Head-to-Head
FCSB have won two, drawn three and lost none of their last five head-to-head meetings with Petrolul Ploiesti in Liga I, including a 1-0 away win just four months ago .
FCSB
FCSB have won three, drawn one and lost just one of their last five matches in all competitions, which is a detail to consider for those looking into FCSB vs SC FC Petrolul Ploiesti betting tips.
Petrolul Ploiesti
Petrolul Ploiesti are unbeaten in five (W1, D4), but have failed to win in four (D4), two of which came in their last two away games.
Key Players
- This looks to be a classic possession vs counter matchup with Elias Charalampous’ FCSB looking to impose their high-tempo, pressing game on their opponents.
- In a 4-3-3 system, FCSB try to overload wide areas when in possession by advancing their full-backs and they press to win the ball back high up the pitch.
- Darius Olaru has been in a purple patch for FCSB, netting three of their last 10 goals in his last five appearances, which will be closely analyzed in our FCSB vs SC FC Petrolul Ploiesti prediction.
- Florin Tanase is their talisman with nine goals in 16 Liga I matches this term.
- Adi Chica-Rosa leads the line for Petrolul Ploiesti, but his three goals in 16 Liga I appearances is not the most prolific record.
- He has been in decent form of late, however, netting two in the team’s last five games and providing his side with a clinical edge that has been missing previously.
- Eugen Neagoe has focused on defensive shape and compactness since taking over from Petrolul’s previous boss at the end of September 2025 and that has been reflected in a string of draws.
- Petrolul tend to set up in a 4-4-2, or a 4-3-3 hybrid and will try to stifle the game when they have the ball, leaving gaps for their counter attacks when they don’t.
Betting Insights
- FCSB are a short 1.54 favorite to beat 5.9 underdogs Petrolul Ploiesti in Bucharest on Saturday, and this is one of the key factors in our FCSB vs SC FC Petrolul Ploiesti betting tips.
- Our preferred play here is 'Under 2.5 goals' at 1.77.
- The 3.92 about a draw looks more interesting, but Under 2.5 is the selection with more merit given the defensive trends.
- The two teams currently sit ninth and 13th in the Liga I 2025-2026 table with 20 and 15 points from 16 matches respectively.
- FCSB have averaged just 1.14 goals per game at home in Liga I 2025-2026 (W3, D1, L3).
- Petrolul Ploiesti have scored and conceded just 0.88 goals per match away from home this season (W2, D3, L3), a noteworthy statistic for those searching for FCSB vs SC FC Petrolul Ploiesti betting tips.
Prediction
Under 2.5 goals looks the likeliest outcome given FCSB’s modest home scoring rate and Petrolul’s compact away profile.
