FC Otelul Galati vs Petrolul Ploiesti: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 January

FC Otelul Galati

W W W L W

2nd place in Relegation

0-0

18/01/2025 13:30

Petrolul Ploiesti

D W L L L

4th place in Relegation

Romania Liga I

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for FC Otelul Galati vs Petrolul Ploiesti on 18 January 2025 (kick-off: 13:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full FC Otelul Galati vs Petrolul Ploiesti preview before placing your bet.

FC Otelul Galati are currently 2nd with 35 points after 9 matches.
Petrolul Ploiesti sit 4th with 31 points from 9 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: a draw with probability 29%.
Head-to-head history favors Petrolul Ploiesti, who have won 1 of the last 6 meetings. FC Otelul Galati have no wins, while 5 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

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Pred

Correct

Avg.g

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Score.

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Weather

13:30

2025-01-18

FC Otelul Galati vs Petrolul Ploiesti - Prediction & Odds

FC Otelul Galati

Petrolul Ploiesti

2025-01-18 13:30

STANDINGS UP TO 18/01/2025

Championship Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 FC Steaua Bucuresti	52	10	7	3	0	18	9	9
02 CFR Cluj	43	10	4	4	2	17	11	6
03 CS Universitatea Craiova	40	10	4	2	4	13	11	2
04 Universitaea Cluj	39	10	4	1	5	12	15	-3
05 Rapid Bucuresti	33	10	2	4	4	12	17	-5
06 Dinamo Bucuresti	31	10	1	2	7	10	19	-9

Relegation	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Hermannstadt	36	9	4	3	2	12	8	4
02 FC Otelul Galati	35	9	6	1	2	13	5	8
03 UTA Arad	31	9	4	2	3	9	11	-2
04 Petrolul Ploiesti	31	9	3	2	4	10	10	0
05 Farul Constanta	31	9	3	4	2	12	9	3
06 FC Botosani	29	9	4	1	4	11	12	-1
07 CSM Politehnica Iasi	28	9	3	3	3	9	5	4
08 FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia	27	9	3	5	1	11	8	3
09 Sepsi OSK Sfantul Gheorghe	26	9	1	2	6	7	16	-9
10 Gloria Buzau	17	9	2	1	6	4	14	-10

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 FC Steaua Bucuresti	56	30	15	11	4	43	24	19
02 CFR Cluj	54	30	14	12	4	56	32	24
03 CS Universitatea Craiova	52	30	14	10	6	45	28	17
04 Universitaea Cluj	52	30	14	10	6	43	27	16
05 Dinamo Bucuresti	51	30	13	12	5	41	26	15
06 Rapid Bucuresti	46	30	11	13	6	35	26	9
07 Sepsi OSK Sfantul Gheorghe	41	30	11	8	11	38	35	3
08 Hermannstadt	41	30	11	8	11	34	40	-6
09 Petrolul Ploiesti	40	30	9	13	8	29	29	0
10 Farul Constanta	35	30	8	11	11	29	38	-9
11 UTA Arad	34	30	8	10	12	28	35	-7
12 FC Otelul Galati	32	30	7	11	12	24	32	-8
13 CSM Politehnica Iasi	31	30	8	7	15	29	46	-17
14 FC Botosani	31	30	7	10	13	26	37	-11
15 FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia	26	30	7	5	18	28	47	-19
16 Gloria Buzau	20	30	5	5	20	25	51	-26

Head To Head

23/08/2024 12:00

Petrolul Ploiesti

0 - 0

FC Otelul Galati

ROM D1

05/05/2024 08:30

Petrolul Ploiesti

2 - 1

FC Otelul Galati

ROM D1

27/01/2024 11:00

FC Otelul Galati

0 - 0

Petrolul Ploiesti

ROM D1

01/09/2023 11:30

Petrolul Ploiesti

2 - 2

FC Otelul Galati

ROM D1

04/05/2015 11:30

FC Otelul Galati

1 - 1

Petrolul Ploiesti

ROM D1

03/11/2014 12:30

Petrolul Ploiesti

0 - 0

FC Otelul Galati

ROM D1

FC Otelul Galati

Draw

83%

Petrolul Ploiesti

17%

FC Otelul Galati Last 6 matches

11/01/2025 07:00

FC Otelul Galati 1 - 2 CS Universitatea Craiova INT CF

22/12/2024 09:00

CFR Cluj 3 - 2 FC Otelul Galati ROM D1

17/12/2024 14:00

FC Otelul Galati 0 - 0 Sepsi OSK Sfantul Gheorghe ROMC

14/12/2024 08:30

FC Otelul Galati 1 - 1 UTA Arad ROM D1

09/12/2024 11:30

Hermannstadt 1 - 0 FC Otelul Galati ROM D1

05/12/2024 08:00

CSM Ramnicu Valcea 2 - 4 FC Otelul Galati ROMC

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Petrolul Ploiesti

11/01/2025 09:00

CSKA 1948 Sofia 3 - 2 Petrolul Ploiesti INT CF

08/01/2025 04:10

Orduspor 1 - 1 Petrolul Ploiesti INT CF

22/12/2024 06:30

Petrolul Ploiesti 2 - 1 FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia ROM D1

18/12/2024 14:00

Dinamo Bucuresti 0 - 0 Petrolul Ploiesti ROMC

14/12/2024 14:00

Universitaea Cluj 4 - 1 Petrolul Ploiesti ROM D1

07/12/2024 14:00

Petrolul Ploiesti 1 - 1 CS Universitatea Craiova ROM D1

Win

17%

Draw

50%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Romania Liga I

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

FC Otelul Galati

Petrolul Ploiesti

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.41

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.54

Scored

Avg. per game

0.44

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.62

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

1 (17%)5 (83%)

In last 39 matches

YesNo

14 (36%)25 (64%)

In last 39 matches

NoYes

14 (36%)25 (64%)

FC Otelul Galati

Recent matches

Petrolul Ploiesti

Under /Over

(59%)23 16(41%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(62%)24 15(38%)

Under /Over

(31%)12 27(69%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(31%)12 27(69%)

Under /Over

(28%)11 28(72%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(33%)13 26(67%)

/Yes

(36%)14 25(64%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(46%)18 21(54%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

FC Otelul Galati

Petrolul Ploiesti

Shots

FC Otelul Galati

Total shots

11.56 avg / game

Blocked

46 total

Avg. 2.71

Petrolul Ploiesti

Total shots

11.10 avg / game

Blocked

44 total

Avg. 3.38

FC Otelul Galati Pass Petrolul Ploiesti

Total passes

14335

Avg. 387 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

14469

Avg. 381 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

FC Otelul Galati

Played games

Petrolul Ploiesti

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.44

Clean sheets

0.36

4.69

183

Corners

175

4.49

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

0.56

Offsides

0.46

2.23

GK saves

109

2.79

FC Otelul Galati

DISCIPLINARY

Petrolul Ploiesti

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.97

2.18

0.13

0.08

13.92

543

Fouls

515

13.21

16.49

643

Tackles

702

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How We Build the FC Otelul Galati vs Petrolul Ploiesti Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for FC Otelul Galati vs Petrolul Ploiesti on 18 January 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Romania Liga I fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

FC Otelul Galati vs Petrolul Ploiesti Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess FC Otelul Galati's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Petrolul Ploiesti's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Romania Liga I Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Romania Liga I standings and the Romania Liga I form table to understand exactly where FC Otelul Galati and Petrolul Ploiesti sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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