Petrolul Ploiesti vs UTA Arad: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 March

Petrolul Ploiesti

W L L L L

8th place in Romania Liga I

1 - 0

17/03/2023 14:30

UTA Arad

W D L L W

14th place in Romania Liga I

Romania Liga I

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Petrolul Ploiesti vs UTA Arad on 17 March 2023 (kick-off: 14:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Petrolul Ploiesti vs UTA Arad preview before placing your bet.

Petrolul Ploiesti are currently 8th with 36 points after 30 matches.
UTA Arad sit 14th with 27 points from 30 matches.
Head-to-head history favors UTA Arad, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Petrolul Ploiesti have 2 wins, while one match ended in a draw.

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

STANDINGS UP TO 17/03/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Farul Constanta	64	30	19	7	4	54	28	26
02 CFR Cluj	63	30	20	3	7	54	28	26
03 FC Steaua Bucuresti	57	30	17	6	7	51	35	16
04 CS Universitatea Craiova	54	30	16	6	8	37	27	10
05 Rapid Bucuresti	52	30	15	7	8	40	26	14
06 Universitatea Craiova	40	29	11	7	11	34	29	5
07 Sepsi OSK Sfantul Gheorghe	39	29	10	9	10	43	30	13
08 Petrolul Ploiesti	36	30	11	3	16	28	44	-16
09 FC Voluntari	34	30	8	10	12	28	32	-4
10 Universitaea Cluj	34	30	8	10	12	25	37	-12
11 Hermannstadt	32	30	11	8	11	30	29	1
12 Chindia Targoviste	32	30	7	11	12	32	42	-10
13 FC Botosani	32	30	7	11	12	29	44	-15
14 UTA Arad	27	30	6	9	15	29	41	-12
15 Arges	27	30	6	9	15	21	41	-20
16 CS Mioveni	22	30	4	10	16	23	45	-22

Head To Head

05/11/2022 11:59

Petrolul Ploiesti

2 - 1

UTA Arad

ROM D1

25/07/2022 14:30

UTA Arad

2 - 0

Petrolul Ploiesti

ROM D1

15/07/2020 11:30

UTA Arad

1 - 1

Petrolul Ploiesti

ROM D2

08/12/2019 07:00

UTA Arad

3 - 0

Petrolul Ploiesti

ROM D2

12/08/2019 11:00

Petrolul Ploiesti

0 - 3

UTA Arad

ROM D2

26/05/2019 07:00

UTA Arad

2 - 4

Petrolul Ploiesti

ROM D2

Petrolul Ploiesti

33%

Draw

17%

UTA Arad

50%

Petrolul Ploiesti Last 6 matches

11/03/2023 11:30

Arges 0 - 1 Petrolul Ploiesti ROM D1

05/03/2023 09:30

Petrolul Ploiesti 0 - 1 CS Universitatea Craiova ROM D1

02/03/2023 14:00

FC Steaua Bucuresti 4 - 1 Petrolul Ploiesti ROM D1

27/02/2023 14:00

Petrolul Ploiesti 2 - 5 CFR Cluj ROM D1

18/02/2023 14:00

Farul Constanta 2 - 0 Petrolul Ploiesti ROM D1

13/02/2023 14:00

Petrolul Ploiesti 2 - 0 Hermannstadt ROM D1

Win

33%

Draw

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches UTA Arad

10/03/2023 14:30

CS Universitatea Craiova 2 - 1 UTA Arad ROM D1

05/03/2023 15:00

UTA Arad 3 - 1 FC Steaua Bucuresti ROM D1

02/03/2023 11:00

CFR Cluj 2 - 1 UTA Arad ROM D1

24/02/2023 14:30

UTA Arad 0 - 1 Farul Constanta ROM D1

18/02/2023 08:30

Hermannstadt 0 - 0 UTA Arad ROM D1

11/02/2023 08:30

UTA Arad 3 - 1 FC Botosani ROM D1

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

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

Petrolul Ploiesti

UTA Arad

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.46

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.82

Scored

Avg. per game

0.49

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.61

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 39 matches

YesNo

15 (38%)24 (62%)

In last 39 matches

NoYes

15 (37%)26 (63%)

Petrolul Ploiesti

Recent matches

UTA Arad

Under /Over

(64%)25 14(36%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(78%)32 9(22%)

Under /Over

(23%)9 30(77%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(41%)17 24(59%)

Under /Over

(36%)14 25(64%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(27%)11 30(73%)

/Yes

(36%)14 25(64%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(61%)25 16(39%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Petrolul Ploiesti

UTA Arad

Shots

Petrolul Ploiesti

Total shots

8.10 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

UTA Arad

Total shots

9.78 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Petrolul Ploiesti Pass UTA Arad

Total passes

8136

Avg. 387 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

46%

Total passes

8412

Avg. 401 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

51%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Petrolul Ploiesti

Played games

UTA Arad

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.33

Clean sheets

0.20

3.46

135

Corners

207

5.05

14.62

570

Throw-ins

667

16.27

1.69

Offsides

1.56

2.95

115

GK saves

105

2.56

Petrolul Ploiesti

DISCIPLINARY

UTA Arad

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.13

2.34

0.21

0.17

11.31

441

Fouls

552

13.46

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Petrolul Ploiesti vs UTA Arad Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Petrolul Ploiesti vs UTA Arad on 17 March 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 UTA Arad 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 UTA Arad'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 UTA Arad sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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