FC Voluntari
- FC Voluntari are undefeated at home in Liga I 2026/2027 (W1, D1)
- The hosts sit 11th in the Liga I 2026/2027 standings with four points from three games
- Voluntari have enjoyed a mixed bag of results across their last five in all competitions (W2, D1, L2)
- They bounced back nicely from their 5-0 thumping away to CFR 1907 Cluj with a 1-0 win at home to FC UTA Arad last time out
- Christian Florin Pîrvu has drilled Voluntari into a compact shape that can be frustrating to play through, they are a structure-first outfit that sits mid-block and counters quickly when they win the ball back
FC Petrolul Ploiesti
- The visitors sit 13th with three points from three
- FC Petrolul Ploiesti have won just once across their last five (W1, D1, L3)
- They head into this clash off the back of consecutive away defeats, a 1-0 loss to FC Argeș followed by a 4-0 thumping at Universitatea Craiova
- The visitors have collected 0 points from 2 away matches in Liga I 2026/2027, conceding 5 goals across those two trips
Head-to-Head
Petrolul Ploiesti have kept Voluntari winless in their last 2 home head-to-head meetings
Key Players
- George Merloi is Voluntari's main spark and has 1 goal and 1 assist from 3 Liga I 2026/2027 games
- Rodrigo Martins is Petrolul's main goal threat and has 1 in the league this season
Betting Insights
- Under 2.5 goals at 1.55 looks the play
- Both teams to score - No at 1.75 also appeals
- Voluntari at 2.56, Petrolul at 2.78 and the draw at 3.04
- The preview prefers Rodrigo Martins as an anytime goalscorer pick
Prediction
- This fixture always has a cagey feel to it as Voluntari are very organised and will try to counter attack, while Petrolul will attempt to press and win the ball
- Voluntari can be the likelier winners on home soil
