Petrolul Ploiesti 0.8 xG – a total near 2.5. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 47%, GG 56%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – FC Botosani 57%, draw 24%, Petrolul Ploiesti 19%.
Lower-risk option: FC Botosani or draw (81%) at 1.22.
GG/NG: GG (56%) at 1.67.
Price worth noting: FC Botosani to win @1.91 – the bookmaker implies 52%, our ratings say 57%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was FC Botosani or draw (81%, odds 1.22). Most likely score in line with that pick: FC Botosani 1–0 Petrolul Ploiesti. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
FC Botosani57%fair 1.74 · @1.91
Draw24%fair 4.21 · @3.40
Petrolul Ploiesti19%fair 5.33 · @3.75
2.54Expected goals
1.69FC Botosani xG
0.85Petrolul Ploiesti xG
56%Both score
47%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–013%
1–111%
2–011%
2–110%
0–08%
0–17%
From our goals model: FC Botosani 1.7 – 0.8 Petrolul Ploiesti expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for FC Botosani vs Petrolul Ploiesti?
Our pick is FC Botosani or draw with a 81% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win FC Botosani vs Petrolul Ploiesti?
On our numbers FC Botosani have a 57% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Petrolul Ploiesti 19%.
How many goals will there be in FC Botosani vs Petrolul Ploiesti?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 47% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for FC Botosani vs Petrolul Ploiesti?
Our predicted score is FC Botosani 1–0 Petrolul Ploiesti, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is FC Botosani vs Petrolul Ploiesti?
FC Botosani vs Petrolul Ploiesti (Liga I) kicks off on Friday 23 October 2026 at 16:00 (West Africa Time) at Stadionul Municipal.
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.
