Petrolul Ploiesti vs Rapid Bucuresti: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 15 December

Petrolul Ploiesti

W D L L W

5th place in Relegation Quarter

0-0

15/12/2023 14:00

Rapid Bucuresti

D L L L L

6th place in Championship Playoffs

Romania Liga I

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Petrolul Ploiesti vs Rapid Bucuresti on 15 December 2023 (kick-off: 14:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Petrolul Ploiesti vs Rapid Bucuresti preview before placing your bet.

Petrolul Ploiesti will face Rapid Bucuresti in Romania Liga I on December 15, 2023 at 14:00.
Petrolul Ploiesti are currently 5th with 29 points after 9 matches.
Rapid Bucuresti sit 6th with 32 points from 10 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 2.22.

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

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

14:00

2023-12-15

Petrolul Ploiesti vs Rapid Bucuresti - Prediction & Odds

Petrolul Ploiesti

Rapid Bucuresti

2023-12-15 14:00

STANDINGS UP TO 15/12/2023

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

01 FC Steaua Bucuresti	49	10	5	2	3	12	11	1
02 CFR Cluj	46	10	6	1	3	19	14	5
03 CS Universitatea Craiova	44	10	6	1	3	18	14	4
04 Farul Constanta	36	10	4	2	4	19	20	-1
05 Sepsi OSK Sfantul Gheorghe	34	10	3	3	4	17	17	0
06 Rapid Bucuresti	32	10	1	1	8	13	22	-9

Relegation Quarter	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 UTA Arad	37	9	5	2	2	15	11	4
02 FC Otelul Galati	36	9	6	1	2	11	7	4
03 Hermannstadt	34	9	4	2	3	13	7	6
04 Universitaea Cluj	33	9	3	3	3	12	10	2
05 Petrolul Ploiesti	29	9	3	2	4	8	14	-6
06 CSM Politehnica Iasi	27	9	3	1	5	7	8	-1
07 FC Botosani	25	9	4	2	3	11	11	0
08 Dinamo Bucuresti	25	9	2	4	3	10	12	-2
09 FC Voluntari	24	9	2	4	3	11	10	1
10 Universitatea Craiova	22	9	1	3	5	8	16	-8

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 FC Steaua Bucuresti	64	30	19	7	4	53	28	25
02 Rapid Bucuresti	55	30	15	10	5	55	32	23
03 CFR Cluj	53	30	15	8	7	54	29	25
04 CS Universitatea Craiova	49	30	13	10	7	47	38	9
05 Sepsi OSK Sfantul Gheorghe	43	30	12	7	11	43	34	9
06 Farul Constanta	43	30	11	10	9	37	38	-1
07 Universitaea Cluj	42	30	10	12	8	35	38	-3
08 Hermannstadt	40	30	9	13	8	36	31	5
09 UTA Arad	40	30	10	10	10	36	43	-7
10 Petrolul Ploiesti	35	30	7	14	9	29	32	-3
11 FC Otelul Galati	34	30	6	16	8	31	36	-5
12 CSM Politehnica Iasi	33	30	7	12	11	33	44	-11
13 Universitatea Craiova	31	30	9	4	17	43	50	-7
14 Dinamo Bucuresti	29	30	8	5	17	22	41	-19
15 FC Voluntari	28	30	6	10	14	31	49	-18
16 FC Botosani	21	30	3	12	15	30	52	-22

Head To Head

13/08/2023 14:30

Rapid Bucuresti

0 - 2

Petrolul Ploiesti

ROM D1

14/12/2022 13:00

Rapid Bucuresti

3 - 1

Petrolul Ploiesti

ROM D1

13/08/2022 14:50

Petrolul Ploiesti

1 - 0

Rapid Bucuresti

ROM D1

06/11/2020 13:00

Petrolul Ploiesti

2 - 0

Rapid Bucuresti

ROM D2

11/07/2020 13:15

Petrolul Ploiesti

0 - 0

Rapid Bucuresti

ROM D2

16/10/2019 09:00

Rapid Bucuresti

1 - 0

Petrolul Ploiesti

ROM D2

Rapid Bucuresti

67%

Draw

17%

Petrolul Ploiesti

17%

Petrolul Ploiesti Last 6 matches

10/12/2023 11:00

Farul Constanta 3 - 1 Petrolul Ploiesti

ROM D1

07/12/2023 11:00

Petrolul Ploiesti 2 - 2 Sepsi OSK Sfantul Gheorghe

ROMC

01/12/2023 11:00

FC Voluntari 0 - 0 Petrolul Ploiesti

ROM D1

24/11/2023 14:30

Petrolul Ploiesti 2 - 1 FC Botosani

ROM D1

11/11/2023 08:00

Universitaea Cluj 0 - 0 Petrolul Ploiesti

ROM D1

04/11/2023 10:45

Sepsi OSK Sfantul Gheorghe 0 - 0 Petrolul Ploiesti

ROM D1

Win

17%

Draw

67%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Rapid Bucuresti

09/12/2023 14:45

Rapid Bucuresti 1 - 2 FC Voluntari

ROM D1

06/12/2023 13:00

Rapid Bucuresti 0 - 0 CFR Cluj

ROMC

02/12/2023 11:00

FC Botosani 0 - 0 Rapid Bucuresti

ROM D1

27/11/2023 14:30

Rapid Bucuresti 2 - 3 Universitaea Cluj

ROM D1

10/11/2023 14:30

Sepsi OSK Sfantul Gheorghe 0 - 0 Rapid Bucuresti

ROM D1

05/11/2023 14:30

FC Steaua Bucuresti 1 - 2 Rapid Bucuresti

ROM D1

Win

17%

Draw

50%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Romania Liga I

Played games

Petrolul Ploiesti

Rapid Bucuresti

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.95

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.18

Scored

Avg. per game

1.70

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.35

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 39 matches

YesNo

22 (56%)17 (44%)

In last 39 matches

NoYes

32 (80%)8 (20%)

Petrolul Ploiesti

Recent matches

Rapid Bucuresti

Under /Over

(64%)25 14(36%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(80%)32 8(20%)

Under /Over

(21%)8 31(79%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(45%)18 22(55%)

Under /Over

(41%)16 23(59%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(48%)19 21(52%)

/Yes

(49%)19 20(51%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(63%)25 15(37%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Petrolul Ploiesti

Rapid Bucuresti

Shots

Petrolul Ploiesti

Total shots

10.36 avg / game

Blocked

92 total

Avg. 2.49

Rapid Bucuresti

Total shots

12.33 avg / game

Blocked

130 total

Avg. 3.42

Petrolul Ploiesti Pass Rapid Bucuresti

Total passes

14915

Avg. 393 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

48%

Total passes

16004

Avg. 410 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

51%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Petrolul Ploiesti

Played games

Rapid Bucuresti

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.31

Clean sheets

0.33

4.51

176

Corners

186

4.65

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

1.64

Offsides

1.28

3.18

124

GK saves

125

3.13

Petrolul Ploiesti

DISCIPLINARY

Rapid Bucuresti

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.46

1.85

0.10

0.08

13.08

510

Fouls

494

12.35

16.62

648

Tackles

743

18.58

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How We Build the Petrolul Ploiesti vs Rapid Bucuresti Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Petrolul Ploiesti vs Rapid Bucuresti on 15 December 2023 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.

Petrolul Ploiesti vs Rapid Bucuresti Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Petrolul Ploiesti's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Rapid Bucuresti'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 Petrolul Ploiesti and Rapid Bucuresti sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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