ROMANIA LIGA I
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Stadionul Municipal
Referee: K. Szabolcs
FC Botosani
Match Timeline
Petrolul Ploiesti
HT
0' 15' 30' 45' 60' 75' 90'
🟨
43'
Marco Dulca
Petrolul Ploiesti
🟨
48'
Alexandru Țigănașu
FC Botosani
61'
A. Chica-Rosa · Assist: G. Grozav
Petrolul Ploiesti
🔄
64'
A. Bota ↔ R. Cret
FC Botosani
🔄
64'
E. Papa ↔ A. Dumiter
FC Botosani
🔄
65'
R. Suta ↔ Aldair
FC Botosani
🔄
67'
M. Dulca ↔ S. Hanca
Petrolul Ploiesti
🔄
68'
Y. Roche ↔ F. Prce
Petrolul Ploiesti
🟨
71'
Răzvan Creț
FC Botosani
🔄
74'
C. Petro ↔ M. Kovtalyuk
FC Botosani
VAR
79'
Andrei Dumiter
FC Botosani
81'
S. Mailat
FC Botosani
🔄
82'
A. Chica-Rosa ↔ R. Hermann
Petrolul Ploiesti
🔄
82'
R. Pop ↔ A. Botogan
Petrolul Ploiesti
🔄
89'
G. Grozav ↔ A. Aymbetov
Petrolul Ploiesti
🟨
90+6'
Franjo Prce
Petrolul Ploiesti
🟥
90+3'
Alin Boțogan
Petrolul Ploiesti

Predictions & Statistics

Full analysis and predictions for all markets

1X2
Home Win
Probability 71%
Odds -
BTTS
BTTS Yes
Probability 94.2%
Odds -
Over / Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Probability 69.6%
Odds -
All Markets
Market Option Probability Odds Stats & Analysis
1X2 Home Win
71%
-
BTTS BTTS Yes
94.2%
-
Over / Under 2.5 Over 2.5
69.6%
-
Corners O/U Over 7.5 Corners
92%
-
HT / FT Home / Home
-
-
Correct Score 2-1
-
-
Probability Distribution
FC Botosani Win 71%
Draw 0%
Petrolul Ploiesti Win 29%
Expected Goals (xG)
FC Botosani1.22
Petrolul Ploiesti0.97
Recent Form (Last 5)
FC Botosani FC Botosani
WWDLW
49 GF / 43 GA
Petrolul Ploiesti Petrolul Ploiesti
WLDWL
31 GF / 40 GA
Key Stats
1.32
Average Goals Scored
0.84
1.16
Average Goals Conceded
1.08
19
BTTS Yes
17
17
Over 2.5
10
4.32
Shots on Goal
3.46

Statistics are based on season averages

Season Statistics

Team averages and season trends before this fixture

FC Botosani FC Botosani 37 matches
Petrolul Ploiesti Petrolul Ploiesti 37 matches
FC Botosani Statistic Petrolul Ploiesti
14 Wins 9
11 Draws 13
12 Losses 15
49 Goals For 31
43 Goals Against 40
1.32 Avg Goals Scored 0.84
1.16 Avg Goals Conceded 1.08
19 BTTS Yes 17
27 Over 1.5 23
17 Over 2.5 10
11 Over 3.5 3
12 Clean Sheets 9
11 Failed To Score 14
4.32 Shots On Goal 3.46
13.3 Total Shots 12.35
4.7 Corners 4.89
53.7% Ball Possession 47.1%

Match Analysis

Model notes, team context and key prediction signals

Final Verdict

From a tactical perspective, this fixture features FC Botosani's more proactive style and Petrolul Ploiesti's more cautious structure. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. Across the main signals in this matchup, Away Win remains the stronger lean, and the clean-sheet angle slightly favors Petrolul Ploiesti. Both teams appear likely to operate from a similar base structure, so execution within the same shape could be more decisive than formation itself. Recent form does not point to a completely one-sided rhythm, which increases the chance of a more tactical and phase-based contest. A relatively balanced game with moderate goal potential looks most likely. The season profile of both teams suggests a matchup where long-term consistency matters, but does not fully remove the possibility of swings in momentum on the day.

FC Botosani Analysis

So far, FC Botosani have built a campaign that leaves them 9 in the table on 42 points from 30 matches. Across the campaign, they have posted 11 wins, 9 draws, and 10 losses, while the 37:29 goal ratio supports the view of mixed form over their recent run. Going forward they rely heavily on S. Mailat (12 goals), H. Ongenda (7 goals), M. Kovtalyuk (6 goals), with creative support from H. Ongenda (7 assists), S. Mailat (5 assists), Z. Mitrov (5 assists), and defensively they have been fairly stable. At home, their split return of 7 wins, 5 draws, and 3 losses fits a very strong split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Stylistically, they usually display balanced attacking football.

Petrolul Ploiesti Analysis

From their first 30 matches, Petrolul Ploiesti have collected 32 points and now occupy 12 place in the table. Their overall return of 7 wins, 11 draws, and 12 losses with goals at 24:31 reflects mixed form over their recent run. Their attacking weight is carried by G. Grozav (7 goals), A. Chica-Rosa (3 goals), Marco Dulca (2 goals), with creative support from Tommi Jyry (3 assists), G. Grozav (2 assists), Marco Dulca (2 assists), while defensively they have appeared fairly stable. Away from home, their split return of 3 wins, 7 draws, and 5 losses fits a balanced but draw-heavy split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Stylistically, they usually display a more cautious and defensive approach.

H2H Analysis

Across those 12 head-to-head meetings, FC Botosani won 3 times, Petrolul Ploiesti won 6 times, while 3 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 14:14 from FC Botosani's perspective. 5 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 6 matches, with an average of 2.33 goals per game.

1X2: Home Win
BTTS: BTTS Yes
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Highest model probability: 12 (100%)
Predicted formations: FC Botosani 4-2-3-1 / Petrolul Ploiesti 4-2-3-1
H2H summary: FC Botosani wins 3, draws 3, Petrolul Ploiesti wins 6
Stats
FC Botosani FC Botosani
Petrolul Ploiesti Petrolul Ploiesti
Shots on Goal
6
Shots on Goal
3
Shots off Goal
7
Shots off Goal
3
Blocked Shots
7
Blocked Shots
3
6 Corner Kicks 4
10 Fouls 15
1 Offsides 3
65% Ball Possession 35%
20 Total Shots 9
6 Shots on Goal 3
7 Shots off Goal 3
7 Blocked Shots 3
12 Shots insidebox 3
8 Shots outsidebox 6
3 Goalkeeper Saves 5
477 Total passes 256
404 Passes accurate 187
0 expected_goals 0
🟨 2 Yellow Cards 2 🟨
🟥 0 Red Cards 1 🟥

Lineups

FC Botosani
Formation
Petrolul Ploiesti
L. Kukic
L. Kukic
A. Friday
A. Friday
R. Suta
R. Suta
A. Miron
A. Miron
A. Tiganasu
A. Tiganasu
E. Papa
E. Papa
C. Petro
C. Petro
A. Bota
A. Bota
H. Ongenda
H. Ongenda
Z. Mitrov
Z. Mitrov
S. Mailat
S. Mailat
R. Balbarau
R. Balbarau
Ricardinho
Ricardinho
C. Ignat
C. Ignat
Y. Roche
Y. Roche
A. Dumitrescu
A. Dumitrescu
D. Dongmo
D. Dongmo
M. Dulca
M. Dulca
R. Pop
R. Pop
T. Jyry
T. Jyry
G. Grozav
🎯
G. Grozav
A. Chica-Rosa
A. Chica-Rosa
FC Botosani 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
1
L. Kukic
G
12
A. Friday
D
6
R. Suta
↓ 65'
D
4
A. Miron
D
30
A. Tiganasu
🟨 48'
D
67
E. Papa
↓ 64'
M
28
C. Petro
↓ 74'
M
20
A. Bota
↓ 64'
M
26
H. Ongenda
M
11
Z. Mitrov
M
7
S. Mailat
⚽ 81'
F
Substitutes
99
G. Anestis
G
8
Aldair
↑ 65'
F
18
Miguelito
D
9
E. Lopez
F
5
R. Cret
↑ 64' 🟨 71'
D
37
M. Bordeianu
M
25
M. Kovtalyuk
↑ 74'
F
41
A. Dumiter
↑ 64'
F
19
A. Dumitru
F
33
G. David
M
73
N. Ilas
D
Petrolul Ploiesti 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
1
R. Balbarau
G
24
Ricardinho
D
22
C. Ignat
D
69
Y. Roche
↓ 68'
D
23
A. Dumitrescu
D
5
D. Dongmo
M
88
M. Dulca
↓ 67' 🟨 43'
M
55
R. Pop
↓ 82'
M
6
T. Jyry
M
7
G. Grozav
🎯 61' ↓ 89'
M
9
A. Chica-Rosa
⚽ 61' ↓ 82'
F
Substitutes
41
S. Krell
G
77
N. Boateng
M
71
F. Prce
↑ 68' 🟨 90+6'
D
17
A. Aymbetov
↑ 89'
F
20
S. Hanca
↑ 67'
D
11
V. Gheorghe
F
29
K. Ludewig
D
64
B. Marian
D
21
D. Paraschiv
M
2
D. Rodrigues
D
28
R. Hermann
↑ 82'
F
36
A. Botogan
↑ 82' 🟥 90+3'
M
Last matches: FC Botosani
17.07.26
Lig
FC Botosani
FC Voluntari
2
2
D
04.07.26
Fri
FC Botosani
Ludogorets
2
2
D
01.07.26
Fri
FC Botosani
Slavia Sofia
0
4
L
27.06.26
Fri
FC Botosani
Egnatia Rrogozhinë
1
3
L
25.06.26
Fri
FC Botosani
Dunfermline
1
0
W
24.05.26
Lig
FC Botosani
FCSB
3
4
L
16.05.26
Lig
FC Botosani
Csikszereda
0
2
L
02.05.26
Lig
FC Botosani
Farul Constanta
1
1
D
25.04.26
Lig
FC Botosani
Oţelul
1
1
D
20.04.26
Lig
FC Botosani
Metaloglobus
3
2
W
11.04.26
Lig
FC Botosani
Uta Arad
1
3
L
03.04.26
Lig
FC Botosani
FCSB
3
2
W
22.03.26
Lig
FC Botosani
AFC Hermannstadt
0
3
L
16.03.26
Lig
FC Botosani
Unirea Slobozia
3
2
W
07.03.26
Lig
FC Botosani
Petrolul Ploiesti
0
1
L
27.02.26
Lig
FC Botosani
AFC Hermannstadt
1
3
L
20.02.26
Lig
FC Botosani
Universitatea Cluj
1
3
L
15.02.26
Lig
FC Botosani
Uta Arad
1
2
L
08.02.26
Lig
FC Botosani
Metaloglobus
3
0
W
05.02.26
Lig
FC Botosani
FCSB
1
2
L
Last matches: Petrolul Ploiesti
24.07.26
Lig
Petrolul Ploiesti
Arges Pitesti
0
1
L
19.07.26
Lig
Petrolul Ploiesti
Dinamo Bucuresti
1
0
W
11.07.26
Fri
Petrolul Ploiesti
Chindia Targoviste
2
2
D
10.07.26
Fri
Petrolul Ploiesti
ASA Targu Mures
1
1
D
03.07.26
Fri
Petrolul Ploiesti
Arka Gdynia
0
2
L
02.07.26
Fri
Petrolul Ploiesti
Chojniczanka Chojnice
4
1
W
30.06.26
Fri
Petrolul Ploiesti
Olimpia Grudziądz
1
4
L
27.06.26
Fri
Petrolul Ploiesti
Lechia Gdansk
5
0
W
18.05.26
Lig
Petrolul Ploiesti
Oţelul
1
5
L
03.05.26
Lig
Petrolul Ploiesti
Uta Arad
1
1
D
24.04.26
Lig
Petrolul Ploiesti
FCSB
1
3
L
19.04.26
Lig
Petrolul Ploiesti
AFC Hermannstadt
1
1
D
12.04.26
Lig
Petrolul Ploiesti
Unirea Slobozia
2
1
W
06.04.26
Lig
Petrolul Ploiesti
Csikszereda
2
0
W
21.03.26
Lig
Petrolul Ploiesti
Metaloglobus
0
1
L
15.03.26
Lig
Petrolul Ploiesti
Farul Constanta
0
2
L
07.03.26
Lig
Petrolul Ploiesti
FC Botosani
1
0
W
01.03.26
Lig
Petrolul Ploiesti
Csikszereda
1
1
D
21.02.26
Lig
Petrolul Ploiesti
CFR 1907 Cluj
1
2
L
13.02.26
Lig
Petrolul Ploiesti
Arges Pitesti
2
1
W
H2H: FC Botosani vs Petrolul Ploiesti
10.05.26
H2H
FC Botosani
Petrolul Ploiesti
1
1
D
07.03.26
H2H
FC Botosani
Petrolul Ploiesti
0
1
L
03.11.25
H2H
Petrolul Ploiesti
FC Botosani
0
0
D
14.03.25
H2H
Petrolul Ploiesti
FC Botosani
0
2
W
27.01.25
H2H
Petrolul Ploiesti
FC Botosani
3
1
L
01.09.24
H2H
FC Botosani
Petrolul Ploiesti
0
2
L
29.04.24
H2H
Petrolul Ploiesti
FC Botosani
1
2
W
24.11.23
H2H
Petrolul Ploiesti
FC Botosani
2
1
L
24.07.23
H2H
FC Botosani
Petrolul Ploiesti
1
1
D
29.04.23
H2H
Petrolul Ploiesti
FC Botosani
1
0
L
06.02.23
H2H
FC Botosani
Petrolul Ploiesti
5
0
W
04.09.22
H2H
Petrolul Ploiesti
FC Botosani
2
1
L
Last matches: FC Botosani
27.06.26
Fri
FC Botosani
Egnatia Rrogozhinë
1
3
L
25.06.26
Fri
FC Botosani
Dunfermline
1
0
W
25.04.26
Lig
FC Botosani
Oţelul
1
1
D
20.04.26
Lig
FC Botosani
Metaloglobus
3
2
W
03.04.26
Lig
FC Botosani
FCSB
3
2
W
16.03.26
Lig
FC Botosani
Unirea Slobozia
3
2
W
07.03.26
Lig
FC Botosani
Petrolul Ploiesti
0
1
L
20.02.26
Lig
FC Botosani
Universitatea Cluj
1
3
L
08.02.26
Lig
FC Botosani
Metaloglobus
3
0
W
02.02.26
Lig
FC Botosani
Oţelul
0
0
D
11.01.26
Fri
FC Botosani
Farul Constanta
1
0
W
19.12.25
Lig
FC Botosani
CFR 1907 Cluj
0
1
L
08.12.25
Lig
FC Botosani
Rapid
0
0
D
24.11.25
Lig
FC Botosani
Dinamo Bucuresti
1
1
D
27.10.25
Lig
FC Botosani
AFC Hermannstadt
2
0
W
06.10.25
Lig
FC Botosani
Uta Arad
2
1
W
19.09.25
Lig
FC Botosani
FCSB
3
1
W
31.08.25
Lig
FC Botosani
Universitatea Craiova
1
1
D
23.08.25
Lig
FC Botosani
Csikszereda
3
1
W
11.08.25
Lig
FC Botosani
Arges Pitesti
3
1
W
H2H at home: FC Botosani
10.05.26
H2H
FC Botosani
Petrolul Ploiesti
1
1
D
07.03.26
H2H
FC Botosani
Petrolul Ploiesti
0
1
L
01.09.24
H2H
FC Botosani
Petrolul Ploiesti
0
2
L
24.07.23
H2H
FC Botosani
Petrolul Ploiesti
1
1
D
06.02.23
H2H
FC Botosani
Petrolul Ploiesti
5
0
W
Last matches: Petrolul Ploiesti
24.07.26
Lig
Petrolul Ploiesti
Arges Pitesti
0
1
L
03.07.26
Fri
Petrolul Ploiesti
Arka Gdynia
0
2
L
02.07.26
Fri
Petrolul Ploiesti
Chojniczanka Chojnice
4
1
W
30.06.26
Fri
Petrolul Ploiesti
Olimpia Grudziądz
1
4
L
27.06.26
Fri
Petrolul Ploiesti
Lechia Gdansk
5
0
W
24.04.26
Lig
Petrolul Ploiesti
FCSB
1
3
L
12.04.26
Lig
Petrolul Ploiesti
Unirea Slobozia
2
1
W
21.03.26
Lig
Petrolul Ploiesti
Metaloglobus
0
1
L
15.03.26
Lig
Petrolul Ploiesti
Farul Constanta
0
2
L
07.03.26
Lig
Petrolul Ploiesti
FC Botosani
1
0
W
21.02.26
Lig
Petrolul Ploiesti
CFR 1907 Cluj
1
2
L
06.02.26
Lig
Petrolul Ploiesti
Rapid
1
1
D
30.01.26
Lig
Petrolul Ploiesti
Dinamo Bucuresti
1
1
D
11.01.26
Fri
Petrolul Ploiesti
GKS Katowice
0
3
L
09.01.26
Fri
Petrolul Ploiesti
Fatih Karagümrük
2
1
W
06.01.26
Fri
Petrolul Ploiesti
Gaziantep FK
1
1
D
21.12.25
Lig
Petrolul Ploiesti
AFC Hermannstadt
1
1
D
08.12.25
Lig
Petrolul Ploiesti
Uta Arad
0
1
L
22.11.25
Lig
Petrolul Ploiesti
FCSB
1
1
D
24.10.25
Lig
Petrolul Ploiesti
Csikszereda
1
1
D
H2H away: Petrolul Ploiesti
10.05.26
H2H
FC Botosani
Petrolul Ploiesti
1
1
D
07.03.26
H2H
FC Botosani
Petrolul Ploiesti
0
1
W
01.09.24
H2H
FC Botosani
Petrolul Ploiesti
0
2
W
24.07.23
H2H
FC Botosani
Petrolul Ploiesti
1
1
D
06.02.23
H2H
FC Botosani
Petrolul Ploiesti
5
0
L

Standings

Relegation Round
# Team MP W D L G GD PTS Form
1 9 5 2 2 14:7 7 39
W W D D L
2 9 4 2 3 13:9 4 37
W W L D L
3 9 4 2 3 17:15 2 35
W W D D W
4 9 3 3 3 13:17 -4 33
L L D D D
5 9 5 2 2 11:8 3 33
W L W D W
6 9 2 3 4 9:15 -6 25
L D D L D
7 9 1 3 5 8:11 -3 25
W D L L D
8 9 3 4 2 13:10 3 25
L W W D D
9 9 2 3 4 11:13 -2 22
L D D D L
10 9 2 4 3 10:14 -4 16
W D D D L
Qualification Playoffs
Relegation Playoffs
Relegation