In an upcoming Romanian Liga I match on 10.05.2026, FC Botosani will battle it out with Petrolul Ploiesti. With both teams showing equal potential for victory, our expertly crafted prediction could be your key to a successful bet. We analyze everything from tactical setups to player form. Dive into our prediction, get informed, and make your betting choice with confidence.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superliga | |||||||
| 1 | Universitatea Craiova | 30 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 53/27 | 60 |
| 2 | Rapid | 30 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 47/30 | 56 |
| 3 | Universitatea Cluj | 30 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 48/27 | 54 |
| 4 | CFR 1907 Cluj | 30 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 49/40 | 53 |
| 5 | Dinamo Bucuresti | 30 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 42/28 | 52 |
| 6 | Arges Pitesti | 30 | 15 | 5 | 10 | 37/28 | 50 |
| 7 | FCSB | 30 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 48/40 | 46 |
| 8 | Uta Arad | 30 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 39/44 | 43 |
| 9 | FC Botosani | 30 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 37/29 | 42 |
| 10 | Oţelul | 30 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 39/32 | 41 |
| 11 | Farul Constanta | 30 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 39/37 | 37 |
| 12 | Petrolul Ploiesti | 30 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 24/31 | 32 |
| 13 | Csikszereda | 30 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 30/58 | 32 |
| 14 | Unirea Slobozia | 30 | 7 | 4 | 19 | 27/46 | 25 |
| 15 | AFC Hermannstadt | 30 | 5 | 8 | 17 | 29/50 | 23 |
| 16 | Metaloglobus | 30 | 2 | 6 | 22 | 25/66 | 12 |
| Relegation Round | |||||||
| 1 | FCSB | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 13/7 | 36 |
| 2 | Uta Arad | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 12/7 | 33 |
| 3 | FC Botosani | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 12/14 | 32 |
| 4 | Csikszereda | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 9/7 | 30 |
| 5 | Oţelul | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9/12 | 29 |
| 6 | Farul Constanta | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6/7 | 25 |
| 7 | Petrolul Ploiesti | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7/9 | 24 |
| 8 | AFC Hermannstadt | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9/8 | 21 |
| 9 | Unirea Slobozia | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 11/12 | 21 |
| 10 | Metaloglobus | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7/12 | 12 |
Key Player Statistics: FC Botosani vs Petrolul Ploiesti
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x 3 x 1 x 3FC Botosani vs Petrolul Ploiesti Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga I | FC Botosani | Petrolul Ploiesti | 07.03.2026 | 0-1 |
| Liga I | Petrolul Ploiesti | FC Botosani | 03.11.2025 | 0-0 |
| Liga I | Petrolul Ploiesti | FC Botosani | 14.03.2025 | 0-2 |
| Liga I | Petrolul Ploiesti | FC Botosani | 27.01.2025 | 3-1 |
| Liga I | FC Botosani | Petrolul Ploiesti | 01.09.2024 | 0-2 |
| Liga I | Petrolul Ploiesti | FC Botosani | 29.04.2024 | 1-2 |
| Liga I | Petrolul Ploiesti | FC Botosani | 24.11.2023 | 2-1 |
| Liga I | FC Botosani | Petrolul Ploiesti | 24.07.2023 | 1-1 |
| Liga I | Petrolul Ploiesti | FC Botosani | 29.04.2023 | 1-0 |
| Liga I | FC Botosani | Petrolul Ploiesti | 06.02.2023 | 5-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | Muscelul Câmpulung Elite | FC Botosani | 12.01.2026 | 1-5 |
| Friendlies Clubs | FC Botosani | Farul Constanta | 11.01.2026 | 1-0 |
| Liga I | Farul Constanta | FC Botosani | 02.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Liga I | FC Botosani | Oţelul | 25.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Liga I | FC Botosani | Metaloglobus | 20.04.2026 | 3-2 |
| Liga I | Uta Arad | FC Botosani | 11.04.2026 | 3-1 |
| Liga I | FC Botosani | FCSB | 03.04.2026 | 3-2 |
| Liga I | AFC Hermannstadt | FC Botosani | 22.03.2026 | 3-0 |
| Liga I | FC Botosani | Unirea Slobozia | 16.03.2026 | 3-2 |
| Liga I | FC Botosani | Petrolul Ploiesti | 07.03.2026 | 0-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | GKS Katowice | Petrolul Ploiesti | 11.01.2026 | 3-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Fatih Karagümrük | Petrolul Ploiesti | 09.01.2026 | 1-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Gaziantep FK | Petrolul Ploiesti | 06.01.2026 | 1-1 |
| Liga I | Petrolul Ploiesti | Uta Arad | 03.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Liga I | FCSB | Petrolul Ploiesti | 24.04.2026 | 3-1 |
| Liga I | Petrolul Ploiesti | AFC Hermannstadt | 19.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Liga I | Unirea Slobozia | Petrolul Ploiesti | 12.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| Liga I | Petrolul Ploiesti | Csikszereda | 06.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| Liga I | Metaloglobus | Petrolul Ploiesti | 21.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| Liga I | Farul Constanta | Petrolul Ploiesti | 15.03.2026 | 2-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: FC Botosani VS Petrolul Ploiesti
Last 20 Matches Statistics: FC Botosani vs Petrolul Ploiesti
Bookies' predictions
FC Botosani
Betting Intelligence: FC Botosani vs Petrolul Ploiesti
htmlThere's a real edge to this one. FC Botosani welcome Petrolul Ploiesti to a Liga I playoff stage fixture where the stakes couldn't be higher — third place versus seventh, eight points separating two sides with very different ambitions right now.
Botosani are flying. They sit third with 32 points from their seven playoff games, and that run includes an absolutely stunning 3-2 win over FCSB at home. This is a team playing with genuine belief.
Petrolul, meanwhile, are scrapping. Seven places lower and nine points adrift in the playoff standings, they need wins. Badly. A draw simply won't do it for them at this stage.
Here's what you need to watch for — the head-to-head record tells a fascinating story. Petrolul have actually been solid travellers in this fixture. They won here just two months ago, back in March, 0-1. And going further back, they took a 0-2 victory at Botosani in September 2024. Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about home advantage here. Away wins in this fixture happen more often than you'd expect.
The surprising statistical insight? In the last six meetings between these two sides, there have been only two games where both teams scored. This is a low-scoring rivalry. Under 2.5 goals has landed in four of the last five encounters. That market looks genuinely attractive at likely generous odds.
Botosani's danger man is S. Mailat — 12 Liga I goals this season and clearly the focal point of everything they do going forward. If Petrolul's midfield, led by bookings merchant P. Papp, can disrupt the supply line to Mailat, they have a real chance. Papp's eight yellow cards this season tell you he's combative and physical. That could mean a booking for him — worth a small stake in the cards market.
My bold prediction? Botosani win 1-0, with Mailat the most likely scorer. The home side's quality shines through, but Petrolul make it uncomfortable and this stays tight until late. Back Botosani to win and under 2.5 goals as a combination — the value is there based on how these two sides have historically played each other.
Saturday night in Moldova. Tense, tactical, and potentially brilliant. I wouldn't miss it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Kukić | Croatia | 30 | Goalkeeper | 189 cm | n/a |
| A. Țigănașu | Romania | 35 | Defender | 179 cm | 74 kg |
| A. Dumiter | Romania | 27 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| M. Bordeianu | Romania | 34 | Midfielder | 188 cm | n/a |
| R. Benzar | Romania | 34 | Defender | 180 cm | 79 kg |
| S. Mailat | Romania | 28 | Midfielder | 173 cm | n/a |
| A. Miron | Romania | 31 | Defender | 185 cm | 80 kg |
| E. Papa | Albania | 33 | Midfielder | 178 cm | n/a |
| G. Anestis | Greece | 35 | Goalkeeper | 198 cm | 93 kg |
| Aldaír | Portugal | 28 | Midfielder | 175 cm | 68 kg |
| G. Cîmpanu | Romania | 25 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Ș. Pănoiu | Romania | 23 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| C. Petro | Malawi | 25 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Ș. Bodișteanu | Romania | 23 | Midfielder | 176 | 65 |
| Riad Šuta | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 23 | Defender | ||
| Enzo Adrián López | Argentina | 28 | Attacker | 181 cm | 74 kg |
| Z. Mitrov | Romania | 24 | Midfielder | 179 cm | n/a |
| L. Popa | Romania | 20 | Defender | 190 cm | n/a |
| N. Ilaș | Romania | 19 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| R. Creţ | Romania | 19 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F. Prce | Croatia | 30 | Defender | 185 | 79 |
| B. Doukansy | France | 26 | Midfielder | 188 | 67 |
| Y. Roche | Benin | 28 | Defender | 188 | 78 |
| T. Jyry | Finland | 26 | Midfielder | 170 | n/a |
FC Botosani vs Petrolul Ploiesti match odds
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